Las Vegas tourism is slumping. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
Summary
Tourism in Las Vegas is down, with fewer visitors from abroad, especially from Canada and Mexico. Some people think U.S. government policies on tariffs and immigration might be part of the reason for the decrease in tourists.Key Facts
- Las Vegas had about 3.1 million visitors in June, which is an 11% decrease from the same time last year.
- There are 13% fewer international visitors than last year, leading to a 15% drop in hotel occupancy.
- Tourism from Canada and Mexico, two major sources of visitors to Las Vegas, has significantly decreased.
- Union leader Ted Pappageorge described the drop in visitors as a "Trump slump," tying it to immigration policies.
- Tourism Economics predicts a 9.4% decline in U.S. international arrivals this year, whereas they previously expected a 9% rise.
- Canadian airlines report fewer passengers flying to Las Vegas, with declines of up to 62% from certain carriers.
- Las Vegas was lower on AAA’s list of top travel destinations for Labor Day, ranking last compared to No. 6 last year.
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