As Donald Trump wreaks havoc on Nevada’s tourism economy, Las Vegas saw a 5.1% drop in visitors compared to April 2024. In March, travel to Las Vegas was down 7.8% and hotel occupancy was down 2.4%, when compared to this time last year. Gaming revenue has also taken a hit, down almost 10% statewide and nearly 14% on the Las Vegas strip for the month of February. This comes as British Airways has suspended service to Las Vegas. United Kingdom tourists account for nearly 500,000 visitors to Las Vegas annually, Nevada’s third largest international traveler.
As Trump’s reckless tariffs pummel the economy and raise costs for working families and businesses, this is the “pain” Joe Lombardo apparently wanted Nevadans to feel. Reports reveal that since Trump started his trade wars, travel to Las Vegas has declined by hundreds of thousands of visitors each month as foreign visitors opt not to come to the United States.
Trump’s budget that passed the U.S. House last week is also threatening Nevada tourism through cuts to critical funding, firing of national park employees, and raising costs on families. This could have a grave effect on tourism as well as outdoor recreation – industries that contribute $8 billion annually to the state’s economy.
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