“I am thrilled to welcome international visitors back to our great state and to fabulous Las Vegas. We know you’ve missed traveling just as much as we’ve missed welcoming you—and I’m thrilled that Las Vegas was at the top of your list,” said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak.
“Las Vegas is constantly evolving. Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, you’ll always find something new and something exciting to experience. Welcome to Las Vegas and enjoy your visit,” Sisolak added.
Las Vegas welcomed 5.7 million international visitors in 2019, resulting in $4.8 billion in direct economic impact. Prior to the pandemic, Las Vegas welcomed nonstop flights from 31 cities in 12 countries.
"It's a watershed moment for Las Vegas as international borders open and we welcome overseas visitors back to the destination," said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "In addition to being a world-class leisure destination, our major tradeshows and conventions draw large international delegations, and we are very optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead."
Domestic and international travelers alike have a lot to look forward to in Las Vegas in the coming months across conventions, entertainment, sports, and holidays:
- Celebrating Latin music’s best and brightest stars, the Latin GRAMMY Awards return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Nov. 18.
- Residencies from superstar recording artists debut and continue throughout the remainder of 2021, including Sting, Usher, Shania Twain, Earth Wind & Fire, Carlos Santana, David Lee Roth, Wayne Newton, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, and Bryan Adams, among others.
- Several conventions with international appeal—including IMEX America (Nov. 9-11) and the DEMA Show (Nov. 16-19)—are scheduled through the remainder of 2021, leading up to the return of highly-anticipated CES (Jan. 5-8) in early 2022.
- The Entertainment Capital of the World will ring in the New Year in a way only Vegas can with performances by Bruno Mars, Usher, Katy Perry, The Go-Go's, David Lee Roth, Lizzo, Maroon 5, and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as DJ sets by Black Coffee, The Chainsmokers, Fisher, Lil Jon, Steve Aoki and Zedd.
Source: GMB
