Richard N. Velotta

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Energy, budget on Gibbons' mind despite divorce distraction: He says goal is to ‘lower spending expectations’ to match revenue; Friday, May 30, 2008; With Nevada’s economy sagging, Gov. Jim Gibbons agreed to an interview with In Business Las Vegas, a sister publication of the Las Vegas Sun. The interview took place at the Capitol in Carson City. This transcript has been condensed from the version that appears today in In Business.
US Airways to cut more Las Vegas flights: Workers are told hub operation for connections to end; Wednesday, April 30, 2008; US Airways, the second-busiest operator at McCarran International Airport, has notified its workers that it will discontinue its hub operation in Las Vegas and curtail the number of flights here.
Vegas expected to feel airlines’ pain: Experts predict higher ticket prices, pressure on hotels to lower package rates; Monday, April 28, 2008; The airline industry’s woes, coupled with the downturn in the economy, are being felt at McCarran International Airport and almost certainly will change the relationship between Las Vegas resorts and their airline partners.
Billboards on trucks to face a review: Cabbies, residents want crackdown; local operators say culprits from elsewhere; Tuesday, April 8, 2008; Clark County is reviewing the presence of mobile billboards on the Strip following complaints from cabbies and other drivers about clogged roads and related problems. Cabdrivers first raised the issue at the Taxicab Authority’s meeting March 25.
Blue Man Group taking flight: Deal between troupe, Allegiant Air gives each visibility on other’s turf; Friday, March 21, 2008; Through an agreement believed to be the first between an airline and an entertainment company, Allegiant Air and Blue Man Group will use each other’s turf to broaden their brands.
Don’t worry: Your slot bets are still safe: Machines that can be changed from a remote server being tested here; Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008; Nevada casinos are moving toward new technology that will allow managers to change the look, price and take of slot machines from a central computer.
Hey, Vegas: Don’t gouge us: Consumer Electronics Show says it might move to a cheaper city; Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008; Organizers of the International Consumer Electronics Show are scouting for a less expensive city to stage their convention, one of Las Vegas' largest.
Airline key to Vegas tourism lowers its sights: Monday, Dec. 10, 2007; One of the key tourism pipelines to Las Vegas is reducing expansion plans nationwide in response to the weakening U.S. economy.
Unions claim violations of cab drivers' 12-hour day: Monday, Dec. 3, 2007; Taxi industry regulators say they'll keep a close watch on driver trip sheets after two union representatives said some companies were allowing drivers to work more than 12 hours in violation of state law.
Market upsets Jean plan: Friday, Oct. 12, 2007; 02.07