Looking to make it a late night in Las Vegas or after last call? Most visitors and locals find themselves asking, what’s open late in Las Vegas?
Though many late-night hot spots have returned from the pandemic, a cultural staple of Las Vegas has not fully returned: 24-hour operations.
From restaurants, bars, beauty treatments to adult entertainment, the valley’s iconic 24-hour establishments face the same problem small businesses face, nationwide — a worker shortage.
Adult Clubs are yet to return to 24-hour status in Las Vegas.
The Vegas Chamber and Nevada Small Business Association said the slow return of conventions hinders demand for businesses at all hours of the day and night.
The Chamber explained that the service industry in Las Vegas is facing the brunt of the impact of the worker shortage.
The Nevada Restaurant Association said four out of five restaurants report a worker shortage. The association also finds that 68% of businesses had to cut back hours or days of operation, due to lack of staff.
“Despite these challenges, we are hopeful that as conventions and international tourism begin to return, they will bring increased demand for 24-hour service and with it, full recovery,” said Alexandria Dazlich, spokesperson for the Nevada Restaurant Association.
“People are waiting to go back to their jobs,” said Randi Thompson of the Nevada Small Business Association, stating workers are holding out for good compensation, reassurance of a safe return to the workplace in a pandemic, and a stable and enjoyable working environment.
Source: LAS VEGAS (FOX5)