Visits to Las Vegas Drop in April

(AsiaGameHub) –   Las Vegas welcomed 3.28 million visitors, representing a 1.8 percent decline compared to the same period last year.

US—According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), 3.28 million tourists traveled to Las Vegas during April, marking a year-on-year drop of 1.8 percent.

During the month, hotel occupancy stood at 83.1 percent, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points. Weekend occupancy fell by 1.1 points to 92.7 percent, while midweek occupancy dropped 1.7 points to 79.5 percent. Meanwhile, convention attendance rose by 3.2 percent to reach 592,100, driven by regular events such as NAB and the Google NEXT conference, alongside returning rotating events like the Coverings trade show.

During the first quarter, visitor numbers in Las Vegas grew by 0.4 percent to 9.74 million. The convention sector drew close to 2 million participants, representing a 12.3 percent rise. In 2025, the city recorded 38.5 million visitors, which was a 7.5 percent decrease compared to the previous year.

At the same time, the Las Vegas gaming market is poised for a major shift as Tilman Fertitta prepares to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal worth approximately $17.6 billion. Fertitta Entertainment—the parent company of the Golden Nugget hotel-casino chain, Landry’s restaurants, and the NBA’s Houston Rockets—has proposed $31 per share for Caesars. This bid reflects a 49 percent premium over the stock’s closing price on February 25, prior to initial reports of a potential acquisition.

The board of Caesars has given its unanimous approval for the acquisition and recommended that shareholders accept the proposal, setting a deadline of July 11 to explore other bids under a “go-shop” clause.