At least 59 people were killed and 400 wounded when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire at an open-air country music festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel.
Flights in and out of Las Vegas’ McCarran airport were temporarily halted, with the airport allowing passengers who “lost or left behind identification” to fly home following an identity verification process.
While agents have seen some concern among customers, few have seen cancellations as a result of the attack.
David McDonald, owner of World Travel Lounge, told TTG the business “hadn’t received a single call or query on forward bookings” and he even had a customer come in to enquire about a last-minute deal to the destination for the coming weekend.
He said: “Customers are becoming more used to this kind of event and sadly the shock factor isn’t there as much anymore.”
Miles Morgan, owner of Miles Morgan Travel, added that he wasn’t aware of any cancellations in his shops: “If this had happened 20 years ago, it would’ve stopped business in Vegas for a long time, but sadly these days the general travelling public is conditioned to it.”
Rossi Ralenkotter, president and chief executive of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, said: “Las Vegas is a strong community that will work through this tragic incident. We are grateful beyond words to our incomparable law enforcement, first responders and everyone who continues to help victims and their families.”
A statement from MGM Resorts (Mandalay Bay’s owner) added that its primary focus and concern in the aftermath of the shooting was “cooperating with law enforcement and taking actions to support victims, guests and employees”.
