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Hello From Las Vegas! – Well, well… we might have a major Las Vegas strike on our hands, and still, mum seems to be the word. Am I hoping or wanting one? Absolutely not. And a disclaimer before we begin:
While most of you will find some value in the general notes, members with trips planned between May 15 and July 15 of this year, or those who have maybe already taken the vacation time, are thinking about taking the time, have booked a flight but no hotel, and similar.
Please note that my thoughts are pragmatic, and aimed at the person who otherwise has no horse in the race. If you are very much anti-union or pro-union, please act in accordance with your thoughts and feelings. I’m simply concentrating on the regular visitor who either doesn’t want their vacation turned into a mess, or wants to know what to do if (heaven forbid), they show up and a strike happens.
We’ll start with a “Just The Facts, Ma’am” segment on what to do if you are booked, or if you are thinking about booking during that period. I’ll get into the nuts and bolts and politics later for those so inclined.
Help! I’m Already Committed To A Trip!
If you have already booked, and are coming, are you possibly going to be in for a mess and tons of inconvenience? Will you even have a room? Will you be able to get food?!?
How Long Will It Last? – First, any strike will most likely be short-lived. And, any hotel owner or group who is prepared to deal with one will have contingency plans in place for at least basic room changeovers. But, there might be a few hours of wait to have a room ready for you. So, keep that in mind.
I’m Still Going To Get Hungry – What about eating? The reality is that most restaurants in most Las Vegas Strip hotels are owned by third-parties. And, even though the union representing most all Las Vegas hotel workers (across the board, with the exception of table games dealers) is called the Culinary Union, they actually don’t represent a ton of third-party restaurants. Most will be open.
And, I’m certainly not going to starve. This is NOT a city-wide strike. No shortage of places to dine exist within a few minutes of The Strip.
I’m Staying Downtown. What About Fremont Street? – Same story on rooms. And while downtown hotel restaurants are more often run/owned by the hotel, East Fremont Street plus Container park, plus one block over on East Carson Avenue have no shortage of places to dine. (Google Maps is the visitors friend in this instance).
And, a couple of very important things to keep in mind: The union is negotiating separately with every hotel group or individual owner. MGM Resorts may come to an agreement while Caesars may have a strike. Of visa-versa. Sahara might settle and Strat may not. (These are simply examples and in no way reflect my opinion on what hotels will encounter a union strike).
And as noted, any strikes will likely be short-lived. The properties simply can’t handle the losses and future loss of bookings which would come with that kind of disruption. And, the union knows this.
Is There A Way To “Hedge My Bet” To Minimize Any Issues? – There might be. Some travel insurance companies will insure and pay if you deal with certain kinds of travel strikes. Just like if you book a trip and airline issue stops it, and they pay you for the loss.
I’ve never used travel insurance, and thus have never done homework on that and certainly don’t want to speak out of turn. When I give suggestions to our members, they are tried-and-true. So, I’ll leave you to your own research, reading the fine print on what various companies cover.
One Warning: The little bit of research I did notes that strikes are NOT covered if the strike is known or a threatened date is set. As I’m sending this, the Culinary Union has not publicly stated they will strike, nor set a date. If you choose to take the travel insurance route and find one that covers hotel strikes as part of their strike coverage, I’d do so without delay.
I Have Not Booked, But I Have Time Off, Already Booked Airfare, How Can I Still Visit?
So, you are thinking of coming, have the time off, but now aren’t sure? Not to worry. You actually have it pretty easy. Why? Not every hotel on or near The Strip and Fremont Street are staffed with union workers. The Culinary Union has generously provided us this map of the hotels their workers are represented at:
CULINARY UNION / FAIR HOTELS: LAS VEGAS LISTINGS
Notable hotel exceptions are:
The Venetian and Palazzo
Resorts World
Near Strip properties like Palace Station, Gold Coast, The Palms, Tuscany, Ellis Island, The Platinum, Howard Johnson’s by Wyndham, Desert Rose and more. Zoom in on that map and look for lodging that has no union designation on it.
Locals properties also not noted on the map.
