Southern Nevada is facing a significant drop in tourism, a trend we have been tracking for months. If you’re a local, chances are you or someone you know works in the hospitality industry, but with declining tourism numbers, big concerns are rising for valley workers.
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What is the effect on the Las Vegas economy as tourism keep declining? Here’s what we found out
According to data from Smith Travel Research, hotel occupancy in Las Vegas fell 14.9% in June. The situation worsened in July, with the city posting the sharpest decline in the nation for the week ending July 5, when occupancy fell to 66.7% — down from last year.
A major factor in the decline is fewer international visitors, which dropped more than 13% in June alone…