— Larissa (@Larissa84403556) August 2, 2025
Las Vegas is losing visitors fast. Rising costs are pushing tourists away. Hotel rooms have become nearly 70% more expensive since 2015. Coffee costs $9. Buffets can run $100. Parking garages at the airport sit mostly empty. TSA PreCheck lines are almost gone.
“Hotel occupancy dropped more than 14% in June 2025 and 12.3% through mid-July.”
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/vegas-is-not-fun-anymore-9-cups-of-coffee-and-pricier-rooms-are-steering-travelers-away-from-the-vacation-mecca-fc01db0d
International tourists, especially Canadians, are staying away due to exchange rates and political tensions. Their visits have dropped about 20%. Tipped workers report income falling by more than half.
“Las Vegas tipped workers say income fell by more than half amid tourism slowdown.”
https://nypost.com/2025/07/28/business/las-vegass-tipped-workers-say-income-fell-by-more-than-half/
Las Vegas priced itself out of the market with greed-driven fees and costs. The city’s decline highlights the damage of chasing profits over value. The once lively Strip now struggles to attract visitors.