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112. The only thing I have heard about Disney inn Cali

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Thu Jul 31, 2025, 08:34 PM

Jul 31

was that JD Vance took his family there and was royally booed.

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Las Vegas is dead bro... [View all] riversedge Jul 31 OP

Las Vegas has fallen off an international tourism cliff. The world is moving on. riversedge Jul 31 #1

Breathtaking declines. I'm guessing domestic tourism has to be down Mike 03 Jul 31 #7

Tourism for the Smokies is down, both NC and TN mtngirl47 Jul 31 #37

From what Rebl2 Jul 31 #75

The only thing I have heard about Disney inn Cali soldierant Jul 31 #112

Good! Well-deserved. calimary Aug 3 #147

The maga responses to this are bonkers Native Jul 31 #31

Are they doing their usual bootlicking of idgit mwmisses4289 Jul 31 #69

yeppers . AllaN01Bear Jul 31 #80

cool. Conjuay Jul 31 #50

That's Mr. Fart of the Deal for ya! RazorbackExpat Jul 31 #57

Trump enid602 Jul 31 #109

And the popsdenver Jul 31 #121

Post of the day, so far. Well done! . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 31 #77

Yes, incredible diverse talents PatSeg Jul 31 #100

Who could know... LakeVermilion Jul 31 #2

how to tap into this? you voted for this so................... nt msongs Jul 31 #3

Jul 8 Tourism is booming but the U.S. is missing out, losing $29 billion and risking millions of jobs as travellers riversedge Jul 31 #4

Not just criticizing Israel jonstl08 Jul 31 #52

and the Olympics too DonCoquixote Jul 31 #78

Trump bragged that he is president for the Olympics while saying they rigged the election. live love laugh Jul 31 #82

it will be DonCoquixote Jul 31 #88

So mean, just so mean. CrispyQ Jul 31 #93

No reason to choose- do both 👍 biophile Jul 31 #99

Agreed lonely bird Jul 31 #107

Take a number. calimary Aug 1 #128

Both??? D_Master81 Aug 1 #143

I live in SF and was at fisherman's wharf and it was not as crowded as usual this time of year. kimbutgar Jul 31 #98

Misses the mark: the Soviet-style Cold War tactics of imprisoning foreigners for criticizing Dear Leader.... Hekate Jul 31 #116

Big business only looks one quarter ahead or they would have backed Harris big time with a HUGE ad campaign... CrispyQ Aug 1 #144

Oh... RockRaven Jul 31 #5

Trump FURIOUS as U.S Airports EMPTY Jul 22, 2025 📉 Over 3 million international tourists riversedge Jul 31 #6

I remember all the moaning in our country when we tried to pull ourselves together to Mike 03 Jul 31 #8

Most folks understand that "one day spending boycotts" lack the sustained impact needed to bring about * Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #13

So what do you suggest would work better? Longer boycotts? mdbl Jul 31 #22

These days, an opportunity to visit the US probably feels like an opportunity to tour a brain tumor hatrack Jul 31 #24

"So what do you suggest would work better? Longer boycotts?" OldBaldy1701E Jul 31 #32

I'm not "suggesting" that at all... I'm saying it directly. Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #40

"Fact of the matter is that boycotts must hurt the business that's being boycotted" mdbl Jul 31 #47

Well then... it really doesn't make sense to promote one-day boycotts. Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #56

"This won't happen by whining that "Democrats aren't pure enough so I'm voting third party" mdbl Jul 31 #104

Nothing to remember. Simple words of wisdom... Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #110

Well stated mdbl Hey Joe Jul 31 #91

It's sad that at one time, the average voter knew all this mdbl Jul 31 #108

One day boycotts are useful, just not very useful. But they set the stage for bigger boycotts. Bernardo de La Paz Jul 31 #81

Easier? Unlikely... these folks will end up with boycott-fatigue * Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #85

if only we believed everything on the internet like this meme Nimble_Idea Aug 3 #151

Keep shouting! Maybe it will make a difference, someday. Oopsie Daisy Aug 3 #157

Foreign media reports, foreign visitors decide. sop Jul 31 #34

Simply put, "It ain't safe to come to the U. S. " Joinfortmill Jul 31 #35

Yes. I think that's the major motivation. There may be many who want to punish the USA * Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #43

