Las Vegas recorded a decline in tourism in June, with about 3.1 million visitors, an 11.3% drop from June 2024, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported. Hotel occupancy fell by 6.5 percentage points, and the average daily room rate decreased 6.6% from last year to $163.64, according to News 3 Las Vegas.
Las Vegas saw a decline in tourism as Harry Reid International Airport reported a 6.6% year-over-year drop in passengers, Interstate 15 traffic at the Nevada-California border fell 4.3%, and convention attendance decreased 10.7%. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s executive summary stated the trend was “Reflecting the broader backdrop of persistent economic uncertainty and weaker consumer confidence, compounded by a slower convention month,” as per 8 News Now. However, casinos on the Strip recorded a 3.54% increase in gaming revenue for June, reaching $765.3 million.
Las Vegas resort executives expressed cautious optimism despite a June tourism decline, with Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg stating, "It's really, get out of the group-light third quarter and into the group-heavier fourth quarter, first quarter, second quarter [of 2026], when we have significant business booked." MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle added, "I want to take this opportunity to emphasize that Las Vegas remains fundamentally solid," as mentioned by News 3 Las Vegas. Visitation fell 11.3% in June, and revenue per available room on the Strip declined 13.5% year-over-year, though executives cited strong future bookings and steady gaming activity.
