 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Laura Carroll Archives
More Strategy Experts
|
Laura Carroll Gaming Guru - Page 4Visitation in Las Vegas down in July11 September 2012
LAS VEGAS -- Visitation to Las Vegas was down in July, marking the second monthly decline this year. Total visitor volume for July was down 0.8 percent from the same month in 2011, according to the monthly Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority count. April's decline of 0.9 percent broke the more than two-year streak of consecutive month-to-month gains. ... (read more)
Las Vegas tourism officials embracing value of LGBT dollars10 September 2012
LAS VEGAS -- At the Bagatelle Beach Club, DJ Roland Belmares spins a song while young people dance their Friday away. Cocktails flow as servers walk the area, ensuring no glass is empty. It's just another pool party in Las Vegas, ladies and gentlemen. Or is it? This weekend, thousands of gay and lesbian ... (read more)
Dice clock traces origins to vintage Vegas6 September 2012
LAS VEGAS -- Circa 1968 Las Vegas: The Strip was sparsely dotted with casinos, among them the Stardust, Sands, Caesars Palace and Dunes. It was a time when patrons could pull up to the front door of a casino, valet park their Pontiac GTOs and walk right into a joint with no hassle. Parking garages weren't ... (read more)
"Harry's Naked Romp" fires publicity machine at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority28 August 2012
LAS VEGAS -- For an investment of less than $200,000, the return has been just grand.
Last week, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released an ad campaign deploring the breach of the Las Vegas Code by a lout who sold photos of Britain's Prince Harry taken while he was engaged in a recreational pursuit on holiday. ... (read more)
China Grill reported to be laying off 350 people15 August 2012
LAS VEGAS -- China Grill Management reportedly will lay off more than 350 employees from its restaurants in Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The restaurants Red Square, China Grill and Red, White and Blue are set to close Nov. 18, employees have told the Review-Journal. In a statement, Terry Zarikian, China ... (read more)
Las Vegas visitor numbers saw healthy June increase10 August 2012
LAS VEGAS -- Midway through 2012, Las Vegas is keeping pace with early projections of 40 million visitors this year.
Year to date, 19.93 million people have visited the city, up 2.4 percent from 2011's 19.47 million year-to-date total.
Total visitor volume for June was up 2.1 percent from the same month in 2011, according to the monthly Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority count. ... (read more)
World Market Center announces $1 billion investment, expansion in gift and home decor1 August 2012
With the help of a $1 billion investment and a strong year, the 14-month-old International Market Centers is expanding its gift and home decor offerings at the World Market Center in Las Vegas.
Floors 1 through 11 of Building C on the World Market Center campus will become the gift and home decor segments' new home, with the building's top floors housing temporary exhibits and furniture. ... (read more)
Tourism agency backs Reno air races27 July 2012
The Nevada Commission on Tourism on Thursday approved a one-time, $600,000 sponsorship of the Reno National Championship Air Races.
In light of last year's crash near the grandstand that killed 11 and injured more than 70, the Reno Air Racing Association has had trouble securing insurance to cover the event. ... (read more)
Caesars pushing forward with High Roller observation wheel26 July 2012
Ever wanted to get married in a moving sphere overlooking the Strip? Wait a few months.
If there was any doubt that the High Roller observation wheel was being built, Caesars Entertainment Inc. wants it put to rest right now.
On Wednesday, officials with The Linq project met with local media to chat all things wheel, and not much else. ... (read more)
Hotel owners feel heat over outdoor advertising24 July 2012
When a large convention comes to Las Vegas, there's heavy competition for the attention of conventioneers. They host parties for potential buyers, offer free giveaways at exhibit booths and some even take out advertising on the side of hotels surrounding the Las Vegas Convention Center.
That last marketing technique can mean big money to hotels around the center. ... (read more)
< Previous 10 Articles | Next 10 Articles > |