In The News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

Las Vegas visitors will have access to a new adult playground this week: Circa.

Las Vegas visitors will have access to a new adult playground this week: Circa.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to upend the global travel industry, but hospitality schools aren’t rushing to overhaul their curriculums around how to operate a travel business — yet.
With three properties in Las Vegas now committed to reducing smoking, a question looms: could all of Sin City’s hotels and casinos go smoke-free?
With three properties in Las Vegas now committed to reducing smoking, a question looms: could all of Sin City’s hotels and casinos go smoke-free?

The Las Vegas strip has always been a place of innovation; from CES to casino floors. We’ve been showing you what the future might hold for years. It’s always been a “what if” or “what could be”, and then coronavirus happened.
Advertisers should understand consumer views on the environmental impact of different media channels when they develop campaigns, according to a study published in the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR).
Diners see pros and cons, but ultimately view the technology as inevitable, a new study found.

In the history of Las Vegas few things have had the impact on our famous Strip quite like the coronavirus.

Six months ago, the Strip was just a plane ride away for people seeking top-notch shows, sports, concerts and expos.
COVID-19 has impacted every sector of the economy, but the leisure and hospitality industry was hit especially hard. Between February 2020 and April 2020, almost half of that sector’s jobs disappeared, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Since April, leisure and hospitality jobs have begun a comeback as states and cities work to reopen.
Fast-casual dining is dominating the restaurant industry, and its growth is expected to continue at a rapid pace in a post-pandemic economy.