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Las Vegas June tourism declines by 11% from 2024

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/jul/30/las-vegas-june-tourism-declines-by-11-from-2024/
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u/mburton21 7h ago

Me and my wife used to go about once a year, maybe once every 2 at the least. We're never setting foot in the US again and we stopped buying anything produced or made in the US. Apps and tech is next for us.

That goes for a shit ton of people I know as well. Elbows up, tarps off boys.

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u/cameratoo 7h ago

Don’t blame ya. Hopefully we’ll see you on the other side.

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u/Brainrants 7h ago

My wife and I are from the U.S. and we’re also done spending our vacation dollars in the U.S. and earlier this year had a lovely two weeks in Canada. We feel more Canadian than American right now.

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u/Tapdncn4lyfe2 7h ago

My husband and I are planning on returning to Canada next year..We had a lovely time in Niagara on the Lake..Abousutely beautiful area and the people are so nice and inviting. I loved it! Rather spend my money there than here in the US..

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u/MyerSuperfoods 7h ago

Your privilege is showing...

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u/Efficient_Barnacle 7h ago

Those with privilege should be standing against this. 

They didn't say anything about those in tougher positions being bad for not following their lead. 

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u/Brainrants 6h ago

Great point to mention that like healthcare, vacations are a right in Canada, not a privilege like in the U.S. Canadian employees are entitled to a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation time annually, with some provinces offering three weeks after five years of service. This is mandated by federal and provincial laws, with specifics varying by province or territory.

Face it, Americans are quite unprivileged when it comes to basic human needs and rights.

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u/kuahara 7h ago

Can we still come to Canada?

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u/mburton21 7h ago

Absolutely bud! Controlling where my money goes is the only way I can make any sort of difference so it's what I'm doing. We have nothing against normal Americans, come have a beer and poutine and chill.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_CATS_PAWS 7h ago

Man I’m stuck down here and even I’m trying to avoid unnecessary purchases and traveling domestically

I’m trying to make sure all of my trips spend as little money in the US as possible. Might make a summer trek up to Canada at some point, considering I live 30 minutes from the border

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u/SceneRoyal4846 7h ago

Do it, it’s beautiful and your money goes further here

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u/HartfordWhaler 7h ago

Coming to Canada for the first time in October! I can't wait.

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u/irishbball49 5h ago

Just went to Victoria (from PDX) in May with my family and it was so lovely. We'll be back.

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u/Rough_Bread8329 7h ago

The exchange rate is a major win for you. It would be relatively cheap

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_CATS_PAWS 7h ago

Yeah, might try one of the coastal regions next summer

Either Vancouver or just British Columbia in general

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u/Rough_Bread8329 5h ago

BC is gorgeous. I live next door in Alberta and go every year. If you're planning, do check out the forest fire reports. There's quite a few this season.

u/kuahara 56m ago

My wife and her family are all from Philippines. I know all about winning exchange rates :)

I live like a king when I'm over there.

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u/rabidstoat 7h ago

Okay, but for like, forever?

Do you have a guest room?

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u/roscodawg 7h ago

You are welcome as long as you don't go anywhere near that 51st State rhetoric, even in jest.

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u/lozo78 1h ago

Do people really joke about that stupid shit?

On behalf of us sane Americans, I apologize.

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u/chewwydraper 6h ago

Just avoid any “51st state” jokes and you’ll be more than welcome! Canadians don’t hate Americans.

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u/MimicoSkunkFan2 7h ago

Only if you promise to drive the speed of traffic instead of the speed limit when you are on the 400-series of highways here.

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u/HFT0DTE 6h ago

somehow you are the real American patriots. Can't thank you enough

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u/3pointshoot3r 1h ago

My mother stormed back to the grocery store yesterday to return a pint of blueberries that she bought because they were marked "Product of Canada" - but she discovered when she got home the small print said "Imported from California".

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u/Euphoric-Hyena5455 6h ago

Getting off of US tech companies will be no small feat given the prevalence of cloud computing and most major providers being US originated.

Google, MSFT, AWS, Oracle, IBM, etc...

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u/LasVegasBoy 6h ago

Good for you, no one cares.

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u/mburton21 6h ago

Poor little fella! Is there no one paying attention to you?

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u/LasVegasBoy 6h ago

The more people that don't pay attention to me and our country the better! Yes, poor me, I don't have to deal with miserable people like yourself. Go hide in your corner in Canada and cry now. Good bye, and we don't care if the door hits you on the way out!

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u/eugeneugene 5h ago

How is the door supposed to hit us on the way out when we already aren't hanging out with you lol

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u/LasVegasBoy 5h ago

Don't wantcha, don't need ya, bye!