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Officials are speaking out after recent reports putting tourism declines in Sin City in the spotlight.
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) held its board of directors meeting, addressing various factors that have been impacting tourism.
Steve Hill, LVCVA president, reportedly spoke about the effect that tariffs are having on both returning and potential new visitors.
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"Some of the decisions our administration has made around international relations [have] caused a drop in tourism," said Hill, according to local outlet KTNV Las Vegas.
Hill added, "Our international visitation is flat but is making up for a 20+% drop