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Las Vegas Sees 12% Visitor Drop Amid Travel Challenges
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- Las Vegas saw a 12% decrease in visitors in July 2025, primarily due to reduced domestic travel.
- Gaming revenue remains stable, attributed to federal policies and shifting consumer behavior, according to Steve Hill.
- Hill criticized the $250 visa fee for deterring visitors from non-waiver countries.
- Canadian travel dropped by 18%, leading to outreach efforts in Vancouver.
- The LVCVA is developing new travel packages to entice Canadian tourists back.
