Associated Press
Entertainment, including live shows, had already been displacing the casinos as a main tourist draw in Las Vegas. We'd be surprised if weed didn't turn out to be another.
2 years ago
Scott Sonner, Associated Press
Don't expect vacationers to light up en masse on Las Vegas' casino floors, which are federally regulated. But edibles are harder to detect and could become a thing. Meanwhile, legalized pot in Nevada could be another reason to visit Vegas for many travelers.
2 years ago
Associated Press
Many Chinese tourists love casinos and nature, which are plentiful in Nevada. But they also love those things in their own country, making the state's push more challenging to show how they're different.
3 years ago
Benjamin Spillman, Associated Press
The Nevada Division of Tourism is finding that unique imagery of quirky travel destinations is driving big jumps in social media engagement.
3 years ago
Associated Press
Nevada is trying to grow its tourism numbers from India while it revamps the way it promotes the destination in China. Both markets are critical if the state wants to remain competitive.
4 years ago
Associated Press
Something tells us the tourism team will be the least 'hip' people in a 20-mile radius. They're our kind of people, of course.
4 years ago
Associated Press
Las Vegas has been one of the bigger cities where Uber has been unable to operate. The new legislation could turn out to be a major win for the company and its potential customers there.
4 years ago
Associated Press
This is Uber's argument in a perfect nutshell: We're not really a taxi company, so the rules don't apply. Kudos to the judge for correcting them. We'd also like to see the laws change a bit, too.
5 years ago
Rob Sabo, Associated Press
The casinos are making their venues sexier and marketing more digital to reach the growing class of wealthy residents living in nearby Northern California.
5 years ago
Associated Press
The growth had more to do with one-off events than improved attractions suggesting the growth could be temporary rather than a sign of a rebound tourism economy.
6 years ago
John Rogers, Associated Press
The event has become so well-known and watched that the park is undergoing a review to make it safer; however, a missed year could impact participation and attendance in the future.
6 years ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Online gaming is likely to provide a financial boost to U.S. casinos who have been impacted by a recession at home and competition from Macau.
6 years ago