Las Vegas has seen year-over-year visitation decline every month so far this year, including an overall decline in April tourism visits despite a spike in convention business. Analysts say ‘Sin City’ is feeling the combined effect of higher prices and a drop in foreign visitors, particularly from Mexico and Canada.
Las Vegas Numbers Decline
Las Vegas experienced about 5 percent fewer visitors in April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). That follows declines of 1.1 percent in January, 11.9 percent in February and 7.8 percent in March.
Hotel occupancy in Las Vegas declined slightly in April, with room nights occupied down 3.6 percent compared to 2024. However, average daily hotel rates and RevPAR both increased.
“With a strong convention segment and events including Wrestlemania, counterbalanced by consumer uncertainty with evolving federal policies, visitation saw a net year-over-year decrease of 5.1 percent as the destination hosted approximately 3.3 million visitors in April,” according to the report.
“Convention attendance approached 574,000 attendees for the month, up 13.9% year-over-year, benefitting from the in-rotation of shows that were held elsewhere last year.”
Vegas’ woes reflect a broader decline in international tourism to the U.S. In a May 21 report, industry consultants Tourism Economics predicted an 8.7 percent decline in inbound tourism to the U.S. in 2025.
Overall, for the year to date, convention attendance is up 1.8 percent. Gaming revenue also has declined this year, according to the LVCVA.
“Factors contributing to the negative outlook include Trump administration posturing and policy announcements, such as ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs across long-standing trade partners,” wrote Director of Industry Studies Aran Ryan. “Media coverage of border security incidents and national travel advisories also poses risks.”
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