People got tired of the house winning every time?
Las Vegas tourism seems to be in deep trouble
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Ya, you and 5 other people
Can confirm this. Me and a buddy went in May(had a great time) but lots of people(other Canadians) gave me remarks that they wouldn’t travel to the US for political reasons that I think are silly and won’t get into here.
I love America and what it stands for, I hate seeing this Canada / USA divide.
When the fans in Montreal booed the US anthem during the NHL playoffs I was disgusted and really upset.
As far as Vegas goes, yes it has just gotten really expensive. That used to be the lure of Vegas was how cheap it was, far from it now. $20-30 drinks everywhere on the strip and fees on top of fees for everything you do.
Our hotel(Bellagio) charged a “reservation fee” of I think $175 just for the privilege of reserving a room there. Crazy.
45-50 years ago it was like a different world. It had a mystique all its own. In the big casinos drinks were free as long as you were gambling, even playing the slots, waitresses walked the floor asking if they could get you anything and anything from cocktails to sandwiches were free. They wanted you to stay at the tables or machines. The buffet was never more than $5 and breakfast was usually $1. Rooms were cheap, parking was free and everyone working in the casino was customer oriented. Even though you knew they wanted your money they acted like they really wanted you to be happy. If you hit a losing streak they would comp your room and give you free tickets to a show. I have not been back since the early 90's and saw a major change happening then. Its just another tourist trap now like 1000 others around the country.
Vegas used to be ultra cheap - including the flights. Years ago I went many times for trade shows for work. I haven’t been in at least 15 years, which is probably when it became not cheap.
Vegas used to draw a lot of convention crowds. But conventions have been dropping off for years, and a lot of cities compete for what is left.
Then they re-invented themselves as more entertainment but there is way more competition for that these days. Lots more Places to gamble also for those so inclined.
Used to be about cheap drinking too but drinking has been in decline for about the same time.
Who wants to stay in a fancy hotel in the middle of nowhere? There is no beach or city or whatever. It’s all completely contrived.
Vegas used to draw a lot of convention crowds. But conventions have been dropping off for years, and a lot of cities compete for what is left.
Then they re-invented themselves as more entertainment but there is way more competition for that these days. Lots more Places to gamble also for those so inclined.
Used to be about cheap drinking too but drinking has been in decline for about the same time.
Who wants to stay in a fancy hotel in the middle of nowhere? There is no beach or city or whatever. It’s all completely contrived.
Every Casino had a sports gambling lounge. That’s a joke now because you can do the same thing in your living room with smart phone app. I’m thinking on-line gambling has knee capped Vegas.
As expensive as buffets are now, do you even want to go to them?
As someone who goes to Atlantic City several times a year, the beach, boardwalk, and relatively inexpensive casino hotels are the only reason I go.
Casinos now exist all over the country. If you want to gamble, there is no reason you have to go to Las Vegas. This means that Las Vegas, as a destination, is now more like Orlando.
Why would anyone go to Vegas in the summer???
120°F in the shade!
Maybe tourism is down because all the fats that used to go got on OZEMPIC which reduces the compulsion to gamble?
That may be a small part of it but it’s probably more related to the economy and ability to gamble almost anywhere now.
That may be a small part of it but it’s probably more related to the economy and ability to gamble almost anywhere now.
Do they really charge for parking by the day in Vegas???
In Atlantic City, it's the same $5-$10 charge (that's all I've ever paid) no matter how many days I stay.
In Atlantic City, it's the same $5-$10 charge (that's all I've ever paid) no matter how many days I stay.
That was last summer. It was only 108F this summer.
Where are your units? Upscale? I might be looking to move to Vegas and might want to rent to ensure we like it before we buy a house.
The SB 15 fwy near me is still gridlocked every Sunday due to all the cars coming back from Vegas.
We don't go near it on that day.
We don't go near it on that day.
edyvw
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Nah, I rent to mostly people that work in service industry. They always pay on time.
Blue Diamond area, west of I-15.
edyvw
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It does make huge difference. I was recently there and doing BBQ one day. 104f, but the grill is under the roof. No problems.But it's a dry heat ...
When I lived in Alabama, I would not do BBQ between May and September if someone paid me.
