It’s hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023.
And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more.
That’s what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport passenger numbers, colossal special events, new resort openings and the beginnings of still more economic growth.
“I think it’s been another remarkable year for Vegas,” said Brendan Bussmann, a gaming industry analyst with Las Vegas-based B Global. “You’ve seen continued growth, both in gaming and non-gaming. You’ve seen both a local and an on-Strip property open up. And you’ve had record air flow as well as visitation of the destination.”