Las Vegas expects 335,000 visitors for Labor Day weekend

Las Vegas tourism officials forecast 335,000 visitors for Labor Day weekend, a 4.4% increase over last year, with an expected economic impact of $703.2 million. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority projects hotel occupancy will rise to 89.5%, up one percentage point. Direct visitor spending is estimated at $441.5 million, a 4.1% increase, partly due to 0.8% more available rooms totaling 150,777. Average hotel rates reached $269.66 per night, up from $257.60 last year, according to a Review-Journal survey. Luxury resorts topped $500 nightly, with MGM Skylofts at $1,571, while downtown averaged $226.37.