The impact tourists have on local economies varies from state to state and at different times of the year, but for Las Vegas, tourists are ALWAYS the lifeblood of our economy. Dedicated to entertaining tourists, Las Vegas is hailed as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” and according to Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the results of its 2008 Travel Trends Survey reveal Las Vegas as the national destination. number one that beats Orlando. , Florida for the sixth year in a row. No matter where you look, TV commercials, billboards, and magazine and newspaper ads are tempting visitors to this city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even during these tough economic times, Las Vegas is a tourist frenzy.
So what is the attraction? Vegas is no longer a dusty desert city in the middle of nowhere with little to do. The ever-changing landscape is one of the many reasons this city is a great place to visit; there is always something new to see. Years ago, “Sin City” was a bunch of gambling halls, brothels and bars, but today it is a modern metamorphosis of Manhattan with a sprawling skyline of spectacular skyscrapers consisting of fifteen of the twenty largest hotels in the world, with architectural designs. Unique, themes and reproductions in the middle of a brilliant environment. neon lights and signs on and around Las Vegas Boulevard (also known as “The Strip”); the oldest street in Las Vegas.
This city of fantasy and fun is a playground for adults and children, from rejuvenating spas, specialty boutiques and souvenir shops to magnificent designer stores and malls; with plenty of sightseeing opportunities, indoor attractions plus thrilling rides, arcades and exotic animals, and outdoor activities like hot air balloon rides, skydiving, and award-winning golf courses – and whoever said there are no beaches In the desert you have not experienced the beach at Mandalay Bay. Renowned worldwide for its vibrant club scene and dazzling nightlife with elaborate variety shows, comedy magazines and spectacular Broadway productions, Las Vegas is the number one access point to see and be seen; where celebrity sightings have become the norm, the rich and famous come to the party and rising stars and top performers perform every night.
The various dining options also attract tourists. From buffets and bistros to fast food and fine dining, some of the best restaurants in the world are found in the luxury hotels along The Strip. Famous chefs such as Charlie Trotter, Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck, to name just a few, have opened one-of-a-kind specialty restaurants that have transformed Las Vegas into a world-class cooking mecca.
This small town with a big city feel is so much more than slot machines and blackjack tables. Las Vegas is also known as the wedding capital of the world, from bay window weddings to elegant traditional weddings and everything in between; It is the host city of approximately 4,000 conventions each year and a colorful backdrop for many movies, television series, reality shows, and game shows. Yet amid all the glamor and glitz is a growing culture with museums and art galleries, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and the Nevada Ballet Theater.
And there is still a bit of “old” Vegas in the city center and the main attraction is “The Fremont Street Experience,” an open-air pedestrian mall with a free nightly show that draws approximately 20 million visitors each. anus. This unique laser light and sound show of large animations and stunning visuals is displayed on a $ 17 million Viva Vision screen, one of the largest screens in the world, less than 90 feet away. canopy that spans over five soccer fields.
Las Vegas offers something for everyone and, for all these reasons and more, it is a place that must be experienced at least once. The tremendous appeal of this vibrant skyscraper and high-stakes city is evidenced by the 40 million people who visit it each year and the 1.7 million people who call it home. If you like at least 320 days of sunshine, little humidity, little rain, and even less snow, this is the perfect place to visit and it’s also a great place to live. Las Vegas is the fastest growing metropolitan city in the country with an influx of more than 6,000 new residents each month who relocate for a chance to live the American dream. There is no place like Las Vegas; ask the mayor, Oscar B. Goodman, who says he is the “happiest mayor of the largest city in the world.”
Whatever draws tourists to the liveliest city on the planet; We are so thankful that in Las Vegas, tourists rule!