K-shaped economy taking toll on Las Vegas, top tourism official warns

By: April Corbin Girnus

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 632

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Who is coming to Las Vegas is changing, in large part to a K-shaped economy where higher income households are disproportionately thriving while lower income households are barely above water.

The shift is not a new revelation for the tourism-dependent city, but it is one fiscal analysts are actively considering as they prepare to forecast revenue for the State of Nevada.

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority CEO Steve Hill on Wednesday told the Economic …

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