Decrease in Las Vegas Visitor Count by 11.3% in June, Marking First Double-Digit Drop since the Onset of the Pandemic
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In June 2025, the number of tourists flocking to Las Vegas took a significant dip, with a 11.3% decrease compared to the same month last year. This decline represents approximately 394,900 fewer visitors, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
The fall in tourist visitation has had a ripple effect on the city, with hotel occupancy dropping by 14.6% last month, as reported by CoStar. Foot traffic on the Strip, a key indicator of tourism activity, has also decreased, according to phone-tracking data from Placer.ai.
The LVCVA attributes the double-digit decline in tourist visitation to several factors. Rising costs in Las Vegas have led to fewer visitors, with customers reporting casinos feeling emptier and hotel occupancy down by 6.5%. Californians, who account for about 30% of Las Vegas visitors, are traveling less, as shown by a 4.3% drop in traffic on Interstate 15 at the California-Nevada border and a 6.3% decrease in air travel to Vegas.
International travel to Las Vegas has also weakened, contributing to lower hotel occupancy and revenue declines. Despite fewer visitors, gambling revenue actually increased slightly, indicating that those who do visit may be spending more per trip.
The decline in tourist visitation is partially attributed to the broader economic uncertainty and weaker consumer confidence. For the year 2025, visitation to Las Vegas has been down every month compared to 2024, with an average decline of 7.3%. In the first half of 2025, there were 1.5 million fewer tourists in Las Vegas compared to the same period in 2024. All international arrivals in June 2025 declined by 9.8%, and domestic passenger numbers also decreased by 6.1%.
The decline in tourist visitation to Las Vegas in June 2025 marks the first double-digit decrease since February 2021. The LVCVA continues to monitor the situation closely and work towards attracting more visitors to the city.
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- The decline in Las Vegas tourism is causing an emptiness in its casino-and-gambling culture, as shown by the 14.6% drop in hotel occupancy.
- Unemployment within the Las Vegas entertainment industry has risen due to the decrease in tourist visitation, leading to a profound impact on the city's economy.
- International travelers account for a significant portion of visitors to Las Vegas, but the 9.8% decline in all international arrivals in June 2025 has further exacerbated the downward trend in visitation.
- Domestic travelers have also contributed to the decline in Las Vegas tourism, with a 6.1% decrease in air travel to the city in June 2025.
- Rising costs in Las Vegas, such as hotels feeling emptier and a 6.5% decrease in hotel occupancy, have led to a decline in the number of Californians traveling to the city, comprising about 30% of total visitors.
- Despite the double-digit decline in tourist visitation to Las Vegas in June 2025, gambling revenue actually increased slightly, indicating that those who do visit may be spending more per trip.
