The Shania Twain has announced 22 new show dates for "Shania: Still the One" at the Caesars Palace concert hall. The 22 new shows start this fall and are in addition to the 12 shows starting 14 May 2013.  Tickets to the fall shows (15 October 2013 to 14 December 2013) go on sale Friday 10 May 2013. Shania Twain show ticket prices range from $55.00 to $250.00 plus fees. Reported Monday 6 May 2013.
 
 
 

LAS VEGAS ATTENDANCE JANUARY 2013

There were 3.1 million visitors to Las Vegas in January 2013. That is down slightly from January 2012. (3,154,639 visitors to Vegas in January 2013 compared to 3,132,122 visitors in January 2012).  Convention attendance was up with 571,964 attendees in January 2013 compared to 538,552 attendees in January 2012. Las Vegas citywide room occupancy for the month of January 2013 was 78.1 percent. Average daily room rates were $114 per night. 

As reported by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on 8 March
 
 

NEW ARENA VENUE FOR LAS VEGAS

MGM Resorts International, together with AEG have entered into an agreement to pursue the development of a 20,000 seat indoor arena. It will be located west of the Las Vegas Strip, between the New York-New York and the Monte Carlo, extending from Las Vegas Boulevard to Frank Sinatra Drive. Expect to see boxing, sporting events, headline entertainment and other special events. Design and planning is well underway. The partners are expected to begin seeking appropriate approvals soon. The project will include retail shops and dining. Reported 1 March 2013.
 
 

RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS

The Resorts World Las Vegas is scheduled for the 87-acre site where the partially built Echelon project has sat for almost five years. The Genting Group (a Malaysian conglomerate) announced on Monday 4 March 2013, that they will break ground on the new development in 2014. It is to be named the Resorts World Las Vegas. There will be pagoda-style roofs on glass towers, martial arts performances, regional Chinese cuisine and a family friendly atmosphere. 

The Resorts World Las Vegas will include over 3,500 hotel rooms, convention center and  4,000 set theater. Total cost at build-out is expected to be $7 billion. Opening date is scheduled for 2016. 

The Stardust resort was demolished in 2007 to make way for the $4.8 million Echelon project. The Echelon was to be opened in 2010 but was put on hold indefinitely by the Boyd Gaming Corp. Reported 4 March 2013.
 
 

SAHARA HOTEL

The Sahara Hotel Casino broke ground 14 February 2013 on the $415 million renovations.. The SLS Las Vegas Hotel and Casino was formerly known at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. There will be 1,600 guest rooms, retail shopping, four nightlife venues, and several dining options. It is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2014.  The Sahara was closed on 16 May 2011.  Reported 13 February 2013.