INSIGHTS FROM THE LVCVA

THE LVCVA ANNOUNCES 2023 TOP AIR FEEDER MARKETS TO LAS VEGAS
Findings from the LVCVA Research Center regarding the top air feeder markets to Las Vegas are now available. Based on origin and destination air ticket data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the report formally summarizes and provides insights on air travel to Las Vegas. To learn more, view the 2023 Top Air Feeder Markets report, visit the Research Portal, or contact [email protected]. 

ENTERTAINMENT

THE BEATLES LOVE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TAKES FINAL BOW AFTER 18 YEARS OF PERFORMANCES
The Beatles™ LOVE™, the groundbreaking collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Apple Corps Ltd., concluded its historic run at The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 7. The gravity-defying acrobatics, high-energy choreography and vibrant visuals set to the hits of The Beatles dazzled over 11.8 million guests over 18 historic years at The Mirage. A must-see on The Strip for more than 30 years, Cirque du Soleil boasts the largest portfolio of shows in Las Vegas: “O” at Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Mad Apple at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, KÀ at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Mystèreat Treasure Island and Blue Man Group at Luxor. For more information, contact Rylee Gomez, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected] and Ann Paladie, Cirque du Soleil, [email protected]. 

AFTERLIFE PRESENTS ANYMA ‘THE END OF GENESYS’ LIVE AT SPHERE
Witness the perfect culmination of technological forces with Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys,’ a captivating and unique event at Sphere in Las Vegas, presented by Live Nation. Operating at the compelling intersection between art, technology, and music, Anyma—a genre leader heralded for his critically-acclaimed albums Genesys and Genesys II, as well as his high-caliber live shows–is the multidisciplinary music and contemporary art project helmed by Matteo Milleri. Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations. Six show dates include Dec. 27-31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere PR, [email protected]. 

MARIAH CAREY ADDS EIGHT 2025 DATES TO LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT DOLBY LIVE AT PARK MGM
Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, has announced additional 2025 dates for her exclusive engagement, Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Performance dates include Aug. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 2024 and Jan. 31; Feb. 1, 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected] and Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected]. 

CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES THE EXTENSION OF REFLECTION: THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
8-time GRAMMY Award winner, multi-platinum artist, and country music superstar Carrie Underwood will continue her reign as resident headliner at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with the announcement of six additional shows in 2025. 2024 dates include Aug. 14, 16-17, 21, 23-24 and Oct. 16, 18-19, 23, 25-26, with the addition of six 2025 show dates – March 26, 28-29 and April 2, 4-5. For more information, contact Giant Noise, [email protected] or Allied Global Marketing, [email protected]. 

MUSIC LEGENG BARRY MANILOW ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Arranger, Producer, and Musician Barry Manilow will continue his record-breaking residency at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in 2025. New show dates include Feb 13-15, 20-22; March 27-29; April 3-5; May 8-10, 15-17; June 12-14, 19-21; Sept. 11-13, 18-20; Oct. 9-11, 16-18; Nov. 6-8, 13-15; and Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 2025. For more information, contact Gordon Prouty, Westgate Las Vegas, [email protected].

THE NEON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR RELOCATION AND EXPANSION TO THE ARTS DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
The Neon Museum has announced plans for relocation and expansion in downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District with the intention to nearly triple the size of its current location. The Museum has entered due diligence on two sites: the first being a 60,000-square-foot outdoor display space and 47,000 square feet for an indoor area on the 9th and 10th floors of a proposed parking garage; and a second location a short walk away offering 35,000 square feet of programmable space. Pending a successful due diligence process, the new site will include an outdoor sign display – featuring panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley – and an interactive indoor space for classroom settings and other immersive experiences. The second location – within walking distance of the first – will offer a neon maker’s space; a neon Boneyard; classrooms; and a visible storage center essential to The Museum’s growing collection. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

WYNONNA JUDD TO PERFORM THE GREATEST HITS AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Country music icon, Wynonna Judd, will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for three special performances during NFR week this December. Show dates include Dec. 11, 13-14, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] and Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected]. 

EAGLES LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE ADD ADDITIONAL SHOW DATES
The Eagles have announced additional shows for the band’s residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas, now featuring a total of 20 shows – with dates including Sept. 20-21, 27-28; Oct. 11-12, 18-19; Nov. 1-2, 8-9; Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 2024 and Jan. 17-18, 24-25, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere PR, [email protected].  

WESTGATE LAS VEGAS EXTENDS ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW RESIDENCY
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and DDM Productions, producers of the top-rated show “Soul of Motown,” have announced an extension of “The King Comes Home” Elvis tribute show at the famed Westgate Cabaret Theater into 2025. Las Vegas’s newest tribute to Elvis Presley takes the stage at the same iconic property where he performed from 1969-1976. For more information, contact Gordon Prouty, Westgate Las Vegas, [email protected].

