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Travel + Leisure
21 hours ago
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This Las Vegas Hotel Pool Is Transforming Into a French Riviera-inspired, Champagne-filled Pop-up This Summer
As temperatures heat up in Las Vegas, one hotel is offering guests a way to cool off in style. The Fontainebleau, Las Vegas' recently opened 67-story luxury behemoth (and an It List 2024 pick), has unveiled the pop-up Sun Club, just in time for sunbathing season. Located on the hotel's third-floor pool deck, the Sun Club has taken over the adults-only Legacy Pool. This quieter, more secluded area is sectioned off from the rest of the six-acre pool deck and is ideal for special occasions or for those who simply want to kick back by the pool with a glass of bubbly. Speaking of bubbles: the Sun Club marks an exclusive partnership between Fontainebleau and Veuve Clicquot, the historic French champagne house. While this is the first pop-up of its kind in the U.S., previous Sun Clubs have made appearances at Europe's most popular resort destinations like Ibiza, Mykonos, Saint-Tropez, and Capri. Hotels like the Well Beach Club Vale do Lobo in Portugal, Roc Seven Biarritz in France, and Pesce Terrazza Forte dei Marmi in Italy have all welcomed the brand's iconic yellow-and-white striped umbrellas. And now, it's Vegas's turn. The Sun Club fits right into Vegas' buzzy summer pool scene, where guests take poolside lounging quite seriously. From staking out daybeds to keeping hydrated (a must in the intense desert heat), there's certainly an art to pool life in Vegas. Now, the Sun Club is making sure travelers stay classy as they sip and sun. The pop-up's distinct, summery look is the work of French design studio Marcel Poulain, who is also responsible for Sun Club's other iterations in Rome and Forte dei Marmi, Italy. With colorful umbrellas and candy-striped lifebuoys that double as ice buckets, the Sun Club is a full visual immersion into the brand's newest cuvées, Rich and Rich Rosé, alongside classics like Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Veuve Clicquot Rosé (available by the glass or bottle). The crisp, sparkling wines come ice cold, and can be sipped either in the privacy of your daybed or cabana, or at the Legacy Pool's intimate 10-seat bar—so, in other words, come thirsty! An exclusive pairing menu has items like La Côte Caesar Salad, a grilled chicken club sandwich, and a tropical fruit plate, which you can order straight to your cabana. In the mood for something more substantial? The hotel's open-air, French Riviera-inspired restaurant, La Côte, is just steps away. The Sun Club will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will offer the Legacy Pool's full lineup of daybeds and cabanas, tucked amidst swaying palms and green hedges. If you end up renting a cabana, be sure to clear your schedule—once you're settled in with your glass of champagne, you won't want to do much else the rest of the day.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas casino dealers quietly being laid off amid decline in tourism — what's behind the slump in Sin City
Las Vegas's famed casino floors are getting quieter as table game dealers find themselves among the first to feel the squeeze of technological change and a downturn in tourism. Major resorts on the famous Las Vegas Strip, including Fontainebleau and Resorts World, have started laying off workers — many of which are dealers — as foot traffic dwindles on the gaming floor. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) 'We want those casinos to be successful, active and robust because that gives our break-in dealers an opportunity to transition, that's the goal,' CEG Dealer School Managing Director David Knoll shared with KLAS. New data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority shows the city's visitor volume dipped 7.8% year-over-year in March 2025, marking the third straight month that tourism dropped in Sin City. With fewer guests coming into town, gaming revenue on the Strip fell 4.8% over that same period, while hotel occupancy slid to 82.9%, down from 85.3% in March 2024. Despite the city's drop in overall visitors, convention attendance in Vegas is actually up 10%, but analysts warn that event-driven boosts are unlikely to offset the broader declines. Tourism throughout the country appears to be in steep decline, as International arrivals are down sharply amid evolving U.S. travel and tariff policies. According to Travel Weekly, advance summer bookings for flights between Canada and the U.S. have plunged by more than 70 percent compared to the summer of 2024. 'Less tourism means less shifts at the job, less small businesses that support our tourist industry,' Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) told The Washington Post. 'It's going to cause businesses to go under. It has a trickle-down effect. It's going to be devastating to Nevada.' Travel industry analysts also link the decline in Sin City visitors to broader economic uncertainty at home. A recent Bankrate survey found that only 46% of U.S. adults plan to travel this summer due to affordability concerns. