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Major Las Vegas resorts set to introduce all inclusive packages
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:23 am
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:23 am
Looks like they are starting with some of the less expensive resorts, but let’s see how it goes
Travel & Leisure article
Travel & Leisure article
This post was edited on 3/27/26 at 6:25 am
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Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:28 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Meh, I don't know if that is going to help things... Seems like that is going to attract the same crowd that post-covid did.
The simple fix would be room rates and resort fees. I remember getting the Bellagio for $88 pretty consistently just prior to Covid. Could get the Mirage for $35 or free days occasionally too.
Free food and tickets to shitty shows are just going to bring in the trash once again.
The simple fix would be room rates and resort fees. I remember getting the Bellagio for $88 pretty consistently just prior to Covid. Could get the Mirage for $35 or free days occasionally too.
Free food and tickets to shitty shows are just going to bring in the trash once again.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 7:36 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I've been going to Las Vegas for almost 30 years for trade shows and conventions and it's crazy to see how the casino floors have fallen off the map when it comes to large amounts of people playing.
I was at Mandalay last October and earlier this week for conventions and the floors at Luxor and Mandalay were dead. And I mean D.E.A.D.
One of Austin's main thoughts behind tearing down the old convention center and building a much larger newer one was to steal more conventions away from Vegas - if other cities are able to do the same and put an even bigger dent into the TS/Conv business that Vegas has, then I'm not sure there's a reason to go to Vegas anymore unless you are a degenerate.
I was at Mandalay last October and earlier this week for conventions and the floors at Luxor and Mandalay were dead. And I mean D.E.A.D.
One of Austin's main thoughts behind tearing down the old convention center and building a much larger newer one was to steal more conventions away from Vegas - if other cities are able to do the same and put an even bigger dent into the TS/Conv business that Vegas has, then I'm not sure there's a reason to go to Vegas anymore unless you are a degenerate.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 7:50 am to RummelTiger
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I was at Mandalay last October and earlier this week for conventions and the floors at Luxor and Mandalay were dead. And I mean D.E.A.D.
Well foot traffic in Vegas was down last year. I know I've posted in here, but room occupancy was like 85% for 2025 and for the first 2 months of 2026, its been hovering at 75%.
Gambling was up last year thanks to high rollers, but so far this year, its down.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 8:10 am to RummelTiger
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I was at Mandalay last October and earlier this week for conventions and the floors at Luxor and Mandalay were dead.
It's ridiculous to think that guests who can only afford to stay at the cheaper hotels would be able to afford to play $25/hand at blackjack in the middle of the day.
This post was edited on 3/27/26 at 8:11 am
Posted on 3/27/26 at 8:13 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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It's ridiculous to think that guests who can only afford to stay at the cheaper hotels would be able to afford to play $25/hand at blackjack in the middle of the day.
Walking to the Mandalay conv. center, we passed $10 tables - dead. Middle of the day and after dinner.
But even the slots are dead.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 8:19 am to RummelTiger
Mandalay has the disadvantage of being nearly mile down the strip from Tropicana Blvd. It doesn’t see nearly the foot traffic as the central strip casinos because of that. It always seems to be dead except for game days at Allegiant.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 10:24 am to tiger rag 93
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Mandalay has the disadvantage of being nearly mile down the strip from Tropicana Blvd. It doesn’t see nearly the foot traffic as the central strip casinos because of that. It always seems to be dead except for game days at Allegiant.
I walked down there once... Reason I loved the Mirage. It was central to everything and relatively cheap.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:01 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Im in Vegas right now. We always stay at Caesars because my wife and her cousin are Seven Stars card people.
I've been to Vegas dozens of times and have never stepped foot in a Vegas pool. I don't go there for "resort" amenities. Hell the Choctaw Casino pool back home in Oklahoma has a better pool than pretty much any place on the strip.
We only go to Vegas to meet up with friends and party, gamble and eat at good restaurants. Not resort shite. If I wanted to go to a resort, I'd go to th3 Caribbean.
I've been to Vegas dozens of times and have never stepped foot in a Vegas pool. I don't go there for "resort" amenities. Hell the Choctaw Casino pool back home in Oklahoma has a better pool than pretty much any place on the strip.
We only go to Vegas to meet up with friends and party, gamble and eat at good restaurants. Not resort shite. If I wanted to go to a resort, I'd go to th3 Caribbean.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:22 pm to El Segundo Guy
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I've been to Vegas dozens of times and have never stepped foot in a Vegas pool.
Stadium Swim would maybe make you change your mind.
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:47 pm to cassopher
Isn't that the one in Circa downtown? Ive been there a while back to their rooftop bar.
