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Las Vegas Sees Visitor Drop Amid Economic Uncertainty

1/30/2026

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Las Vegas Visitation Decline

Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors in 2025, a 7.5% drop from 2024 and lowest since 2021.
December visitation fell 9.2%, with hotel occupancy averaging 80.3% for the year, down 3.3 percentage points.
Convention attendance remained stable, attracting nearly six million attendees.
Economic uncertainty and high prices deterred some tourists, particularly from Canada.
Officials are optimistic for 2026, citing WrestleMania 42, the 2026 World Cup, and a robust convention calendar.

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Moreton Enhances Luxury

Kelley Moreton has been appointed general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, with over 20 years of experience.
Moreton aims to enhance personalized service and strengthen the hotel's position in the luxury market.
The hotel, a non-gaming property on the Mandalay Bay campus, has undergone renovations including room redesigns.
The hotel holds a Michelin Key and a Five-Diamond AAA award to attract leisure and convention guests.

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Las Vegas Visitation Decline

Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors in 2025, a 7.5% drop from 2024 and lowest since 2021.
December visitation fell 9.2%, with hotel occupancy averaging 80.3% for the year, down 3.3 percentage points.
Convention attendance remained stable, attracting nearly six million attendees.
Economic uncertainty and high prices deterred some tourists, particularly from Canada.
Officials are optimistic for 2026, citing WrestleMania 42, the 2026 World Cup, and a robust convention calendar.

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