L.A. Tourism Market Outlook Forum - August 25, 2016
Register now for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB) Market Outlook Forum, the strategic forecasting conference aimed at businesses interested in capitalizing on L.A.’s record-breaking tourism growth.
Agenda to include:
- Latest travel and tourism trends from industry experts
- Current L.A. visitation forecasts and industry perspectives
- First look at LATCB’s global sales and marketing plans for the year ahead
- Network with LATCB staff and learn how to participate in programs/events
The annual event will take place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Loews Hollywood Hotel and is complimentary for all LATCB members. Check your inbox for RSVP information and make sure to register by August 23.
Getting There:
Hop on Metro's Red Line to the Hollywod/Highland station for easy access.
Self-parking avaiable at Loews Hollywood Hotel
June Member Mixer at OUE Skyspace LA Breaks Records!
Photo Credit: Noel Alva
A record 450 L.A. Tourism members networked and received an exclusive sneak peek of OUE Skyspace LA during L.A. Tourism’s June Member Mixer last month. Attendees mingled and enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as well as experienced the thrilling Skyslide attraction during the event. L.A. Tourism would like to thank all of their members for such a high turn-out and OUE Skyspace for being fantastic hosts.
dineL.A. Restaurant Week Returns July 18-31
dineL.A. Restaurant Week is the best way to eat your way through L.A.’s incredible, diverse culinary scene. Gather your friends and family and make your game plan for July 18-31. More than 300 of the most acclaimed and popular restaurants in Los Angeles are participating in dineL.A. Restaurant Week, and they’re all creating special menus for 14 days of unabashed culinary indulgence.
With lunches starting at $15 and dinners starting at $29, it’s easy to explore one of the best food destinations in the world. Start making your picks to eat fabulous!
OUE Skyspace LA is Now Open!
Photo Credit: Noel Alva
California’s tallest open-air observation deck, OUE Skyspace LA, opened on June 25, 2016 and L.A. Tourism's Digital Marketing team helped spread the good news for L.A. Tourism member. More than a dozen social media posts were shared across Discover Los Angeles' channels, including the first-ever 360 video from OUE Skyspace LA on Facebook and a Tag2sday giveaway on Instagram (@discoverla), which gave fans the opportunity to win tickets to be one of the first to experience Skyspace. Also, during L.A. Tourism’s June member mixer at the venue, the social media team snapchatted live from the event showcasing a first-hand perspective of the beautiful location.
Follow L.A. Tourism on social media:
Twitter @DiscoverLA
Twitter @TourismLA
Facebook
Instagram @DiscoverLA
Snapchat: “discoverLAsnaps”
3rd Annual Dodgers All-Access - Thursday, September 1
Join us for the 3rd Annual Dodgers All-Access - your backstage pass to see and hear from the Boys in Blue. Take batting practice, pitch in the bullpen, meet and greet Dodger alumni and enjoy dinner on the field as a panel of insiders and current players share stories about the team. Confirmed speakers and on-field participants include:
RON CEY
ANDREW FRIEDMAN
STEVE GARVEY
TOMMY LASORDA
JOHN HARTUNG
MICKEY HATCHER
OREL HERSHISER YASIEL PUIG
DAVE ROBERTS
BILL RUSSELL
REGGIE SMITH
JUSTIN TURNER
STEVE YEAGER
FARHAN ZAIDI
Additional players and alumni to be added.
Tickets $550 | Tables of 10, $5000. Other VIP sponsorships available.
For ticket information, click here.
Industry News & Notes
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials estimated a record 1.207 million travelers passed through the airport this past July 4 holiday weekend – an increase of 9.7 percent over last year’s record 1.1 million passengers. Friday was expected to be the busiest day with nearly 265,000 travelers.
AAA forecasted a record 42.9 million people were expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, up 1.3% from the record that was previously set in 2007 and tied in 2015. The travel was fueled by lower gas prices as well as growth in consumer confidence.
Emirates launched its second daily A380 service from Dubai to LAX earlier this month. The Airbus A380 is branded with Los Angeles Dodgers, the airline’s partner.