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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What happens in Vegas… isn't happening: Tourist numbers drop, casinos sit empty; internet declares Sin City 'dead, bro'
Las Vegas is no longer the unstoppable tourism titan it once was, with visitor numbers plunging and online chatter echoing a grim reality — empty casinos, rising costs, and a hospitality industry struggling to keep up appearances. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now By the numbers: Vegas feels the burn According to the latest figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), only 3.1 million tourists visited Las Vegas in June, a sharp 11.3% drop from the same time last year. Hotel occupancy rates slipped 6.5%, while average daily room rates fell 6.6%, landing at $163.64. Even Harry Reid International Airport is feeling the slowdown, with a 4.1% year-to-date drop in traffic, according to a news report from Fox News. According to Fox News, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg didn't sugarcoat it during a recent earnings call, calling this season a "soft summer" to local reports. Empty casinos and internet cries: 'Vegas is dead, bro' The story isn't just in the stats. Social media platforms like X and Reddit are flooded with firsthand reports painting a bleak picture. One user claimed, "Casinos are empty … people are being laid off … there is no tourism." Another shared a photo of a deserted gaming floor with the caption: "Las Vegas is dead, bro." Reddit's r/lasvegas thread is buzzing with similar concerns. One user blamed aggressive pricing tactics: "While the economy is going downhill, the Strip nickel and diming folks is gonna result in this, and it's gonna get worse." Others pointed to seasonal factors and fewer events compared to last year, like the absence of the NHL Awards and Draft, which had brought in thousands of out-of-towners in June 2024. And then there's the ultimate Reddit kiss of death: "Vegas will never recover." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now More than just empty rooms: Lawsuits and bedbugs add to woes Las Vegas' image isn't just suffering from a tourism dip — it's also grappling with lawsuits that could further damage its hospitality reputation. Earlier this year, three lawsuits were filed against two Strip resorts over alleged bedbug infestations during the summer of 2024. Attorney Brian Virag, founder of My Bed Bug Lawyer, is representing the plaintiffs. "We wanted to not only make sure to represent them, but also to bring awareness that bedbugs in Las Vegas hotels are a real problem," he told Fox News Digital. The price problem: Vegas isn't cheap — but can it still be worth it? Mallory Dumond, a travel adviser at Travelmation, told Fox News that while the cost of visiting Las Vegas has surged, travellers can still find value with the right strategies. "Opt for a Sunday through Thursday stay if your schedule allows," she advised, "you can find 5-star rooms at half the weekend rate." Dumond recommends lunch over dinner at upscale restaurants to cut costs and suggests happy hour menus for wallet-friendly indulgence.
Fox News
14-06-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Bedbug 'massacre' at Las Vegas hotels leads to multiple lawsuits from guests with 'injuries'
Bedbug infestations at two locations in Las Vegas have sparked legal action after four travelers reported severe "injuries." Three lawsuits were filed in April against two resorts on the Las Vegas strip for incidents that occurred in the summer of 2024. Treasure Island guest Teresa Bruce noticed bites on her body during her June 21 stay, according to the official complaint. She decided to switch rooms but wound up with more bites. The guest was "harmed and offended" by the bites, according to the complaint, and "suffered injuries." Bruce alleged that the hotel confirmed both rooms had bedbugs after sending in a risk management team. At the Luxor Hotel on June 8, Stephen and Courtney Gully noticed bites on their bodies that were "swelling and becoming aggravated, appearing red, swollen and becoming increasingly itchy," according to their complaint. Courtney Gully's reaction was so severe, the complaint indicated, that her throat "felt like" it was closing, and she was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The Gullys were "forced to purge essentially all of their personal belongings" due to the "severity of the infestation," according to the complaint. About a month later, on July 16, Brianna McKenzie also stayed at the Luxor and made similar allegations in her own complaint. The lawsuit complaint said she had been "massacred by bedbugs" and suffered "other personal injuries, emotional distress and damages." Attorney Brian Virag, founder and CEO of My Bed Bug Lawyer, is representing all plaintiffs in these cases and commented on the situation. "We have filed these cases because our clients have been exposed to bedbugs, and they suffered injuries and damages," the Los Angeles-based attorney told Fox News Digital. "We wanted to not only make sure to represent them, but also to bring awareness that bedbugs in Las Vegas hotels are a real problem." Virag said most of his clients have suffered from bites, scarring and itchiness, which have led to emergency room visits. Housekeepers should be "adequately trained" in recognizing and eliminating bedbugs, said the attorney. Clients have also claimed emotional damage from bedbug exposure, as Virag noted that the resulting trauma is "super significant." The attorney urged resort owners to prioritize guest safety by using housekeepers who are "very adequately trained" in recognizing and eliminating bedbugs. "They need to maintain proper pest control procedures and protocols," he said. "And they just have to make sure that when they turn over a guest room, it is free from bedbugs." He added, "You want to try to get to a bedbug infestation as early as possible, because bedbugs reproduce at a really high rate." For more Health articles, visit For those who may have been exposed to bedbugs, Virag recommended documenting everything. "Typically, guests don't put two and two together right away if they have bites on their bodies," he said. "They're not necessarily thinking that it could be bedbugs. Always make sure you check yourself before you put your head on the pillow." Treasure Island and Luxor have not yet responded to the complaints, but Virag shared his expectation for a response to be filed in the near future. Fox News Digital reached out to both hotels requesting comment.
