08/05/2026
BREAKING: Viral "Luxor Closing" Letter Is a Hoax — Iconic Pyramid Isn't Going Anywhere
LAS VEGAS — August 5, 2026 — A letter circulating widely on social media claiming that Luxor Las Vegas will "conclude operations at the end of 2026" is fake, and the famous pyramid-shaped resort has no plans to close, despite the convincing-looking notice fooling thousands of guests and travelers online.
The letter, styled with the Luxor logo and an MGM Resorts watermark, thanks "valued guests" for their loyalty and claims the property will shut down to "make way for new and exciting projects on the Las Vegas Strip." Photos of the printed letter have spread rapidly across Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram in recent months, often accompanied by dramatic claims that the pyramid will be imploded.
No announcement, no closure
MGM Resorts International, which owns and operates Luxor, has issued no such announcement. No press release, no regulatory filing, and no statement to employees or investors supports the claim — the channels through which a closure of a major Strip resort would actually be communicated.
Travel pages and Las Vegas fan communities have spent months debunking the rumor, which appears to trace back to April Fool's Day posts and unverified Facebook group content that snowballed into the fabricated guest letter now making the rounds.
The evidence points the other way
Far from winding down, Luxor is in the middle of active reinvestment. The resort recently completed a multi-month renovation of its Oasis Pool, which reopened to guests on July 4, 2026, with expanded deck space — hardly the behavior of a company preparing to demolish the building. The property continues to take reservations, host its resident shows and exhibits, and operate normally.
How to spot the fake
The hoax letter carries several red flags common to fabricated corporate announcements:
No specifics — no closing date, no information about refunds or rebooking, no details about the supposed replacement project
No signature — it's signed only by "The Luxor Las Vegas Team," with no named executive
Wrong channel — major resort closures are announced via official press releases and investor communications, not printed letters handed to guests
The bottom line
Luxor Las Vegas, which opened in 1993 and remains one of the most recognizable silhouettes on the Strip, is open and expected to stay that way. Guests with reservations have nothing to worry about — except, perhaps, believing everything they read on the internet.
Anyone who receives or sees the letter is encouraged to check MGM Resorts' official website or verified press channels before sharing.
