Yep, I think part of the appeal of the tropical kitsch vs. other types of kitsch is that tropical items have been abstracted into something like "hot weather ac

Yep, I think part of the appeal of the tropical kitsch vs. other types of kitsch is that tropical items have been abstracted into something like "hot weather accessories" and fit into any place that is hot, even if it's in the middle of the desert. Combined with the "escapist" vibe of Vegas, it makes sense why they would seem natural there.