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it As casinos begin to tighten belts, automation is reshaping the role of the typical Vegas table game dealer. According to Travel and Tour World, casinos have introduced electronic table games that handle bets and payouts without human intervention, another factor that has encouraged casinos to cut labour costs. Enrollment in dealer training programs has also fallen as fewer people view Las Vegas as a stable option for employment. 'We've seen our enrollment drop, and people interested in becoming a dealer,' said Knoll. 'We used to have a lot more people transition from out of state and come to Las Vegas for the opportunities here.' On the broader labor market, Vegas's unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in April 2025 — one of the highest among large U.S. metro areas — primarily driven by cuts in leisure and hospitality. This sector has shed thousands of jobs over the past year, even as the average hourly wage for Vegas dealers hovered around $19.96 — slightly above the national average of $19.25 There are many factors that are likely doing damage to tourism numbers in Las Vegas. Beyond what was mentioned above, Trump's tariff policies, his threatening rhetoric around annexing countries like Canada and Greenland, and the increased scrutiny that international visitors can face at the borders are all additional factors that are likely scaring tourists away from the U.S. And with Trump's economic policies forcing many Americans to tighten their belts, domestic tourism throughout the country is also in decline. Upcoming projects in Vegas, such as Universal Studios's Horror Unleashed attraction and a $1.75 billion stadium for the Athletics — an MLB team that will be moving to Vegas in the near future — could potentially draw fresh crowds. But in the meantime, Sin City's tourism — as well as its ability to generate revenue — could continue to struggle in the years to come. And if this trend of dwindling tourism continues, casinos could be forced into making more cuts, which will likely keep Vegas's unemployment rate well above the national average of 4.2%. Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Like what you read? 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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas hotel slammed after guest stuck with outrageous bill for a bottle of water
It's not just slot machines that are fleecing people. A Las Vegas hotel is being lambasted mercilessly online after charging nearly $30 for a bottle of water from room minibars. The apparent H20 highway robberies came to light via photos and a fan submission shared by the travel blog A View From the Wing. The unidentified guest had reportedly been staying at the Aria Resort & Casino — one of over 30 MGM resorts — where room rates start at $280 per night. According to the post, an employee had been restocking and cleaning out their room's minibar, which the visitor noted had 'food crammed in the fridge from two guests ago.' The worker informed the visitor that water costs $26, but only told them after the guest had consumed a full bottle, the poster wrote. That constituted more than 10% of the person's total bill of $259, according to a screenshot of their invoice. To make matters worse, the same water reportedly costs just $7.45 at a Starbucks downstairs. While hotel minibars are known for their extortionate markups, some Aria guests noted that the other items in the fridge were not nearly as steep. , shared a photo of a hotel minibar menu showing a Coca-Cola Deluxe that cost $13.75, nearly half as much as the Fiji Water, which set guests back a whopping $24.75. 'Do you think it's fair to pay for the convenience, or this is price gouging?' the traveler spluttered in the caption. Commenters were similarly perplexed over the price tags, with one writing, 'Was just there. I was floored.' 'Vegas is dying so they have to charge a buttload to survive,' declared another, referencing declining tourist numbers at the gambling mecca. 'They depend on the drunk visitors that don't care about their prices at 2 a.m. when they get back to their room,' said a third. A View From the Wing contributor Gary Leff accused Aria of flouting the 'diamonds-water paradox' floated by 'The Wealth of Nations' author Adam Smith, who wrote that water is necessary but cheap, while diamonds are useless for survival but expensive due to their scarcity. 'Aria in Las Vegas proves there really was no paradox after all,' Leff quipped. 'Water in the desert is crucial to survival and incredibly expensive for guests staying there!' He declared that Sin City had 'clearly given up on any idea of hospitality.' 'I would think, though, that a $36.28 per night resort fee (inclusive of tax) might be high enough to offer a single bottle of water as one of its inclusions. I guess not!' Leff griped. 'This is the perfect example of the kind of out of sample cost that makes people feel cheated on a Las Vegas trip, leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouth. And that is dangerous heading into a Las Vegas downturn.'
