Tourism
San Diego Ranked 3rd Best US Vacation Spot; LA Sinks To 17th
Move over, Hollywood: Southern California’s top tourist destination is ready for her close-up.
LAX, Ports Brace For Plunge In Japan Trade, Tourism
Officials with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation say local airports and trade centers will begin feeling the fallout from last month’s devastating quake in coming weeks.
SoCal Tourism Biz Braces For ‘Significant’ Japanese Drop-Off
One tourism official warns revenues from Japanese travelers is set to plummet after the devastating quake and tsunami.
Mayor: Tijuana Safe For Tourists Despite Drug Cartel Wars
The mayor of Tijuana says the violence has subsided and the infamous border town is now open for business.
Report: LA Unemployment ‘Painfully High’ Through 2012
Analysts predict that for the first time since 2007, Los Angeles County will add more jobs than it loses.
Tourists Still Love LA: Spending Up In ’10
The City of Angels may have to make room for a new nickname: The Comeback Kid.
Carnival Cruise Fire Could Burn Long Beach
The city of Long Beach could take a financial hit because of a Carnival cruise ship fire that will keep the vessel out of service until mid-January.
Study: Proposed Jail Near Palm Springs Could Impact Tourism
A study shows a proposed 7,200-bed jail near Palm Springs could cost the Coachella Valley tourism industry $91 million.
Can You Think Of A Worse Way To Attract Tourists?
Facebook users: make Kent Shocknek your friend Twitter: follow KentShocknek Some cities have a zoo: Others, a simple art walk. But when it comes to attracting tourists, nobody can top Zhengjiang, in China’s Jiangsu Province, […]
