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+<br>Apart from the games themselves, fans seek an escape from lingering winter chill in colder parts of the country. This seasonal surge, aided by high-profile events, has never made the city feel more alive.<br>
+<br>According to analyst Barry Jonas of Truist Securities, a gaming and hospitality industry tracker, the Las Vegas Strip is not letting up. According to a recent report, Jonas noted resorts on the Strip are seeing steady, strong demand leading up to April.<br>
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+<br>The beginning of 2025 ushered in a minor decline, as January visitors were down 1.1% from the previous January. Notably, convention attendance increased almost 13% during the same month, indicating Las Vegas's strength as a business destination despite some slippage in leisure travel.<br>
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