LA tourists are (mostly) back — except some of the biggest spenders

Los Angeles tourism reached its highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled the travel industry in 2020. Last year, 46.2 million people visited the city and spent $21.9 billion.

According to a new report released by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, visitor spending reached 89% of 2019 levels and visitor volumes registered 91% of pre-pandemic levels.

That growth translated to $34.5 billion in overall economic impact to L.A., a figure that accounts for how