Several countries have also issued U.S State Departments mwmisses4289 Jul 31 #71

That is very amusing (in a sad way) that the MAGA idiots are very US-centric * Oopsie Daisy Jul 31 #73

Definitely not TLDR. It's fine if shallow people pass over thoughtful posts such as yours. It's read by serious people.n Bernardo de La Paz Jul 31 #79

You're very kind... thanks. Oopsie Daisy Aug 1 #142

my boycott is permanent Nimble_Idea Aug 3 #150

Yeah! That'll show 'em. Oopsie Daisy Aug 3 #155

Yeah, we can't even get a decent general strike started. Crowman2009 Jul 31 #23

Hear hear, perfectly said. JMCKUSICK Jul 31 #26

Exactly. OldBaldy1701E Jul 31 #33

It is much easier CozyMystery Jul 31 #30

Except... OldBaldy1701E Jul 31 #36

I agree. And, I know I could do much better. Joinfortmill Jul 31 #41

You daughter saving $600 per month misanthrope Aug 1 #133

I don't see why fuckface is mad... he's the Cha Jul 31 #12

Isn't Trump always mad? PJMcK Jul 31 #18

Trip thinks his shit smells like roses Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 31 #28

I don't get it, Trump: DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO COME TO THIS COUNTRY OR NOT? Aristus Jul 31 #60

Blithering idiotic piece of shit still doesn't know what Eliot Rosewater Jul 31 #83

It is literally... *checks notes* his own fucking fault! Initech Jul 31 #89

HE'S fucking bankrupting the country vapor2 Jul 31 #106

One big problem is corporate price gouging SocialDemocrat61 Jul 31 #9

This edhopper Jul 31 #62

When corporate America is greedier and dumber than mobsters misanthrope Aug 1 #134

True MrsCheaplaugh Jul 31 #74

They nickel and dimed people to death. DenaliDemocrat Jul 31 #10

It's what happens edhopper Jul 31 #63

they were always content to shit on the middle class cadoman Jul 31 #70

Vegas was MADE for the middle class DenaliDemocrat Jul 31 #97

the local casinos around here never re-opened the buffets after the pandemic since they were just loss leaders pstokely Aug 1 #137

The cheap buffets disappeared over 30 years ago LogDog75 Jul 31 #122

Cheap buffets went away over 30 years ago LogDog75 Jul 31 #123

Yup. My mom would spend all day on the nickel slots having a ball. SunSeeker Aug 1 #131

aren't they the only places left that have mini bars? pstokely Aug 1 #136

Maybe an additional factor: Gen Z and Millennials can't rationalize the expense ... Auggie Jul 31 #11

Gen Z does online gambling, if they gamble. SunSeeker Aug 1 #132

Tourism mgardener Jul 31 #14

Choke on it, Miriam. no_hypocrisy Jul 31 #15

Don't forget Trump's pal Steve Wynn. oasis Jul 31 #20

Oh yeah . . . no_hypocrisy Jul 31 #21

I've never been to Vegas PJMcK Jul 31 #16

Please don't throw the term narcissist around DenaliDemocrat Jul 31 #45

Narcissism exists on a continuum that ranges from normal to abnormal personality expression. While many psychologists Celerity Jul 31 #76

Calling someone a narcissist implies PATHOLOGICAL DenaliDemocrat Jul 31 #96

One doesn't need to gamble to enjoy Vegas. miyazaki Jul 31 #86

I am absolutely no gambler. I've been broke all my life, it seems... slightlv Jul 31 #117

G.O.P. takes full responsibility for this mess BoRaGard Jul 31 #17

I blame all those people who voted Trump because he promised no taxes on tips rpannier Aug 1 #138

Trump "obliterated" Vegas. oasis Jul 31 #19

Not sure if it was here or somewhere else Just_Vote_Dem Jul 31 #25

Pair one with a free hotel room and they might have something. Xavier Breath Jul 31 #58

