Elvis Presley's long-running residency at the International Hotel/Las Vegas Hilton

Elvis Presley began a residency at the International Hotel in 1969 (the property later became the Las Vegas Hilton and is now Westgate Las Vegas), launching a string of Las Vegas performances through the 1970s. His return to the city for extended runs of shows helped popularize the concept of high-profile, long-term artist residencies in Las Vegas. The hotel's showroom became closely identified with Elvis's later career and remains associated with his Las Vegas legacy in exhibits and histories of the city.