It’s been a sluggish summer for tourism in Sin City .
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year. It’s the first double-digit decrease since 2021.
Why is tourism slumping in Las Vegas?
Big picture view:
In the simplest terms, it comes down to money: between flights, resort fees and service charges, travel to Vegas can add up quickly. Convention traffic, a huge moneymaker for the city, has declined, and international visitors are also down, particularly from Canada and Mexico.
By the numbers:
Data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show 3.1 million people visited in June, which is 400,000 (11.3%) less than last year.
LVCVA says hotel occupancy is down 6.5%, with average