From Fox News · Teresa Mull · · 1m 30s
Las Vegas Tourism Shows Signs of Rebound
Las Vegas tourism rebounds despite soaring prices after year of decline.
In brief
Las Vegas tourism rebounds despite soaring prices after year of decline. Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors in 2025, down 7.5% from 2024, as prices rise but signs of recovery emerge. Originally reported by Fox News.
Las Vegas Tourism Shows Signs of Rebound
Las Vegas tourism may have taken a hit last year but new data suggests the city is showing signs of life again.
Las Vegas Tops Search Trends
Las Vegas topped Priceline's list of U.S. destinations with the biggest year-over-year increase in searches for September, beating out Orlando and New York.
Visitor Numbers Rise in July
The city welcomed 2.7% more visitors in July compared with the same month last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Price Increases Drive Complaints
A $26 minibar bottle of water at Aria sparked social media outrage in 2025 after a guest's complaint was published by travel blog "View from the Wing".
Visitor Spending Falls
Visitor spending fell to $50.8 billion in 2025, down from $55.1 billion in 2024, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Canadian Travelers Decline
Canadian visitation is down about 30% from 2019 levels, while airfare to and from Las Vegas has climbed more than 20% in recent months.
Wealthier Visitors Increase
In 2025, 75% of visitors earned $100,000 or more, and 44% earned $150,000 or more, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
The short version
Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors in 2025, down 7.5% from 2024, as prices rise but signs of recovery emerge.
