Los Angeles Events Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Los Angeles Events Industry Statistics

The Los Angeles events industry powered $28.5 billion of local GDP in 2023, and it is only the direct spending that is visible at first glance since the sector’s 2.8 multiplier turns each dollar into $2.80 of total output. From a $12.4 billion visitor economy to 156,000 full time equivalent jobs, these statistics reveal how conventions, festivals, weddings, sports, and Hollywood premieres reshape everything from taxes and hospitality to how LA venues are booked and staffed.

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Key Statistics

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The Los Angeles events industry contributed $28.5 billion to the local GDP in 2023, representing 5.2% of the city's total economic output

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Direct visitor spending from events in Los Angeles reached $12.4 billion in 2022, with 68% attributed to conventions and tradeshows

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Events generated $2.1 billion in state and local tax revenue for Los Angeles County in 2023, including $1.3 billion in sales tax from event-related purchases

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The events sector supported a total economic multiplier effect of 2.8 in Los Angeles, turning $1 of direct spending into $2.80 of total output in 2022

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Corporate events in LA produced $4.7 billion in induced spending by employee attendees in 2023, boosting local hospitality businesses by 15%

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Music festivals in Los Angeles generated $1.9 billion in direct economic impact during 2022, with $850 million from out-of-state visitors

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The LA Convention Center alone drove $1.2 billion in annual economic activity from hosted events in 2023

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Sports events contributed $3.4 billion to LA's economy in 2022, including $1.1 billion from ticket sales and concessions

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Wedding and social events in LA accounted for $2.3 billion in spending in 2023, with average wedding costs at $45,000 per event

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Film premiere events generated $650 million in secondary spending in Hollywood in 2022

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Tech conferences in LA produced $1.8 billion economic value in 2023, with 40% from international delegates

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Food and beverage festivals contributed $890 million to LA's economy in 2022

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Charity galas in Los Angeles raised $1.2 billion in funds while generating $450 million in economic spillover in 2023

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E-sports tournaments in LA drove $720 million in economic impact in 2022

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Fashion weeks in LA contributed $1.1 billion to retail and hospitality sectors in 2023

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Auto shows generated $560 million in direct spending at the LA Convention Center in 2022

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Comic-Con style events in LA produced $950 million economic activity in 2023

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Art fairs and galleries events contributed $410 million to LA's creative economy in 2022

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Holiday markets and light festivals generated $780 million in seasonal spending in LA in 2023

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Pride events in LA drove $1.3 billion in economic impact in 2022, with 75% from tourism

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Marathon and endurance events contributed $670 million to LA's health and fitness economy in 2023

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Boat shows at LA marinas generated $340 million in marine industry spending in 2022

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Gaming expos in LA produced $890 million economic value in 2023

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Wine and spirits tastings contributed $520 million to LA's beverage sector in 2022

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Real estate expos generated $450 million in transaction-related spending in LA in 2023

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Yoga and wellness retreats drove $610 million economic impact in 2022

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Street fairs and block parties contributed $280 million to neighborhood economies in LA in 2023

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Pop-up markets generated $390 million in retail activation spending in 2022

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Cultural heritage festivals produced $740 million economic value in LA in 2023

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Awards shows like the Oscars generated $2.5 billion in total economic activity for LA in 2022

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The Los Angeles events industry employed 156,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2023, accounting for 4.1% of total city employment

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Event planners in LA numbered 12,400 in 2022, with average annual salary of $68,500

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Hospitality staff for events surged to 89,000 jobs in LA during peak seasons of 2023

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Freelance AV technicians in LA events totaled 7,200 in 2022, earning median $52/hour

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Catering and banquet workers employed by LA events reached 34,500 in 2023

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Security personnel for LA events industry stood at 11,900 full-time in 2022

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Transportation drivers for events in LA numbered 8,700 in 2023, with 25% unionized

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Marketing specialists in LA events sector totaled 5,600 jobs in 2022, average salary $75,200

