Enhancing resort corridor mobility is the biggest.After being docked for over 10 years, the long-talked about high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California appears ready to leave the station.Renderings of images that MSG Sphere would be able to display.
DETR has struggled to handle record claims. By agreeing to the use of cookies on our site, you direct us to disclose your personal information to our third party service providers for the purposes for which we collect your information. The builder of Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena has been named general contractor of the MSG Sphere performance venue being built just off the Strip.The builder of Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena has been named general contractor of the MSG Sphere performance venue being built just off the Strip.The Madison Square Garden Company on Monday said Los Angeles-based AECOM, a multinational engineering firm with offices in Las Vegas, was selected to build the high-tech 17,500-seat spherical facility just east of The Venetian.In addition to the 3-year-old, $375 million T-Mobile Arena, AECOM has built Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena in Atlanta as well as the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.“We are making important progress in Las Vegas and are pleased to have added another world-class company to our team,” Jayne McGivern, MSG’s executive vice president of development and construction, said in a statement Monday.MSG officials did not say how many workers are on the site, but analysts from Hobbs, Ong &Associates say the project will create 3,500 construction jobs and 4,400 permanent jobs once the building opens.MSG is promising a fully immersive experience on a large scale. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Switch, Capital Dynamics break ground on developments - VideoThe project, Gigawatt 1®, includes the largest behind-the-meter solar plus battery project in the world. In business presentation environment, that means soundtracks can be beamed to specific areas in different languages without headphones while watching the same presentation.An infrasound haptic system will use deep vibrations so that guests can “feel” an experience, whether it’s an erupting volcano or a passing motorcycle roaring by.The MSG Sphere at The Venetian also will ignite the sense of smell through evocative scents designed to transport audiences.Additionally, the venue will introduce a new architecture for connectivity that will deliver 25 megabits per second for every guest, enabling a broader range of content and greater interaction.“AECOM’s experience creating bold, innovative projects makes them the ideal partner for bringing MSG Sphere at The Venetian to life,” she said.
Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_ImagesPiles of rebar and other steel awaits usage as construction continues for the MSG Sphere at their Venetian build site on Monday, June 3, 2019, in Las Vegas. Beamforming technology also enables multiple forms of content to be delivered simultaneously, which means two people sitting 5 feet apart could hear completely different sounds, adding to the possibility for a customized experience. The MSG Sphere at The Venetian has a skeleton crew on the job site to keep watch on the project, but workers recently removed scaffolding and shoring from the site. The new performance venue will be connected to The Venetian and Palazzo at the Sands Expo &Convention Center with a 1,000-foot pedestrian bridge.After several months of securing permits and passing Clark County reviews, MSG representatives said, site preparation is nearing completion.AECOM, through a preliminary agreement, has been working on the site since February.Workers excavated an estimated 110,000 cubic yards of dirt and caliche from the site while drilling 595 augercast piles to secure the building’s foundation. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Casino foot traffic slows as COVID-19 cases rise - VIDEOAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Las Vegas casino foot traffic is starting to slow, according to a J.P. Morgan analyst.Las Vegas entrepreneur Andrew Fonfa dies at 68 - VIDEOAndrew Fonfa, a developer of the Lucky Dragon hotel-casino just off the Las Vegas Strip, died at age 68.On June 18, Las Vegas Sands Corp. updated its health and safety plan to ask table game players and spectators to refrain from smoking or vaping.Tourists compare pre-pandemic Vegas to today's restrictions - VIDEOWe spoke with tourists walking up and down Las Vegas Boulevard about their experience so far amid pandemic restrictions, and how it compares to their last time in pre-pandemic Vegas. The company had approximately 10,000 employees in Nevada.Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas gives notice of potential layoffs - VIDEOThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas sent the state notice of potential layoffs at the 3,000-room property on the Las Vegas Strip.Is Nevada the ‘gold standard’ for casino coronavirus response? Brian Sandoval, Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson and Jim Dolan, chairman and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company, occurred in late September.After his video racked up almost 700 comments, with many also leaving messages on the D’s Instagram page, the resort announced that it was no longer going to enforce the ban.It was announced last week the Las Vegas Xpress, which was slated to go online this month after initially being delayed from a November 2019 kickoff, would now be operational in the spring.In a bid to keep business travelers coming to Las Vegas, Allegiant Air is ready to unveil a series of package deals for flights and hotels for telecommuters.Lyft and rental car company Sixt have partnered to offer drivers the ability to rent vehicles straight from the ride-hailing company’s app beginning in August.The economic recovery from the pandemic will look a lot different than recoveries from other financial calamities, including 9/11 and 1 October.McCarran saw 1.04 million passengers pass through its gates in June, the Clark County Department of Aviation announced Tuesday.Many Las Vegas room rates are below pre-pandemic levels in an effort to attract more visitors, but pricing has held steadier compared with many other markets.The nation’s top travel industry leaders say better testing protocols would improve workplace safety and build confidence for employees and visitors to Southern Nevada.There are several reasons why it makes sense for the Convention and Visitors Authority to buy the transit system.