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As world-class athletes gear up for the highly anticipated Summer Games in Rio, Las Vegas is ready to create incredible experiences for visitors who want to watch their favorite events from the iconic Strip. For the first time, Las Vegas will offer opportunities for sports enthusiasts to place legal wagers on the Summer Games, adding a new level of excitement. 

Look passed the neon lights in Las Vegas and you’ll find a rich, vibrant art scene that is on the rise. With much of Las Vegas’ art on display in public spaces, the 42 million visitors who visit each year rarely even need to purchase a ticket to enjoy the growing cultural side of the city.  

With more than 42 million annual visitors, Las Vegas regularly reinvents itself better than any destination around the globe. So what does 2016 have in store? Experts are weighing in on hospitality, entertainment, food and beverage and spa trends across the iconic Las Vegas Strip.  

Whether it’s new entertainment venues like the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena and 5,300-seat Park Theater; tech-savvy offerings like mobile phone room keys; or how the destination is keeping millennials engaged with more personalized services and the introduction of skill-based gaming options, predictions are in and the forecast for the new year is as enticing as one would expect from one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. 

Take a glimpse into the future of Las Vegas. 

Las Vegas is known for keeping things new and unique, from refreshed hotel rooms to expanded concert and outdoor event spaces… and dining is no exception. Below are five of the city’s newest and most distinctive restaurants to try this season.

Change happens in the blink of an eye in Las Vegas, which means there are always plenty of new entertainment options and attractions on The Strip to choose from.

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 16, 2015) –  Las Vegas chef Roy Ellamar will debut a farm-to-table restaurant, Harvest by Roy Ellamar, at Bellagio Resort & Casino in December 2015. Delivering an innovative, market-driven concept at the AAA Five Diamond resort in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Harvest will feature regional American dishes that include sustainable and locally grown products. 

This year, it is estimated that more money will be bet on football than any other year in history – making Las Vegas the destination to watch all the action. Aside from going to the game itself, Las Vegas has the best venues for guys of any kind to eat, drink and let loose while they cheer on their favorite team.