Las Vegas has been chosen as the 2024 host city for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. As a globally-recognized dining destination, the city boasts an unparalleled culinary landscape of celebrated restaurants and a roster of the industry’s most revered chefs and restaurateurs. And in June of 2024, the culinary capital will celebrate dining excellence around the world.
Occurring annually since 2002, the world-renowned event brings together top-tier chefs, restaurateurs, media, and culinary icons to honor their industry’s finest. This marks the first time the celebration will be held in the destination. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the celebration features a series of epicurean activities, all culminating in the awards ceremony taking place at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
“The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards recognizes Las Vegas as a global culinary destination and has selected us as the official host destination for the 2024 awards,” said Steve Hill, president/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Just like the city itself, the culinary landscape in Las Vegas is constantly evolving, and we are thrilled to showcase the breadth and depth to world-renowned chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary leaders from around the world.”
The 50 Best Restaurants awards are an epicurean celebration that will take place over the course of five days at several of the world-class hotels throughout the destination including Wynn Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The celebration also offers visitors opportunities to explore the world-class dining the destination has to offer, in addition to thrilling entertainment, sports and more.
Key events will include 50 Best Talks, a thought-leadership forum exploring topics pertinent to the hospitality world; the 50 Best Signature Sessions, a series featuring 50 Best chefs cooking alongside local talent; a Chefs’ Feast, showcasing the fine cooking and exciting entertainment of Las Vegas; and a 50 Best educational event, bringing together renowned chefs and local culinary students.
“We can think of no better partners to bring next year’s awards ceremony to life,” said William Drew, director of content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. “We cannot wait to gather the global restaurant community together in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World to celebrate the best in gastronomy.”
