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We are watching more movies in total now than ever before, whether from live broadcast, streamed, downloaded or purchased on disc. So you'd think that movie attendances would be holding steady or even increasing given the public's appetite for movies and the film industry's willingness to supply.
What's hurting movie theatre attendances is a complex mix of factors that balance the spectacle and event of the cinema experience on one hand against the convenience of home viewing; and against the cost of cinema attendance; and against all the other competing outlets for our leisure Dollar/Pound/Euro.
I don't generally support blanket calls for "cheaper" as a fix-all solution because it is rarely the answer. But in this case the cost of two people going to the movies and visiting the concession stand is a major obstacle for a lot of people now. Taking a family of four can easily turn in to the equivalent of a $120+ night. So becomes a cause and effect relationship resulting in a vicious circle. Every screen in a cinema has a breakeven cost. When movies houses were regularly enjoying 60~80% capacity houses then those costs are easily covered and the management feel secure in offering tickets at very affordable rates so almost everyone can afford to go without checking their finances first. As attendances fell, the industry failed to innovate and instead looked at ways to maximise revenue from its remaining audiences. In plain English, they had fewer people attending so each person was made to pay more. Higher prices meant fewer people could afford it.Fewer people attending meant even higher prices. Another price hike meant fewer attending. So it goes round an round until a point where it's so expensive that no one bothers. I've sat in mid-week screenings where the auditorium could hold 100~150 people, and yet there's been maybe 6 or 10 people there in total for a well reviewed film recently after its local release. This was well before the advent of flatscreen TVs, Blu-ray and streaming.
All the advances in home technology haven't helped cinema attendances. But it's not the whole story or the sole cause. The industry faces a huge uphill battle to change youth culture and make cinema cool and desirable again. The name of the game is bums on seats.
We are watching more movies in total now than ever before, whether from live broadcast, streamed, downloaded or purchased on disc. So you'd think that movie attendances would be holding steady or even increasing given the public's appetite for movies and the film industry's willingness to supply.
What's hurting movie theatre attendances is a complex mix of factors that balance the spectacle and event of the cinema experience on one hand against the convenience of home viewing; and against the cost of cinema attendance; and against all the other competing outlets for our leisure Dollar/Pound/Euro.
I don't generally support blanket calls for "cheaper" as a fix-all solution because it is rarely the answer. But in this case the cost of two people going to the movies and visiting the concession stand is a major obstacle for a lot of people now. Taking a family of four can easily turn in to the equivalent of a $120+ night. So becomes a cause and effect relationship resulting in a vicious circle. Every screen in a cinema has a breakeven cost. When movies houses were regularly enjoying 60~80% capacity houses then those costs are easily covered and the management feel secure in offering tickets at very affordable rates so almost everyone can afford to go without checking their finances first. As attendances fell, the industry failed to innovate and instead looked at ways to maximise revenue from its remaining audiences. In plain English, they had fewer people attending so each person was made to pay more. Higher prices meant fewer people could afford it.Fewer people attending meant even higher prices. Another price hike meant fewer attending. So it goes round an round until a point where it's so expensive that no one bothers. I've sat in mid-week screenings where the auditorium could hold 100~150 people, and yet there's been maybe 6 or 10 people there in total for a well reviewed film recently after its local release. This was well before the advent of flatscreen TVs, Blu-ray and streaming.
All the advances in home technology haven't helped cinema attendances. But it's not the whole story or the sole cause. The industry faces a huge uphill battle to change youth culture and make cinema cool and desirable again. The name of the game is bums on seats.
Any good hotels with an awesome view of the Vegas strip? ?
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Im planning a getaway for me and my wife. I have a hotel budget of about $500. Checking in 10/16/12 and checking out 10/18/12. Basically from Friday to Sunday. Is there any hotels that offer a nice view of the strip with decent size room for that price?
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We have a problem. 10/16/12 to 10/18/12 is midweek October, however, 11/16/12-11/18/12 in November is Friday to Sunday, so your dates are wrong unless some future year.
Will look in November for you and re-edit.
