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Master of reinvention
Las Vegas continues to diversify and expand the visitor experience
The one constant about Las Vegas is that it’s always
changing. With more than US$ 16 billion being invested
into the destination over the next several years and beyond,
there is always something new to explore.
Some of the most popular hotels
will seem like new after undergoing
significant renovations and
rebranding. The Monte Carlo has
turned into Park MGM and the
boutique NoMad Las Vegas has an
all-new refreshed inventory and
décor. The Palms Casino Resort has
enjoyed an extensive renovation,
and last autumn, Waldorf Astoria
made its debut on the Las Vegas
Strip, replacing the Mandarin
Oriental.
A new 777-room property located
on the Fremont Street Experience,
Circa Resort & Casino, is expected
to open in December 2020 and will
be the first resort built from the
ground up on Fremont Street since
1980.
The MSG Sphere, in partnership
with the Madison Square Garden
Company and Las Vegas Sands,
will open an 18,000-seat, domeshaped
performance venue, with
high-tech video screens and sound
capabilities; in 2021.
One of the most significant
developments taking shape in
Las Vegas is the evolution into a
major sports destination. While a
long-time host of major events like
NASCAR, boxing, and the National
Finals Rodeo, the success of the
inaugural season of the National
Hockey League’s expansion team,
Vegas Golden Knights, and the
announcement of the relocation
of the National Football League’s
Raiders has solidified Las Vegas
as a top sports destination. In
addition, Las Vegas is home to the
Aces Women’s National Basketball
League team and Las Vegas Lights
FC.
As a leading meetings and
convention destination, more than
three million square feet of new
meeting space will be added to
the already substantial inventory
including the widely anticipated
expansion and renovation of the Las
Vegas Convention Center District.
The multiphase plan includes a 1.4
million-square-foot addition of new
space, including 600,000-squarefoot
of exhibition space and is
currently under construction.
The Las Vegas dining scene
continues to tempt taste buds with
new restaurants constantly opening.
Scotch 80 Prime at Palms Casino
Resort reinvents steak house dining
with Kobe beef, a classic cocktail
cart, and an impressive whisky
collection. Sadelle’s at Bellagio
overlooks the iconic conservatory,
bringing elegant dining with vintage
style alongside popular New York
classics such as bagels, smoked fish
towers and chopped salads.
The Fremont East District is another
local favourite, known for diverse
fare in a walkable neighbourhood
just east of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Evel Pie pays tribute to the legendary
motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel,
while dishing up pizza by the slice.
Esther’s Kitchen,in Downtown’s
Arts District, serves a classic Italian
menu that’s seasonally inspired
using the restaurant’s own herb
garden.
In terms of entertainment, The Park
Theatre is a concertgoer’s dream,
offering advanced audio and visual
technology in an intimate 5,200-seat
setting. Lady Gaga wows audiences
with her Enigma and jazz and piano
residencies, performing to sold-out
crowds. International superstar
Christina Aguilera will debut The
Xperience residency at Zappos
Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort
& Casino this summer.
There’s no better time than now to
visit Las Vegas. And with non-stop
connectivity through Eurowings,
Condor, and Edelweiss and a the
new one-stop route through KLM,
which launches service from
Amsterdam in June, it’s never been
more convenient, too
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For more on what to do and see in
Las Vegas, go to visitlasvegas.com
The Golden Knights are based in Las
Vegas and play in the T-Mobile Arena
The famous Strip in Las Vegas by
night
The Raiders Stadium is the home
of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team
from 2020
Escape reality and the trade
show floor by entering into
the immersive theater, virtual
reality experience at Las
Vegas stand.
ITB BERLIN NEWS • Wednesday 6 th March 2019
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