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MGM Resorts Looks to Luxury and ‘Live Tourism’ Given Tourist Shortfall
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The split between Las Vegas's two economies — luxury and everything else — was clear in MGM Resorts' second-quarter results.
"We continue to see really strong strength in the luxury segment," said Ayesha Khanna Molino, chief operating officer.
"The lower end of the segment, particularly Luxor and Excalibur, those do remain challenged."
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said that, while "the very top end is very strong," the city of Las Vegas is still short of "value customers."
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