Videos of an empty strip have flooded social media, sparking a debate about the future of the iconic destination.

"That is our welcome to Las Vegas sign," said Morton, who's also behind South Coast Pizza on Sevier Avenue and the under-construction Old Sevier Market expected to open this year.

"That is our welcome to Las Vegas sign," said Morton, who's also behind South Coast Pizza on Sevier Avenue and the under-construction Old Sevier Market expected to open this year.

"I know now why people spend time at the iconic " Welcome to Las Vegas " sign on the Strip," says Alan Wong, General Manager of Kung Fu Plaza Restaurant. "They had a good time in Vegas and wanted ...