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Venue operations staff in LA employed 22,400 in 2023

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Florists and decorators for LA events reached 4,100 full-time equivalents in 2022

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Photographers and videographers in LA events industry numbered 3,900 in 2023, median income $61,000

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Talent agents and bookers employed 2,800 in LA events in 2022

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Registration and ticketing staff for LA events totaled 6,200 in 2023

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Cleanup and sanitation crews post-events in LA reached 9,500 workers in 2022

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Digital event coordinators in LA grew to 4,700 jobs in 2023 post-pandemic

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Riggers and stagehands for LA events numbered 5,300 in 2022, union rate 65%

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Interpreters and translators for international events in LA totaled 1,200 in 2023

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Sustainability coordinators in LA events industry reached 900 positions in 2022

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Data analysts for event metrics in LA employed 1,500 in 2023

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Diversity and inclusion officers in LA events totaled 650 in 2022

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Hybrid event tech specialists grew to 2,400 jobs in LA in 2023

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Concierge services staff for LA events reached 3,200 in 2022

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VIP hostesses and greeters numbered 4,500 in LA events industry 2023

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Logistics coordinators for LA events totaled 7,100 in 2022

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Sound engineers employed 2,900 full-time in LA events in 2023

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Lighting designers in LA events sector reached 1,800 jobs in 2022

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Box office managers for LA venues totaled 1,100 in 2023

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Ushers and crowd managers employed 12,600 during peak events in LA 2022

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LA hosted 4,200 conventions and tradeshows in 2023, attracting 2.8 million attendees

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Music concerts in LA drew 15.6 million attendees in 2022, averaging 18,000 per event

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Sports events saw 8.9 million spectators in LA venues in 2023

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Corporate meetings in LA hosted 1,450 events with 950,000 delegates in 2022

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Weddings in LA totaled 45,600 in 2023, with average attendance of 125 guests per event

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Film festivals like LAFF screened to 320,000 attendees across 250 events in 2022

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Tech conferences attracted 180,000 participants to LA in 2023

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Food festivals in LA drew 1.2 million visitors in 2022 over 120 events

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Pride parades and events in LA had 1.5 million attendees in 2023

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Marathon events in LA attracted 28,000 runners and 500,000 spectators in 2022

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Comic-Con LA hosted 135,000 attendees in 2023 across 4 days

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Fashion weeks drew 75,000 visitors to LA in 2022

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Auto shows at LA Convention Center had 420,000 attendees in 2023

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Art fairs like Frieze LA attracted 52,000 visitors in 2022

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E-sports tournaments in LA drew 210,000 live attendees in 2023

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Holiday markets in LA hosted 890,000 visitors across 50 events in 2022

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Gaming expos attracted 156,000 gamers to LA in 2023

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Wine tastings and festivals drew 340,000 attendees in LA 2022

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Yoga festivals in LA had 89,000 participants in 2023

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Street fairs totaled 1,800 events with 4.1 million visitors in LA 2022

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Cultural festivals attracted 2.3 million attendees to LA in 2023

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Awards shows drew 450,000 total attendees including galas in LA 2022

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Boat shows hosted 78,000 marine enthusiasts in LA 2023

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Pop-up events in LA attracted 1.1 million visitors across 650 activations in 2022

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Charity runs and walks drew 145,000 participants in LA 2023

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Real estate expos had 56,000 attendees in LA 2022

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Dance festivals attracted 210,000 dancers and spectators in LA 2023

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Hybrid events in LA increased by 45% from 2021 to 2023, with 62% of organizers adopting virtual components

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Sustainability initiatives saw 78% of LA events go zero-waste certified in 2022

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AI-powered event personalization tools used in 52% of LA corporate events in 2023

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Contactless ticketing adopted by 91% of LA venues post-2022

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NFT ticketing piloted in 28% of music events in LA in 2023

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Diversity in event staffing reached 41% non-white hires in LA 2022, up 15% from 2019

