35th Housekeeping Olympics Crowns Frontline Cleaning Heroes at ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas
The 35th annual Housekeeping Olympics celebrating guest room attendants and environmental services workers took place in Las Vegas on Monday.
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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Debuts Reimagined Chelsea Tower Penthouse Suites
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas' Chelsea Tower has debuted a striking new vision for its 24 penthouse suites and 14 entourage rooms spanning two dedicated floors. Now open for booking, the penthouses blend bold artistry with modern comfort, creating chic spaces made for entertaining and connection. Enhancing the experience even further, guests can now enjoy dedicated butler service, offering personalized, around-the-clock attention that sets a new standard for service and exclusivity at The Cosmopolitan.
Tourism Leader Rossi Ralenkotter Loses Battle with Cancer
The man who helped create the iconic Las Vegas brand-ad campaign, “What Happens Here, Stays Here” has passed away after a 16-year battle with cancer.
Bally's Corporation Unveils Vision for Bally's Las Vegas: A World-Class Integrated Resort on the Las Vegas Strip
Bally's Corporation today announced plans for Bally's Las Vegas, a transformative new entertainment resort destination set to rise on the iconic Las Vegas Strip at the former site of the Tropicana Las Vegas. The groundbreaking project will share a 35-acre campus with the new Las Vegas Athletics Major League Baseball ballpark, creating one of the most striking developments in the city's modern history. The project is being submitted for entitlements to Clark County and is expected to commence development in the first half of 2026.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Opens Record-Breaking AC/Element in Las Vegas
Crescent Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, developed by Jackson-Shaw. This landmark opening is history in the making. Managed by Crescent, the property is the only dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas and the first non-gaming property in the Symphony Park district. The property also sets a global benchmark as the largest AC/Element hotel in the world.
Is Las Vegas suffering a tourism downturn and how are hotels responding?
A sobering downturn: Official data reveals a clear slump in the first half of 2025, with declines in visitor volume, RevPAR, and room rates.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
Iyad Mourad has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas announces the appointment of Iyad Mourad as Hotel Manager. With more than two decades of international luxury hospitality experience, Iyad brings a deep passion for service excellence, a global perspective, and a thoughtful leadership style to the non-gaming, non-smoking oasis on the Las Vegas Strip.
Tahiti Village Unveils Redesigned Rooms for Enhanced Owner and Guest Experience
Tahiti Village Resort and Spa, a family-friendly destination in the heart of Las Vegas, has announced a comprehensive $30+ million renovation project designed to offer modernized accommodations that blend style, functionality and comfort. The renovation is focused on creating versatile spaces for multi-generational families, while maintaining the resort's signature tropical aesthetic.
Hospitality’s Inflection Point: A New Mandate for Value
The definition of ‘value’ in hospitality is being rewritten in real time by today’s travelers. There is no better place to witness this inflection point than Las Vegas. A city legendary for its constant reinvention and comebacks, the recent market data isn’t a sign of decline; it’s the catalyst for its next great act.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Las Vegas Sands Announce the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit on Nov. 14
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit will take place Friday, Nov. 14, at the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas. Registration for the state's premier youth homelessness advocacy event opens Aug. 11 at nphy.org/Summit25.
Accor Arrives on The Strip with Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection
Accor, in partnership with businessman and casino owner Phil Ruffin, today announced the signing of Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. The salient 2,884 key property overlooks the city's premier racing circuit and features some of the best panoramic views of Las Vegas. To be operated under a franchise agreement with Accor when it officially debuts later this year, Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection joins a global portfolio of carefully curated hotels and becomes the second Handwritten Collection address in the United States, following Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection last year. The signing further increases Accor's presence in the Americas region, with more than 550 hotels open and operating, and reflects the Group's growing presence across North America.
Sidneia Semedo has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas
Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, is excited to announce the promotion of an associate to General Manager: Sidneia Semedo of Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas. This elevation is the result of the completion of the company's UPGM (Unleash Potential General Manager) program, an initiative designed to empower rising talent and create a clear path for internal advancement.
Randy Morton has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
Hilton is proud to announce the appointment of Randy Morton as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, the 389-room luxury non-gaming, non-smoking property located on the famed Las Vegas Strip.
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2025
Visitation and other tourism indicators in 2024 met or exceeded most 2023 totals. Las Vegas hosted 40.8 million visitors in 2024, surpassing the 40-million visitor threshold for the second year in a row. Gaming revenue for Clark County in 2024 was $13.5 billion, setting a new annual record for the third straight year. In 2024, occupied room nights, as well as total occupancy (83.6%), continued to lag pre-COVID pandemic performance; however, ADR and RevPAR reached record levels.
By Shannon Okada, Managing Director of Gaming with HVS, HVS
MGM Grand Announces $300 Million Room And Suite Remodel
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is revealing details surrounding its $300 million remodel encompassing all of the hotel's 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower. The transformation, which is slated for completion in December 2025, is set to enhance the overall guest experience with modern, sophisticated design elements inspired by the flair of the disco era. The remodeled rooms will join a vibrant lineup of new dining and entertainment experiences set to open at MGM Grand later this year.
More Vegas, More Experiences: Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app, in the near future. Soon, World of Hyatt members and eligible meeting and event planners will be able to earn and redeem loyalty points on qualifying stays, earn credit toward the Brand Explorer Award and, for World of Hyatt elite members, enjoy additional on-property benefits. With this long-term licensing agreement, Hyatt will offer more choice for rewarding travel experiences and stays in the all-suite resort at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
W Las Vegas Debuts at Mandalay Bay
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) officially mark the debut of W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic 1,117-suite tower on the Mandalay Bay campus into the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Starting today, Marriott Bonvoy members can book stays and earn and redeem points at this vibrant destination, now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
Resorts World Las Vegas Establishes Board of Directors and Appoints Alex Dixon as Chief Executive Officer
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC announced the formation of a Board of Directors, with industry veteran Jim Murren as the Chairman, and the appointment of Alex Dixon as its Chief Executive Officer as a key part of the Company’s plan to deepen and strengthen its leadership. The new team, with a combined 130 years of experience in the gaming industry, will accelerate the Company’s growth strategy and continue its mission to remain Las Vegas’s premier resort destination for unmatched luxury and entertainment experiences and unforgettable moments.
Learning From Las Vegas Luxury with Crockfords at Resorts World
Luxury hotels are defined by service excellence, exclusive amenities and personalization. With so much buzz around ‘personalization’ these days (in quotes on purpose), what is often missed is the precision of service delivery necessary to execute this attention to detail at scale, for which there’s no truer form of expressing this precision than through customization of the guest journey in a seamless blend of meticulously curated experiences.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Officially Joins the Destination by Hyatt Brand
Iconic Las Vegas resort enhances guestroom, meetings and convention and culinary offerings for leisure and convention guests.