It's become an annual ritual. The Las Vegas Convention Visitors Authority releases its 'Visitor Profile Study' and we cut and paste some of the juicier tidbits and call it a blog post.
- Facts About The Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas was originally established as an outpost to western trails and in the early 1900s, it became a popular railroad town. At that time, it was a staging post for mining in the surrounding area. Las Vegas was established in 1905 and it officially became a city in 1911.
- A 25 year old software engineer visiting Las Vegas put $100 in a slot machine at the Excalibur and ended up winning $39 million. This was the largest sum ever won on the Las Vegas slots and the odds were stacked at 1 in 16.7 million. He definitely got lucky that night. The slot machines are set at a certain payout rate.
- 20 Fun Facts about Vegas that You Probably Didn't Know. There are 300 Weddings a Day. There's a reason why Vegas is known for their wedding chapels and quickie marriage ceremonies. With over 300 weddings. You Can Gamble at the Movies? The $15,000 Electricity Bill. Why People Eat More Shrimp in.
Cool Facts About Las Vegas's Top Hotels. The fan in Las Vegas is called 'The Moment of Yuanfen' It was designed by Chinese-American artist Eric Jiaju Lee and is displayed in the Sky. Las Vegas was rated one of the top 10 locations in the country for great food (a 'foodie haven'). Over 22,000 conventions are held in Las Vegas every year. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, located downtown in Symphony Park, ranked 10th among theater venues throughout the world for ticket sales.
This year's study had some genuine surprises and more than a little WTF, so let the cutting and pasting begin! Here are some fun facts about Las Vegas visitors.
Las Vegas visitors are super interesting, and we're not just kissing up so they'll share this blog post on their Facebook page.
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1. Of those visiting Las Vegas in 2016, 27% were first-time visitors, up from just 16% in 2015.
2. Of those surveyed, 65% said they visited Las Vegas just once in the past year.
3. When asked about the primary reason for their Las Vegas visit, just 4% said gambling (down from 10% in 2015), while 52% said 'vacation or pleasure.'
We don't get the difference between 'gambling' and 'pleasure,' but we are a blog, not a survey expert.
4. Forty-six percent of Las Vegas visitors in 2016 arrived by air, the highest percentage in five years.
5. More than half (56%) of visitors said they decided where to gamble after they arrived in Las Vegas.
6. Thirteen percent of visitors used a travel agent to plan their trip to Las Vegas. This definitely qualifies as a 'surprising fact,' as we were not aware travel agents still exist.
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7. Among those surveyed, 65% said they used the Internet to plan their trip. Of those travelers who used travel review apps or Web sites, 6% used 'other,' which we're going to interpret as 'smart-ass blogs.'
8. In 2016, 53% of visitors said they had visited downtown Las Vegas during their trip, up from 32% in 2015. This, by the way, is what's known in professional survey parlance as a pile of steaming guano.
Here's the thing. That's an increase of 66%, year-over-year. Trust us, if downtown casinos had increases of 66% in room occupancy or gambling revenue in a year, we would personally be carried down Fremont Street on their collective shoulders. (Our day gig is in digital marketing at Fremont Street Experience, so we know of which we speak.)
Wonky stats like this have sparked controversy about the accuracy of the LVCVA's survey for years. So, let's consider some of these 'facts' more for entertainment purposes than anything else. Moving on.
Good going, dubious survey result. Everything is ruined.
9. Of those surveyed, 21% said they'd ventured outside Las Vegas to nearby places. Of those, the most frequently visited places were the Grand Canyon (65%) and Hoover Dam (57%).
10. The average party size of Las Vegas visitors in 2016 was 2.4 persons. Twelve percent traveled with people under the age of 21.
11. In 2016, visitors stayed an average of 3.4 nights in Las Vegas.
12. Nineteen percent of Vegas visitors in 2016 were part of a tour group.
13. The average number of Las Vegas hotel room occupants was 2.1 in 2016.
You know, just your typical Las Vegas hotel room. Assuming you're a whale staying at Caesars Palace.
