Paul Szydelko

Nevada

Contributor at Travel Weekly

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Consumption lounge closure in Vegas: Buzzkill for cannabis tourism, or just a setback?

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Paul Szydelko

The first state-regulated cannabis consumption lounge to open, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace's Smoke and Mirrors, closed in April after just a little more than a year in operation. Thrive managing partner Mitch Britten told Las Vegas Weekly that it plans to use the space as a special event venue until state regulations change to "make this license type more economically viable.
Beat the Heat with summer specials at Las Vegas Resorts: Travel Weekly

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

MGM Resorts International has several offers, including limited-time pricing on room packages, dining options, immersive experiences and shows. Deals include a $150 food and beverage credit on bookings at select properties. Reservations can be made through July 31 for stays through Sept. 4. A room-and-show package through Sept. 1 is available in which guests receive two tickets when booking a room at select hotels.
Treasure trove of sports and show business artifacts at Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Travel Weekly

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The project is a collaboration with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and sportscaster Jim Gray and his wife, Frann Vettor-Gray. Artifacts from athletes include Michael Jordan's first pair of Air Jordans (1984) and first NBA championship shoes (1991 NBA Finals), a bat used by Jackie Robinson to break baseball's color barrier (1947), all seven of Brady's Super Bowl rings and Muhammad Ali's gloves from his fight versus George Chuvalo (1966).
Development of a second Las Vegas airport takes an 'important step'

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport (SNSA), to be located 30 miles south of Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran) in the Ivanpah Valley "has been in various initial planning stages for more than two decades. The notice of intent to prepare the environmental impact statement is "a major milestone in our region's aviation future," said Rosemary Vassiliadis, the Clark County director of aviation.
Elvis Presley's legacy lives on in redesigned suite at Westgate Las Vegas

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

Formerly known as the Tuscany Sky Villa, the 13,200-square-foot Imperial Sky Villa now is an homage to Presley with artwork and photos as well as plaques that tell of his first performance at the property in 1969 (at what was then the International Hotel) and other career highlights. The villa boasts lavish bedrooms that sleep as many as 10 guests, large living and dining areas for entertaining and views of the city's skyline.
Buffets on the Las Vegas Strip are getting harder to find: Travel Weekly

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

Changing consumer tastes, mounting costs and the pandemic drastically reduced an attraction that was once ubiquitous: fixed-price, self-serve, all-you-can-eat meals from dawn to late night. The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars, designed for $100 million and open since 2012, remains the gold standard of the largest remaining buffets. More than 250 menu items, including daily chef's specials, are presented in a nicely appointed, 25,000-square-foot space.
Survey finds that a record number of visitors were back for more

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Paul Szydelko

Repeat visitors were more likely than first-time visitors to say they were visiting friends/relatives (20% vs. 9%), came to gamble (7% vs. 4%) or to attend a special event (5% vs. 3%). Most of those repeaters did not wait long in between their last visit and this one: 53% of repeat Las Vegas visitors said they had visited the city at least once over the past two years.
The farce be with you: 'The Empire Strips Back' opens at the Rio

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

Far from being a "wretched hive of scum and villainy," the lighthearted, richly choreographed comedy show includes Stormtrooper stripteases, Darth Vader in stilettos and other characters. The original version of "The Empire Strips Back," a three-night-run in a 150-seat bar in Sydney, has grown to three productions that are touring North America. Another production opened in London. • Related: Is this the steamiest show in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas welcomes Backstreet Boys for 21 shows at Sphere with VIP packages: Travel Weekly

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The 21 shows, set for July 11 to Aug. 24, mark the first performances by a pop music act at Sphere. The group, with more than 130 million in worldwide sales since their debut, is releasing "Millennium 2.0" on July 11 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its chart-topping, Grammy-nominated album. Live Nation is producing the shows, and Vibee is the official concert & VIP hotel experience package partner for the performances.
Jose Andres brings the tastes of the Mediterranean to Caesars Palace

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | USABy Paul Szydelko |Paul Szydelko

The menu explores the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon. It includes classic spreads such as labneh (strained yogurt) and baba ghannougem (eggplant with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil). Signature dishes include Soujouk Pide (spicy sausage, cheese and a soft-cooked egg on flatbread) and Octopus Santorini (grilled and served with marinated onions, capers and yellow split pea puree).