Well it's all over the internet now-except here. MGM Las Vegas will be the first Strip resort to start charging for parking, no doubt related to the arena they're building.
I'm sure it will take about 5 minutes for the rest of the casinos to fall in-line and 'bang' - a new source of revenue is born!
I heard rumor about this awhile ago and thought it was just a matter of time. I'm sure CET will follow suit, at some point.
Don't understand why they charge us resort fees for things we may not even use, now this. I pay to park at the airport if I fly and then pay to park at the resort if I rent a car. Uber is looking better all the time. They are getting out of hand on all these extras, but what can we do?
It was bound to happen with them adding a 20-something thousand seat arena in just can't expect people to walk from wherever they're coming from
But then they should charge for parking at nearby hotels on days when events are happening ... if they're using that as a reason or excuse to begin charging. But charging 365 days a year at Mlife properties and also specifically at the garage they're building for the arena and citing this as the primary reason (along with some improvements to existing structures) is weak.Originally Posted by dvandentop
Yeah, it's bad enough that they change the slot payback percentage every year, along with the Black Jack pay out, they are always trying new ways to screw us out of more of our money. Grrrr!
yeah i do not think it is necessary to charge on non event days. could do just like big sports areas do and charge event parking fees.
You guys have missed the point. It's now a parking 'experience' ....and a new source of revenue! Soon there will be a new elevator 'experience' and a new check-in 'experience'. All of which will require a fee. This is the age of add-ons, c'mon get with the program
Are you sure @treyster? I thought they were enhancements to improve the whole guest experience. hhh
I'm not happy to see this even though it doesn't effect me personally as I don't use a car in Vegas. It's hilarious the positive spin they are trying to put on this announcement!
I guess it was to be expected as attendance is up in Vegas but gambling is down so they are going to nickel and dime like other industries have also learned to do, for example cruise ships. For those who have gambling status at the properties that will start charging for parking it won't matter except possibly they might be able to find a parking space. I've been with local friends and those who rent cars when they couldn't park and walk in with me where I was staying because Valet and self-parking was full. I'm thinking this is bad news for rental car companies in Vegas since I would think it would discourage some people in the past who rented cars from renting them and instead they will use Uber/Lyte.
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