In The News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
In the Oscar-nominated 2003 movie “The Cooler,” William H. Macy portrays a downtown Las Vegas casino employee whose job is to reverse winning streaks. Bernie Lootz — get it, lose? — has such extraordinary bad luck, all he needs to do is sit next to a guest experiencing good luck and it stops.
After Wednesday’s attack in which a white pickup truck sped down New Orleans’ iconic Bourbon Street, killing 14 people, locals and visitors alike might wonder what security measures are in place to prevent a similar horrific situation from unfolding on the Las Vegas Strip.
The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.
The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.
The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.
The most suitable city for Christmas, Los Angeles ranks 17th. Financial website WalletHub predicts that Americans will spend at least $980 billion between November 1 and December 31 this year. WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the U.S. based on 28 key indicators including tradition, shopping and cost to select the best cities for Christmas .
Loyal casino players often tout their free play, comped rooms or VIP transportation to their base property. But some also eagerly grab up blankets, jackets, cookware and other seemingly random items from giveaways through the casino.
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule to ban surprise "junk fees" for live event tickets, hotels and vacation rentals. Businesses will now be required to disclose total prices upfront and eliminate hidden fees like "convenience" or "resort fees" that are added during checkout.
Christmas is just around the corner, and while it's one of the most wonderful times of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful for your wallet. Americans are projected to spend at least $980 billion from November 1 to December 31 this year. Festive feelings may be further dampened by the fact that inflation will get you much less bang for your buck during your Christmas shopping.
The holidays are traditionally a time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. Although not required, Christmas tips also provide a financial boost to workers who may be struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season.
How do you like your eggs? At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, that was a question asked not by food service staff, but by a robot. When conference attendees responded, the robot cracked an egg and made it just how they liked.
Popularity does not always correlate positively with sustainability. This is the irony that Indonesian tourism, especially Bali, is now facing after being included in FODOR's No List 2025.