Nathan hot dogs Puppyjive Aug 1 #140

international tourists don't want to come to the US IronLionZion Jul 31 #27

Yup, dumb as a rock. Joinfortmill Jul 31 #44

"People don't want to come to the U.S.? I'll show them! I hereby TARIFF them!" tanyev Jul 31 #46

Yeah! MAGA! That will teach them IronLionZion Jul 31 #54

+1 dalton99a Jul 31 #59

No tax on tips Henry203 Jul 31 #29

Trump can rightly say he stopped the flood of foreigners coming to the U.S. sop Jul 31 #38

I was just there Puppyjive Jul 31 #39

What did they say when they were asked how they felt about Donald Trump? SunSeeker Aug 1 #129

They stayed neutral Puppyjive Aug 1 #139

This doesn't even look like an organized boycott DFW Jul 31 #42

It's too expensive for Americans too newdeal2 Jul 31 #48

Different era, I guess DFW Jul 31 #55

Good! Now let's ALL cut our own spending back so that we can crush this economy! OrlandoDem2 Jul 31 #49

My FIL was detained by ICE for questioning in Vegas. OrlandoDem2 Jul 31 #51

This week it's mini lobster season in Florida. tavernier Jul 31 #53

"Mini Lobsters"? hatrack Jul 31 #61

spiny lobsters edhopper Jul 31 #64

Ah! Got it. hatrack Jul 31 #66

Las Vegas has a nice Golf Course though. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 31 #65

Not when edhopper Jul 31 #67

I hear you. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 31 #68

I live here and did not vote for this cruel monster vapor2 Jul 31 #72

I also live in Vegas Ananda62 Jul 31 #87

This is also the state where a black man was harassed for trying to get signatures at a rural town. SunImp Jul 31 #105

I'm going to the Star Trek markodochartaigh Jul 31 #84

I'll be going to Vegas for 311 Day next year. Initech Jul 31 #90

Be sure to wear a mask on the plane and in the airport, really anywhere you are around a lot of people. MIButterfly Jul 31 #92

Thank you I will. markodochartaigh Jul 31 #95

wow,,, there are still star trek conventions? i thought everything sci fi was rolled into comic cons Demovictory9 Jul 31 #111

Comic cons are certainly larger these days markodochartaigh Jul 31 #118

Just saw this post Mosby Jul 31 #94

It's insane. Xolodno Jul 31 #102

This could be more about the massive greed of Vegas than Trump Callie1979 Jul 31 #101

Why would anyone LilElf70 Jul 31 #103

His dictatorship is becoming more real everyday. czarjak Jul 31 #114

it lost the Canadian tourist... a good percentage of their business Demovictory9 Jul 31 #113

Ice thugs earn bounties bringing in everybody they can get their fat fingers on wolfie001 Jul 31 #115

Canadian tourists say FU Multiguy Jul 31 #119

That is why Vegas popsdenver Jul 31 #120

I'll be in Las Vegas in two weeks LogDog75 Jul 31 #124

Coffee makers? Puppyjive Aug 1 #141

This is just the beginning. Gore1FL Jul 31 #125

By Christmas everyone will be feeling it; even those with resources to weather hard times will notice. CrispyQ Aug 1 #145

Many LV hospitality jobs are union jobs Jose Garcia Jul 31 #126

The "real stats" back up the anecdotes: W_HAMILTON Aug 1 #135

Thank you! Great article with lots of backup stats! -nt CrispyQ Aug 1 #146

wow - the repubes have really made a mess BoRaGard Aug 3 #148

Thanks. Interesting data. I think convention bookings may begin to decline. I wonder how that is going? . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 3 #154

Everything Trump touches dies like Dracula. rickyhall Jul 31 #127

Never been there.... so it is just as dead or alive to me now Jack Valentino Aug 1 #130

Trump bankrupt several casinos on his own. Emile Aug 3 #149

Trump tourism and the availability of more local casinos underpants Aug 3 #152

And no more Seniors at the slots C_U_L8R Aug 3 #153

I wonder if USians are vacationing outside the US more noe Bluestocking Aug 3 #156

People do not want to come to the US LetMyPeopleVote Aug 3 #158

Well, i'm thinking that like the first movie Planet Of The Ape's bluestarone Aug 3 #159