Published on: September 26, 2025, 08:51h.

Updated on: September 26, 2025, 08:51h.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reported on Friday that August saw the eighth consecutive month of declining year-over-year visitation, with a notable drop of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, gaming revenue exhibited a positive trajectory, marking its third month of growth.

Although the visitation decline in August was a mere 6.7% year-over-year—less severe than the double-digit decreases earlier in the year—each month of 2025 has experienced at least a 1% decline in visitor numbers, with most ranging between 5-10%. Cumulatively, this results in a 7.8% reduction in visitor totals, decreasing from 28 million to 25.8 million, equating to a loss of 2.2 million visitors.

Convention attendance in August represented a rare positive note for the area in 2025, although it still fell by 8%, totaling 587,000 attendees. This was largely influenced by the rescheduling of the World Market Center summer show, which typically draws 40,000 participants, moved from August to July.

Hotel performance reflected a similar downturn. The occupancy rate for August averaged 77.5%, a drop of 3.7 percentage points from last year. The average daily rate also decreased by 7.4% to $162, leading to a decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of 11.7% to $126.

Properties along the Strip reported a decrease in occupancy from 84.5% to 81%, while average daily rates fell from $186.06 to $172.83, resulting in an 11% drop in RevPAR.

This information was released concurrently with the conclusion of the first-ever area-wide “sale” in Las Vegas history, presented by LVCVA, encompassing over 100 promotions with discounts of up to 50% at casinos, restaurants, and entertainment venues—a strategic effort to revitalize visitor numbers.

Positive Note: Growth in Gaming Revenue

The Nevada Gaming Control Board also disclosed its monthly figures on Friday, revealing a significant improvement. Clark County’s (Las Vegas) gaming revenue saw an increase of 5.3%, reaching $1.03 billion last month. The Strip’s gaming revenue also grew by 5.5%, amounting to $679.3 million—showing a 5% increase year-to-date.

Baccarat played a crucial role, with the Strip earning $114.4 million in August from the table game, reflecting a remarkable 51% increase compared to last year and a 29% increase over the past three months, although it is still down by 3% over the past year.