It took Nevada and the Strip only 11 months in 2022 to break their 2021 records for all-time gaming win, and industry experts remain confident in a strong 2023, despite ongoing concerns of a recession and lingering inflation in the economy.

Millions of Americans have been tightening their wallets due to inflation, and Las Vegas researchers now have proof to show how it has affected tourism and visitor spending.

The holiday rush is about to begin however many retailers are still looking for help.

In recent months, markers of the current economic conditions have grown impossible to miss — “now hiring” signs fill storefront windows, hours may be abbreviated at your favorite restaurants and commercials advertise special discounts in the face of inflation.

Las Vegas is one of the most popular US destinations for Thanksgiving holiday travel, the AAA recently reported. It only ranks after Disneyworld and Disneyland.

Las Vegas is the most popular US destination for upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel with the exceptions of the cities where Disneyworld and Disneyland are located, the AAA recently reported.

Economists in Southern Nevada are mixed on whether the country will face a recession in the next 12 months, though most agreed the economy will slow down.

It’s likely that Las Vegas will experience a small dip in tourism for the next couple of years, according to a group of economic researchers at UNLV.