2023 may have been best year ever for Las Vegas gaming and tourism

LAS VEGAS - It’s hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had the most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That’s what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport passenger numbers, colossal special events, new resort openings and the beginnings of still more economic growth. “I think it’s been another remarkable year for Vegas,” said Brendan Bussmann, a gaming industry analyst with Las Vegas-based B Global. “You’ve seen continued growth, both…