McCarran airport expansion will fuel increased visitors
UK visitation to always-popular Las Vegas grew by 8.6% to 418,000 last year, up from 385,000, but CVB officials see even bigger growth this year with several developments that include British Airways’ announcement of their new Gatwick to Vegas route.
That launches in October and will make Vegas even more accessible than ever with 20 direct flights there each week.
"To facilitate the increase in international visitors to the city, McCarran International Airport is about to open its new £1.5 billion (about USD$2.4 billion) terminal 3 development on June 27," says a press release.
"The UK continues to be the largest overseas market to Las Vegas and the opening of new Terminal 3 at McCarran airport recognises the importance of the international market on the future growth of the destination," said Russell Meara, sales and marketing director for the LVCVA.
By David Wilkening
David
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
U.S.A. and Israel attacks on Iran impact air movements in the Gulf (Update 1.00pm CET)
Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Marginal increase for New York City tourism in 2025