I'm sure it's ok and I like downtown Vegas f9r what it is, but I'm sure as shite not getting in a pool in a downtown casino. I don't get excited about the idea of standing in a waist deep pool of drunk people's piss.
ETA--if we're talking about the same place, Circa's sports book and its set up is one of the best in Vegas.
I'm sure it's ok and I like downtown Vegas f9r what it is, but I'm sure as shite not getting in a pool in a downtown casino. I don't get excited about the idea of standing in a waist deep pool of drunk people's piss.
ETA--if we're talking about the same place, Circa's sports book and its set up is one of the best in Vegas.
This post was edited on 3/27/26 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 3/27/26 at 6:54 pm to El Segundo Guy
Eating at Giada tonight, not my favorite but the ribeye is solid. We have reservations for 12 at Herbs and Rye tomorrow. And Amalfi and Nobu on Monday.
I'm going to eat well the next few days for sure.
I'm going to eat well the next few days for sure.
Posted on 3/28/26 at 3:44 am to El Segundo Guy
The downvoters that have the sack to respond, just downvote will be interested to know instead of the ribeye, I had the Creste di Gallo at Giada earlier tonight. It was quite good.
But if youre ever at The Cromwell, go to the bar in the back and have a raspberry chocolate martini. You're welcome.
But if youre ever at The Cromwell, go to the bar in the back and have a raspberry chocolate martini. You're welcome.
Posted on 3/28/26 at 6:24 am to Lsut81
Mirage was great for the conferences I attend. 
Posted on 3/28/26 at 6:44 am to lud0
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Mirage was great for the conferences I attend.
I'm truly disappointed MGM sold it and not one of their other properties. It was the best mid-tier resort in Vegas.
That monstrosity they are building in its place is going to look ugly as shite and be overbearing right on top of the strip.
Posted on 3/28/26 at 6:52 am to RummelTiger
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Walking to the Mandalay conv. center, we passed $10 tables - dead. Middle of the day and after dinner. But even the slots are dead.
I don’t gamble but this is still expensive. $10/ hand is still costing you $300 to play for awhile if you aren’t doing well. That plus a dinner plus a $250 hotel and you are still talking $500/ day easy.
That’s still a far cry from $90/ night rooms and buffets. I know that’s a trash crowd now. So I don’t know the answer. I’m not a Vegas guy.
But if you are bringing in people on conventions their work is paying for the hotel and a per diem. Per diem doesn’t go a long way in Vegas at all for food and casino play. So your borderline people that would have liked to go in the past, are now preferring the conference locations elsewhere.
Posted on 3/28/26 at 6:58 am to El Segundo Guy
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Eating at Giada tonight, not my favorite but the ribeye is solid. We have reservations for 12 at Herbs and Rye tomorrow. And Amalfi and Nobu on Monday.
So you aren’t the person Vegas is marketing toward because you already go and spend a ton of money. Nothing wrong with that, but the point of the OP was Vegas tourism is down and they are trying to bring people in.
They don’t need to market to you, you already go and spend
Posted on 3/28/26 at 8:31 am to Lsut81
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Gambling was up last year thanks to high rollers, but so far this year, its down.
It is an active shift on what crowd they want coming. MGM calls that shot
Posted on 3/28/26 at 10:56 am to jmarto1
I know Vegas has a lot going on in regards to concerts and events, but if I was a high roller Vegas seems like one of the last places I'd care to gamble. So many options in that case
Posted on 3/28/26 at 12:14 pm to El Segundo Guy
I like your post on Vegas, and recognize some of the down votes are envy. I'm not even a gambler and I'm a little envious. Like another poster said, Vegas is still perfect you and your needs.
While Vegas will always appeal to high rollers, Vegas is losing ground to other places with some of their traditional bread and butter markets, conventions and business meetings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, casual gamblers, etc. Maybe this won't have as big a hit on overall revenue, but it definitely affects hotel occupancy and overall visitors which is a huge metric for Vegas.
I'm in the portion of my life (btw 40-60 active male with decent disposal income who still likes to occasionally party and go to concerts, shows, sporting events) that Vegas used to draw in droves. But me, and many of my friends are over Vegas now.
While Vegas will always appeal to high rollers, Vegas is losing ground to other places with some of their traditional bread and butter markets, conventions and business meetings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, casual gamblers, etc. Maybe this won't have as big a hit on overall revenue, but it definitely affects hotel occupancy and overall visitors which is a huge metric for Vegas.
I'm in the portion of my life (btw 40-60 active male with decent disposal income who still likes to occasionally party and go to concerts, shows, sporting events) that Vegas used to draw in droves. But me, and many of my friends are over Vegas now.
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