Las Vegas Tourism Suffers 11% Decline Amid Economic Uncertainties
Las Vegas witnessed a significant 11.3% fall in tourism during June 2025, with a mere 3.1 million visitors, a stark contrast to the same period in the previous year. This data was provided by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Hotel occupancy saw a decrease of 6.5% while the average daily room rates plunged to $163.64, indicating a 6.6% drop. The decline, however, is not limited to accommodation alone.
- Harry Reid International Airport reported a decrease of 318,000 passengers.
- Interstate 15 traffic fell by 4.3% at the California-Nevada border.
Industry experts are attributing this downturn to persistent inflation, economic uncertainty, and escalating resort fees that are transforming tourists into mere “spectators”.
Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, described the situation as a “soft summer,” while economists caution that a decline in Las Vegas often indicates broader U.S. economic trends.
The slump in tourism poses a threat to over 22% of local jobs that are linked to travel-related industries.
Source: Fox News