THEO VON ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SHOWS AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE
World-renowned stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von, has announced his return to the Resorts World Theatre stage inside Resorts World Las Vegas for two additional shows over Labor Day Weekend on Aug. 30-31, 2024. For more information, contact Giant Noise, [email protected]. 

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHTS AT M RESORT SPA CASINO
M Resort Spa Casino has premiered Dive-In Movie Nights at M Pool. Dive into a poolside showing on the big screen and enjoy cooling down in the award-winning M Pool. The upcoming summer movies include “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” on August 9 and “Uncharted” on September 13. For more information, contact Chandra Stepanovich, Dandelion PR, [email protected]. 

WISEGUYS@WESTGATE TO OPEN AT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS IN SEPTEMBER
Wiseguys@Westgate at the Westgate Cabaret Theater is set to open on Sept. 20, 2024 and feature headliners such as Greg Hahn, Dwayne Perkins, Seth Tippetts, Ryan Erwin and Heath Harrison. For more information, contact Gordon Prouty, Westgate Las Vegas, [email protected]. 

DEREK HOUGH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR COMING TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Four-time EMMY winner Derek Hough is bringing his all new “Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays” tour to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 20, 2024. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected] or Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected].

FOOD & BEVERAGE

WYNN LAS VEGAS TO DEBUT FIOLA MARE IN EARLY 2025
Early next year, Wynn Las Vegas will debut Fiola Mare, a Mediterranean seafood restaurant from James Beard- and Michelin-awarded chef and restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi. Renowned for his award-winning restaurants in the mid-Atlantic and South Florida, Chef Trabocchi will bring one of his most beloved concepts to Las Vegas. For more information, contact bread & Butter, [email protected]. 

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS INTRODUCES SIGNATURE SERIES BY FONTAINEBLEAU
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is pulling back the curtain of its industry-leading experts with the debut of Signature Series by Fontainebleau, a spirited and interactive classes lead by the resort’s acclaimed chefs, beverage leaders and experiential connoisseurs. Chef Patrick Munster, Chef Damon Falls, Chef Chantone Vang, Chef Stefano Chiarugi, Chef Kyle Brandish, Chef Yutaka Kude, Master Sommelier Kevin Reilly, and Director of Beverage Development Juyoung Kang will all share their talents through Signature Series classes, taking place throughout 2024 and into 2025. Each class is tailored to the season, guiding guests through experiences across the property, giving them the opportunity to learn and bring new techniques to their own table. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected] and Becca PR, [email protected]. 

LAPA LOUNGE NOW OPEN AT RIO HOTEL & CASINO
The Rio Hotel & Casino has announced the grand opening of Lapa Lounge, a vibrant and sophisticated cocktail destination that pays homage to the rich bohemian culture and bustling social scene of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Lapa neighborhood. Located in the heart of the property, Lapa Lounge invites guests to experience lively conversation and expertly crafted cocktails right in the center of all the action. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

NEW UNIQUE TIKI EXPERIENCE, GLITTER GULCH TIKI, NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
The creative minds behind Nacho Daddy proudly announce the grand opening of Glitter Gulch Tiki, a swanky tiki lounge transforming the former Nacho Daddy location on 4th Street into a vibrant, immersive paradise. Glitter Gulch Tiki promises to be the ultimate destination for tiki culture enthusiasts and revelers seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. For more information, contact Megan Fazio, Neon PR Studios, [email protected]. 

SPORTS

RUGBY LEAGUE LAS VEGAS 2025 COMING TO ALLEGIANT STADIUM
Rugby League in Las Vegas 2025 will be bigger, bolder, and better, with more games, more teams, more nations, and more opportunities for fans from around the world to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime festival of global Rugby League. The historic four-game schedule will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on March 1, 2025, and will be broadcast live to a massive global audience across multiple markets and time zones. Schedule includes Super League – Wigan v Warrington; NRL – Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors; Test Match – Australian Jillaroos vs England Lionesses; and NRL – Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. For more information, contact Rebecca Lane, LVCVA, [email protected] or Tiffany Miller, Allegiant Stadium, [email protected]. 

BIG TEN CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 2025-28 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SITES, FEATURING LAS VEGAS
The Big Ten Conference has announced its Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 3-7, 2027, followed by the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 8-12, 2028. For more information, contact David Howell or Candace Johnson, Big Ten Conference, [email protected]. 

2027 VEGAS KICKOFF CLASSIC TO BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS
The University of Utah will meet the University of Miami on the football field for the first time in ESPN Events’ 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium. The historic, interregional matchup between the Big 12 Conference and ACC powers is set for Labor Day Weekend 2027. For more information, contact Mark Wallington, Vegas Kickoff Classic, [email protected] and Danny Chi, ESPN Communications, [email protected]