Dining and lodging survey results ...

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This posting is from: Diva Las Vegas
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This item is "Just the facts, ma'am" in nature. Comments are welcome.

71 mostly-complete responses, 59 of whom have attended DLV one or more
times, were received.

As is often the case with surveys of this type, not everyone answered
all of the questions.
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How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

25 Three times or more, last time in 2015.
12 Never, but I would like to.
10 Three times or more, last time in 2010 through 2014.
7 Once, 2010 - 2014.
7 Once, in 2015.
4 Three times or more, last time prior to 2010.
3 Twice, last time in 2015.
2 Twice, last time prior to 2010.
1 Twice, last time in 2010 through 2014.
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About how often do you attend TG events OTHER than Diva Las Vegas?

34 I seldom or never attend TG events other than Diva Las Vegas.
28 I occasionally attend TG events other than Diva Las Vegas.
9 I regularly attend TG events other than Diva Las Vegas.
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What is your approximate age?

1 25-35
1 30-40
5 35-45
4 40-50
12 45-55
8 50-60
14 55-65
12 60-70
10 65-75
4 70-80
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Which of the following best describes your current financial situation?

23 Stable middle class.
17 Comfortable middle class.
14 Upper middle class or higher.
12 Middle class, but challenged financially.
3 I would rather not say
2 Paycheck to paycheck.
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About how often do you, within the course of your daily life, encounter
the one check per table situation described above?

19 Less than one time per year.
16 Every few months or so.
15 Maybe 1-2 times per year or so.
12 One or more times per month.
9 Weekly or more often.
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Which of the following best describes your overall attitude toward the
lack of an option for separate checks at a dining venue?

25 It does not bother me at all.
25 I find it to be somewhat annoying but I willingly put up with it.
16 I do not like it and I only grudgingly put up with it.
5 I find it to significantly diminish my enjoyment of the meal.
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Which best describes your experience when presented with a shared check
situation as described ...?

15 Group divided check fairly as possible and everybody went away happy.
13 Grumbling and disagreement, and not everyone went away happy.
9 The venue staff divided the check for us, cheerfully and voluntarily.
7 Grumbling, but we worked it out and everybody went away happy.
4 The venue staff divided the check for us, but reluctantly.
2 Significant attention-getting grumbling and disagreement.

11 Does not apply. Never attended DLV.
10 Does not apply. Never encountered this situation.
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About how important is the availability (or lack of same) of separate
checks when you decide whether or not to participate in a Diva Las Vegas
dining activity?

40 It is a factor of very little significance to me.
23 It is one of many factors to be considered.
6 It is of significant importance to me.
2 It is an absolute deal-breaker!
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(first choice) If separate checks are not available at a Diva Las Vegas
dining activity, what would you prefer as an alternative to the one
check per table situation?

37 No alternative. I have no problem with splitting checks.

10 Offer a fixed-price party menu with a few entree choices.
10 Offer a fixed-price self-service buffet.
8 Assist with the dividing of checks.
5 Forget it! I'll just eat on my own.
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(second choice) If separate checks are not available at a Diva Las Vegas
dining activity, what would you prefer as an alternative to the one
check per table situation?

25 Assist with the dividing of checks.
14 Offer a fixed-price party menu with a few entree choices.
5 Forget it! I'll just eat on my own.
4 Offer fixed-price single-entree dinner. (Rubber Chicken Banquet)
4 Offer a fixed-price self-service buffet.
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What type of lodging or accommodations did you mainly use the most
recent time you attended Diva Las Vegas?

27 A lower to midscale hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
10 A lower to midscale hotel off Strip.
8 An upscale hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
6 An upscale hotel off Strip.
3 A private house, apartment, etc. in the area.
3 A lower to midscale hotel in the downtown area.
3 A rented apartment, condominium, timeshare, etc.
1 An upscale hotel in the downtown area.

10 Does not apply, I have never attended DLV.
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During your most recent stay for DLV, did your primary hotel or other
accommodation charge more for Friday/Saturday nights than for other
weeknights?

35 Yes, and I paid the higher rates.
18 No.
5 Yes, and I left early (and/or arrived late) to avoid it.
2 Yes, and I used cheaper accommodations those nights to avoid it.

11 Does not apply, I have never attended DLV.
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Do you tend to experience any anxiety or discomfort when you travel
through public areas of hotels, such as hallways, lobbies, elevators,
casinos, etc.?

37 Seldom or never.
21 Occasionally.
11 Often.
1 It scares the {expletive} out of me!
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If you plan to attend DLV 2016, how important is it to you to stay at
the same hotel, or in the immediate vicinity, of other DLV attendees?

26 I prefer to be near the others, but ...
23 Neutral - I really don't have a preference on this.
17 It is VERY important to me.
4 I actually prefer to keep some distance.
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Approximately how much per night, on average, did you spend for
accommodations the last (most recent) time you attended Diva Las Vegas?
(including all fees, etc.)

32 $51 to $100 per night, on average.
12 $101 to $150 per night, on average.
8 $50 per night or less, on average.
4 Nothing, other than my usual rent/payment/taxes, etc.
3 $151 to $200 per night, on average.
1 Nothing, I had complimentary accommodations.
1 Over $200 per night, on average.

10 Does not apply, I have never attended DLV.
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For the upcoming Diva Las Vegas 2016, what type of accommodations will
you be interested in? (multiple answers permitted)

46 Midscale full-service Strip hotel
21 An off-Strip hotel or motel of my own choice
16 A Strip hotel of my own choice
11 An upscale full-service Strip hotel
8 A lower-midscale full-service downtown hotel
5 A name-brand franchised budget motel
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For the upcoming Diva Las Vegas 2016, about how much will you be willing
to spend, per night, on average, for your accommodations?

39 $51 to $100 per night, on average.
13 $101 to $150 per night, on average.
6 $50 or less per night, on average.
5 Nothing, other than my usual rent/payment/taxes, etc.
4 $151 to $200 per night, on average.
1 Nothing, I expect to have complimentary accommodations.
1 Over $200 per night, on average.

2 Does not apply, I do not plan to attend DLV 2016.
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Thanks to all who participated in this survey.


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(This posting was entered by Diva Las Vegas, an external user of MyDLV.)