But what if the travel industry in Sin City were to consider the current state of the economy in its pleas for increased travel. According to this article, they are: http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/lasvegas. It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out--whether I'll just keep receiving the same "stay two free nights" promotions in my email or perhaps something a little more alluring. The fact remains that the great bulk of weekend business in Las Vegas comes from California and Arizona, and that's because a car-load of wild and crazy guys can get there from either location on little more than a tank of gas.
So if most of the recent travel news is correct, in noting that Americans increasingly see travel as a right rather than a luxury, then Vegas is still potentially a good deal for a short trip in the Southwestern U.S. They just need to tone down the decadence and the bling, and explain to me why I am doing my wallet and psyche a favor by going there rather than elsewhere.
Here are a few less predictable reasons the Las Vegas CVB should recommend that you Angelenos and Phoenicians consider Vegas for your next trip:
- A car load of people is a greener way to travel than by plane (better yet, take the Greyhound or train, or don't and say you did).
- Car trips with friends are a much better way to pass the time if you are jobless and bored.
- You don't have a gambling problem, but how can you ignore the possibility of rescuing your 401(k) in one night.
- Has the economy got you feeling down and out? There's probably not a more distracting place on earth for most adults than Vegas.
- You can finally enjoy some of the city's more exclusive offerings in peace, now that the crowds are smaller.
Final note: The sooner this market turns around, the easier it will be to get some of MY PROJECTS off the ground in LV, and they are undoubtedly value oriented. I don't understand why the banks don't get this.
Okay, Final Final Note: I truly don't care much for Vegas, although this blog entry (and perhaps the time of night) has convinced me otherwise. Seriously, when my wife and I go together and catch a nice dinner and show, it's really a fun place. We may have to schedule another trip soon....
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