Which Las Vegas Hotels & Casinos Will Reopen First?
Among the first people expected to return: gamblers who receive generous offers to stay at the hotels. There will be more stringent cleaning and sanitizing policies, especially in guest rooms. One key reason: About half of visitors drive to Vegas rather than fly and peak summer vacation season looms. What the chain doesn't want, though, is a repeat of what happened in California when the beaches reopened last weekend, only to have the governor close some again in response to large crowds. MGM officials said they are optimistic there's a pool of people itching to return to Las Vegas as soon as it is open. Bookings are strong for later this year and into next, the company said. Some will be open and there will be takeout food and beverage options, as well, he said. MGM officials said frequent gamblers at high-end resorts like Bellagio are especially anxious to return. In the casino, visitors will find more space between slot machines and gaming tables. MGM is thinking about starting small on the performances front, reopening more "intimate'' shows first. MGM also doesn't plan to open all the restaurants at each hotel. So that's positive. The navigation could not be loaded.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} We'll be responsive and responsible. Hornbuckle said big concerts, sporting events and professional fights are likely out of the question in the near term. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}MGM Resorts, operator of a dozen properties in the gambling and entertainment capital, can't answer that question because the decision rests in the hands of state and local officials weighing when to lift coronavirus restrictions.