Las Vegas Losing Bet on Tourism as Number of Visitors Hits New Low

Hotel occupancies plummet 17 percent in early July, marking steepest decline for a major tourism market.

The Sphere, a spectacular entertainment facility at Las Vegas with a 160,000-square-foot round LED screen. — The Sphere, a spectacular entertainment facility at Las Vegas with a 160,000-square-foot round LED screen. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Published: Jul 26, 2025, 04:00 AM ET
Updated:Jul 26, 2025, 04:45 AM ET