| Established | 1949 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism promotion |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas Valley, Nevada |
Parent organization | Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) |
Formerly called | Desert Sea News Bureau (1949–1955) |
The Las Vegas News Bureau is a promotional agency within the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). It is based in the Las Vegas Valley. It was created as the Desert Sea News Bureau in 1949, originally as a promotional branch of the local chamber of commerce. It consisted of a team of photographers and writers, who would chronicle local attractions for publication in national newspapers and magazines.
The current name was adopted in 1955, and the LVCVA has operated the bureau since 1992. The bureau's collection, including historic film footage and more than 7 million photographs, is stored in a vault at the Las Vegas Convention Center.