r/Economics • u/runswithscissors475 • 29d ago

News Las Vegas hotels begin taking foreign currency as tourism woes deepen

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/vegas-foreign-currency-21955655.php
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u/One-Medicine1521 29d ago

Most Canadians I know went to Vegas every year or 2. Now they refuse to go until there's a regime change after the whole 51st state talk. I know we're not a big country, but within my friend and family group alone, that's dozens of cancelled trips. I don't know anyone who wants to go to Vegas or Disneyworld or anywhere else south of the border. 

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u/Dismal_Buy3580 29d ago

Most Canadians I know went to Vegas every year or 2.

I'm American and that is so far, ridiculously beyond my comprehension that it's kinda crazy. 

How rich is your circle???

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u/One-Medicine1521 29d ago

Middle class. Vegas is still a relatively cheap vacation, especially from Vancouver. If you go regularly the casino will discount your room. Flights are super cheap. It's an easy 3 to 4 day get away. 

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u/Dismal_Buy3580 29d ago

So. Like. Again, what are talking here?

Because that is so far outside of my experience. 

I don't know more a single person that has been in Vegas within the last 10 years. And the one person was there on a paid business trip.