New proposals due to go before the US Senate within the next few weeks could see an influx of tourists into popular American destinations such as Las Vegas, it has been suggested.

 

The proposals centre on a suggested change to the Visa Waiver Program, which would increase the number of nations for whom it is easier to enter the US due to an absence of stringent visa requirements.

 

The move would be welcomed by the Las Vegas casino industry as, despite posting large profits for 2006, is now finding Macau to be a strong rival for its status as gambling capital of the world.

 

Avoiding lengthy interviews and paperwork would be of benefit to both the tourist industry and the tourists themselves, according to an MGM Mirage spokesman.

“All they want to do is come here and spend money. For that we are putting them through an interrogation. An interrogation that, I might add, no American would put up with,” said Alan Feldman, according to the Las Vegas Gaming Wire.

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