Las Vegas, known as the ‘Entertainment Capital of
the World’ has surpassed its record for annual visitation by drawing more than
40 million people for the first time with two weeks remaining of the calendar
year.
The tourism industry in Southern Nevada continues to
expand, achieving ten consecutive months of visitor volume increases, with many
of those months being the best on record.
Las Vegas has surpassed its record for annual
visitation, drawing more than 40 million people with two weeks remaining of the
calendar year. Current pacing suggests the destination could approach nearly 41
million visitors by the end of the year. The previous record was set in 2012
with more than 39,727,000 tourists.
Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO, Las Vegas
Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) said, “Las Vegas couldn’t have
reached this milestone without the continued investments of our resort
partners, and the more than 40 million people who came to experience all the
destination has to offer. Ongoing developments in the destination, including
new, renovated and rebranded resort properties, new attractions, world-class
entertainment, incredible culinary offerings and more are what keep first-time
visitors and loyalists returning to Las Vegas time and time again.”
Las Vegas has seen an increase in direct
international air service in 2014 with Canada and Mexico proving to be
instrumental to visitation growth. Tourism plays a vital role in the economy of
Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas Valley generating more than $ 45 billion
annually and supporting 376,000 local jobs.
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