The Superbowl is a weekend, there’s 10 days of rodeo. Jossel says “The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is the best 10 days of the year. The Plaza even has a 200-stall equestrian center a few blocks away.

Pickleball courts at the Plaza Hotel, downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Jossel says the Plaza sells out almost every weekend. Jossel says that while bookings are probably about 70% leisure, “we have a lot of groups-corporate events,” with about 10% of bookings meetings. The Plaza has pickleball leagues, with a pro available for lessons. The Sports and Fitness Industry Association says pickleball participation has increased by more than 158% in the past three years, with the average age of people participating is 35. Pickleball might seem a fad, but more than 9 million people played in 2022, making it America’s fastest growing participant sport. The Plaza presciently added 16 pickleball courts in 2017, perhaps anticipating the boom.

While there is an undeniable Rat Pack feel about the Plaza, there’s a lot that appeals to different demographics of visitors. Jossel said, “I underestimate how popular donuts were with Americans!” We sat at the Carousel Bar in the morning, watching a long line form outside PinkBox. Plaza HotelĪs for donuts, Pinkbox was a great partner, Jossel said. Pinkbox Doughnuts at the Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Not only can you take phone calls and tweet, but you can also film your jackpot. “Not only do we permit filming, but the music we use is copyright free,” Jossel says, long an issue for streamers. There are 2500 square feet of games curated by social media influencer Brian Christopher. In the new social-media friendly gaming space, influencers and streamers film their play, says Jossel. The new rooftop patio, adjacent to Oscar’s seats 120 and is a popular buyout for groups. And addition to the U2 video, George Clooney recently filmed an ad for his tequila brand Casamigos at the Plaza as well. The bar, which has the first outdoor slot machines in the city, has been open since June. The Plaza held a “name that showgirl” contest for the gateway statue at the re-imagined Carousel Bar at the old porte cochere. That to-do list has been basically accomplished, said Jossel.

The addition of Pinkbox Doughnuts in a street-facing store.

A rooftop patio overlooking the lights of downtown at Oscar’s Steakhouse.

Downtown’s first smokefree, social media friendly gaming area.

Refreshing the light-up outdoor Carousel Bar.

Last year the Plaza announced four new projects.

the social-media friendly gaming center, right. Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, October 2023, showing Pinkbox Dougnots, the new Carousel Bar and.

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