American casino companies warned that the coronavirus outbreak could affect their Las Vegas properties.
an internal event. A survey of hotel room rates by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey found some pricing decreases for March, potentially suggesting cancellations related to the coronavirus, though rates for April and beyond remain stable for now.
Las Vegas casinos have long courted Chinese gamblers, offering baccarat — one of the most lucrative games in the city — as well as separate rooms for big spenders and extravagant Lunar New Year celebrations. "They are still important, but it's not as material as it once was, because Vegas has diversified into mass-market-oriented revenue streams, including world-class nightlife and restaurants,” Jonas said.
"We get a ton of tourists here every weekend from California,” said Robinette, who works at a bar outside Planet Hollywood."I have to interact with a lot of people and pick up dirty cups and stuff, so it makes me a little nervous.”of domestic travelers to Las Vegas in 2018 were from California, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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