In The News: Department of Marketing and International Business
Loud budgeting is a personal finance trend that encourages people to be vocal about their budget and speak up when they can’t afford to spend more. It was popularized on TikTok, and it’s a way for people to avoid overspending and reduce peer pressure from friends.WalletHub asked a panel of experts to share their thoughts on loud budgeting.
How can credit card companies afford to offer big sign-up bonuses? How important are limited-time promotions to credit card application rates? Are bonus-seekers good customers for credit card companies?

With tourism down 7.5% in Southern Nevada and visitors growing increasingly vocal about the cost of a Las Vegas vacation, some businesses are turning to nostalgia and old-school deals to lure customers back through their doors.

As e-scooters and e-bikes have become more popular around the Las Vegas Valley and across the country, the increase in ridership has also helped lead to some grim statistics.
Las Vegas tourism is projected to rebound in 2026 by one million visitors after a slowdown this year. In addition, a panel of experts told the city’s business leaders that sports will continue to help drive visitation to the city, along with resorts lowering prices and creating more value.
Las Vegas tourism is projected to rebound in 2026 by one million visitors after a slowdown this year. In addition, a panel of experts told the city’s business leaders that sports will continue to help drive visitation to the city, along with resorts lowering prices and creating more value.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is still compiling results from its recent five-day sale, but early indications are beginning to show how successful the promotion may have been.

Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves.

Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is advancing its campaign with a new strategy aimed at attracting tourists through a citywide sale.
Few stores have a layout that’s more confusing than Costco. Ikea is probably a close second, but at least they have all of those arrows pointing you in different directions. Costco, on the other hand, rearranges its aisles with abandon. You walk into the warehouse for some of that Kirkland bread and bottled water, only to discover that practically all of its 146,000 square feet is configured differently than when you were there a week ago.

The new "Wizard of Oz" show at Sphere Las Vegas is drawing crowds from across the country, generating nearly $2 million a day for just two performances, according to Bloomberg. Tourists are flocking to the immersive experience, which combines nostalgia with cutting-edge entertainment.
