Vegas Resort Fees Rise Again

Las Vegas resort fees are on the rise… again! It was just last year at this time when we reported a very similar story. Is the “Raising of the Fees” becoming an annual event? We hope not! Find out which Strip properties have hiked their prices, discover tips to avoid these extra charges, and learn which hotels let you skip the fees altogether. Don’t look now, but here we go again. Resort fees have jumped at several popular Las Vegas properties all up and down the Strip, and they all have one thing in common. Yes, it just got more…

Lunar New Year Celebrations at The STRAT

The STRAT Las Vegas will host a Lunar New Year celebration honoring the “Year of the Snake,” beginning Wednesday, January 29th 2025. Guests who would like to attend will savor specialty items at CHI Asian Kitchen, be captivated by a traditional lion dance and find luck during an exciting slot tournament to celebrate the occasion. CHI Asian Kitchen, serving an array of authentic and reimagined Chinese and other Asian dishes, will debut specialty offerings for Lunar New Year. The SHÉ PÍ cocktail, crafted with Patron El Cielo Tequila, yuzu, ginger, honey and coconut clarification, will be priced at $17; while…

Barry Manilow gets Lifetime Vegas Residency

Westgate Las Vegas has extended performing legend Barry Manilow an unprecedented Lifetime Residency. Manilow has accepted this extraordinary honor, further cementing his enduring legacy at the iconic International Theater. Manilow reached a new milestone earlier this year when he surpassed Elvis Presley’s record of 636 performances at the venue. The announcement of a Barry Manilow Lifetime Residency comes as the singer is performing his highly regarded Holiday Shows this month, featuring timeless hits and festive favorites. Fans can also look forward to his return in 2025 for newly announced concert dates. “It’s been an incredible journey performing at the International…

New Vegas Baseball Stadium Financing Done

Despite speculation and rumors to the contrary, it appears that financing for the new Vegas baseball stadium is a done deal. Documents submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority seem to confirm that the financing for the A’s ballpark on the former Tropicana site is fully secured, with the total costs rising from $1.5 billion to $1.75 billion. For those unfamiliar with the A’s potential move to Las Vegas, here’s a brief overview: The team is expected to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas, but they still need a venue. Up until now, details on financing for the new Vegas…

New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas

If you’re lurking about Sin City then you still have time to make to the New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas! They have programmed their exterior (the world’s largest LED screen) with a custom show to ring in 2025. This dazzling display will include a celebration of major cities around the world as different time zones approach midnight, culminating with Sphere serving as Las Vegas’ official countdown to 2025! Sphere Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Celebration will kick off at 5:00am on December 31st, when Sydney, Australia welcomes 2025. Throughout the day, the Exosphere will display dynamic imagery…

Happy Birthday Fontainebleau Las Vegas!

Well, it’s a belated birthday with for our friends at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. They officially opened their doors for the first time on December 13, 2023. The 67-story luxury resort has established itself as the Strip’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, nightlife, and dining… of course, it took about a decade to get there. You may remember that they were just the big, blue, abandoned building on the north end of the Strip for a long time. In its first year, Fontainebleau Las Vegas set a benchmark for excellence, garnering prestigious accolades such as TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024,…