Visitors dropped for a 6th straight month in Las Vegas
8 days ago
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- Las Vegas visitor numbers declined for the 6th consecutive month in July, down 12% year-over-year.
- Steve Hill, CEO of LVCVA, insists Las Vegas remains competitive across price points despite concerns over rising costs.
- Convention attendance fluctuated—down 10% in June but up 10% in July—with strong bookings projected for the next 16 months.
- Resorts are offering promotions (e.g., waived resort fees, free parking, bundled perks) to counter complaints about added expenses.
- International travel is mixed: Canadian visits dropped 18%, while Mexico, UK, and Australia saw increases.
- Hill criticized U.S. visa fees and processing delays as barriers for international travelers.
- Nevada gaming revenue rose 4% in July, with the Strip up 5.6%, signaling strong spending by visitors.
- Hill anticipates a rebound in fall due to a busy events schedule and solid advance bookings.