I’m Not That Familiar With those Properties – If I had to pick one that is right in the middle of both price range/amenities/quality just to make things easy for you? Probably Palace Station. It sits just a stones-throw from the North end of The Strip. Literally, a baseball player with a good arm could stand on their parking garage and hit the back side of The Strip with a ball toss.
Table limits are lower, slots are looser, food prices are lower than The Strip and even downtown.
And, you are in no way confined to dining on-property. If you know how to use a stoplight crosswalk button, check out Google Maps Restaurants Near Palace Station. And, if you are willing to stretch your legs and walk just up Sahara a few blocks: Google Maps Restaurants near Sahara and Valley View. Non-union, plenty to choose from, locals pricing.
Obviously, one size does not fit all. Some of you may opt for Venetian and others, for Ellis Island. Palace is literally “I’m new to Vegas, have no clue, what is a “can’t go wrong” choice during a possible strike period for those not overly familiar with the listed options.
Nobody Is Talking About A Strike, Are You Sure?
So, will there be a strike? And, why is literally NOBODY else talking about this? Ted, are you sure they didn’t operate on your brain instead of your tummy (abdomen) during your last hospital surgery?!?
The labor issues have been in the news. However, the TV news and newspapers rely on advertising from casino companies, depend on the health of the local economy, and don’t want to see Las Vegas bookings plummet on the off-chance various strikes happen. They have bills to pay. On the other hand, we get $0.00 per month from casino companies. And, even when we do note or promote room specials, we really only get a few bucks per booking. Our MEMBERS make all of this possible. So, my top loyalty is YOU.
The Culinary has been rattling the strike saber since before last November’s election. Buried deep in a Las Vegas Sun story on how hard the union was working to elect Democrats, a union leader noted that one of the reasons is because in a strike, Democrat politicians are more labor-friendly. This was a “first shot over the bow”.
Over the past few weeks, the union has been very active in state-wide politics. Including wanting to keep COVID-era legislation in place mandating daily room cleanings and such (unless the guest opts out). Between cost-cutting and automation, local hotel employment still isn’t where it was pre-pandemic. Somewhere around 1/6 of the union’s employees are still not back to work.
If there is a time for the union to show it’s power and muster a strike to really give their members something to get behind, and to get everyone to “rally around the flag”, this might be the time. Even if it is a short strike against selected properties to show they mean business and make a huge, worldwide media splash. Especially with the mantra that “Las Vegas hotels are making huge profits while customer service suffers”.
Note: Please do NOT shoot the messenger! Earlier, I noted how to avoid union hotels if needed. Now, I’m telling you the union’s PR campaign which might hold water and resonate very well. I’m simply calling balls and strikes here.
Would I put the odds of at least some striking at above 50% now? YES. The union is canvasing middle-class neighborhoods which are of the demographic to contain quite a few hotel employee union members. I know, because I live fairly close to The Strip in just such an area. I’m seeing all of this first-hand.
Plus, the news is starting to have stories about the fight to keep higher levels of safety and service. Noting how fewer maids mean a less safe work environment, and how checking on rooms daily lets the maids get a feel for who is staying, the ability to keep an eye out for anything JDLR (Just Doesn’t Look Right, an industry term for when a property or gaming employee is seeing something, and their gut simply tells them something is wrong), and similar.
This is a PR and news union push well above anything I remember in my 29 years in town (as of this month). Hence the legitimate concerns here.
Hopefully, all will end well and this is simply precautionary. However, now you are armed with all the info you need. Just in case.
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Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas, adds 70 shows for ’23
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Las Vegas Dining
Proper Eats Food Hall now open at Aria Resort
The Las Vegas Strip is serving up a new foodie destination that grabs flavors from around the globe.Proper Eats Food Hall is officially open at ARIA Resort & Casino. The 24,000-square-foot space lies on the second-level promenade where the resort’s buffet once stood. The food hall includes 10 elevated restaurants and a hidden entrance into Easy’s Cocktail Lounge.
