United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge Vegas Report
United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge

United Airlines launches Tokyo flights for CES 2027 surge

United Airlines will run three round-trip flights between Tokyo/Narita and Las Vegas in January 2027 for CES, with departures set before and after the tech show. The move targets a spike in international demand.

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Toca Madera rolls out Dia de los Muertos menu at Crystals Vegas Report

Toca Madera rolls out Dia de los Muertos menu at Crystals

Toca Madera inside The Shops at Crystals is pouring Dia de los Muertos cocktails and serving a themed dessert through November 2. The limited run targets Las Vegas diners chasing seasonal menus and one-off experiences.

New Kids on the Block set October 2026 Las Vegas run Vegas Report

New Kids on the Block set October 2026 Las Vegas run

The Boston pop group will play The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM, with four confirmed dates in October 2026. Every show stays at one Strip venue, locking in a single location for the residency.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas adds Sip Sip Wok and plans Loop station Vegas Report

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas adds Sip Sip Wok and plans Loop station

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is rolling out Sip Sip Wok, an Asian fusion spot with video poker, and preparing for a Vegas Loop station to link guests to the airport and convention center. The resort has yet to confirm opening dates.

Megan Thee Stallion Sets Hottieween Bash at Zouk Las Vegas Vegas Report

Megan Thee Stallion Sets Hottieween Bash at Zouk Las Vegas

Megan Thee Stallion will host Hottieween at Zouk on October 30, teaming with Cirque du Soleil for a single-night spectacle. Tickets start at $126, with part of the proceeds supporting the Pete & Thomas Foundation.

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Hetfield Draws a Line Around Metallica’s Sphere Shows Vegas Report

Hetfield Draws a Line Around Metallica’s Sphere Shows

James Hetfield told the Sphere audience on October 10 that Metallica’s shows offer a break from outside divisions. As of October 12, the 24-date Las Vegas residency was scheduled to run through March 2027.

Las Vegas Police Convention Exposes a Labor Divide Vegas Report

Las Vegas Police Convention Exposes a Labor Divide

About 50 people attended the International Union of Police Associations convention at Paris Las Vegas. Speakers praised cooperation with ICE, while union president Sam Cabral said four vendor body cameras had been taken.

Las Vegas Arts District Finds Its After-Dark Rhythm Vegas Report

Las Vegas Arts District Finds Its After-Dark Rhythm

Independent galleries and locally owned restaurants line this walkable downtown corridor. After dark or during monthly First Friday, the neighborhood’s street life comes into sharper focus.

Thomas Rhett Vegas Contest Offers Flights for Two Vegas Report

Thomas Rhett Vegas Contest Offers Flights for Two

A promotion description says one winner could travel to Las Vegas with a guest and meet Thomas Rhett before a show. The listed Dec. 10 and 12, 2026 dates are not confirmed in available sources.

Clean Show Opens 2027 Hotel Booking in Las Vegas Vegas Report

Clean Show Opens 2027 Hotel Booking in Las Vegas

Hotel reservations are open for The Clean Show 2027, scheduled for July 15 to 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Search results do not independently confirm the event details.

Wind and FAA Forecasts Put Las Vegas Flights Under Pressure Vegas Report

Wind and FAA Forecasts Put Las Vegas Flights Under Pressure

Wind and low clouds disrupted flights at Harry Reid on Sunday, helping push nationwide delays to 4,182. The FAA forecast possible programs at major airports on Monday evening, but had not confirmed restrictions.

Detroit Chili Dogs Fuel Fremont Street All Night Vegas Report

Detroit Chili Dogs Fuel Fremont Street All Night

Under the escalator at The D Las Vegas, American Coney Island keeps Detroit chili dogs coming 24 hours a day. Hungry crowds find comfort food and quick service at prices that rarely top twenty dollars per person.

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