A great deal has been said and written about why tourism is slumping in Las Vegas. Many blame President Donald Trump for antagonizing Canadians, and I think there’s some validity to that. But that’s not the whole truth.

The current exchange rate for converting Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars is $1.3787-to-$1. In other words, the Canadian dollar is worth between 60 and 70 cents after the money-changers take their cut.

Adding insult to injury for our Canadian friends — and, yes, I have many — are things such as a $26 bottle of water and mini-bars rigged with sensors that automatically charge you for the item if you even just move it. And let’s not forget the newest rage in pay-for-parking — “event pricing.”

I honestly think Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authori

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