Las Vegas Gambling
Jackpot winner takes home more than $3.2 million at The Bellagio
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An array of ‘superbloom’ flowers are in bloom but won’t last long
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Las Vegas Sports
Football fans look forward to 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas
Thousands of football fans packed the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Sunday evening to watch Super Bowl LVII. Erika Vela, marketing coordinator for the venue, said about 8,000 fans attended the watch party.
Las Vegas Real Estate
Inside the most expensive home in the Las Vegas area
A ‘megamansion’ located in the Henderson neighborhood of MacDonald Highlands is the most expensive house to rent or buy in the Las Vegas area, and one realty leader says this is only the beginning for ultra-luxury housing in the valley. The property at 750 Dragon Ridge includes a staggering 30,000 square feet of indoor space spread across three separate structures.
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Well I’m here to tell you, the answer is YES. Ok yea, I know I live here, but I’m always alone here, and you can choose to take the time to concentrate on yourself, or you can choose to socialize and make new friends, of course, be careful and take some of the tips I talk about in the video. I gave you a full day’s worth of being alone that you can totally do as well, or you can choose to take it as a guideline and do whatever the heck it is you want to do. Hope you enjoy!
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Beyoncé adds 2nd Las Vegas show for Renaissance World Tour
Beyoncé has added a second show in Las Vegas for her Renaissance World Tour. Due to high demand, Allegiant Stadium announced Saturday that the second show will take place on Aug. 27.
Las Vegas Dining
Like Elvis impersonators, pool parties, and neon lights, all-you-can-eat buffets are an essential part of a trip to Vegas, a sometimes excessive but always enjoyable experience. This culinary tradition dates back to 1946, with the opening of the Buckaroo Buffet at El Rancho Casino, according to the Las Vegas Advisor. Back then, there were just a handful of casinos in town, and it was at El Rancho that owner Beldon Katleman realized it was practical and profitable to feed diners late at night, providing them with enough energy to stay at the casino for a few more hours after the shows. Cold cuts and hot dishes proved to be popular, and other casinos quickly caught on to this promising business idea. By the 70s, all-you-can-eat buffets became synonyms for dining in Sin City.
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Get Out Of Vegas & Enjoy A Red Rock Canyon Horseback Ride
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In just this year, I’ve shown about 200 places to go visit, eat, or tour. That’s insane! This is also my end of the year video, but its the Top 10 Places, Restaurants, Bars, Attractions in Las Vegas. Plus all my favorite bloopers of the year. In this list I showing you places from not just from the Strip, but from Downtown Las Vegas and Local Las Vegas.
The places I’m showing you are Le Macaron, Maverick Helicopters, Letty’s, Skyfall, Matteo’s, Border Grill, Chandelier Bar, Circa, Area 15, Guerilla Pizza. If you are going to visit anywhere in Vegas, It’s these places. Enjoy!
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Celine Dion – Queen of the modern Las Vegas residency
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Las Vegas Dining
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Goodbye Mirage, Hello Horseshoe!
(Video Publishers Notes) It’s 2023, and things are changing on the Las Vegas Strip! Two big events occurred in December that we want to give some air time to: The sale of the beloved Mirage to Seminole Hard Rock was made final on the 19th, and the official transition from Bally’s to Horseshoe Las Vegas went into the books on the 15th. Big news!
In today’s video, we will explore both these properties…the Mirage, one last time before it gets transformed…and the Horseshoe, after the transformation is all but complete. Join us!
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Adele’s Las Vegas Residency – See the Stunning Photos
Adele made her triumphant debut in Las Vegas over the weekend, performing the first two shows of her Weekends With Adele residency at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace on Friday and Saturday nights. Billboard was inside for night 1 on Friday (read our full review here), so we thought it was only fair to bring you inside too with photos from the concert.
