By Ed Komenda, Las Vegas SunMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 30--A recent Internet survey found Las Vegas-bound visitors who booked their trips on Expedia.com spend an average of $1,600 over a three-day vacation. That's a lot of dough, considering more than 39 million people visited Southern Nevada last year. Data came from more than 1,400 travelers who booked their trip on Expedia.com and Hotels.com over a two-week period in September 2012. An email survey asked travelers questions about their Las Vegas trips and spending habits. Of about $1,663 shelled out over the three days -- excluding hotel rooms -- spending broke down like this: Gambling: $400 Dining: $327 Shopping: $300 Shows: $187 The balance went toward golf, spa visits, transportation and sightseeing. Visitors did 42 percent of their spending -- $698 -- at the hotel where they stayed. About 80 percent of those surveyed said they were employed full-time and had attended college. More than half were married. ___ (c)2013 the Las Vegas Sun (Las Vegas, Nev.) Visit the Las Vegas Sun (Las Vegas, Nev.) at www.lasvegassun.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |
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