Las Vegas tourism continues its slump, with flight passengers down nearly 10% even amid Grand Prix

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Sin Citycontinues to see a tourism slump as flight passenger numbers are down nearly 10%.

In November, there were 3,956,419domestic travelerspassing through Harry Reid International Airport, compared to last November’s 4,338,575 travelers, according to newly released airport data.

The city hosted the Las Vegas Grand Prix last month, which was expected to boost tourism.

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The three-day Las Vegas Grand Prix was sold out, with more than 300,000 fans attending, according to Reuters.

Emily Prazer, CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, told Reuters the organization was proud of the sold-out event.

New airport data reveals Las Vegas tourism declining with domestic passengers down nearly 10% in November.(Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

“We elevated the guest experience at every turn and created iconic cultural moments that could only happen in Las Vegas, all while staying firmly rooted in what matters most — the race,” said Prazer.

The event faced some controversy, with racing star Max Verstappen describing the race as something that was “99% show and 1% sporting event.”

“We elevated the guest experience at every turn.”
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“I just like to always focus on the performance side of things.I don’t like all the things around it anyway.I know, of course, in some places they are part of it, but let’s say it’s not in my interest,” said theRed Bull driver.

Harry Reid International Airport recorded 3,956,419 domestic passengers in November.(Ashley J.

Steve Hill, LVCVA president, reportedly spoke about the effect that tariffs have had on both returning and potential new visitors.

“Some of the decisions our administration has made around international relations [have] caused a drop in tourism,” said Hill, according to local outlet KTNV Las Vegas.

tourism from Canada, which is our largest international source of visitation.”

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