LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — This holiday season, more shoppers are trading in wrapped gifts for memorable experiences from spa days to attractions and weekend getaways.

A new national report shows a major shift in how Americans are choosing to spend, with Las Vegas emerging as one of the strongest markets for experience-based gifting.

Shakeria Hawkins explains the reason for the shift and breaks down some of the top activities catching on in Las Vegas: More Las Vegas shoppers choosing experiences over wrapped gifts this holiday season

For locals like Jen Johnson, the change is intentional.

“Holiday shopping isn’t what it used to be,” she said. “You can’t get a knockoff plane ticket or a knockoff hotel — and experiences create beautiful memories because I get to go with family.”

She’s part

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