Las Vegas’ summer slowdown may be stretching into the fall. Visitor volume slid 8.8% in September, marking the city’s ninth consecutive month of year-over-year declines fueled by economic uncertainty.
Airline traffic in and out of the city also dropped during the month, reflecting the broader challenges facing the tourism sector. Meanwhile, October hotel occupancy rates continue to fall short of the metrics seen in 2024.
Despite these setbacks, there are signs of improvement on the horizon. Casino executives remain optimistic about a potential rebound in the fourth quarter and beyond as group and convention travel begins to pick up.
However, whether leisure travel demand will follow this trend remains uncertain. “Are we going to see it continue to improve and recover? Or do we stall at some point that’s shy of where we were before?” Caesars Entertainment CEO Thomas Reeg asked during a recent call with investors. “That’s a difficult question to answer. That’s a macroeconomic question.”
### Las Vegas Tourism Metrics Still Lagging
While some tourism metrics have shown resilience, overall indicators for Las Vegas continue to lag behind previous years. Stakeholders will be closely watching upcoming data to gauge the pace and sustainability of the city’s recovery.
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