Amanda Belarmino

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Assistant Professor of Hospitality

Expertise: Management, Revenue, Hospitality, Consumerism

Biography

Amanda Belarmino is an expert on revenue management, strategic management, and the influence of social and cultural movements on consumer behavior.

Belarmino has 20 years of management experience in casinos, hotels, and restaurants. Prior to joining UNLV, her job titles included property revenue manager and senior training specialist with Caesars Entertainment, and reservations and revenue manager at the Plaza Las Vegas.

She is frequently called upon by local and national media to provide her expertise on the hospitality industry’s response to cultural movements, including the coronavirus pandemic. Her work has been published in journals including Current Issues in Tourism and the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.

Education

Ph.D., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston
M.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston
B.S., Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management, Cornell University

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Amanda Belarmino In The News

Packed casinos a sign of good things to come in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has seen almost two years of monthly gaming revenue records, previously unseen numbers at Reid International Airport, and if you walk into a casino right now? It’s wall-to-wall people almost every night of the week.

2022's Most Fun Cities in America

Everyone’s personal brand of fun is different. Some people like trying new restaurants, traveling, going to bars and clubs or playing outdoor sports. Others enjoy riding roller coasters, going to the movies, or playing video games. But having fun can be expensive – the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average American spends over $3,500 on entertainment per year.

Amid persistent inflation, cash-strapped consumers are tipping less

It’s the holiday season, yet Americans are feeling a little less generous. With inflation near record highs, cash-strapped consumers have started to tip less — especially when it comes to fast casual dining and carryout.

‘We’re going shopping’: Black Friday lures millions to malls

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Black Friday shoppers hit malls across the country looking for good deals on things like clothes, toys and appliances.