Las Vegas tourism is experiencing a notable decrease this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting a shortfall in visitors, particularly from international markets. June welcomed just under 3.1 million tourists, showing an 11% drop from last year. Hotel occupancy rates decreased by approximately 15%. Mayor Shelley Berkley noted that tourism from Canada and Mexico, Nevada's largest international markets, has dramatically reduced. The Culinary Workers Union's Ted Pappageorge labeled this downturn as the 'Trump slump', encompassing broader national trends in travel with international arrivals projected to decline significantly.
Tourism in Las Vegas is experiencing a significant slump this summer, with reports showing a decline in visitors particularly from abroad, attributed to tariffs and immigration policies.
June saw nearly 3.1 million tourists in Las Vegas, marking an 11% drop from the previous year, alongside a decline in hotel occupancy by about 15%.
Mayor Shelley Berkley reported a severe decrease in tourism from Canada and Mexico, citing a significant decline in high-rolling visitors who are hesitant to travel.
Ted Pappageorge labeled the decrease in tourism as the 'Trump slump,' indicating a national trend influenced by negative perceptions of America resulting from the current administration's policies.
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