Holsteins Is Still The Gold Standard
I probably had burgers at Holsteins 25 times when it was open at the Cosmopolitan. I enjoyed the burger joint a lot, but I understood why the property would want to refresh its roster of restaurants, regardless of how much I enjoy the place. When I first started visiting Holsteins, I sampled a few different […]
Where Do You Spend The Most Time and Money in Las Vegas?
I’ve been doing too much research this year. Every now and then something appears that makes me curious about the differences between the TravelZork community and the typical Las Vegas visitor. The two are not the same. Las Vegas casino revenue has less to do with gaming than ever – especially on the Vegas Strip. […]
Vegas News | Cosmo On The Market, And Lady Gaga and Las Vegas Raiders Have Packages For You
Only a small COVID-19 update for Las Vegas during this long holiday weekend. There are no major changes to COVID-19 protocols when you visit a casino. You still have to wear a mask inside of casinos unless you’re eating, drinking, or smoking. The larger scoop of the week is that Cosmo Vegas is for sale.
Vegas News | Vegas Visitation Jumping and Virgin Opening
It is pretty fair to say that Vegas Visitation is jumping. It’s been a while since there’s been a supply and demand problem for visitors in Las Vegas, but here we are. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association Executive Summary, visitation in February was up almost 19% from January. That should increase even more when March figures are released.
Vegas News | MGM 2020, Majestic, and A Million Dollar Football Contest
Lots of Vegas News — including: MGM 2020, Majestic, A Million Dollar Football Contest, Quick Hits, Rumors and all the Vegas Scoop!
Vegas News | As Caesars Turns, More Station Casinos and an Entertainment Survey
With Saint Patrick’s Day, the first weekend of March Madness and Spring Break upon us we are beginning my favorite stretch of the year… Vegas News | As Caesars Turns, More Station Casinos and an Entertainment Survey
Vegas News | Binion’s Expands, Golden Nugget Might Be On The Market and more
It almost seems as if Las Vegas is reinventing itself seemingly more than ever. Since then the economy has improved and prices have been slowly creeping back to normal. Las Vegas is back on the upswing.
Vegas News | More Fees, Vegas Hacked, and Tea at The Waldorf Vegas
This was a rather interesting week in Las Vegas. There wasn’t as much major news as last week but there is a lot to know.
Vegas News | Wynn & MGM Have Delays While El Cortez Has CSM’s
All the Vegas scoop! Wynn & MGM Have Delays While El Cortez Has CSM’s – Peppermill Sign Going To The Neon Museum – Wynn Resorts Earnings – $20 Concert and Show Tickets – El Cortez Brings In Continuous Shuffle Machines – Podcasters After Dark
Vegas News | Casino Consolidation And Lots Of Caesars News
Happy Christmas Eve! Believe it or not, Las Vegas can get chilly in the winter. Everyone will feel the chill in the air if you plan on being outside for a while. So, that’s the weather. Brr. Let’s move onto the news.
Las Vegas Enhancement | United Testing New Food and Beverage Offerings At Select Lounges
United Lounge Enhancements in Las Vegas and other cities | Now United is making another move as it experiments with new food and beverage choices in select lounges around the U.S., which includes the TravelZork favorite of Las Vegas. The strategy is also being tested in Houston Intercontinental, Orlando and Boston.
Las Vegas Sports Books Are No Longer Just For Gamblers
Gambling was once the main revenue generator for Las Vegas casinos. Along with food and beverage, hotel rooms, and amenities, it’s just part of the revenue mix today.
Unintended Consequences | Casino Drink Monitoring
My feelings on the casino drink monitoring systems at the Cosmopolitan, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts International casino bars are mixed. I generally don’t mind the systems, especially at the Cosmopolitan, but I’m not entirely happy they have to exist.
Vegas News | More Drink Monitoring, Wynn Expansion Shrinks And More
Drink monitoring systems may not affect you if you’re visiting a video poker bar in a casino specifically to play video poker. It’s a different story if you’re passively playing video poker expecting complimentary drinks. The systems aren’t ubiquitous…yet.
Vegas News | Visitor Data, Renovations, Gambling And More
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released their annual Las Vegas Visitor Profile last week. This is a snapshot of the average visitor to Las Vegas + Renovations, Gambling and more.
Vegas News | More NASCAR and Robots Invade The Vegas Strip
It’s NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas, so let’s start the news at the track. There are over 100,000 people expected to visit Las Vegas for the races this weekend…… Robots Invade The Vegas Strip ? I wrote about robotic bars 2 or 3 years ago and wondered when they would be in Las Vegas. It looks as though it’s time for robot booze slingers to hit the Vegas Strip.
