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.
Las Vegas added 2,300 jobs from June to July 2026, reflecting a steady labor market as visitor volume edged up compared to last year’s decline. Statewide job growth remains modest but positive.
With Qantas launching Sydney service in December and Air France flying to Paris, Las Vegas airport and tourism leaders are now focused on securing direct flights to Tokyo, with future ambitions for routes to the Middle East and Asia.
Harry Reid International Airport saw an 8% decline in domestic flights and a 13% drop in international arrivals for fiscal 2026, with the closure of Spirit Airlines and a sharp fall in Canadian tourism driving the downturn.
