In The News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

The NCAA announced on Tuesday that Las Vegas is set to host the Division 1 Men’s Final Four tournament for the first time ever.

Newswise

Almost everything is more expensive these days: Gas prices have reached record highs. Grocery prices are through the roof. And as we approach the holiday season, all that inflation leaves little money for extras like entertainment, travel, or shopping — or does it?

Travel Weekly

September had the highest ADR on record at $187.18, according to statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The previous highest monthly rate was $176.97 in April this year, when the city hosted the NFL Draft. The third- and fourth-highest months were May 2022 ($175.76) and October 2021 ($173.68), respectively.

KNPR News

Las Vegas has become a hub for experiential entertainment and dining. So naturally, UNLV has begun teaching its students about it.

The Street

Sin City faces new scrutiny as Atlantic City gets closer to changing a key casino rule that some will love and others are furious about.

Las Vegas Review-Journal En Español

Formula One cars haven't even put a tire on the roads of Las Vegas, but hotel operators are already eager to cash in on the event, which takes place from November 16-18, 2023.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Formula One vehicles haven’t even placed a tire on Las Vegas’ roadways, but hotel operators are already eager to cash in on the event, which takes place Nov. 16-18, 2023.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Visitors to Las Vegas paid the highest room rates in history last month, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Thursday.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

A proposal for a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip got the green light from Clark County officials, though there is no timeframe for when construction could start.

KSNV-TV: News 3

There were no big treats from the Halloween night Powerball drawing, as none of the tickets sold matched all six numbers.

The Street

While MGM, Caesars, and Wynn have tried to make their properties less smoky, casino operators have largely been resistant to smoking bans. They have broadly argued that outlawing smoking will hurt their revenue. That may not actually be true, according to an independent study done by Las Vegas-based C3 Gaming, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

There’s no doubt Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World. Millions visit our casinos every year. But once upon a time, Cuba was the gambling mecca.