* Punk Rock Bowling festival in Las Vegas announces lineup following one year hiatus
* Singer Travis Cloer captivates in ‘Bat Out of Hell’
* Garth Brooks extends Las Vegas Strip residency through 2024
* Miranda Lambert’s Las Vegas residency extends through 2023 at Planet Hollywood
* Adele set to perform New Year’s Eve weekend shows in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Dining
Christmas dinner specials across Las Vegas
Spend the Christmas season with holiday feasts all across the valley. Check out the list to grab a bite from holiday dinner specials throughout Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Gambling
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Las Vegas Tours & Attractions
Arrow Canyon – Why This Unsuspecting Hike Is A Stunner Outside Vegas
Las Vegas is a world apart from the wilderness it exists in. Visitors are spoiled for choices of places to visit outside of Las Vegas. Travel outside the city and see stunning landscapes and canyons, including unexpected oases dotting the desert. One of the great opportunities to hike outside of Vegas is the Arrow Canyon Wilderness.
Las Vegas Sports
* Las Vegas to host NCAA Men’s Final Four for first time ever
* Once forbidden, gambling now embraced by NFL
* Formula One reveals new renderings for upcoming paddock
* Major sporting events Las Vegas could land next
* Three women go on Las Vegas golf trip, each hits a hole-in-one
* It’s life in the fast lane with these Las Vegas Grand Prix hotel packages
Las Vegas Real Estate
Home In Historic Las Vegas Area Hits The Market
The Alta Drive Historic Neighborhood in Las Vegas is the perfect place to live. Not only are the homes there well-built, they’re all distinct, with styles ranging from midcentury modern to Mediterranean. Started in the 1950s, this neighborhood west of the downtown area, and a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, is a piece of history and a wonderful neighborhood for families. And a home has just become available there, one with plenty of space and plenty of character.
Other Las Vegas News
* Flying home for the holidays will cost you more this year
* Caesars introduces dog that can sniff out firearms
* Colorado River conservation gets support from cities in ‘memorandum’ outlining cuts
* Ellis Island Closes Brewery, More Changes in the Works
* REAL ID requirement for air travel delayed until May 2025
* Las Vegas dispensary to add pot consumption lounge to its campus near Strip
* Strip stabbing suspect deemed incompetent for trial – Two were killed, six wounded
* How to avoid airline delays, cancellations during holiday season
* What Las Vegas Shows Really Cost Now
* When a brothel operates next door in Las Vegas
* California man who fatally stabbed Las Vegas showgirl found unfit to stand trial
* Fewer tourists and less spending in Las Vegas as inflation takes its toll
* I stayed in the most expensive room at a Vegas budget hotel – Here’s how it went
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Vegas Videos You’ll Enjoy
Inside Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino!
(Video Publishers Notes) In this video I share my experience staying at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2022!
What’s New at Mandalay Bay, and Breakfast at Delano
(Video Publishers Notes) It’s high time for an early morning breakfast outing on Las Vegas Inside & Out, and for this one we are headed to those two golden towers on the south end of the Strip, Mandalay Bay and Delano. We will enter thru Delano’s serene desert retreat lobby, and then wander all through Mandalay Bay – highlighting what’s new, and stopping to admire favorite spots throughout this beautiful resort. And finally, the payoff is a farmhouse breakfast at Della’s Kitchen!
The Top 5 Best Buffets in Las Vegas for 2023!
(Video Publishers Notes) Today we will be ranking the top 5 best buffets in Las Vegas for 2023!
10 Shocking Things You’ll Find in Las Vegas
(Video Publishers Notes) If you have never been to Las Vegas, it’s a city much different than most others. In this video, we show you 10 things that are shocking about visiting this wonderful city. They actually might be more like surprises!
Best Rooftop Bars & Lounges in Las Vegas
(Video Publishers Notes) Whenever you come to Las Vegas, you have to somehow be able to enjoy the lights from up top, so I say, let’s enjoy that view with a cocktail or two. I’ve been wanting to make this video for awhile now and I’m so happy with the end result. You’ll get to see Las Vegas from 4 different perspectives and you’ll finally get to see how big this city actually is.
I’ll be showing you 3 rooftops bars and lounges, and 1 that technically isn’t a rooftop but it is still a great lounge with a view. We’re going to Legacy Club at Circa, Skyfall at Delano, Alle Lounge on 66 at Resorts World, and SkyBar at Waldorf Astoria. Enjoy!
VIP Grand Canyon Skywalk Tour via helicopter trip to and from the Skywalk. Stunning views! Expedited and exclusive arrangements available.
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