Amanda Belarmino In The News

World Journal
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 .
Las Vegas Review Journal
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.
K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13
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.
Wallet Hub
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.
U.S. News and World Report
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.
Las Vegas Review Journal
It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas casino behemoth MGM Resorts International associated with failure. But the company’s 33-acre MGM Grand Adventures theme park, which first opened Dec. 18, 1993, and closed less than seven years later, has to qualify as one of the city’s historic flops.
Las Vegas Sun
A headline initially used in a Las Vegas Review-Journal online story implied that a UNLV professor was endorsing Donald Trump for president.
Las Vegas Review Journal
Las Vegas’ recent emphasis on sports tourism and the apparent reversal of a common visitation trend are keeping Southern Nevada’s tourism economy healthy, a UNLV expert said Tuesday.