Las Vegas is shedding visitors without adding real value for budget-conscious travelers. Hotel and room rates have risen nearly 70 % since 2015, while $9 coffees, $33 bagels and hidden resort fees now define the tourist experience.
“A visitor once paid $33 for coffee and a bagel at the Fontainebleau,” reported The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/las-vegas-tourists-prices-exposed-jhf5dx8zr
Amrita Bhasin said “Vegas is not fun anymore” amid hotel drops in occupancy and revenue.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/vegas-is-not-fun-anymore-9-cups-of-coffee-and-pricier-rooms-are-steering-travelers-away-from-the-vacation-mecca-fc01db0d
Tourism is down 6.5 % compared to last year, with Canadian visitors off by about 20 %. Hotel occupancy fell over 14 % in June and reached 66.7 % by early July, according to Smith Travel Research and union reports. Tipped workers report income declines over 50 % amid shrinking visitor numbers and less discretionary spending. A hidden angle: occupancy in downtown and Fremont areas rose by 6 % even as the Strip slid, showing price sensitivity creates a disaggregated tourism trend overlooked by major coverage. Industry insiders reveal the shift toward premium pricing has eroded middle‑income appeal, while infrastructure investment still fails to deliver perceived value. Many regulars say rising fees and pared-back service combined make Vegas feel transactional rather than experiential.
If cost barriers persist and repeat visitors skip town, operators may face pressure to rebalance pricing toward affordability without cutting into margins.
Vegas is collapsing.
They just lost their way. Too expensive. Insane charges on everything.
I’ll only go there if work has a meeting there. pic.twitter.com/DiIIUMi2nw
— QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) July 31, 2025
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