14. The average expenditure on food and drink in 2016 was $318.09, up from $292 in 2015.
15. A modest 69% of all visitors said they gambled during their Las Vegas visit, down from 73% in 2015. We're looking at you, millennials. And don't even get us started about the Amish.
16. Among those who gambled during their visit, 71% gambled for two hours or fewer, up from 50% in 2015. The average amount of time spent gambling per day was 1.9 hours, just to bug the people with OCD.
17. The average number of casinos visited by those taking part in the LVCVA survey was 6.3. We're thinking the .3 was Slots-A-Fun, but that's just us.
Because Slots-A-Fun is one of the smallest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Please don't make us explain these jokes, especially when we're sober.
18. Among those who gambled, the average gambling budget was $619.01.
19. Of the Vegas visitors questioned, 52% saw a show during their stay. That's the lowest percentage in five years (and down from 61% in 2005). About 30 shows closed in Las Vegas during 2016, by the way.
20. Seventy percent of Las Vegas visitors in 2016 were married. Shout-out to the 2% who were widowed.
21. Of those surveyed, 73% earned an income of $40,000 or more.
22. Seventeen percent of Las Vegas visitors in 2016 were retired.
Retired visitors may be small in number, but they are a powerful force in slot machine play and Rascal rentals.
23. The average visitor's age was 44, down from 47.7 in 2015.
24. The percentage of Las Vegas visitors who came from California in 2016: 31%. Expect that percentage to increase substantially in 2020, thanks to the Raiders.
25. Nineteen percent of Las Vegas visitors in 2016 came from foreign countries. Thanks, as always, Kyrgyzstan.
Fun, right? Surprising, right? Memorize these tidbits and you'll win yourself a bar bet someday.
You can check out the complete LVCVA Visitor Profile Study 2016 (.pdf) on the very same Internet 65% of Las Vegas visitors said they used to plan their Las Vegas visit. Is there anything the Internet, and Las Vegas, can't do?
Last updated: January 19, 2018 at 11:05 am. Posted by Kristine McKenzie in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Hotels, Things to Do in Las Vegas. 1 Comment on 10 Secrets of Caesars Palace.
Are you one of those people who can quote every line from 'The Hangover?' Have you made it a point to try one of each of the 500 dishes at Bacchanal Buffet? Are you a card-carrying member of Celine Dion's fan club?
You might consider yourself an expert on the empire of Caesars Palace, but we bet we can still surprise you with a few secrets about the resort. Test your knowledge and check out these 10 tips, tricks and fun facts about Caesars Palace.
1. How to Get Lucky at Caesars Palace
The Statue of David at Caesars Palace
Everybody is looking for Lady Luck when they come to Vegas and Caesars Palace is home to five lucky spots you can visit. Follow the signs to the Appian Way Shops and you'll find an 18-foot-tall, 9-ton replica of Michelangelo's Statue of David. Touch his big toe for good luck. Near the Race & Sports book there's a statue of Joe Louis. Fist bump his glove for luck. Next, head to Cleopatra's Barge and touch Cleopatra's golden chest. In the hotel lobby there's an Augustus Caesar statue and if you rub his left index finger you're in for some good fortune. Finally, visit the lucky Brahma Shrine outside in front of the hotel. It's a replica of one of Thailand's most popular Buddhist shrines.
2. When in Rome, Stay Like the Emperors Do
If visiting all of those lucky spots helped you to hit the jackpot, you could stay like a real Roman emperor would in one of Caesars Palace's opulent villas. Once reserved for high rollers, the public can now book Caesars Suites. The rooms do not come cheap (they start at $18,000), but you can luxuriate in things like your own patio with spa pool, a fireplace and an indoor fountain in the Marc Antony Villa or a grand piano, billiards room and exotic fish tank in the Marcus Aurelius Villa.
3. Have a Big Fat Roman Wedding
The Classico Chapel.
