Over the past few months, tourism in Las Vegas has taken a noticeable dip. Much of this decline stems from tensions between the United States and Canada. As the Trump administration increased tariffs on its closest ally, many Canadians responded by boycotting travel to the U.S. – a move that forced major travel destinations like Las Vegas to acknowledge the consequences .

Usually, "Sin City" is packed with crowds eager for their chance to win big on the slot machines, but recently, its casinos and hotels have remained empty. Online, travelers have added to the conversation, claiming that hotel rates have skyrocketed as a result of the decline in tourism.

But according to industry experts, those claims aren't true. Here's what they're saying, and why the reality may be different than th

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