Las Vegas is rolling out major discounts through a five-day “Fabulous Escape” sale, coordinated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Nearly every major property in Southern Nevada is participating, offering deep discounts on hotel stays, attractions, dining, and entertainment as part of the new “Welcome to Fabulous” campaign.
Key Deals Include:
- Hotel Discounts: Up to 50% off stays at select Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International properties.
- No Resort Fees: Fontainebleau and Treasure Island on the Strip, the Golden Nugget downtown, and Palms and The Strat off-Strip are waiving resort fees.
- Show Tickets: $50 admission for popular shows like Battlebots, “Potted Potter,” Chippendales, Donny Osmond, Mat Franco, Menopause: The Musical, and MJ Live. MGM attractions such as The Big Apple Coaster and Shark Reef Aquarium are available for $55.
- Dining Offers: All-you-can-eat brunch at Guy’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen for $19.99 and a Tony Roma’s prime rib dinner at the Fremont for $15.99.
- Wedding Chapel Discounts: Various deals and upgrades at Las Vegas wedding chapels.
- Attractions: Buy one get one 50% off Las Vegas Monorail tickets; Papillon Helicopters is offering 25% off Strip highlight tours.
LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill said the sale, originally planned as a one-day event, was extended to five days due to enthusiastic support from resort partners. The goal is to boost leisure travel, which makes up about 80% of Las Vegas visitation, and to reverse a recent seven-month decline in visitor numbers.
Visitation Trends and Perceptions:
- Visitor Decline: July visitation was down 12% year-over-year to 3.1 million, and total visitation for the first seven months of 2025 was down 8% to 22.6 million.
- Other Metrics: Hotel occupancy, average daily room rate, and airport passenger counts have all declined, though gaming revenue remains slightly above 2024’s figures.
- Expert Insight: Amanda Belarmino of UNLV’s Harrah College of Hospitality believes the sale will help counter negative publicity, emphasizing that gaming revenue is at record highs and that the perception of Las Vegas being too expensive or empty is overstated.
These deals are aimed at attracting leisure travelers and demonstrating responsiveness to concerns about rising costs in Las Vegas. If the campaign is successful, similar coordinated promotions may be repeated in the future.
