The number of international travellers arriving in Las Vegas is surging, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).

Joel Van Over, the senior director of Ailevon, an Atlanta-based international aviation development company, revealed that new flights from several international carriers are poised to reach a record number of flights from foreign countries.

Air Travel to Las Vegas Set to Fully Recover by Q4

Over, who also serves as the LVCVA’s airline development consultant, addressed the LVCVA on Tuesday, explaining that global air travel capacity to Las Vegas is expected to fully recover from the sharp declines experienced during the pandemic by the fourth quarter of this year.

Specifically, Ailevon’s senior director, who will also be advocating for additional airlift to Las Vegas during the upcoming 2024 World Routes Conference in Bahrain this October, highlighted that international air capacity levels are projected to reach 104% of pre-pandemic figures.

This recovery is anticipated by the end of 2024. Delving into specifics, Over noted that flights from all global destinations, with the exception of Canada, will exceed full capacity. Flights from Canada will be at 99%.

“Neon City Festival” in Downtown Las Vegas to Attract More Visitors

The optimistic figures presented to the LVCVA are likely to be supported by the inaugural Neon City Festival (NCF), which is scheduled to take place from 22-24 November on the streets of downtown Las Vegas.

NCF is a groundbreaking music and culinary event in the Entertainment Capital of the World, which is set to become even more vibrant and is expected to draw in a larger number of visitors.

Echoing Sin City’s most iconic entertainment experiences, the festival, which offers free entry to guests of all ages, will feature talented musicians, laser art shows, local food and drink vendors, fireworks, and more.

The “festival without fences” is poised to transform downtown Las Vegas into a sprawling open-air playground, stretching from the Arts District all the way down to Las Vegas Blvd. and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.

The festival, created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens, has received support from the LVCVA and will be overseen by Neon City Festival’s chief executive officer, Jeff Victor.

The weekend festival, designed to show appreciation for both Las Vegas visitors and locals, “is set to be exceptionally busy” and is expected to become a “major event that appeals to a variety of ages and demographics,” according to CEO Victor.

Last month, Truist Securities’ analyst Barry Jonas highlighted the Las Vegas Strip’s robust performance and strong growth prospects as operators approached their second-quarter earnings reports.