What happens in Vegas … not happening: a decline in tourist number, casinos sit empty; Internet declared Sin City as ‘Dead, Bro’

Las Vegas is no longer invincible tourism Titan, which was once, with visitor numbers, a serious reality – empty casino, rising costs, and struggling to maintain showcase to a hospitality industry.By numbers: Vegas feels jealousAccording to the latest data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), only 3.1 million tourists visited Las Vegas in June, a decline of 11.3% from the same time as last year. The hotel occupation rate 6.5%slipped, while the average daily room rates fell 6.6%, which landed at $ 163.64. According to a news report by Fox News, even Harry Reed International Airport is feeling a recession, declining 4.1% in traffic. According to Fox News, Kaiser Entertainment CEO Tom Reig did not recently did it during the income call, calling this season a “soft summer” for local reports.Empty casino and internet cry: ‘Vegas is dead, brother’The story is not just in the data. Social media platforms like X and Redit are already filled with reports portraying a foggy picture. A user claimed, “Casinos are empty … people are being closed … no tourism.” Another shared a picture of a deserted gaming floor with the caption: “Las Vegas is dead, brother.”R/lasvegas thread of Reddit is buzzing with similar concerns. A user blamed the aggressive pricing strategy:“While the economy is going downhill, strip nickel and dimming people are going to result in results, and it is going to deteriorate.”Others pointed to seasonal factors and less events compared to last year, such as the absence of NHL Awards and Drafts, which brought thousands of out-of-towers in June 2024.And then the last redit kiss of death is:“Vegas will never be cured.”More than just empty rooms: lawsuits and bedbugs add to crisisThe image of Las Vegas is not just suffering from a tourism dip – it is also struggling with cases that can further harm its hospitality. Earlier this year, three cases were filed against two strip resorts on alleged bedbug infections during the summer of 2024.Attorney Brian Virag, the founder of my bed bug lawyer, is representing the plaintiff.“We not only wanted to ensure to represent them, but also to bring awareness that Bedbugs in Las Vegas Hotels is a real problem,” he told Fox News Digital.Price problem: Vegas is not cheap – but can it still be worth it?Malori Dumond, a travel advisor to travelmation, told Fox News that the cost of going to Las Vegas has increased, passengers may still get the price with the right strategies.“If your schedule allows, opt for Sundays through Thursday,” he advised, “You can find a 5-star room at the weekend rate.”Dumond recommended lunch for dinner at Upskale restaurant to cut cost and suggested Happy Hour menu for wallet suited to wallet.