Las Vegas Strip Kosher Hotel Proposal Has Potential, Experts Agree

Experts agree that proposal to build a kosher hotel on the Las Vegas Strip has potential

The proposed 486-room Kosher Hotel on a small property near the Las Vegas Strip may face an uphill battle, but experts agree that if the 46-story building The opening of the hotel will meet the growing demand of the number of devout Jews.

The new hotel in Las Vegas is currently called the King David Hotel, named after the historic luxury hotel in Israel, and will feature a synagogue, among other amenities. Planned restaurants and catering will adhere to strict kosher dietary guidelines.

Facilities that can offer kosher dining have the potential to be a huge success for tourists and locals alike,” said Amanda Belarmino, assistant professor at the William F. Harrah School of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas .

Currently, not many hotels in Las Vegas offer food that meets extensive kosher regulations.

FOREIGN WEDDING

The King David Hotel may also become a popular venue for personal celebrations.

Located near Fashion Show Mall, this will be a great destination for weddings abroad," Bellamino said. "I think it has the potential to be very successful and be more inclusive for our visitors sexual experience. "

In addition, the hotel can host religious life cycle events such as bar mitzvahs and bar mitzvahs.

Joe Regenstein, a food trends expert and lecturer at Cornell University, said the proposed hotel may also attract residents from Southern California, especially with the planned high-speed rail linking the area to Las Vegas. According to a recent study by Brandeis University, approximately 565,000 Jews live in Los Angeles.

Nevada is home to nearly 80,000 Jews throughout the state. Currently, the closest synagogue and full-service kosher restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip are just a few miles away.

Given the large number of conferences held in Las Vegas, King David is also likely to be popular with attendees from across the United States and around the world who visit Las Vegas and are in need of kosher food.

I think it makes financial sense, helps attract people, but also helps attract or sustain conventions and other events," Regenstein said. "If it works well as part of a hotel to serve other needs, I think it Has real potential. "

Regenstein estimates that about 2 million Jewish Americans observe kosher rules to some degree.

Muslim,Vegetarian

Due to the way the food is prepared and the large number of vegetarian dishes that may be available, kosher hotels can also be visited by vegans and vegetarians, as well as by Muslims who follow their own religious dietary rules, known as halal.

I think the bottom line is that if there was a convention or other group that could host events that catered to the needs of kosher and halal believers, it would be a big advantage," Regenstein said. "Remember, in Las Vegas There are big conferences in Gas from abroad. About a quarter of the world's population is Muslim and their needs can be met through kosher restaurants that cater to their needs. "

Roger Horowitz, a historian at the University of Delaware who has written about the kosher and non-kosher food industries, said devout Orthodox Jews have shown they will seek out products that satisfy their Place for dietary needs.

“They vacation with their families, so there’s a strong emphasis on family-oriented entertainment options,” Horowitz said. “There are established travel guides for kosher destinations that are vetted by Orthodox Jews, travel agencies, etc. Therefore, the Las Vegas complex can utilize a marketing structure to reach its target market.”

Given the proposed hotel's location on approximately half an acre between Treasure Island and Mirage, the development will likely face opposition. Additional issues may arise regarding financing. Local zoning officials will consider the proposal later this year.