Source: UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators. The second estimate of real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026Q1 continues to expand at a moderate pace, with annualized and year-over-year growth rates of 1.6 and 2.6 percent, respectively, slightly … [Read more...] about Business Indicators
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Formula 1 to Race on the Streets of Las Vegas Through 2037
LAS VEGAS – Formula 1® will continue racing in Las Vegas, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, through to 2037, following a new 10-year extension. Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), have all committed to the long-term future of one of the standout events on both the United States and … [Read more...] about Formula 1 to Race on the Streets of Las Vegas Through 2037
Fremont Street Experience Celebrates Team USA Weekend With Pep Rally, Fireworks Show and Free Live Entertainment, June 19-20
High-res photos can be found here. LAS VEGAS — Fremont Street Experience will light up downtown Las Vegas with Team USA Weekend, Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. Celebrating both the World Soccer Championships and America’s 250th anniversary, the iconic entertainment district will host a weekend of programming featuring a Team USA Pep Rally and Watch Party, an America250 … [Read more...] about Fremont Street Experience Celebrates Team USA Weekend With Pep Rally, Fireworks Show and Free Live Entertainment, June 19-20
How the New(ish) Sports Industry is Shaping NevadaThe State’s Effort to Collect Professional Teams and Its Impact on the Economy
In half a decade, Nevada has racked up nearly all the infinity stones of professional sports: once the Las Vegas A’s stadium opens for the season, the state will be home to both minor and major league baseball, the NFL, NHL, and WNBA. How did this rapid growth happen, and what does it mean for Nevada locals and calls to diversify the state’s economy? Culture of Hospitality … [Read more...] about How the New(ish) Sports Industry is Shaping Nevada
Two-Day Combo Tickets for Wrestlemania® 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sale Wednesday, September 24
August 14, 2025 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced that two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania 42, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, will go on sale starting Wednesday, September 24 at 11am ET/8am PT via … [Read more...] about Two-Day Combo Tickets for Wrestlemania® 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sale Wednesday, September 24
Industry FocusSports
Professional sports have had a tremendous impact on Nevada in a short time. The industry has shifted the economy, created thousands of jobs and enhanced tourism, not to mention the impact to the community at large. In essence, Nevada has leveled up. Once known as simply the entertainment capital of the world, the Silver State can now proudly add sport’s capital of the world to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Cox’s Network Keeps CES 2025 Running at High Speed, Providing End-To-End Internet Connectivity Throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2025 – Cox Communications is providing critical high-speed broadband, managed Wi-Fi, advanced convention services, and smart community solutions for the world’s most powerful tech event, the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), hosted by the Consumer Technology Association from Jan. 7-10, 2025. Cox has supported the show with its advanced network … [Read more...] about Cox’s Network Keeps CES 2025 Running at High Speed, Providing End-To-End Internet Connectivity Throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center
Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, the All-American Rejects & TroyBoi Headline the Inaugural Neon City Festival in Downtown Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Neon City Festival – a new music, art and culinary event located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas – brought three days of electrifying performances by headliners Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, The All-American Rejects and TroyBoi. The free-for-all-ages event created a thrilling atmosphere, filled with live music, delicious food … [Read more...] about Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, the All-American Rejects & TroyBoi Headline the Inaugural Neon City Festival in Downtown Las Vegas
Industry FocusSports
Once known only for its bright lights, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, Nevada has evolved to a professional sport mecca. The sport’s market, particularly in southern Nevada now boasts three major league professional sports teams with rumors of an NBA team on the horizon. However, adding a robust sports industry to Nevada’s resume has not been without its … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Conventions in NevadaHeaded Back Up
COVID impacted nearly every market in Nevada, but few were hit as hard as the convention market. As medical experts and politicians preached the necessity of social distancing, the world entered a season “at home” where work and school were done remotely, and conventions became virtual at best or were cancelled entirely. The effect of cancelled conventions in Nevada impacted … [Read more...] about Conventions in Nevada
Mega ProjectsNevada’s Changing Skylines
Looming prominently across I-15 from the Strip, the future stadium of the National Football League’s (NFL) Raiders is well on its way to hosting its first game. Las Vegas Stadium is among several mega-projects currently under construction in Nevada and making their way into the Valley’s economic landscape. Other major projects include the expansion of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Mega Projects
2019 Economic Forecast for NevadaUpward Trends
According to experts, the outlook for Nevada’s economy this year is positive and projected to fare at least as well as it did, or perhaps even better, in 2018. However, one or more known or unknown wild cards could have a dampening effect. Some of the indicators that support the forecast in Southern Nevada include strong employment and population growth, robust consumer … [Read more...] about 2019 Economic Forecast for Nevada
Time to Drain the LVCVA Swamp
If you caught an employee using company funds for personal use, would you pay him to retire, give him a fat performance bonus and let him continue working for you as a highly paid consultant? Not in a million years. Yet, that’s exactly what the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has done with CEO Rossi Ralenkotter, who recently received a retirement package … [Read more...] about Time to Drain the LVCVA Swamp
Something for Everyone: Tourism in Nevada
Nevada is still finding its place in the modern tourism world, but that isn’t hurting tourism numbers. Fiscal year 2018 was a turbulent year for tourism, in Las Vegas especially, but the year still set records and showed no signs of slowing down. Statewide, shifting consumer interests and demands and diversifying economies are helping drive continued strong tourism … [Read more...] about Something for Everyone: Tourism in Nevada
Around the State: May 2018
Design Unveiled for Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has unveiled design drawings of the new look of the Convention Center once the expansion is complete. Geotechnical & Environmental Services has begun drilling for footing locations as part of the expansion phase which will cost $860 million and add 1.4 million … [Read more...] about Around the State: May 2018