Las Vegas sees drop in visitors due to ‘Trump Slump’ and high costs

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10 Jul 2025 • 8:06 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Las Vegas experienced a 7.8 percent drop in visitor numbers in March, with international arrivals at Harry Reid International Airport also down by 8.7 percent in May.
  • The decline is attributed to a combination of a 'Trump slump', which has seen international travelers avoid the US, and the city's 'ridiculous prices'.
  • Anthony Curtis, publisher of Las Vegas Advisor website, stated that visitors are fed up with excessive costs, including parking and resort fees, on the Strip.
  • An example of the high prices cited was a visitor paying $40 for two coffees and two croissants.
  • Michael Trager of TravelZork suggested that visitors can save money by dining off-strip or 'strip adjacent' and by purchasing a Las Vegas Advisor Membership for deals.

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