LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Another deep drop in Las Vegas tourism numbers showed visitor numbers declining by 12% in July, and resorts are making less money from the tourists that do make the trip.

Hotel occupancy dropped to 76.1% in July, according to a Friday report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). That's a 7.6% decline compared to July 2024, when occupancy was at 83.7%.

Steve Hill, LVCVA president and chief executive officer, said there are at least two factors behind the recent trend. First, people are staying home to make their money go farther. Second, federal policies are making travel much more expensive for international visitors.

"You know, if you've got a family of four and you want to get a visa to come to the United States, it's going to cost you about

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