VBD Weekly / MARCH 31 2023
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate 6% in February 2023
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MARCH 31 2022 / ISSUE NO. 69 / ARCHIVE
This Week's Top Stories
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate 6% in February 2023
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According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) February 2023 report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% in February 2023 which was unchanged from January 2023.
The unemployment rates were 6 percent in the Las Vegas area, increasing from 5.9% in January 2023, and up from 5.3% in February 2022.
Bellagio Begins $110 Million Room Remodel
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Yesterday, Bellagio announced the $110 million renovation of all rooms and suites within its Spa Tower, which includes 819 guest rooms and 104 suites. The renovation is expected to complete in October, with the first collect of rooms available for guest stays beginning in July.
Dr. Dana Bennett Announced as Interim Lead of Nevada Mining Association
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The Nevada Mining Association announced the appointment of Dana Bennett, Ph.D., to the position Interim President. She has previously served as the NVMA’s first female President from 2014 to 2020 and implemented the first strategic plan of the association.
Four Seasons Appoints Konrad Gstrein as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas appointed Konrad Gstrein as the new regional Vice President and General Manager. Gstrein has over 27 years of hospitality experience, including 22 years at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts properties across the globe.
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