Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley is giving Meow Wolf a civic victory lap after the arts collective and its Omega Mart outpost scored a prime spot on TIME's list of the 10 most influential travel and tourism companies of 2026. Berkley is pitching the national shoutout as fresh proof that Las Vegas is leaning harder into immersive attractions and expanding what the city offers beyond slot machines and table games.
Congratulations to @MeowWolf & @OmegaMartUSA on @TIME recognizing you as one of the top 10 most influential travel and tourism companies of 2026! we love having you in the @CityOfLasVegas and can’t wait to see what you do next! https://x.com/i/status/2049153728956322179
— Shelley Berkley (@mayoroflasvegas) April 28, 2026
TIME Names Meow Wolf a Travel Leader
According to TIME, Meow Wolf landed in the "10 Most Influential Travel and Tourism Companies of 2026" lineup for helping invent and scale immersive, story‑driven attractions. The profile points to the collective's reach, with hundreds of artists collaborating on installations that have drawn more than 13 million visitors, and highlights planned openings in Los Angeles and New York as signs that Meow Wolf is stepping into even larger entertainment markets.
Mayor Berkley's Reaction
Berkley used the city's official X presence to salute both the company and its Las Vegas installation, telling followers that the city "love[s] having you in the @CityOfLasVegas" and that officials are eager to see what Meow Wolf does next. The message appears on the mayor's account. You can read the full post on Shelley Berkley on X.
Omega Mart Anchors AREA15
In Las Vegas, Meow Wolf takes the form of Omega Mart, a surreal, interactive supermarket that doubles as an immersive art environment inside the AREA15 entertainment complex just off the Strip. Details on the Las Vegas experience and what visitors can expect are listed by Meow Wolf, which provides the AREA15 address along with practical information for planning a visit.
What the Nod Means Locally
The TIME recognition is the latest signal that Las Vegas tourism is tilting further toward arts and experience‑driven attractions, something city officials and local boosters say helps diversify the visitor base and smooth out demand across the calendar. Earlier coverage of Meow Wolf's expansion and leadership changes has tracked how the company's bigger ambitions connect with local culture and economic development; see Hoodline's Metaverse Power Player for background.
Tickets, operating hours and guest policies for Omega Mart are listed on Meow Wolf's site. Local tourism officials say attractions like this are part of an ongoing push to broaden what Las Vegas offers visitors.
