Las Vegas tourism experts keeping close watch on local impact of Mideast turmoil

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:55 PM
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  • Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Tourism experts say the outbreak of violence in the Middle East shouldn’t dramatically affect Southern Nevada tourism, but that could change if gasoline prices spike any more than they already have.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says it’s too early to assess the potential for visitation downturns.

“At this stage, it is too soon to determine what, if any, impact this situation may have on travel patterns to Las Vegas,” LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill said in a Monday statement. “As with any global event that could influence travel, we remain in regular communication with our resort partners, airport leadership and public safety officials.”