Las Vegas Has a Problem: Too Much Luxury
Today’s Vegas is tougher on wallets. Visitor numbers are down about 8 percent in 2025, with July alone seeing a 12 percent year-over-year drop. Politics, economic jitters, and a post-Super Bowl adjustment explain much of the decline. But maybe something else is at play. Has Las Vegas forgotten what made it special?
Today’s resorts offer more luxury than in any prior era. All the glitz has come with a cost. The all-you-can-eat buffet is quickly disappearing; the budget-friendly ones are long gone. So are the other deals that made Vegas unique, like the all-night coffee shop or the prime rib special.
Las Vegas Has a Problem: Too Much Luxury
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