With nonstop air service between Las Vegas and Sydney, Australia, due to begin at the end of the year on Qantas Airlines, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Tuesday authorized spending up to $1.45 million to market Southern Nevada to Australians.
Board members voted unanimously to contract with GTI Tourism PTY of suburban Sydney’s Surry Hills for $475,000 in fiscal year 2027 with the potential of spending $475,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $500,000 in fiscal 2029.
Fletch Brunelle, the LVCVA’s vice president of marketing, said the Australia connection would tie in to sporting events of interest to Australians, including the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and the opening games of the National Rugby League at Allegiant Stadium.
