William F. Harrah College of Hospitality News
The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is among the highest ranked hospitality management programs in the world. By blending classroom and real-world experience, our students receive a well-rounded and affordable pathway towards a successful career.
Current Hospitality News
A selection of top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
David Ross credits UNLV for helping him fulfill his boyhood dream of reaching the pinnacle of the casino management business. Which is why the 2025 Fred C. Albrecht Outstanding Alumnus is always there whenever his alma mater needs him.
This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.
A brief campus visit during a chance trip to Las Vegas set the Hospitality Alumnus of the Year on a journey to the top of the hotel-casino org chart.
Hospitality management students are gathering lessons from the past and setting the stage for a bright future in entertainment, sports, hotels, dining, and gaming.
AIANTA and UNLV to collaborate on specialized training program to strengthen resilience in Native communities.
Hospitality In The News
Visitors to Las Vegas are noticing thinner crowds at popular spots like the airport and the Strip, and many are embracing the change.
These days, local taxes can easily add more than $100 to the bill for a hotel stay - and the businesses don't even get the money. Your hotel bill may soon be getting higher - and it could have nothing to do with the room rate.
Your hotel bill may soon be getting higher — and it could have nothing to do with the room rate. A number of cities are upping the taxes they levy on hotel guests. The add-on expense, sometimes referred to as a “bed tax” or “tourist tax,” can equate to hundreds of dollars in certain instances, depending on the locale and how long a guest stays.
It’s dinner and a show — with a deadly twist! Kylie’s 21st… and Last is an interactive murder mystery experience created by seniors in UNLV’s College of Hospitality, featuring performances by undergraduate Theatre majors. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal with passed hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, surf & turf, and dessert, all while trying to solve the evening’s mysterious crime. It’s a one-of-a-kind night that blends food, performance, and fun — and best of all, proceeds benefit student scholarships in both Hospitality and Theatre. Suspense never tasted so good!
Mention Las Vegas to just about anyone, and images of the Strip with its bright lights, casinos, and unmatched energy likely come to mind. But beneath the shine, Las Vegas isn’t having its best moment. Although it might not be obvious to the average visitor, the city has been quietly battling a slowdown.
Mention Las Vegas to just about anyone, and images of the Strip with its bright lights, casinos, and unmatched energy likely come to mind. But beneath the shine, Las Vegas isn’t having its best moment. Although it might not be obvious to the average visitor, the city has been quietly battling a slowdown.
