I went to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge of the Culinary Union, which represents tens of thousands of workers on the Strip.

"Our members are quite concerned right now. What we're seeing is a softness in business," Pappageorge said.

The impact is already being felt among workers, particularly part-time employees.

"Our members are telling us is that the companies are holding off on hiring and there's incidental reductions. Some of them are significant," Pappageorge said.

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If the trend continues, the situation could worsen. "What can happen if this continues, is that companies will look to make reductions and increase workload for those that are remaining on the job," Pappageorge said.

In a city that depends heavily on tourism, these numbers represent more than just statistics — they affect real people's livelihoods.