Archive for the ‘Las Vegas’ Category

Venetian - Las Vegas - Lays Off 500 Workers

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

As the credit and financial markets continue to pinch both business and leisure travelers, Las Vegas, the city with most hotel rooms in all of America, is really feeling the pain of decreased tourism and consumer spending. The Venetian, an Italian themed resort that has over 4,000 guest rooms and ...

The Venetian Gets 5 Diamond Award From AAA

Friday, November 9th, 2007

If you've ever been to the Venetian Hotel/Resort/Casino you know that it's truly a work of art complete with upscale shopping, dining and even a canal that runs through! Well now this Las Vegas property has been awarded with a 5 Diamond rating from the American Auto Association. "We're very ...

BLT Burger To Open Inside The Mirage Spring 2008

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

If you've ever been to Vegas, you already know that there a million places to eat. Well, in the spring of 2008 there will be another dining alternative.. the BLT Burger which will be located inside of the Mirage Resort and Casino. "It's exciting to come full circle," Chef Tourondel ...

Jenny McCarthy To Become First Celeb Bunny Dealer At The Palms

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Looking for a good reason to gamble some money in Las Vegas? Then seeing Jenny McCarthy up close and personal as the first ever Playboy Bunny Celebrity Dealer at the new Playboy Club at the top of the Fantasy Tower at the Palms should be enough of an incentive for ...

Bette Midler Taking Celine Dion’s Spot At Caesar’s Palace

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

The curtains are coming to a close for Celine Dion's long running show "A New Day" on December 15, 2007 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada and another lady is stepping up to fill her shoes. Officials announced today that Bette Midler will be their next live act. Bette Midler had ...

The Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Arts Presents Picasso Exhibit

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

If you're a fan of Picasso and you're planning a visit to the Las Vegas area from May 25, 2007 through January 14, 2008 you have a chance to see original works by Picasso at the Bellagio's Gallery Of Fine Arts. The art exhibit is called "In the Master's Hands: ...

The Palms Resort And Casino To Open ‘The Pearl’ Concert Theater

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

The Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada is getting ready to open their newest concert theater known as the The Pearl. The concert theater cost $80 million to build and accomodates up to 2,500 ticket holders for any given event. Opening night of The Pearl is April 21, 2007 ...

Planet Hollywood Casino And Resort Opens In The Old Aladdin Hotel

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Las Vegas has a new resort and casino in town. Planet Hollywood has just opened where the old Aladdin hotel used to be on the Strip. The entire hotel and casino underwent a head to toe renovation with even more plans for room additions in upcoming years. "Here we ...

Luxor And Cirque Du Soleil Adding New Show Featuring Criss Angel

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Recently the Luxor and Cirque Du Soleil announced that they were adding a new show that features Chriss Angel set to open in Summer 2008. Criss Angel will fuse his revolutionary illusions and mind-blowing artistry with acrobatics, dance, puppetry, music and poetry to tell a story, taking audiences on a ...

Farewell To The Stardust Hotel In Las Vegas

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

It's time has come and went. The Stardust hotel in Las Vegas has been imploded and all that's left behind is a pile of rubble. The iconic Stardust sign has went dim after 50 years of service. The famed casino and hotel was imploded this week to make way for a new ...