Las Vegas Is Down on Its Luck as Tourism Drops. Why It’s Kind of California’s Fault

Letters to the Editor: California can’t take all the blame for Las Vegas’ tourism decline

'Before tourism in Vegas decreased, its expenses were already high, from fast food combo meals costing at least $30 to cocktails pricing at $25,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Is California to blame for Las Vegas’ visitor drop?

Las Vegas is facing a summer swoon, and Californians — by far the largest tourist contingent, data show — are partially to blame.

Las Vegas is down on its luck as tourism drops. Why it’s kind of California’s fault

Sin City is facing a summer swoon, and Californians — by far the largest tourist contingent, data show — are partially to blame.

Vegas Weekends Are Slipping Away – And California’s to Blame

Las Vegas is hurting. And a big reason why is California. Tourism is down. Room rates are dropping. Casinos and restaurants are struggling to fill tables. And while plenty of folks are pointing fingers at the economy or politics, there’s one problem that keeps getting swept under the rug: California’s mess is spilling over...