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International tourism to LA still lags behind pre-COVID era. There's a push to court more visitors

LOS ANGELES — After several down years, tourism in Los Angeles County is on the rebound. But the recovery from the COVID-19 lull has been uneven to this point, officials say — with far fewer international visitors making their way to L.A. than during the last pre-pandemic year. "Domestic leisure travel has really led the recovery process" and has fully recovered after tourism was upended by ...
Tourists walk on the Walk of Fame the day after the ceremony of the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, March 28, 2022.

LOS ANGELES — After several down years, tourism in Los Angeles County is on the rebound.

But the recovery from the COVID-19 lull has been uneven to this point, officials say — with far fewer international visitors making their way to L.A. than during the last pre-pandemic year.

"Domestic leisure travel has really led the, said Adam Burke, president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board.

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