拉斯维加斯介绍(Las-Vegas).pptVIP

The Entertainment Capital of the World Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. The citys tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City This image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for programs The History of Las Vegas Las Vegas started as a stopover on the pioneer trails to the west, and became a popular railroad town in the early 20th century. The legalization of gambling in 1931 led to the advent of the casino-hotels, for which Las Vegas is famous. Major development occurred in the 1940s.The success of the citys early casino businesses was owed to American organized crime. Though Las Vegass gambling revenues have been surpassed by Macau, the Las Vegas area remains one of the worlds top entertainment destinations. Economy of Las Vegas 1. tourism 2.gaming 3.conventions The city serves as world headquarters for the worlds two largest Fortune 500 gaming companies, Harrahs Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. Several companies involved in the manufacture of electronic gaming machines, such as slot machines, are located in the Las Vegas area. Las Vegas weddings Tourism Many of these hotels are massive, THE ENDThank you! * The movie SIN CITY posters. The primary drivers of the Las Vegas economy have been the confluence of 3 parts. Las Vegas has one of the highest suicide and divorce rates of the U.S. For similar reasons, Las Vegas has also one of the highest marriage rates of U.S. cities as well, with many licenses issued to people from outside the area. The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos and the hotels. providing thousands of rooms, with their large adjoining casino areas. *