Trader Vic's to open in VEGAS!! (Closed) - General Tiki

A arriano Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1607	A arriano Posted posted on Sat, Nov 17, 2007 12:56 PM On 2007-11-17 07:46, Cammo wrote: I get this creepy feeling that TVegas managenent wanted to do it right, tried to do it right, put a lot of moolah into the project, even hired an old-school guy to oversee opening operations, but - the design company, the ones who were actually contracted to do the facelift, DIDN'T GET IT! They just built another chrome lounge. I'm not sure I agree. I think the management knew exactly what they wanted: another Vegas ultra lounge with some minor "tiki" accents and the Trader Vic's drinks, food and name. They probably saw the recent closings of tiki bars in Vegas and decided that visitors didn't want a tropical oasis, they wanted another ultra lounge. The problem is that it's location, name and "newness" factor will probably make it intially successful, until the new "latest thing" opens and everyone moves on.

On 2007-11-17 07:46, Cammo wrote:

I get this creepy feeling that TVegas managenent wanted to do it right, tried to do it right, put a lot of moolah into the project, even hired an old-school guy to oversee opening operations,

but -

the design company, the ones who were actually contracted to do the facelift, DIDN'T GET IT! They just built another chrome lounge.

I'm not sure I agree. I think the management knew exactly what they wanted: another Vegas ultra lounge with some minor "tiki" accents and the Trader Vic's drinks, food and name. They probably saw the recent closings of tiki bars in Vegas and decided that visitors didn't want a tropical oasis, they wanted another ultra lounge. The problem is that it's location, name and "newness" factor will probably make it intially successful, until the new "latest thing" opens and everyone moves on.

Post #344496 by arriano on Sat, Nov 17, 2007 12:56 PM