Summary
- Adults only within the hotel, restaurants, spa, and casino.
- The change was due to feedback from guests.
- The casino wants to become a premier escape for elevated lifestyles.
In a surprising announcement this week, the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania will be open to patrons 21 and older only starting on December 18.
This Sunday, the property will enter a new era where only visitors that are of age can seek admittance. The age limit is not restricted to the casino and refers to all areas of the property.
Huge Change in the Environment
For travelers without children, the announcement is welcome. Players will be able to visit the casino floor with games such as roulette, blackjack and more, restaurants, spa, and pool area, as well as enjoy overnight stays free of children. For families that like to visit Mount Airy, the change will most likely not be welcome.
Managing trustee and owner of Mount Airy, Lisa DeNaples, commented that the decision was not made lightly. Careful consideration was given to raising the minimum age requirement. Feedback from guests was considered and there was a need seen for an increase in exceptional amenities and personal service.
By providing an adult-only environment, the casino hopes to become a premier escape for individuals who are looking for an elevated lifestyle with high-end experiences and luxury accommodations. Officials also pointed out in the announcement that the Poconos offers many kid-friendly properties, and the casino is happy to assist families in finding options for a new visit.
Will the Decision Help or Harm?
The age limit change is a major decision for Mount Airy and could end up causing more harm than good. Will the 21 and up factor stop people from visiting, especially those who travel with children? The impact may be small at first, but we expect that more people will want to travel to the area to enjoy the kid-free environment.
Many adults would like to enjoy an elevated experience with their peers, especially if they are traveling without children themselves. The change may end up bringing a new crowd of people to the venue and help to boost the casino’s overall visitation totals and revenues as players enjoy a trip without being around children.
We won’t see any big impact until the revenue numbers for the property are released. It may even take six months or more to have a good comparison of operations from before the property switched to 21 and older until now. We expect the revenues to eventually increase, but how high is anyone’s guess.
The property will certainly offer something that other casinos do not and this may help the venue to become a hot spot for casino visitors in the future.
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