LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The possibility of a culinary union strike in Las Vegas is leaving visitors concerned.
I spoke with some travel agents and a UNLV economist who said a strike could definitely impact our local economy. A vote by the Las Vegas Culinary Union to strike could have a major impact on our hospitality industry.
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"If they are on strike, what are you going to do? In a casino that is not working and a restaurant where no one is serving me?" asked frequent Las Vegas visitor Frits Vlommarert from Holland.
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"Tourists will say 'I'm not going that week, I'll cancel my flight and I'll cancel my bookings,'" he said.
Owners of Las Vegas Voyagers Lauren Anthony and Ryan Bass say the possibility of a culinary union strike is also impacting their travel agency.
"It makes it difficult for us to provide our customers with a secure trip," Bass said.
"What are your customers telling you guys?" I asked.
"The level of concern is very high right now. But who's going to come clean your room? Nobody wants to clean their own room when they're on vacation. If there's no one cooking, that reduces the options of food you have. It just makes for an unpleasant experience. People want to go to Vegas to relax," Bass said.