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JD Sports Opens Las Vegas Strip Flagship Store, PHOTOS
JD Sports is continuing to focus on building its North American business with its latest store on the Las Vegas Strip. On Saturday, the UK-based athletic retailer debuted its third U.S. flagship store next to the recently opened Adidas and Puma locations in the new BLVD retail development on Las Vegas Blvd. More from WWD JD Sports Lands on Las Vegas Strip as UK Retailer Doubles Down on North America Kering's First Generation Award x Jewelry Winners Revealed at JCK Get to Know the Couture Show Design Atelier Freshman Class of 2025 The nearly 29,000-sq.-ft. store joins the company's other American flagship stores in New York City and Chicago. See all the photos of the new store below. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos]
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JD Sports Lands on Las Vegas Strip as UK Retailer Doubles Down on North America
JD Sports is continuing to focus on building its North American business with its latest store on the Las Vegas Strip. On Saturday, the UK-based athletic retailer debuted its third U.S. flagship store next to the recently opened Adidas and Puma locations in the new BLVD retail development on Las Vegas Blvd. More from WWD Kering's First Generation Award x Jewelry Winners Revealed at JCK Get to Know the Couture Show Design Atelier Freshman Class of 2025 Academy Sports + Outdoors Forge Ahead With 3 New Doors The nearly 29,000-sq.-ft. store joins the company's other American flagship stores in New York City and Chicago. According to the company, there were 339 JD stores across North America as of May 3. In an interview with John Hall, managing director for JD North America, the executive noted that the growth in the professional sports scene in Las Vegas is what led to the opening. 'Vegas has really become a major player in the sports world, with its own NFL team, NHL team and hosting F1,' Hall told FN. 'This is a really exciting place for sports. Vegas is an electric city, and it offers us an incredible way to make a brand impression.' And it's this brand awareness that is essential to JD's growth in the U.S. Over the last year, the company has been hard at work converting much of its Finish Line store fleet to the JD banner, as well as bringing several of its loyalty programs to North American market. 'The best brand awareness tool we have is to open a store,' Hall said. 'Because when you have a good footprint of physical stores to complement a digital business, it creates a strong base for brand awareness. And certainly, in these key cities around the country where we're investing in stores, we have also been investing in marketing and media to amplify the brand. But the work we're doing around building the brand in North America has been successful, primarily through our store opening program.' The executive also noted that the new flagship highlights JD's concept of head-to-toe dressing, offering footwear, apparel and accessories. Customers can expect to see hyped drops and only-at-JD brand moments from global sportswear giants such as Nike, Jordan, New Balance, Adidas, On and Asics, as well as Vegas-inspired pieces from Supply & Demand, New Era, Von Dutch and Hoodrich. 'At our stores, we fully intend to serve the customer's entire look,' Hall added. 'And we are really excited about how these brands have helped us come to life for the complete story. It's been exciting to bring this concept to the U.S., because it's something different in the space that we operate in.' This news comes just weeks after JD Sports reported revenue in fiscal 2025 of 11.46 billion pounds, an increase of 10.2 percent from 10.40 billion pounds in 2024. Profit before tax and adjusting items was 923 million pounds, a 4 percent decline from 961 million pounds the prior year. By category, footwear continued to perform strongly with revenue growth of 15.2 percent to 6.82 billion pounds in 2025. As for apparel, revenue in the category grew 4.2 percent to 3.55 billion pounds, while accessories revenue grew by 4.8 percent to 702 million pounds. According to JD, footwear makes up 60 percent of its sales, while apparel accounts for 31 percent and accessories at 6 percent. 'Other' categories accounts for 3 percent and includes outdoor living equipment and gym memberships. By region, revenue in the UK declined 4.1 percent to 3.21 billion pounds, while Europe revenue increased 9.5 percent to 3.51 billion pounds. North America revenue increased 27 percent to 4.24 billion, and Asia Pacific revenue increased 0.4 percent to 501 million pounds. The company noted that North America generates 37 percent of total revenue, while Europe accounts for 31 percent, the UK accounts for 28 percent, and Asia Pacific makes up 4 percent. Launch Gallery: JD Sports Opens Las Vegas Strip Flagship Store, PHOTOS Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos] Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
