Award Date
Fall 2012
Degree Type
Professional Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science in Hotel Administration
Department
Hotel Administration
First Committee Member
Robert Woods, Chair
Number of Pages
45
Abstract
Las Vegas has been internationally recognized as the entertainment capital of the world. Whether it is top dollar luxury, world class fine dining, or vibrant night life that one seeks, Las Vegas certainly has something for everyone. The latter half of the 20th century has shown the city unprecedented arenas of success, but with intense global competition on the rise, it is clear that Las Vegas is no longer the only major player in the game. The turn of the 21st century has brought a new wave of economic challenges, and though Las Vegas has adapted over the years with a remarkably consistent stream of reinvention, revenues have shifted not only to different subsets of the hospitality industry, but also abroad. The proliferation of the gaming industry worldwide has ushered in a new era of accessibility that will inevitably force Las Vegas’ experiential product to reposition. Now, patrons need not travel thousands of miles to the Mecca of gaming and entertainment when closer destinations offer similar experiences, and this presents a reasonable threat to the city’s potential revenue flow. Furthermore, domestic tourists are gambling less and less in favor of other forms of entertainment. The future of Las Vegas as an international resort destination is uncertain, but the city’s history may shed some light on current and prospective predicaments.
Keywords
Gambling industry; Hospitality industry; Nevada – Las Vegas; Place marketing; Resorts; Tourism – Economic aspects
Disciplines
Business | Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Hospitality Administration and Management | Marketing | Tourism and Travel
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
McCallister, Eden, "The Shifting of the Las Vegas Tourism Industry: A Historical Perspective on Management and Resort Revenues" (2012). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 1472.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/3553717
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Gaming and Casino Operations Management Commons, Marketing Commons, Tourism and Travel Commons