If any destination understands how to reinvent itself, it’s Vegas.
To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the death of Las Vegas are greatly exaggerated. Yes, the city has been struggling to attract visitors at its usual pace. Recent statistics from the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show that a 13-month continuous streak of declining year-over-year visitor volume was broken in February, followed by positive momentum in March.
Still, if any destination understands how to reinvent itself, it’s Vegas. And that’s exactly what the city has done. One strategy to combat these sagging numbers has been to go big: There have been exciting new restaurant openings at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Bellagio, and venues such as The Sphere have inked new residencies with No Doubt and Backstreet Boys.
Another strategy: To lean into all-inclusive pricing.
In a nutshell, this is the cruise ship model: visitors pay one price for a package that includes overnight accommodations, some or all food and beverage, a choice of entertainment, and—in some cases—more. The approach benefits visitors by delivering value. It benefits casino resorts and the city by bringing people into town.
Resort companies are cagey when discussing these packages: they say they’re successful but decline to provide specifics.
Continue Reading Article After Our Video
Recommended Fodor’s Video
According to Howard Stutz, a journalist who has covered Las Vegas for more than 30 years, the very fact that companies have embraced this approach indicates a willingness to think creatively about the future.
“Companies had to do something to bring visitors back to Vegas,” said Stutz, currently a senior reporter at The Nevada Independent. “Is what is being offered enough of an incentive to draw visitors back to Las Vegas? We really won’t know until visitor totals and spending figures are released by the LVCVA.”
Blazing the Trail Downtown
The very first Las Vegas property to introduce all-inclusive pricing was the Plaza Hotel & Casino downtown, back in 2024. The summer-only promotion was so popular that the hotel made it a regular deal. This year’s offer is available from June 1 through August 31.
The package is pretty epic. For $104 per person per night, guests receive the following:
– One-night stay
– Waived resort fees (a savings of $39 per night)
– Early check-in
– Bottomless drinks from the Omaha Bar and Sports Book Bar on the casino floor
– Breakfast and dinner from various dining outlets
– 25% discount on cocktails at the rooftop pool
CEO Jonathan Jossel said the package is all about value—something that has become particularly important as the cost of living has increased in recent months. He added that the Plaza created its all-inclusive after years of guest feedback on what they’d like to see.
“We always want our guests to have a great time and feel that they are getting the best value for their vacation dollars,” Jossel said.
Circa Las Vegas—located across the street from the Plaza—also has an all-inclusive deal.
The Circa package is available for midweek stays only between May 19 and September 10. For a flat rate of $400, guests receive:
– Two-night stay
– $100 dining credit to use at property restaurants
– $100 beverage credit for onsite bars and lounges
– Reserved daybed at Stadium Swim
The popularity of Circa’s all-inclusive has been a bit of a surprise for Circa CEO Derek Stevens.
“The response to our All-In Package has exceeded expectations,” he said. “Las Vegas travelers are looking for simplified experiences that make it easy to enjoy a variety of amenities, and this package delivers that at a great price.”
Hitting the Strip
There are also several all-inclusive options on the Las Vegas Strip, thanks to MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, two of the largest casino companies in town.
The package from MGM Resorts bundles hotel accommodations, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment, and parking. Starting at $330 plus tax for a two-night stay for two guests, the experience includes:
– A two-night stay at Luxor Hotel & Casino or Excalibur Hotel & Casino, including all resort fees.
– Three meals per day per guest, redeemable at a selection of outlets across Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and New York-New York.
– Two tickets to one of six MGM Resorts shows per stay.
– Two rides on The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York.
– Self-parking for one vehicle at any MGM Resorts Las Vegas property.
The dining portion of the package is ultra-efficient; meal vouchers are delivered digitally through the MGM Rewards app, and each meal includes one select beer or wine (along with non-alcoholic beverages, of course). Once inside the restaurants, guests are offered special menus featuring a range of options.
Entertainment options include Blue Man Group, Carrot Top, FANTASY: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease, The Australian Bee Gees Show, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, and Thunder from Down Under.
It’s worth noting that the package does not include Cirque du Soleil shows.
Mike Neubecker, president and COO of MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur, said the all-inclusive package combines unforgettable experiences in a fresh and compelling way. “By bundling hotel, dining, entertainment, and parking into a single upfront price, we’re offering guests a convenient, turn-key way to explore our hotels and make new memories without any hassle or surprises,” he said.
Caesars Entertainment has perhaps the most elaborate all-inclusive package in town; the promo launched in April and runs through the end of August.
The “Inclusive Summer Package” includes a hotel stay in a standard room at Harrah’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel, or Flamingo Las Vegas, starting at $200 per night for one guest. Each additional guest is an additional $100 per night.
The deal includes:
– Resort fees
– Two meals per day at various dining outlets across the three hotels, including select restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, and Guy Fieri.
– Complimentary well drinks, house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages at select bars across all three hotels.
– 20% off cabana and daybed rentals at Influence, The Pool at The LINQ.
– Complimentary self‑parking for one vehicle per day.
– Two anytime tickets to the High Roller Observation Wheel.
Notably, participating restaurants include Gordon Ramsay Burger at Flamingo Las Vegas and Pin-Up Pizza at Harrah’s Las Vegas; and participating bars include Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Harrah’s Las Vegas and Catalyst Bar at The LINQ Hotel. What’s more, the Inclusive Summer Package is available for reservations of up to four guests and stays of up to four nights.
What’s Next
As of press time, no other Las Vegas casino resorts are offering all-inclusives; while Strip properties such as Venetian, Wynn Las Vegas, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas offer discounts, they do not currently bundle them into full-on packages.
At the same time, nothing’s stopping any of these resorts—or any other Las Vegas property, for that matter—from launching all-inclusive promos at some point, so stay tuned.
Stutz, the journalist, cautioned that travelers eager to take advantage of all-inclusive packages remember that other factors can contribute to the overall cost of a Las Vegas vacation.
“Gas prices for drive-in customers and the airline ticket cost increases could wash away any of the cost savings from these programs,” he said. “The resort industry has no control over those costs.”