For Downtown Las Vegas , the '' total revenue '' dropped after September 11 attacks in 2001 as it did in most resort areas including the Strip . '' Total revenue '' includes all sources of revenue for the property ( food , drinks , attractions , etc. ) . Unlike the strip , income remained slightly positive , but revenue did not recover for three years . Profitability was restored during this period solely through cost-cutting measures . An analysis of the data could reveal how much of the cost cutting was payroll , cost of goods ( food and beverage ) , and number of employees
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Downtown (Nevada gaming area)