Las Vegas EMPTY? The UGLY Truth Behind The Empty Hotels, Casinos and Mass Layoffs

What is REALLY going on in Las Vegas right now? If you live in Vegas, work on the Strip, or visit regularly, you may have noticed something feels ...off. Fewer tourists, emptier casino floors, quieter streets, and now confirmed job losses to back it up.

In this video, we break down the latest data showing a major decline in Las Vegas tourism, including a drop of more than 2.8 million visitors year over year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. We also look at new employment numbers showing thousands of jobs lost across Southern Nevada, especially in leisure, hospitality, and construction.

Las Vegas lost approximately 4,700 jobs toward the end of the year as tourism slowed, with unemployment among the highest of any major metro area in the United States. Business confidence has fallen to levels not seen since the Great Recession, raising serious questions about where the Vegas economy is headed next.

This video covers:
What is causing the decline in Las Vegas tourism
Why casinos, hotels, and restaurants are cutting jobs
How fewer visitors are impacting the local economy
What locals and frequent visitors are noticing on the Strip
Why wages are rising even as jobs disappear
What this means for people who live, work, or travel to Vegas

This is a clear look at real numbers, real trends, and what they mean for the future of Las Vegas.

If you live in Las Vegas, have you noticed fewer crowds or slower business? If you visit often, does the Strip feel quieter than usual? Drop your experience in the comments.

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