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Episode Description

This week news broke that Hard Rock has changed some aspects of the guitar tower. With more rooms and a reduction of spa space, does this mean they are cutting back or have plans just changed? Plus find out what is growing under the new plans and what the new Hard Rock Las Vegas Guitar Tower construction looks like now.

In other #news Vegas is slow this summer so we take a look at rates at the same time people are discussing what the city can do to draw tourists back. We also discuss: Elaine Wynn's condo, Virgin's two story Garden Villa, hot dog inflation at Casino Royale, the A's groundbreaking ceremony, denying payment because of a player's card and where you can soon eat NYC's oldest dim sum in Vegas.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Vegas hotdog inflation
• 0:35 A’s “groundbreaking” ceremony & doubts created
• 2:31 BLVD update - Vast improvement over what came before
• 4:02 Eataly’s new entrance is now open
• 4:40 What can Vegas do to instantly attract more tourists?
• 8:01 A look inside Elaine Wynn’s condo - Now for sale
• 9:22 Virgin’s two story Grand Villa
• 11:27 The next Vegas pedestrian bridge
• 12:35 A look at Vegas Summer room rates
• 15:32 Denying jackpots based on the players card?
• 17:10 NYC’s oldest dim sum is coming to Vegas
• 19:09 Mirage Guitar Update - Cutbacks or “refined” planning?
• 21:21 Guitar construction update & debating views

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Episode Description

This week we learned a lot more about how the growing Vegas Loop plans to connect to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport. With a land acquisition and some plans, Vegas Loop could connect to a transport hub, but will it require extra shuttles and is the solution good enough in the end? Plus how is Vegas airport these days given the slowing visitor numbers.

In other news Resorts World is still pursuing an NBA arena. Is that the best possible location for a new basketball team in Vegas? We also discuss Aria's viral $26 water, Circus Circus' $51 resort fee, singing TSA agents, Vegas housing being soft, the death of the big casino wheel, Dolly Parton's new residency and what to do if a casino asks for your bank account.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Singing Vegas airport TSA agents
• 0:47 Stunning realization at LAS airport
• 1:57 Aria’s $26 minibar water goes viral
• 3:46 Resorts World eliminates resort fees this Summer
• 5:44 Showing a bank statement at a casino?
• 8:19 Vegas housing inventory booming
• 10:40 Circus Circus’ $51 resort fee
• 12:10 Adventuredome family pack - 4 free kids tickets with 1 adult
• 13:53 How Vegas Loop will get to the airport & new transit center
• 15:57 Is free parking the most overrated Vegas perk?
• 18:23 The death of the big casino wheel
• 19:30 Resorts World looking to build NBA arena
• 21:05 Why a Resorts World arena would have the best location in Vegas
• 22:53 Dolly Parton is coming to Las Vegas - New residency announced

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Episode Description

This week the news of a slow Vegas summer continues as Caesars put tons of their shows and experiences on sale and Strat launched an innovative new rewards program. With other sales continuing to materialize by the day, will it just be the Summer or are tough times ahead beyond that. We also discuss why you should take advantage of these deals while you can!

In other news the A's are breaking ground on their stadium this coming week and we might now know how they plan to pay for it. (Hint: A big sale!) We also discuss the opening date of The Friends Experience, Netflix House coming to Vegas, a dream job, a hotel project risen from the dead, Arts District's cool new garage and a rumor about even more layoffs at MGM resorts.

Episode Guide

• 0:00 Crazy Girls Vegas dream job
• 0:39 Formula 1 Vegas confirmed through 2027
• 3:00 Majestic Hotel reborn - Opening in 2026?
• 4:11 Is Majestic the ultimate Vegas convention hotel?
• 6:27 Arts District parking garage is officially happening
• 7:34 MGM rumors - Cutting even more food management
• 9:03 The Friends Experience announces opening date & ticket prices
• 10:51 Netflix House Vegas is coming - More experiential Vegas
• 13:22 A’s groundbreaking date coming this week
• 14:55 How Fisher’s MLS sale could close the stadium funding gap
• 16:49 Even more Vegas airport “hacks”
• 18:52 Strat launches locals only loyalty program with big discounts
• 21:26 Caesars’ mega-$50 show ticket sale
• 23:03 This summer is a great opportunity to save

Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas!

Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!