(I) Las Vegas enjoys an average of more than 300 days
of sunshine each year, which makes it quite appealing
to visitors. (II) One of America’s most modern cities, Las
Vegas did not exist before the 20th century. (III) Initially a
simple resting area for desert travellers, many people
say it was only after Bugsy Siegel built the Flamingo
Hotel in 1946 that the town shed its frontier image in
favour of ultra-modern neon. (IV) Since then, Las
Vegas’s growth has centred around its image as the
world’s busiest tourist destination. (V) More than 40
million people come to Las Vegas each year, lured by
its attractions such as extravagant stage productions
and massive casinos.