Clark County Steps In to Cover Las Vegas Campus for Hope Funding
Clark County will help fund Las Vegas’ share of the Campus for Hope project through 2031 as the city faces a budget deficit after the $636 million Badlands settlement.
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Major Developments brings a tighter lens to Real Estate & Development, centered on major Las Vegas development projects, large-scale construction, and resort redevelopment. Coverage then connects entertainment district projects and large mixed-use projects with new commercial districts, while project approvals and construction milestones supply the practical context readers need for planning, access, operations, or local understanding. Its boundary is different from Resort Corridor Development or Housing Development; the defining questions are financing and ownership changes, land acquisition, and phased development, not the full Real Estate & Development beat.
Las Vegas family attractions outlasted the 1990s theme park bust
MGM Grand Adventures closed by 2000, but family visits to Las Vegas kept rising. Kid-friendly attractions on the Strip survived and even grew, defying the myth of a failed family push.
Yotta 2026 brings AI infrastructure leaders to Caesars Forum Las Vegas
Yotta 2026 kicks off September 28 at Caesars Forum, drawing over 6,500 senior digital infrastructure leaders and more than 600 CEOs to tackle the trillion-dollar AI buildout and its impact on Las Vegas convention business.
Hard Rock Las Vegas breaks ground on 201-meter guitar hotel tower
Hard Rock Las Vegas is building a 201 meter tall guitar-shaped hotel and casino tower on the Strip, with completion targeted for 2027 and a planned 3,700 rooms across the expanded resort
Columbus Vegetable Oils opens new plant in North Las Vegas
Columbus Vegetable Oils has launched a major packing and distribution center in North Las Vegas, expanding its West Coast reach and giving food businesses in the region a new supply option.
Insomniac gets Clark County backing for new Las Vegas events venue
Insomniac has secured $10 million in Clark County redevelopment money to turn the old Sahara Event Center at 800 Liberace Avenue into a new live music and events space.
AI recruiting reshapes hiring at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas filled 6,500 jobs for its 2023 opening using an AI recruiting system led by Henry Bui. The team hit a 92 percent offer acceptance rate and cut application time to just three minutes.
Steel truss lift signals major step in Durango Resort expansion
Crews installed a 180,000-pound steel truss at Station Casinos’ Durango resort before sunrise Friday, marking a key moment in the $385 million expansion in southwest Las Vegas.
Melissa Diette takes the helm at Symphony Park dual hotel project
Melissa Diette is now general manager for the AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, overseeing 441 rooms in downtown Las Vegas. The dual-branded property opened in September 2025.
Francis Kéré Unveils Plans for Las Vegas Museum of Art
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré will design the $200 million Las Vegas Museum of Art, set to open in Symphony Park in 2029. His approach draws on desert traditions and community needs.
Boyd Gaming sells Eastside Cannery site for new Las Vegas housing
A former Las Vegas casino property has changed hands for $28.8 million, clearing the way for a 279-home subdivision after Clark County approved Lennar’s development plans for the 29.5-acre site.
Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Waymo has started offering public autonomous rides in Las Vegas, letting people request driverless trips along the Strip and nearby neighborhoods as of September 14, 2026.
Hublot Opens Boutique at The Palazzo in Partnership with LV Luxury
A new Hublot boutique has opened at The Palazzo inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, giving collectors a dedicated space to explore Swiss watches and receive personalized service from LV Luxury.
Royal Resort Demolition Raises Dust and Safety Concerns Near Las Vegas Strip
The teardown of Royal Resort near Convention Center Drive sent dust and debris into the air this week, prompting OSHA investigations and questions about safety, even as Clark County confirmed the $1.3 million demolition was permitted.
Activate Games to Open Interactive Gaming Center at Town Square Las Vegas
Activate Games is bringing its interactive, tech-driven gaming experience to Town Square Las Vegas this fall, offering high-tech game rooms and physical challenges for groups and visitors.
Area15 Adds Omega Mart, Universal Horror Unleashed, and More to Its Expanding Lineup
Area15 in Las Vegas has grown into a multi-attraction destination, now featuring Universal Horror Unleashed and the Museum of Ice Cream alongside Omega Mart. Most experiences are included with a multi-day pass.
Popilush to Open Relocated Flagship at Fashion Show Las Vegas in September 2026
Popilush will open its new flagship store at Fashion Show Las Vegas on September 18, 2026, bringing its shapewear-focused clothing to a busy Strip shopping center and offering special deals for early shoppers.
Las Vegas Convention Center Completes Major Renovation, Expands Transit Access
The Las Vegas Convention Center has finished a major renovation, adding new technology and easier access as the city prepares for the Hard Rock Las Vegas opening in 2027 and continues to draw large-scale meetings and trade shows.
Stix Asia Brings Three Tokyo Restaurants to Las Vegas Food Hall
Stix Asia opens this winter at UnCommons in southwest Las Vegas, introducing three Tokyo-based restaurants to the mainland U.S. for the first time and expanding local Asian dining options.
Studio DRIFT brings kinetic flower sculptures to The Venetian
Studio DRIFT has installed Shy Society Palazzo above the Palazzo lobby at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The kinetic floral sculptures perform hourly, with movements inspired by the way real flowers open and close.
Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas, Eyes Tokyo Debut by 2027
Waymo has started public robotaxi rides in Las Vegas with its latest autonomous vehicles and plans to launch a commercial service in Tokyo by 2027, pending regulatory approval.
Custom Glass Installations Redefine Las Vegas Restaurant Design
Pulp Studio’s custom glass work now appears at Bar Zazu, Luchini, and Komodo, introducing new technical and visual possibilities to the Strip’s hospitality scene.
States Logistics to Open New Distribution Center in Las Vegas
States Logistics Services will launch a Las Vegas distribution center, expanding its Western U.S. network and targeting food, beverage, retail and e-commerce brands seeking faster regional supply chain solutions.
New Fire Training Facility Breaks Ground in East Las Vegas
A new $8.4 million fire training center is under construction at 633 North Mojave Road in east Las Vegas, with phase one targeting a July 2027 completion and expanded emergency response training for local firefighters
PopUp Bagels Confirms Centennial Hills Opening in Las Vegas Valley
PopUp Bagels will open a new location at Montecito Marketplace in Centennial Hills by the end of 2026, expanding its Las Vegas Valley presence with a focus on whole-bagel packs and specialty schmears.
Las Vegas Sphere Faces Massive Daily Costs Despite High Demand
The $2.3 billion Sphere in Paradise draws major acts and crowds but continues to post steep operating losses as daily expenses and power bills outpace revenue from concerts and events
Interstellar Arc VR Experience Shuts Down at Area15 After Less Than a Year
Area15’s Interstellar Arc VR attraction has closed less than a year after opening, with its parent company Felix & Paul Studios facing financial trouble. Discussions about a possible reopening are underway but no timeline has been set
Allegiant Stadium to Add New North Entrance and Fan Decks by 2028
Allegiant Stadium will undergo a $158 million upgrade with $75 million in public funds to improve north-side access and add new decks before the 2029 Super Bowl. Construction is set to begin after the Raiders’ season ends.
Lutheran Social Services bankruptcy halts Boulder Highway campus sale
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada has filed for bankruptcy after a failed $1.47 million building sale, suspending food and housing aid for Las Vegas residents and raising questions about the future of the Boulder Highway campus
Visions Park Opens 99 Affordable Units for Blind Residents Near Downtown Las Vegas
Visions Park, a $40 million affordable housing project with 99 units for blind and visually impaired residents, has officially opened near the Blind Center of Nevada’s main campus at 950 Visions Park Lane