Feeling let down by your Valentine? Ditch the chocolates and grab your friends for an unforgettable weekend in Sin City. This February, Christina Aguilera is inviting guests to make Vegas their playground with a thrilling experience and overnight stay – one you’ll remember way longer than your date.
Las Vegas hotel average daily rate (ADR) is forecasted to reach $573 for 9-11 February 2024, which would be the highest level for any Super Bowl weekend on record, according to STR.
In a historic moment, Mr. Soffer joined Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom on stage to receive the Key to the Strip, as December 13 was declared "Fontainebleau Las Vegas Day." As he handed Mr. Soffer the ceremonial Key, the commissioner hailed Fontainebleau Development's significant contribution to the growth and prestige of the Strip, as well as the strengthening of ties between Fontainebleau and the Las Vegas community. Additionally, Fontainebleau Development and Fontainebleau Las Vegas were honored with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Certificate of Special Congressional Commendation from U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and an official proclamation from Assemblyman Howard Watts III. The event kicked off a day full of extravagant celebrations on the property which will be followed by Fontainebleau's official Las Vegas opening to the public just before midnight.
In a prelude to one of Las Vegas' most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 13, hours before the resort's public debut. Fontainebleau Development Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer, joined by Fontainebleau Las Vegas executives, local government officials, community dignitaries, and national VIPs, marked the historic moment in true Fontainebleau grandeur, with champagne, live violinists, and a snip of the "Bleau" ribbon.
As you may already know, last weekend, history was made at the Formula One Circuit in Las Vegas with the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix. Hilton, a brand deeply rooted in Las Vegas and a longstanding partner of McLaren Racing, played a pivotal role in enhancing the race experience in the entertainment capital of the world.
Affinity Interactive (“AI”), a leading omni-channel media, online, and gaming operator, announced today that Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino will undergo an extensive renovation and rebranding transformation, emerging as The Continental Casino & Hotel. This iconic destination will be characterized by a spectacular rooftop bar and lounge, offering breathtaking views of the dynamic Las Vegas skyline, and will herald the long-awaited return of Pink Taco to Las Vegas as the flagship dining establishment.
Award-winning hotel debuts newly refreshed guest rooms and suites, lobby and arrival experience, and meeting and event spaces.
Globally anticipated luxury resort and casino now accepting reservations ahead of December 13, 2023 grand opening.
Situated a stone's throw from the Strip, The Lexi was formerly known as the Artisan Hotel. This once-infamous spot was well-known to locals as a go-to destination for risqué late-night parties. Today, the 64-room Lexi stands as the pioneering cannabis-friendly hotel in Sin City.
Station Casinos announces November 20 target opening date for the new luxury resort during quarterly earnings call.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is pleased to announce Cliff Atkinson has been named president of the resort casino, effective July 31. A well-respected and proven leader in Las Vegas, Atkinson brings his extensive knowledge, experience and relationships to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces it will host a premier on-track hospitality suite for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX. As an official event partner, HGV will offer an exclusive opportunity for fans to take in the spectacle of 20 cars roaring around the iconic sights of Las Vegas at over 210 mph from a luxurious setting.
Las Vegas' first community-based farming facility opened in the Historic Westside today, thanks in part to a $500,000 contribution from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") to the city of Las Vegas via the Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas LIFE. The gift purchased the two growing containers that will produce year-round fresh food and jobs for neighborhood residents.
As Executive Banquet Chef, Justus Depke will oversee banquet operations for the luxury non-gaming, non-smoking resort's 12,200 square feet of meeting and event space. A Las Vegas veteran, he brings years of invaluable local in-market experience having worked at Michelin Star restaurants such as Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace and Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand, as well as Aureole Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay and Spanish Trails Club, among others.
Michael brings more than two decades of culinary knowledge to his new role at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. With a passion for food, his storied career as a culinary leader includes a variety of local and international roles, previously serving as assistant executive pastry chef at Bellagio Hotel and Casino and Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, pastry chef at Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro and Corsair by Scott Conant, and sous chef at Daniel Boulud's reimagined French Brasserie, Café Boulud.
With a breadth of culinary knowledge, Taormina most recently served as executive chef under the legendary Charlie Palmer at one of Las Vegas' most recognizable Michelin Star-rated restaurants, Aureole Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, known for its four-story climate-controlled wine tower and wine angel stewards. Taormina also served as executive chef at Honey Salt, the award-winning off-strip restaurant created by James Beard Award-nominated chefs Elizabeth Blau and Chef Kim Canteenwall. As Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas' executive chef, he oversees all culinary operations for the hotel including menu development.
With a vast knowledge of the hospitality industry and over a decade of direct experience within the Las Vegas hotel and restaurant market, Kendall Hart will contribute to the ongoing success and development of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas' various food and beverage destinations, including the stylish 23rd-floor Tea Lounge, SkyBar and Zen Kitchen and Zen Cafe. Prior to joining the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas team, Hart served as food and beverage manager at Vdara Hotel & Spa and had the opportunity to work at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas as director of food and beverage where she oversaw all culinary outlets including Three Michelin Star restaurant Joël Robuchon, Morimoto Las Vegas and Ambra Italian Restaurant.
Inspired by the Timeless Beauty of Northern Italy, New Designs Elevate Las Vegas' Luxury Hospitality Experience.
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes Konrad Gstrein as the Hotel's newly appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager. Gstrein brings an impressive 27 years of hospitality experience, including a 22-year tenure at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts properties across the globe, to the Las Vegas Strip in a momentous year of transformation for the property and destination.
Las Vegas’s 38.8 million total visitors in 2022 was roughly 91.3% of 2019 levels and only 4.1 million below the peak number of visitors in 2016. Gaming revenue for Clark County in 2022 was $12.8 billion, a new record for the market. Statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reflect 43.6 million total occupied room nights for Las Vegas in 2022, 20.6% more than in 2021. Occupied room nights, as well as total occupancy (79.2%), continued to lag 2019 performance, but the market’s ADR ($170.98) and RevPAR ($135.42) reached record levels in 2022. This article examines the latest trends and developments relevant to the Las Vegas hospitality market.