Posted on 08/06/2025 10:13:41 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
The decline in tourism numbers is causing significant concern for Nevada's economy, with impacts reaching beyond the hospitality industry.
Jimmy Singh, who runs Las Vegas Souvenirs and Gifts, said his business is suffering due to a combination of factors, including the F-1 street closures and tariffs on imported merchandise. "I saw that also, for now, that tourism is less than last years. We see like a 30 to 40-percent drop," Singh said, noting a significant decrease in foot traffic and fewer international visitors.
Singh added that Canadian tourists, once a significant portion of his customer base, are notably absent. "Canada is more worst. Used to we have a lot of Canadians. Lot. Everywhere I see a Canadian. And now? No," he said.
Tourism is crucial to Nevada's economy, with a $98 billion impact, supporting over a quarter of all jobs, generating 22% of wages, and contributing 34% of tax dollars to the general fund, according to Applied Analysis and the Nevada Resort Association.
This results in a $3,000 reduction in the tax burden per household.
Alan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives at UNLV's International Gaming Institute, said the decline in tourist-driven revenues from gaming and resorts has lawmakers hesitant to raise taxes, leading to potential cuts in public programs. "I think in Nevada, the more historic response has been cutting programs, reducing programs," Feldman said. "So it's not just politicians who are concerned. I'm confident there are teachers who are concerned. There are library staff who are concerned. There are hospital staff who are concerned."
The question remains whether this downturn is part of a cycle or a new normal. Singh expressed concern about changing perceptions of America among international tourists. "People think in a different way now. Used to say everybody love for America and now, a lot of them, they don't," he said.
Last time I was in Vegas a year or two ago, the scene had gotten noticeably sketchier than it used to be. The strip was littered with Snoop Dogg wannabe types smoking weed on the sidewalk and conducting small-time dope deals. This phenomenon did not exist at all before LV legalized cannabis. The hotel-casinos don’t want that crap inside so the users and petty dealers congregate outside making it seem like you’re walking down the street in Oakland or south central L.A.
And stop folks from banging the cocktail waitresses two at a time.
Today they're more into PlayStations and smart phones.
Beat me to it.
“Vegas priced itself out of business. You use to get great hotel rates, affordable meals and shows.”
It was great in the ‘70s and early ‘80s.
We visited in the mid-’90s, and saw a definite change for the worse. It had gone from am adult spot to way too many kids.
Why go to a country run by Democrats that empower
a minority population to run the Local “Turf”.
I don’t like Black Americans, I don’t think anybody else does either, but who is empowered by Democrats to run our cities?
All for the vote.
Most non-black Democrats do not live in the ghetto.
I’ve lived in what you would call a “Barrio”.
I could walk the streets at night, Safely,
and I’m pretty white.
No way I could do that in Compton, CA.
No kidding. I went to Vegas last in 2003 and a number of other times going back 15 years prior to that. In those days one could get get bargains or a wide range of pricing going up but the bargains were easily had. Those days no longer exist.
Chinese and Asians are the biggest gamblers. Canada is not the reason for the drop.
Back in the last century, there were a lot of bargains to be had in Vegas. Coupons for eating places, shows, motel rooms and free chips were widely available, ridiculously inexpensive meals such as $3.00 prime rib could be had, and parking everywhere was free. But that was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.
That’s true. It is not good
And it’s stupid for sure
Plenty of Casinos now in China, especially Macao.
Mostly Democrat run state..due to Vegas
I have several acquaintances involved with casinos.
They say the main revenue of casinos is from Asia and the middle east. Asia is hurting and the ME is hurting from oil.
They also go elsewhere (UAE) due to “better quality” of prostitutes and easier flights.
I’m not sure I care they’re gone.
A lot of people around here (Western Washington) go to the Indian casinos which are nearby, well-managed, and still affordable. They also tend to have real good food. I know a couple who usually get their room FREE because they accumulate points in various ways (e.g., gambling).
THIS! Used to be the rooms and entertainment was cheap, and they got their money out of you by gambling. Now they try to bleed you for everything.
And by everything, I mean everything. Freebies for the players are down, and rates are up. Now most of the casinos also charge a resort tax and some charge for parking.
The bean counters charge you for everything. Even the food costs are high.
Jeez, don’t say that like it’s a bad thing.
Credit card debt is at record highs and people don’t have all that loose change jingling around in their pockets anymore.
IOW— “Money’s Too Tight To Mention” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrUB0g8Vjgg&t=49s
Shame on Vegas for renaming their airport—replacing Sen. Pat McCarran (D-Nev.), a great patriot, with that corrupt slimeball Harry Reid.
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