HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2021 Mid-Year Update

Shannon S. Okada | September 2, 2021

By Shannon Okada   The Las Vegas market benefited from pent-up demand, government stimulus checks, limited international travel options, increased vaccination rates, and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions during the first half of 2021. However, major COVID-19 metrics notably surged during the summer, and indoor masking rules have been reimplemented in Clark County. Additional efforts are underway to increase state resident vaccination levels through education, encouragement, and mandates. The market’s performance during the rest of 2021 will be an important indicator of the velocity of recovery that may be anticipated in the com...