Las Vegas Tourism Declines Amid Air Canada Strike, Californian Tourist Drop, 230,000 Job Losses, and Water Usage Concerns

Las Vegas tourism is facing multiple challenges ahead of Labor Day, including an ongoing Air Canada flight attendants strike and a decline in its ranking on AAA's list of top tourist destinations. The city is experiencing a summer downturn in visitor numbers, with Californians, the largest group of tourists, contributing to the decline. The broader U.S. tourism sector is also seeing a decrease in inbound visitors in 2025, leading to expected job losses exceeding 230,000 across industries such as dining, lodging, entertainment, and retail. International arrivals, particularly from Canada and Europe, have dropped notably. This decline in tourism is impacting Nevada's economy, which heavily relies on travel and consumer spending. Additionally, local concerns are rising over water usage amid reservoir drops and cuts to Las Vegas's share of Lake Mead, with frustration directed at corporations maintaining lawns despite water restrictions affecting residents.