LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- As the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority celebrates its latest "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" campaign, many locals told 8 News Now they'd like to see more efforts to lower prices.

"We're excited, we think the time's right," LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said of the new ad. "We think the message is right."

That message of excitement comes at a time that many have called "tough," with an ongoing dip in visitor numbers at hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas visitor numbers have declined over several months, dropping by 12% in July. Hotel occupancy is down 7.6% from July 2024. The drop was attributed to people staying home to save money and fewer international travelers.

"They need to make Las Vegas a little like it used to be," Las Vegas local Sandy

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