The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says Southern Nevada would suffer if the group is not allowed to tear down the former Riviera hotel-casino to expand the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the LVCVA says the area would lose out on nearly $16 billion in economic benefits over the next 30 years if the convention center does not expand to the former Riv space.
The projection comes on the heels of a petition filed with Clark County to block the demolition of the Riviera on the grounds that is an historic property.
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The LVCVA has fought that proposal, and has planned to move forward with plans to demolish the Riviera beginning this summer.
