Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has been negotiating with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 since January 2024. Close to 80% of the team members are working, and the property is fully operational with contingency plans in place to ensure seamless guest experiences.
The hotel has assured us that the strike will not impact the AVN Expo and Awards. Contingency measures are in place to maintain a memorable guest experience and exceptional service during the event.
No. The hotel’s culinary union departments are fully operational. Currently the Mexican Restaurant is undergoing re-concepting and is scheduled for a Grand Opening in February. As usual, there are a variety of food options around the clock and bars always open. Below are all the other Culinary Union areas and non-Culinary Union areas that are fully operational:
Food & Beverage:
The Bar at Commons Club & Shag Room
Desert Star Bar
The Kitchen
In-Room Dining
Funny Library Coffee
Juice Bar
Banquets
Housekeeping and Cleaning Services:
Room and property cleaning
Back-of-house cleaning
Below are the hotel's areas that are NOT Culinary Union and fully operational:
Food & Beverage:
Kassi Beach House
One Steakhouse
Nobu
Chef Xue
Pizza Forte
Dunkin Donuts
Chill
Hudson Sundries
Resort Pools
Hotel & Front Services:
ValetBellman
Front Desk
VIP Check-in
Concierge
The SpaFitness Center
Call Center
Laundry Service
Other departments:
Security
Casino
Engineering
Facilities
Receiving Docks
Business Center
Entertainment
Group Sales
Marketing
Events
Conference Services
No. Since the strike began, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has successfully hosted multiple events, concerts, shows, and corporate meetings without any issues. Guests have experienced no delays, disruptions, or room complaints related to the strike.
Yes. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has implemented enhanced security and safety measures to ensure a secure and comfortable environment for all guests and events. The hotel has successfully hosted numerous events without any disruption or complaints since the start of the strike.
For additional details or to address specific concerns, please email support@avn.com.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas continues to negotiate in good faith and has even proposed arbitration by a third party to reach a fair agreement. The hotel remains committed to resolving the matter while prioritizing the interests of all its team members and guests.
No, package deliveries and booth move-in are confirmed to proceed as scheduled and will not be impacted by the strike