Planet Hollywood 4.4/5 Avg. Review NO Resort Fee! Center Strip Hollywood Hip Strip View $519 or better The Hollywood Hip, but with a fabulous view of the Strip! Spacious, modern and stylish, our Hollywood Hip Strip View Rooms will have you singing "Hooray for Hollywood!" with an amazing view of the famous Las Vegas strip. These 450 sq. ft. accommodations feature king size beds or two queens, luxury bedding and Planet Hollywood signature furnishings, including fascinating pieces of real movie memorabilia. Other features include 42" plasma television, oversized bathrooms, multi-use armoire, iron & ironing board, and wired or wireless internet (for a nominal fee).
http://www.smartervegas.com/
http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
reference only: http://www.i4vegas.com/
Trump Hotel Las Vegas 4.6/5 Avg. Review Resort Fee - $25.00/night Off Strip West
non-gaming hotel 5 star rating
1 Bedroom Strip View - 4:00 Pm Check-Out! $458 or less including resort fee
1 Bedroom Strip View - Non-refundable
1 king bed in a separate bedroom. 860 sq ft.View of the Las Vegas Strip. Living room with sofa bed. Desk. TV with cable and pay movies. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). CD player. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Kitchenette with Wolf range, Bosch microwave, compact and full-sized refrigerators, coffeemaker, cookware, and dishes. Bathroom with marble twin sinks, telephone, and 13-inch TV embedded in bathroom mirror. Shower and jetted tub. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers. In-room safe.
Should be able to get a nice strip view suite at The Rio. It is more difficult honing in on strip view at this off-strip with gorgeous strip views from many of the higher floor rooms - shuttle to the strip free, large suites 4 star rating. Would dig out if you want The Rio.
Luxury view suite at the 5 star Palazzo, after adding their $20/night resort fee looks just over $500 unless direct booking deals improve it. 5 star luxury suite 720 sq ft
Luxury Suite Bed chamber with a plush king-sized pillow-top bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, A 400-count wool throw, 42" flat-screen LCD HDTV, Sunken living room, Dining table that seats three, Oversized coffee table and ottoman, L-Shaped full-sized sofa-sleeper (upon availability), 32" flat-screen LCD HDTV, -Dual-line telephone, -Wireless high-speed Internet access, 130-square-foot bathroom features a 20" LCD HDTV, Roman tub with separate glass-enclosed shower, An adjacent water closet with telephone, Double-sink vanity, DVD player, CD player/alarm clock, Remote-controlled Roman shades and curtains, Fully-stocked refreshment center, In-suite safe
Can probably work out a nice strip view at The Palms, Palms Place both off strip, and checking whether the Elara Hilton offers enough to meet your budget. Non-gaming attached in the back of Miracle Mile shops, their one-bedroom suite is impressive with a projection home theatre and electric shades in a luxury 1 bedroom suite - non-gaming. No resort fee and close to the $500. Will need better deals to meet your rate.
Can only see a Junior suite below budget at the Elara, and Palazzo is offering a better deal.
Trump or Palazzo maximize your value for around $500 on those particular dates so far. 5 star hotel suites with strip views. You can go cheaper, but not better.
Final - Sign up at Smartervegas.com for the nonpublished offers via your email address and password they will send.
You are at corner suite price point at The Vdara Vdara Extended Booking Offer ($25/day resort fee and taxes), and ARIA's Commitment Offer Reserve your next luxurious stay at ARIA and receive Up to 20% off rates, a complimentary view upgrade, and a chance to upgrade to a corner suite for an additional $75 per night!
In review of what I found, your finest choice is directly at The Trump web site for the Winter Promotion and choosing among their strip view rooms. Non-gaming, and set back a little off-strip, it is a beautiful hotel that meets your budget. You can be slightly higher with a suite at the Palazzo.
Add: You can stay anywhere, then head over to the Rio to their rooftop VooDoo Lounge, because I think that's the best view of the strip from the top floor.
We have a problem. 10/16/12 to 10/18/12 is midweek October, however, 11/16/12-11/18/12 in November is Friday to Sunday, so your dates are wrong unless some future year.
