What Is Vegas Like During Coronavirus?
Jul 24, 2020, 1:46 pm
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I think the issue was that initially there was a lot of demand from folks that didn’t want to wear masks, distance, etc. Hopefully that business will subside. In a month or two, when nationwide Covid cases begin to fall again, you can have a more measured return of demand. I’m looking at September for a trip out to the Wynn (with potentially baseball and football games to bet on, Raiders, etc). However the hotels will need to adjust to the reality of no conferences until next year.
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Jul 24, 2020, 2:20 pm
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I hate to say it, but I think 21 is overly optimistic unless a nailed on, 100% effective, vaccine is found.
Jul 24, 2020, 2:48 pm
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Jul 24, 2020, 5:58 pm
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We’ve spent the last week at Bellagio after agonizing for weeks over whether to cancel the trip—not because we wouldn’t like the version of Vegas we knew we would encounter but because we simply don’t want to catch Covid. Mainly we wanted a trip with our kids to sit in poolside cabanas all day with good service and nice dinners that could be enjoyed outdoors. FS properties in Hawaii and Mexico (our go-tos multiple times a year) are sadly off the table. Given what we read about strict enforcement of mask rules in LV we decided to go for it, taking precautions as much as we feasibly could. I’m a gambler but we’re not here to gamble, except for making a few sports bets for fun.
Gotta say, the trip has been great. Loving this version of Vegas. Mask wearing has been good for the most part, as it’s enforced. For sure there are guests here who are not thrilled to wear masks and socially distance—feels different from everyday life in our part of SF where mask usage is very good and Covid numbers have been very low—but we do our best to avoid them and I think we have been okay (fingers crossed). Been easy to get prime tables at great restaurants where they are running prix fixe deals to get customers in, and our 2-bd PH fountain view suite was a great deal.
Gotta say, the trip has been great. Loving this version of Vegas. Mask wearing has been good for the most part, as it’s enforced. For sure there are guests here who are not thrilled to wear masks and socially distance—feels different from everyday life in our part of SF where mask usage is very good and Covid numbers have been very low—but we do our best to avoid them and I think we have been okay (fingers crossed). Been easy to get prime tables at great restaurants where they are running prix fixe deals to get customers in, and our 2-bd PH fountain view suite was a great deal.
Jul 25, 2020, 6:22 am
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I went to Vegas in early June right when it reopened and had a great time. It's definitely different from before, but the quieter pace is enjoyable and the deals are fantastic. I encourage anyone on the fence to go and support the area.
Jul 25, 2020, 7:56 am
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Having not visited since Sept 19 I very much wish as a Brit I could visit and support
Jul 27, 2020, 11:25 pm
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Jul 28, 2020, 2:18 pm
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These are questions I would want answered before I consider visiting Vegas again.
Jul 28, 2020, 6:23 pm
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Did you try to stay 6-ft distanced from people at pools, casinos, elevators? Typically I now avoid elevators with other people but sometimes that's not possible. Were tables at indoor restaurants well spaced? Were most people wearing masks indoors in hotel and casino areas? What about the gyms?
These are questions I would want answered before I consider visiting Vegas again.
These are questions I would want answered before I consider visiting Vegas again.
I have noticed people in general not packing into elevators when other parties are filing in.
I ate at the Wynn buffet last time and tables were spaced out pretty well. A couple other restaurants off-strip that I went had tables taken out of service to create distance.
It’s pretty much standard policy in NV casinos to wear face coverings when entering the property. Most casinos I’ve been to have staff positioned at the entrance to monitor people.
Haven’t been to a Vegas hotel gym this month, but last time the hotel gym was closed. Not sure if that’s still the case. I know Planet Fitness was open last time.
Jul 28, 2020, 10:58 pm
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Not looking good
I saw today where the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) canceled for Jan 2021. that is Vegas' biggest trade show 170K attendees+/- , Automotive Industry Week ( Sema Show and AApex ) are still scheduled for the first week in Nov. 150K attendees +/- Watching that one closely, as I have 7 folks from my Company scheduled to attend. airfare and lodging booked in Jan
Not holding out much hope, as every trade event up to that point has been canceled or rescheduled. that's a BIG hit to the Vegas to loose those shows plus all the other smaller events this year. RT
UPDATE: 8/5 Sema / AApex shows canceled for this year, Electric Daisy Carnival EDC canceled for Oct 150K +/- that's around a half million less visitors to Vegas in the next few months just from those 3 events and I'm sure there are hundreds of others... That's a lot of Airline tickets , Hotel Rooms , Meals, Gambling, Cab Rides, Drinking, Tips etc. etc. that ain't Going happen! RT
Not holding out much hope, as every trade event up to that point has been canceled or rescheduled. that's a BIG hit to the Vegas to loose those shows plus all the other smaller events this year. RTUPDATE: 8/5 Sema / AApex shows canceled for this year, Electric Daisy Carnival EDC canceled for Oct 150K +/- that's around a half million less visitors to Vegas in the next few months just from those 3 events and I'm sure there are hundreds of others... That's a lot of Airline tickets , Hotel Rooms , Meals, Gambling, Cab Rides, Drinking, Tips etc. etc. that ain't Going happen! RT
Last edited by roadtriper; Aug 7, 2020 at 7:28 am Reason: Update
Aug 1, 2020, 5:47 pm
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A good friend in Vegas believes that the casinos will use the reopening of their casino floors under COVID as a lever to finally ban smoking in the entire building. Can't smoke if you have a mask on. And the constant cleaning/replacing of ash trays is a labor-intensive piece that they'd like to eliminate, using the cover of protecting their staff via social distancing.
I still don't know how a dealer can be protected in COVID conditions, given how easy it is for the virus to reside on the surfaces of playing cards and chips.
I still don't know how a dealer can be protected in COVID conditions, given how easy it is for the virus to reside on the surfaces of playing cards and chips.
Amen to banning smoking
Aug 1, 2020, 6:49 pm
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Slash room rates, resorts fees, dining costs, etc. and watch people flock to Vegas again. Nobody in their right mind is going to pay top dollar for a mediocre experience.
Didn't that happen after the melt down of 2008?
Didn't that happen after the melt down of 2008?
Aug 1, 2020, 7:48 pm
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Very different. No risk of illness or death after 2008 plus everything was open - restaurants, shows, clubs etc.