The entertainment capital of the world welcomed 42.9 million visitors in 2016, surpassing 2015’s record-setting 42.3 million.
Maybe it’s the Trump effect: people want to escape politics and have some fun. For the third consecutive year, Las Vegas has recorded historic visitation growth, setting an all-time record.
The entertainment capital of the world welcomed 42.9 million visitors in 2016, surpassing 2015’s record-setting 42.3 million.
In addition to hosting millions of leisure travellers, Las Vegas saw record-breaking convention visitation in 2016. The destination welcomed more than 6.3 million business travellers during the year, contributing to the overall increase in visitor traffic.
The destination continues to enjoy industry-leading occupancy rates with an extremely large base of nearly 150,000 available rooms. Tourism generates nearly US$52 billion annually in Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas valley.
The industry supports nearly 370,000 local jobs, representing more than 40% of employment within Clark County.