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Las Vegas Struggles as Canadian Tourism Plummets

6/22/2025

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Story summary

Las Vegas and Nevada's small businesses are feeling the pinch as tourism wanes, particularly from vital Canadian visitors. With Air Canada and WestJet reporting steep declines in passenger numbers, the state is ramping up efforts to attract Canadian travelers. However, strained relations between the U.S. and Canada cast a shadow over these recovery attempts.

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Story summary

Las Vegas and Nevada's small businesses are feeling the pinch as tourism wanes, particularly from vital Canadian visitors. With Air Canada and WestJet reporting steep declines in passenger numbers, the state is ramping up efforts to attract Canadian travelers. However, strained relations between the U.S. and Canada cast a shadow over these recovery attempts.