Los Angeles Tourism Breaks Record in 2012 with 41.4 Million Visitors
Los Angeles welcomed a record 41.4 million visitors in 2012, a 2.5 percent increase over the previous record-high
Locals and Travelers Alike Are Invited To Eat Their Hearts Out During dineLA'S Restaurant Week, January 21-February 1, 2013
Los Angeles’ signature 12-day dining event showcases hundreds of participating restaurants; new Instagram campaign invites diners to win an exclusive dining prize
Los Angeles Tourism Surpasses One Million Facebook Fans
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism), the travel industry sales and marketing organization for Los Angeles globally, has exceeded one million Facebook fans, becoming the first U.S. convention and visitors bureau (CVB) to hit this milestone.
The Final Frontier: LA-area Space Sites
LOS ANGELES -- Southern California has unmatched pedigree when it comes to its place in space-exploration history. From serving as a veritable assembly line for many of NASA's most notable spacecraft (all of the space shuttles were assembled here) to being the birthplace of space pioneers such as astronaut Sally Ride to continuing to be home base to ambitious space-travel companies like SpaceX, Southern California has been essential in enabling both that "one small step for man" and that "one giant leap for mankind."
Treasure Quest
Most visitors know LA’s flagship museums — the Getty, LACMA, MOCA and more — but LA’s other museums (102 others at last count!) offer equally rewarding experiences for adventurous and curious travelers eager to witness the wealth of exhibitions spanning time and place that LA has to offer. Here is a sampling of a few jaw-dropping options.
Spirits to Summon…Spells To Cast…Halloween Arrives In Los Angeles At Last
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – From terrifying theme parks and morbid museums to celebrity-filled graveyards and “Casper the Friendly Ghost” inspired attractions, Los Angeles sets the stage for an unforgettable Halloween season with a spellbinding line-up of attractions certain to fright and delight. Listed below is a sampling of all things black and orange this October. Pay a visit to www.discoverLosAngeles.com to learn more.
Visit Los Angeles Museums for Free (October 1 - November 11, 2012)
LOS ANGELES (September 4, 2012) – Many of history’s great masterpieces call Los Angeles museums home and, this fall, the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board (LA Tourism) is turning the spotlight on the destination’s priceless artworks and exhibitions. During “Museums LA,” visitors who book two nights or more on www.discoverLosAngeles.com/cultureLA for stays at any participating Los Angeles area hotel between October 1-November 11, 2012 receive two free admissions and museum store discounts at 30 participating museums.