# Experiential Tourist-Targeted Ads Las Vegas' Evolved Its 'What Happens Here' Slogan By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-02-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-happens-here-only-happens-here References: [visitlasvegas](https://www.visitlasvegas.com/?g) & [lvcva](http://www.lvcva.com) Las Vegas, the city that's known for its glitz and glamour is taking a new approach to its tourist-targeted ads with its elevated 'What happens here' campaign -- a powerful commercial that showcases the exclusive opportunities the city has to offer. To highlight its exclusive allure, Las Vegas has reworked its famous slogan to "What happens here, only happens here" that debuted in the new 'Key to Vegas' commercial. The ad features iconic artists Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera, and Aerosmith alongside [UFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilia-topuria) heavyweight fighter Francis Ngannou and Lady Gaga's bandleader Brian Newman. The evolved slogan underline's Las Vegas' status "as the paramount purveyor of adult freedom" while distinguishing itself from other tourist destinations with its elite attractions. Image Credit: Visit Las Vegas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experiential Tourist-targeted Ads:** Creating immersive and engaging advertisements that showcase exclusive experiences for tourists visiting a destination. - **Elevated Slogans:** Reworking traditional advertising slogans to reflect the unique and unparalleled offerings of a particular location. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Incorporating well-known personalities to enhance the appeal of a destination and attract tourists seeking exclusive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry to leverage experiential advertising and exclusive attractions to attract high-end tourists. - **Entertainment and Event Management:** Providing opportunities for event management companies and entertainment businesses to collaborate with destinations in creating immersive experiences that align with elevated slogans. - **Celebrity Branding and Partnerships:** Potential for celebrities and brands to form partnerships with tourist destinations to promote their exclusive offerings and increase their own exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-changed-me.md) - [Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-theres-a-wyndham.md) - [Redefining Hotel Brand Visions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/above-beyond-campaign.md) - [Hollywood-Inspired Vacation Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-all-possible.md) - [Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-travelers.md) - [Airline Highlight Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-more-fly.md) - [Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-town.md) - [AI Creator-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spirit-of-london.md) - [AI Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extraordinary-is-out-there.md)