A casino on the Las Vegas strip has announced its ditching of fees, at a time when the country is experiencing a decline in international tourism.
Resorts World Las Vegas posted on its social media pages earlier this week (June 20) that it would be dropping its resort fees through September 11. This comes after it waived parking fees for the summer, too.
The post reads: “First, we ditched parking fees. Now, we’re taking it a step further. To show our appreciation, Resorts World is waiving resort fees through September 11 – because your summer getaway should feel like one from start to finish.
“No resort fees. Complimentary parking. All for you.” Understandably, the change has been met with a positive reaction with one commenter describing the move as being “smart” and suggested “this will definitely attract people.”
The details behind the changes to the fees for the summer months haven’t been shared, but it does come at a time when the city is feeling growing concerns of a shift in tourism.
Resorts World Las Vegas brings in changes at a key time
According to The Independent, there has been a notable rise in global tourists canceling trips to the United States. International travel spending in the US is also projected to fall by $12.5 billion, or seven percent, in 2025.
The U.S. Travel Association states that travel from Canada and Mexico is down about 20 percent year-over-year. Visits from Britain, German and South Korean travelers are also trending lower.
The latest report from the Harry Reid International Airport, which focuses on the month of April, shows that there has been a 3.4% decrease in the amount of arriving and departing passengers in that month alone.
Out of the top five scheduled airlines serving the city, four experienced a drop in April 2025 compared to April 2024. It was only United which saw a 0.8% increase. Spirit, on the other hand, saw a major decrease of 24%.
While the above has taken place, the summer season isn’t usually the most favorable anyway in Vegas due to its scorching temperatures.
It was expected that more generous offers would be seen this year than ever before, including free strip parking, reduced hotel room rates, and waived resort fees.
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