Vegas News | Don’t Get Too Crazy About Hotel Room Prices, Hamilton Is Coming To Las Vegas
Average Daily Hotel Room Prices In Las Vegas Break Record. The average daily room rate is the average of all Las Vegas hotels from every day of the week and does not include resort fees, parking fees, or taxes. So, while a midweek room in downtown Las Vegas might have been $30, a hotel room during CES on the Vegas Strip might have cost $270. Together the prices of the hotel rooms averaged $150 each.
Vegas Changing | Before Our Very Eyes
The Cosmopolitan and Monte Carlo aren’t the only Las Vegas casino-resorts being renovated before our very eyes. For the past year, Wynn Las Vegas has somewhat quietly updated and upgraded their bars, restaurants, casino, retail outlets, nightclubs, and hotel rooms.
10 Great Airport Bars for a Perfect Cocktail
These 10 U.S. airport bars offer travelers a great selection of premium wines, craft beers and signature cocktails.
Vegas News | From A New Bar In Downtown Las Vegas To A Tax Hike
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was in Las Vegas last week. The annual convention showed off the future of technology. This year there were a lot of items on display that fall under “The Internet Of Things” category.
Vegas News | Lots Happening And Not Happening On The North Vegas Strip
I’ve just started noticing Christmas music in casinos so I guess it’s officially the holiday season. Las Vegas is usually quite festive for the holidays but the big news last week from the north end of the Vegas Strip doesn’t fit the bill.
The Cosmopolitan Has The Best Video Poker Bars On The Vegas Strip
For my money, there’s really one drink monitoring system that is customer friendly. It should come as no surprise that the only luxury property with a drink monitoring system, the Cosmopolitan, offers the overall best system for the customers. Below is information on how I ended up with this decision.
Vegas News | Start In The Casino And End Up At Happy Hour
I usually start the news of the week with something from the business side of Las Vegas. Today I want to begin with news in the casino. This has been the catalyst for many of us to fall in love with Las Vegas. It’s what keeps many of us visiting Las Vegas. Sure the restaurants, bars, and shows are great but the epicenter of the action has long been the casino.
Las Vegas | Exploring Cosmopolitan Comp Drink Monitoring At The Chandelier Bar
It’s amazing how life works sometimes. I’ve been meaning to visit the Cosmopolitan to a) check out the renovated Chandelier Bar and b) see how their comp drink monitoring system worked. Unfortunately, my travels haven’t taken me to the Cosmopolitan. I’ve tested the Caesars Entertainment drink system and the MGM Resorts drink system so I felt compelled to give it a run. It turns out I had a meeting at my favorite bar on the Vegas Strip (Chandelier Bar) this week. This gave me a chance to knock two things out at once. Boom!
Las Vegas | Free Drinks Were Flowing At The Mirage Lobby Bar
You may know the Mirage Lobby Bar as one of the first bars in Las Vegas to install a free drinks ticket system for their video poker/slot machines.
3 Great Ways To Save On Meals In Las Vegas
Saving money in Las Vegas is as much of an art as it is a skill. Restaurant bills in this tourist town can add up quickly. Here’s how to save on meals!
Sunday News | From Corporate Speak To Sharknado 4
This week’s Sunday News takes you from MGM Resorts International and the latest Wynn Resorts stories to the important things in life like Sharknado.
Out With The Old (Riviera) Vegas, In With The New (The Park and T-Mobile Arena)
Just under a year ago it was “out with the old and in with the new” in Las Vegas. The Riviera closed it’s doors on May 4th and a day later Resorts World broke ground on what was proposed to be a mega casino-resort. Almost a year later the Riviera is a part of the […]
Lake Charles | Comparison Of The Golden Nugget And Pinnacle’s L’Auberge – Part 2
This is Part 2 in a 4-part series comparing two casino resorts in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Part 1 detailed the hotel rooms and now part 2 will compare both resorts’ Food & Beverage offerings. Comparison Of The Food & Beverage Offerings | Lake Charles Resorts The great thing about the Golden Nugget and L’Auberge casino resorts in Lake Charles […]
Florida Keys | What You Can Learn From My Trip: Part 3
The Blue Parrot Inn & D.J.’s Clam Shack From the Green Parrot Bar we went back to the Blue Parrot Inn to regroup and watch the pouring rain from the porch. (Although the rain was unlucky overall, we did seem to get indoors by the time it was really coming down.) When the rain let […]
Las Vegas | How Casinos Are Reacting To Revenue Trends
How Casinos Are Reacting To Revenue Trends The UNLV Center For Gaming Research recently released a report looking at historical departmental revenue in Nevada casinos. The report shows annual revenue trends in casino-resorts from gaming, hotel rooms, food, beverage and other (shows, retail, etc.) from 1984 through 2015 by dollar and percentage of revenue. The report […]