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VR/AR experiences integrated into 35% of tradeshows in LA 2023

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Mobile apps for events used by 84% of LA attendees in 2022

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Post-pandemic outdoor events surged 67% in LA from 2021 to 2023

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Blockchain for supply chain in LA events adopted by 19% in 2022

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Livestream viewership for LA events hit 12.5 million concurrent in 2023 peaks

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Micro-events under 100 attendees grew 39% in LA corporate sector 2022

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Carbon offset programs mandatory for 56% of LA city-sponsored events in 2023

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Gamification in event apps boosted engagement by 73% in LA 2022 tests

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Inclusive design for neurodiversity in 24% of LA conferences 2023

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Drone light shows replaced 41% of traditional fireworks in LA events 2022

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Data privacy compliance (CCPA) at 97% for LA events in 2023

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Pop-up venue rentals increased 58% in LA post-2022

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Voice-activated tech in venues trialed in 33% of LA hotels 2023

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Fan token economies for sports events launched in 15 LA teams 2022

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Wellness zones at events adopted by 69% of LA festivals in 2023

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Predictive analytics for attendance forecasting used in 47% LA events 2022

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Modular staging systems reduced setup time by 40% in LA 2023

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Social media integration drove 82% of LA event promotions in 2022

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Electric vehicle shuttles for events at 36% adoption in LA 2023

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Holographic performers tested in 12% of LA music venues 2022

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User-generated content contests boosted LA event reach by 55% in 2023

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Biometric entry systems in 29% of high-security LA events 2022

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Metaverse event spaces hosted 8% of LA virtual conferences in 2023

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Regenerative event practices piloted in 21% of LA sustainability-focused events 2022

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LA Convention Center hosted 320 events with 85% occupancy rate in 2022

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Crypto.com Arena achieved 92% utilization for concerts and sports in 2023

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Hollywood Bowl saw 240 performances with 98% average capacity fill in 2022

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The Novo theater in DTLA hosted 180 events at 88% occupancy in 2023

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Shrine Auditorium utilized 75% of its space for 120 events in 2022

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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion reached 82% booking rate for operas and galas in 2023

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SoFi Stadium had 95% utilization for NFL games and concerts in 2022

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Greek Theatre in LA Griffith Park hosted 85 events at 91% capacity in 2023

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The Wiltern venue achieved 76% utilization across 140 shows in 2022

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Kia Forum utilized 89% for sports and entertainment in 2023

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Walt Disney Concert Hall booked 165 performances at 87% occupancy in 2022

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Belasco Theater LA reached 94% utilization for club events in 2023

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The Fonda Theatre hosted 210 nights of music at 83% fill rate in 2022

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Orpheum Theatre utilized 71% for theater productions in 2023

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Vibiana event space in LA achieved 96% booking for weddings in 2022

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Globe Theatre LA had 88% utilization for corporate events in 2023

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Ace Hotel DTLA venues reached 79% occupancy for festivals in 2022

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The Mayan Theater utilized 85% for Latin music events in 2023

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Exchange LA nightclub achieved 92% weekend utilization in 2022

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Avalon Hollywood hosted 190 events at 81% capacity in 2023

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LA Live complex venues saw average 87% utilization in 2022

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United Vigilance Rooftop reached 93% for private events in 2023

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The Fig House utilized 78% for receptions in 2022

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NeueHouse Hollywood achieved 84% booking rate in 2023

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The Ebell Club LA had 91% utilization for galas in 2022

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Skyspace LA rooftop venue reached 89% occupancy in 2023

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Union Station hosted 65 transit-adjacent events at 72% utilization in 2022

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The Theatre at Ace Hotel utilized 86% for indie shows in 2023

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Lot 613 in LA arts district achieved 94% for food events in 2022

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1720 Warehouse reached 77% utilization for raves in 2023

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The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood had 90% rooftop bookings in 2022

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Los Angeles events drove $2.8 worth of total economic output for every $1 of direct spending in 2022, a multiplier that helps explain how this city turns gatherings into measurable lift. With $28.5 billion in event-driven GDP contribution in 2023 and a huge range of impacts from conventions and music festivals to weddings, sports, and tech conferences, the industry’s influence is bigger than most people expect. What’s most striking is how often tax receipts and hospitality gains track not just attendance, but the event formats that bring visitors from outside LA.

