Should we bring gambling to Hawaii? It’s a question that raises many more questions. And the working group looking into it is getting some answers from some of the best experts in the world. The Tourism and Gaming Working Group is meeting with two leaders on the gaming industry from the mecca of gambling – Las Vegas – about the good and bad gambling brings, and whether it should be legal in Hawaii.

Las Vegas Strip and downtown casinos closed out 2025 with a slight uptick in gambling revenue despite a significant drop in visitors and signs of pricing fatigue among customers, according to public data and industry analysts.

Las Vegas Strip and downtown casinos closed out 2025 with a slight uptick in gambling revenue despite a significant drop in visitors and signs of pricing fatigue among customers, according to public data and industry analysts.

The fund will support the children of qualifying employees at Wynn Resorts’s entities in North America who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at UNLV’s Lee Business School, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, or William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

Whether it’s a reaction to the “Vegas is dead” narrative or a routine effort to fill hotel rooms, the city’s bid to attract customers for the Super Bowl weekend is unlike any in recent memory, with Strip rooms going for less than $100 a night and the typical luxury outlets tamping down room rates.

Final 2025 numbers are in and confirm what Las Vegas tourism officials could see coming for most of the past year -- a grinding halt to the steady increase in visitation to the destination since the pandemic.

Travelers trying to pick a hotel these days face a veritable galaxy of ratings. Savvy vacationers should know where stars, diamonds, and other designations originate—and how to best use them to their advantage when booking their next stay.

Las Vegas is gearing up for a tourism resurgence in 2026, driven by a robust lineup of conventions and events. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city hosted approximately 38.3 million visitors between January and November 2025, marking a 7% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. However, optimism is high for a rebound.

With a new Consumer Electronics Show, the world's eyes are once again on Las Vegas. But the sinful desert city is no longer the same: in 2025, almost all success indicators—from visitor numbers to incoming flights—were downgraded.

From the streets of Paris, made iconic by Emily in Paris, to the landscapes of New Zealand in The Lord of the Rings, film tourism in search of the most famous film locations has become one of the most significant tourism phenomena in recent years. More and more travelers are planning vacations inspired by films and TV series, driven by the desire to experience the beloved stories on screen firsthand. From economic opportunities, immersive experiences, and side effects like overtourism, film tourism illustrates the profound emotional connection between audiovisual storytelling, real places, and the collective imagination.

Santa Claus has long called the North Pole home. But let’s be honest — 24 hours of darkness and subfreezing winter temperatures aren’t the most conducive to making toys. His workforce, including the reindeer, are aging, and in an era of fast-moving technology and rapid shipping, the North Pole isn’t necessarily a transportation hub.

While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) regulations are widely accepted in the hospitality and tourism sector, new research shows applicants may still encounter barriers to securing roles because of automated processes on job sites.