Las Vegas’ continuing success is its ability to reinvent itself when the market needs it to. Unlike urban developments in established cities, Vegas doesn’t venerate the old, the past or history in general. Nothing is so sacred that it can’t be imploded to make way for the next thing. While it can be sad to lose that history, it is unarguable that for Vegas, it works.
As much as I’ve fallen
in love with the cities history, it was it’s current incarnation that drew me
to it for the first time. Properties
like Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY and Paris are what caught my attention and
cultivated the desire to experience Las Vegas.
In a very short period of time, I’ve learned about her history and
enjoyed her evolution.
That brings us to now
and Vegas’ current incarnation, retail.
It started with shopping malls and have transformed into outdoor dining
and shopping experiences. The Linq
promenade was a brand new experience to the market and has already been
mimicked by Bally’s Grand Bazaar and MGM’s The Park. Vegas properties are finally understanding
that the guests of today aren’t trying to get out of the desert heat; they want
to spend lots of time in it.
Rating - (Scale of 1-5)
Mark - 4/5
Keren & Alistair - 3/5
