A future Las Vegas NBA team would boost tourism and global tourism, according to Dr. Amanda Belarmino of the William F. . The city has been known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" as it has worked to address slower visitation numbers and has rebranded as "the Sports Capital of The World" with more franchises moving into the area. Belarmono believes that a future team would differentiate the city from gaming tourism, adding to its entertainment portfolio and boost global tourism.