We all know Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the world, but did you know Caesars Palace boasts the largest wedding chapel on the Las Vegas Strip? If you're looking for a place to tie the knot and you've got a big guest list, the Classico Chapel accommodates up to 196 people and is decked out with chandeliers and stained glass windows.
4. Have a snow day in Vegas
Qua Baths & Spa was named one of the Top 100 Spas of 2016 by Spas of America. If you check out one of their exotic treatments you'll totally see why. Indulge in the signature Cleopatra Golden Goddess Facial with a 24-karat gold mask or step into the Arctic Ice Room where you can breathe in chilled, mint-infused air while snow falls from the ceiling. Trust us, there's no better place to escape the summer heat in Vegas.
5. Bypass Lines like a VIP
The Bacchanal Buffet
The Bacchanal Buffet has been named the top buffet in the country by the both the New York Post and USA Today so, as you can imagine, it's a popular place. That means there is often a line to get in, but we have a tip for you: Try the digital Fresh Txt kiosks that let you grab a virtual spot in line. They'll text you when it's your turn to chow down on the 500 food choices. Total Rewards Diamond and Seven Star members also have their own VIP line.
Another pro tip: For a limited time, you can get a discount on brunch if you're a morning person. Get there between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday – Friday and you can get Early Bird Brunch for $29.99. ($39.99 after 10 a.m.)
6. Doggie Bag Deals
Dining should always be on your list of things to do when you visit Caesars Palace and chances are you might have some leftovers, especially if you partake in the large, family-style portions at Carmine's inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. If you want to go shopping or take in a show after dinner it would normally be impossible to carry a bag of leftover food with you. But Carmine's has the solution. They will keep your food in their fridge for you and you can go back and pick it up after you're done with your other activities. Problem solved.
MR CHOW can help you out with leftovers too. Maybe you want to sit and finish your drink or your conversation after dinner and don't want to have a stack of food containers cluttering up your table. The staff will hand you a claim ticket for your leftovers and you can pick them up at the hostess stand on your way out.
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7. In-Room Dining That's Out of This World
Nobu Hotel
Caesars Palace is home to a hotel inside a hotel. Nobu Hotel, the world's first, is a boutique hotel within the larger resort. Stay here and you'll enjoy perks like a 24-hour in-room dining menu curated by acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. We're talking ramen, bento boxes, lobster bao buns and mochi delivered right to your room. And if you stay in the Nobu penthouse or villa, you can have a sushi chef from Nobu Restaurantdownstairs come up and prepare a fresh dish for you.
8. Do Not Disturb
If you're looking for a room at Caesars Palace that offers a little bit more seclusion, you'll want to check out the Laurel Collection rooms in the Octavius and Augustus towers. The rooms are located in a quieter area away from casino. They're also conveniently located close to the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the Bacchanal Buffet, Qua Baths & Spa and Restaurant Guy Savoy. The location will save you a lot of walking. Bonus: Some of the rooms are pet friendly.
9. Did Caesar Live Here?
The Forum Classic Emperor Suite.
Lots of people come to Caesars Palace and want to stay in room 2452, the room featured in the movie 'The Hangover.' It was inspired by parts of the Forum Classic Emperor Suite, but the room you see in the movie was just a set built for filming. Film buffs will recognize the Forum Classic Emperor Suite from the movie 'Rain Man,' however. The two-bedroom suite has a wet bar and a circular booth next to the iconic floor-to-ceiling windows that Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman danced in front of.
10. Dine Like a Baller on a Budget
Guy Savoy is a Michelin-starred French chef and his Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace serves the finest in gourmet food. If you want to try food from the acclaimed chef but the restaurant is not in your budget, we've got a hack for you. Head to Brioche by Guy Savoy near the hotel lobby for the chef's grab-and -go concept. You'll find sandwiches, desserts and the namesake flaky French pastry. Try sweet brioche with almond and candied fruit or Nutella and banana. There's also savory brioche with prosciutto and cheese.
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