Travel & Hospitality · Week of Oct 26, 2026
Resorts bet on events and dining: the week in travel releases
Resorts, casinos and destinations leaned on events, residencies and food offerings to draw visitors through winter and into 2027.
Event programming dominated the week's releases. MGM Resorts International says Rafael Nadal will headline "The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One" on Feb. 28, 2027 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel says Maná will play an exclusive U.S. residency there in spring and fall 2027. Kansas City's Historic West Bottoms District and the World Triathlon Women's Cup Dubai also announced dated events.
Food and local experiences were the other common thread. Vail Resorts says it is making its largest investment in food to date across 15 resorts. The North Dakota Tourism Division is promoting restaurants, art and events in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan. Separately, Ontario International Airport reported an industry communications award, and Americas Cardroom published results from its October tournament series.
Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Serves Up New Culinary and Après Experiences at its World-Class Ski Resorts this Winter
Vail Resorts says it is making its largest investment in food to date, upgrading popular menu items across 15 resorts and adding experiences such as the Vail Ice Bar, Park City Mountain's S'mores Sleigh, Whistler Blackcomb's Caviar and Champagne service and Breckenridge's Climb and Dine series. The company is using dining and après offerings to set its resorts apart this winter.
MGM Resorts International
Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal Returns to The Court to Headline "The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One" Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International says 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will headline "The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One" on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with tickets on sale Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. PT. The event adds a tennis exhibition to the operator's Las Vegas entertainment calendar.
North Dakota Tourism Division
North Dakota's Unexpectedly Urban Side: Discover the Food, Art and Energy of Its Cities
The North Dakota Tourism Division is promoting Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan as city-getaway destinations built around independent restaurants, contemporary art and signature events. The campaign positions the state's urban centers, not only its outdoor attractions, as a draw for visitors.
Historic West Bottoms District
Bring Your Bunch for Blessings in the Bottoms, Nov. 6-8
Kansas City's Historic West Bottoms District will hold Blessings in the Bottoms, Nov. 6-8, during First Friday Weekend, with vintage shopping, giveaways, frozen turkey bowling, free line dancing and fireside activities. The district is using a themed holiday weekend to bring shoppers to its businesses.
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel to host an Exclusive 2027 U.S. Residency with Maná
Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, Calif., says Latin rock band Maná will perform a limited series of U.S. shows only at the resort in spring and fall 2027. The resort is relying on an exclusive residency to draw visitors.
Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport wins top North American honor for redesigned newsletter
Ontario International Airport (ONT) says it won the top award for Newsletter Campaigns at the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) 2026 Marketing awards for its redesigned newsletter. The recognition comes from the airport industry's own trade body.
World Triathlon Women's Cup
Entries open for World Triathlon Women's Cup Dubai, the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women
Entries are open for the World Triathlon Women's Cup Dubai, which the organizers describe as the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women. It takes place at Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday 6 December 2026, with races ranging from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes.
Americas Cardroom
Big Wins and Deep Runs Highlight Americas Cardroom's Venom Week
Americas Cardroom says its October Dual Venom Progressive Knockout tournaments concluded October 21, with results including a $446K double final-table finish and a player who advanced from an 80-cent satellite. The online poker site is using the results to promote its tournament series.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not News Today Lines reporting.