Amanda Belarmino In The News

Washington Post
Beneath the gift shop of the original Hard Rock Cafe, staff members lead daily tours of the Vault, a space the size of a walk-in closet that guards some of the chain’s most vaunted treasures. Inside, there’s the harpsichord played by the Beatles, Bo Diddley’s cigar box guitar, a bustier from Madonna’s era of traffic cone tops. At the restaurant across the street, diners eat cheeseburgers alongside Jimi Hendrix’s maracas, Keith Richards’s pink Fender Stratocaster, and a pair of glittery sunglasses immortalized on the cover of Elton John’s chart-topping album “Caribou.”
Las Vegas Review Journal
Every year, tens of millions of people come to Las Vegas with the intention of spending money. Hitting it big in a casino is part of the dream that drives people to the desert in droves, but the reality for the majority of Las Vegas visitors is that the experience they want to have is going to cost them. And, for the most part, they are OK with that.
Fox 5 Atlanta
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience, according to FastCompany.com.
GOBankingRates
Visiting the happiest place on Earth isn’t cheap. In some cases, buying a Disney annual pass can be cheaper than purchasing tickets several times per year — but not always. GOBankingRates spoke with experts on whether buying an annual pass for the House of Mouse’s amusement parks is worth the money or not in 2025. Here’s what they had to say.
Las Vegas Review Journal
There’s little chance Las Vegas will be able to match the economic success this year that the city saw a year ago when it hosted its first Super Bowl. And other circumstances could play into just how many people arrive this weekend for a good time as New Orleans gears up to host Super Bowl 59 two time zones away on Sunday.
Las Vegas Review Journal
If Circus Circus, the iconic north Strip casino, is sold by gaming entrepreneur Phil Ruffin, what could take its place?
Travel and Tour World
The devastating fires in Southern California, including the Palisades and Eaton blazes, have burned over 38,000 acres, destroyed more than 12,000 buildings, and caused significant disruption. Southern California accounts for approximately one-third of Las Vegas visitors, raising questions about the potential impact on tourism.
Las Vegas Review Journal
While some tourism experts say it’s too early to talk about the potential impact the Southern California fires will have on tourism to Las Vegas, those commenting are split over whether potential visitors will stay home in the aftermath or need a break from the stress and come anyway.