Las Vegas visits decline in August
The number of visitors decreased 6.7 per cent year-over-year.
US.- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has reported that 3.17 million people visited Las Vegas in August, down 6.7 per cent year-over-year. Visits decreased 7.8 per cent for the first eight months of 2025.
According to the report, the average daily room rate on the Strip was $172.81, down 7.1 per cent, while a hotel room in downtown Las Vegas averaged $90.15 a night, a decline of 9 per cent. Convention attendance was down 8 per cent.
Harry Reid International Airport figures show a 6 per cent decline in passenger numbers in August compared to the previous year.
Despite the decline in the number of visitors, gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip saw an increase in August. The Strip reported gaming revenues of $679.3m, up 5.5 per cent. Nevada’s casinos generated $1.22bn in revenue, up 5.4 per cent year-over-year.
The LVCVA recently announced the launch of an ad and social media campaign under the tagline “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas“. It features broadcast TV, activations, experiences, special offers and partnerships. The campaign launched with a 60-second spot during the Dallas vs. Philadelphia football game on September 4.
