Summary
Passenger numbers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas dropped for the third consecutive month in August, affecting the city's tourism sector. The decline in visitors impacts local hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues, contributing to a broader economic slowdown in the area.
Key Facts
- Las Vegas airport passenger traffic fell by nearly 6% in August compared to the same month last year.
- The overall travel numbers for the year have decreased by 4.5%, totaling around 37 million passengers.
- Domestic travel dropped by 5.9%, while international travel decreased by 3.7%.
- Spirit Airlines saw a significant 46.3% decrease in passengers.
- Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines experienced passenger increases despite the overall decline.
- Air Canada and WestJet reported considerable drops in passenger numbers from Canada.
- The Las Vegas tourism industry is experiencing one of its largest declines in years, with hotel occupancy and convention attendance both decreasing.
- Factors like increased travel costs and competition from regional casinos and online betting are contributing to the downturn.
