Caesars Palace
Coverage of Caesars Palace in the Nexus archive.
- Las Vegas prices squeeze everyday travelers as popular city embraces expensive makeover
Las Vegas is shifting toward luxury, with rising prices for hotels, dining, and events, leading to a decline in visitation and a shift in visitor demographics toward higher-income travelers. Examples include $525+ restaurant menus and $26 minibar water, reflecting a focus on premium spending over volume.
- Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show
Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike spent over $3.2 million on luxury travel and events in 2025, according to Labor Department disclosures. The unions argued that workers were being squeezed by rising costs during the same year. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily riders and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day.
- Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show
Five unions involved in the Long Island Rail Road strike spent over $3.2 million on luxury travel and events in 2025, according to Labor Department disclosures. The strike disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily riders and cost the region an estimated $61 million per day. The unions argued that workers were being squeezed by rising costs.