"Research" has shown that gay men spend about 30% more than straights when traveling. (Maybe they forget to mention that that 30% is actually spent in the underground drug market, on a bitch-goddess named Tina!) According to the WSJ, Las Vegas is "going all out" to attract gay travelers.

"Going all out," apparently consists of:

...lavish commitment ceremonies to same-sex couples (though same-sex marriage is illegal in Nevada), as well as special hotel and entertainment packages geared specifically toward gay and lesbian travelers. Some resorts have mandated sensitivity programs to teach employees how to make gay and lesbian travelers feel welcome.

And!

...ad campaigns in gay media such as OutTraveler and Advocate magazines and cable channel Logo featuring images of same-sex couples holding hands at romantic dinners, and checking into hotel rooms together.

So, the straights get "what happens here, stays here," while the gays get commitment ceremonies and "romantic dinners"? Wild!

Don't get too excited though. As "Gay Vegas" author Steve Friess warns us, bigotry still trumps the almighty dollar: "I just don't know that it's a good idea to be holding hands at the Nascar Cafe or Margaritaville."