LAS VEGAS
The Las Vegas Convention Authority (LVCVA) announced the city has continued its historic visitation growth, setting another new record by surpassing 42 million visitors in 2015. This breaks last year's record of 41.1 million, which was the first time the destination had ever topped 40 million.
"Las Vegas couldn't have reached this achievement without the support of our resort partners and the dedicated workers who make the Las Vegas experience what it is," said Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention Authority. "Whether a first-time visitor or a returning Las Vegas enthusiast, the destination continues to astonish travelers from all over the world.”
Vegas’ 2015 visitation numbers were boosted over those in 2014 by several new non-stop flights and increased convention attendance. Official visitation numbers will be announced in early 2016.
Tourism is the lifeblood of the Southern Nevada economy and the Las Vegas Valley generating more than $50 billion annually and supporting 366,000 local jobs in Clark County.