Will look in November for you and re-edit.
Planet Hollywood 4.4/5 Avg. Review NO Resort Fee! Center Strip Hollywood Hip Strip View $519 or better The Hollywood Hip, but with a fabulous view of the Strip! Spacious, modern and stylish, our Hollywood Hip Strip View Rooms will have you singing "Hooray for Hollywood!" with an amazing view of the famous Las Vegas strip. These 450 sq. ft. accommodations feature king size beds or two queens, luxury bedding and Planet Hollywood signature furnishings, including fascinating pieces of real movie memorabilia. Other features include 42" plasma television, oversized bathrooms, multi-use armoire, iron & ironing board, and wired or wireless internet (for a nominal fee).
http://www.smartervegas.com/
http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/
reference only: http://www.i4vegas.com/
Trump Hotel Las Vegas 4.6/5 Avg. Review Resort Fee - $25.00/night Off Strip West
non-gaming hotel 5 star rating
1 Bedroom Strip View - 4:00 Pm Check-Out! $458 or less including resort fee
1 Bedroom Strip View - Non-refundable
1 king bed in a separate bedroom. 860 sq ft.View of the Las Vegas Strip. Living room with sofa bed. Desk. TV with cable and pay movies. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). CD player. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Kitchenette with Wolf range, Bosch microwave, compact and full-sized refrigerators, coffeemaker, cookware, and dishes. Bathroom with marble twin sinks, telephone, and 13-inch TV embedded in bathroom mirror. Shower and jetted tub. Hair dryer. Bathrobes and slippers. In-room safe.
Should be able to get a nice strip view suite at The Rio. It is more difficult honing in on strip view at this off-strip with gorgeous strip views from many of the higher floor rooms - shuttle to the strip free, large suites 4 star rating. Would dig out if you want The Rio.
Luxury view suite at the 5 star Palazzo, after adding their $20/night resort fee looks just over $500 unless direct booking deals improve it. 5 star luxury suite 720 sq ft
Luxury Suite Bed chamber with a plush king-sized pillow-top bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, A 400-count wool throw, 42" flat-screen LCD HDTV, Sunken living room, Dining table that seats three, Oversized coffee table and ottoman, L-Shaped full-sized sofa-sleeper (upon availability), 32" flat-screen LCD HDTV, -Dual-line telephone, -Wireless high-speed Internet access, 130-square-foot bathroom features a 20" LCD HDTV, Roman tub with separate glass-enclosed shower, An adjacent water closet with telephone, Double-sink vanity, DVD player, CD player/alarm clock, Remote-controlled Roman shades and curtains, Fully-stocked refreshment center, In-suite safe
Can probably work out a nice strip view at The Palms, Palms Place both off strip, and checking whether the Elara Hilton offers enough to meet your budget. Non-gaming attached in the back of Miracle Mile shops, their one-bedroom suite is impressive with a projection home theatre and electric shades in a luxury 1 bedroom suite - non-gaming. No resort fee and close to the $500. Will need better deals to meet your rate.
Can only see a Junior suite below budget at the Elara, and Palazzo is offering a better deal.
Trump or Palazzo maximize your value for around $500 on those particular dates so far. 5 star hotel suites with strip views. You can go cheaper, but not better.
Final - Sign up at Smartervegas.com for the nonpublished offers via your email address and password they will send.
You are at corner suite price point at The Vdara Vdara Extended Booking Offer ($25/day resort fee and taxes), and ARIA's Commitment Offer Reserve your next luxurious stay at ARIA and receive Up to 20% off rates, a complimentary view upgrade, and a chance to upgrade to a corner suite for an additional $75 per night!
In review of what I found, your finest choice is directly at The Trump web site for the Winter Promotion and choosing among their strip view rooms. Non-gaming, and set back a little off-strip, it is a beautiful hotel that meets your budget. You can be slightly higher with a suite at the Palazzo.
Add: You can stay anywhere, then head over to the Rio to their rooftop VooDoo Lounge, because I think that's the best view of the strip from the top floor.
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