A slice of tourists hasn't returned since COVID-19. LA wants them back
Before the pandemic, a steady stream of buses ferrying tourists from Brazil, China, Australia and elsewhere pulled into the Original Farmers Market every day. They typically idled for an hour or so, while their passengers ate and shopped for souvenirs at the historic collection of food stalls and kitschy shops in the heart of Los Angeles.
The buses still come these days. But, if the city's overall tourism figures are any indication, the number of international travelers isn't what it used to be.
Adam Burke is looking to fix that.
As president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Burke has
