Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas TourismPosted on: September 30, 2025, 03:04h. Travel experts hope the US government avoids a shutdownA shutdown could further hurt the Las Vegas tourism industryCongress continues to work in the Capitol to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at 12:01 am EST on Wednesday. Another federal government shutdown is looming — an event that could hamper Las Vegas tourism. How Shutdown Could Impact TravelA short federal government shutdown wouldn’t overly impact tourism and Las Vegas. Visitor volume in Las Vegas is down almost 8% through August compared with 2024.