MGM Resorts and Marriott International did not provide a reason for the delay. Trade publications have speculated that the cyberattack on MGM might be a factor.
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Richard N. “Rick” Velotta has covered business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation and aviation in Las Vegas for 25 years. A former reporter and editor with the Las Vegas Sun, the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff and the Aurora (Colo.) Sun, Velotta is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he won the school’s top journalism honor. He became the Review-Journal's assistant business editor in September 2018.
The company that owns the land where the Tropicana sits may invest more than the $175 million it has committed to a ballpark for the Oakland Athletics.
Southwest Airlines had record revenue in its third quarter, helping Reid International Airport achieve its best September on record with 4.8 nillion passengers.
A federal judge in Nevada has dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging hotel-room price fixing, but attorneys are expected to file a revised complaint.
With an average of more than 44 flights a day to 30 destinations, Denver-based Frontier Airlines is bumping up competition with an overhauled loyalty program.
The Cottonwood Heights, Utah-based air carrier which already offers Las Vegas flights to and from 12 cities is adding a new destination to its service map.
The Entertainment Software Association asked the Nevada Gaming Commission to eliminate the requirement as it would be impossible to have all participants tested.
While many past ad campaigns have worked to drive leisure traffic, the new ‘Not Invited’ campaign focuses on attracting conventioneers and trade show attendees.
A patron dispute involving Casablanca Resort was the centerpiece of a discussion of whether players kicked out of a casino, but sneak back in should keep winnings.
The monorail’s “Show Your Ticket and Save” promotion offers discounted prices, up to 50 percent off some admissions, and two-for-one deals for 35 local attractions.
CBRE’s John DeCree met with more than 20 companies and came away with an optimistic outlook with record convention, special events traffic.
Formula One and Super Bowl are just two of several big events that will draw thousands of people to Southern Nevada between now and mid-February.
The National Business Aircraft Association will be coming to Southern Nevada four straight years in what is being viewed as a preview for the Formula One event.
The November Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and February’s Super Bowl should help MGM recover quickly from the cyberattack that ravaged the company in September.
The Las Vegas Strip resort said its convention center will get a new color palette and a new speakeasy-style lounge.
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