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sin city The number of airline passengers has decreased by nearly 10%, and the tourism industry continues to slump.
In November there were 3,956,419 people domestic traveler The number of passengers passing through Harry Reid International Airport has decreased compared to 4,338,575 people in November last year, according to newly released airport data.
The city hosted the Las Vegas Grand Prix last month, which was expected to increase tourist numbers.
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According to Reuters, the three-day Las Vegas Grand Prix was sold out with more than 300,000 fans in attendance.
Las Vegas Grand Prix CEO Emily Prather told Reuters the organization was proud of the sold-out event.
New airport data reveals Las Vegas tourism is down, with domestic passenger traffic down nearly 10% in November. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
“We elevated the guest experience at every turn and created iconic cultural moments that can only happen in Las Vegas, while remaining firmly rooted in what matters most: race,” Prather said.
The event was controversial, with racing star Max Verstappen describing it as “99% show, 1% sporting event”.
“We have improved the guest experience at every turn.”
“I always want to focus on the performance side of things. I don’t like everything around that anyway. Of course I know in some places they’re part of the performance, but let’s just say that’s not my interest,” he said. Red Bull driver.
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International tourist arrivals to Las Vegas also fell in November, with 239,500 tourists visiting last year, compared to 303,834 last year.
The Las Vegas Tourism Authority (LVCVA) held a board meeting over the summer to address the decline in tourism, highlighting a decline in the number of international visitors.
Harry Reid International Airport recorded 3,956,419 domestic passengers in November. (Ashley J. DiMera/Fox News Digital)
LVCVA President Steve Hill said he spoke about the impact the tariffs have had on both returning residents and potential new visitors.
“Some of the decisions that our administration has made regarding international relations… [have] “It caused a drop in tourism,” Hill said, according to local station KTNV Las Vegas.
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Mr Hill added: “Overseas visitor numbers have remained flat, but have made up for a decline of more than 20%.” tourists from canadaThis is our largest international visitor. ”
Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens previously told Fox News Digital that international tourism is down in many places.
The number of tourists from overseas also decreased to 239,500 in November this year compared to 303,834 last year. (Ashley J. DiMera/Fox News Digital)
“I think everyone is in a position to say we’re gone.” our Canadian friends too People who aren’t coming this year,” Stevens said.
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Mr. Stevens is foreign tourists Now it could be due to the overall global economy and exchange rates.
Rick Harrison of Las Vegas Gold & Silver Pawnshop previously told Fox News Digital that he is hopeful tourism will pick up, but acknowledged that the city is not seeing as many tourists as it once did.
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“I would say probably 40% to 50% of the people I meet are international,” Harrison said.
“But a big part of the problem is we’re not getting it.” asian tourists [right now]” he added.
Fox News Digital’s Chantz Martin and Reuters contributed reporting.