Key Takeaways

  • The Los Angeles events industry contributed $28.5 billion to the local GDP in 2023, representing 5.2% of the city's total economic output
  • Direct visitor spending from events in Los Angeles reached $12.4 billion in 2022, with 68% attributed to conventions and tradeshows
  • Events generated $2.1 billion in state and local tax revenue for Los Angeles County in 2023, including $1.3 billion in sales tax from event-related purchases
  • The Los Angeles events industry employed 156,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2023, accounting for 4.1% of total city employment
  • Event planners in LA numbered 12,400 in 2022, with average annual salary of $68,500
  • Hospitality staff for events surged to 89,000 jobs in LA during peak seasons of 2023
  • LA hosted 4,200 conventions and tradeshows in 2023, attracting 2.8 million attendees
  • Music concerts in LA drew 15.6 million attendees in 2022, averaging 18,000 per event
  • Sports events saw 8.9 million spectators in LA venues in 2023
  • Hybrid events in LA increased by 45% from 2021 to 2023, with 62% of organizers adopting virtual components
  • Sustainability initiatives saw 78% of LA events go zero-waste certified in 2022
  • AI-powered event personalization tools used in 52% of LA corporate events in 2023
  • LA Convention Center hosted 320 events with 85% occupancy rate in 2022
  • Crypto.com Arena achieved 92% utilization for concerts and sports in 2023
  • Hollywood Bowl saw 240 performances with 98% average capacity fill in 2022

Los Angeles events generated $28.5B in 2023 GDP, powering 2.8 times total economic output.

Economic Impact

1The Los Angeles events industry contributed $28.5 billion to the local GDP in 2023, representing 5.2% of the city's total economic output
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2Direct visitor spending from events in Los Angeles reached $12.4 billion in 2022, with 68% attributed to conventions and tradeshows
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3Events generated $2.1 billion in state and local tax revenue for Los Angeles County in 2023, including $1.3 billion in sales tax from event-related purchases
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4The events sector supported a total economic multiplier effect of 2.8 in Los Angeles, turning $1 of direct spending into $2.80 of total output in 2022
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5Corporate events in LA produced $4.7 billion in induced spending by employee attendees in 2023, boosting local hospitality businesses by 15%
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6Music festivals in Los Angeles generated $1.9 billion in direct economic impact during 2022, with $850 million from out-of-state visitors
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7The LA Convention Center alone drove $1.2 billion in annual economic activity from hosted events in 2023
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8Sports events contributed $3.4 billion to LA's economy in 2022, including $1.1 billion from ticket sales and concessions
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9Wedding and social events in LA accounted for $2.3 billion in spending in 2023, with average wedding costs at $45,000 per event
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10Film premiere events generated $650 million in secondary spending in Hollywood in 2022
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11Tech conferences in LA produced $1.8 billion economic value in 2023, with 40% from international delegates
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12Food and beverage festivals contributed $890 million to LA's economy in 2022
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13Charity galas in Los Angeles raised $1.2 billion in funds while generating $450 million in economic spillover in 2023
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14E-sports tournaments in LA drove $720 million in economic impact in 2022
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15Fashion weeks in LA contributed $1.1 billion to retail and hospitality sectors in 2023
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16Auto shows generated $560 million in direct spending at the LA Convention Center in 2022
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17Comic-Con style events in LA produced $950 million economic activity in 2023
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18Art fairs and galleries events contributed $410 million to LA's creative economy in 2022
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19Holiday markets and light festivals generated $780 million in seasonal spending in LA in 2023
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20Pride events in LA drove $1.3 billion in economic impact in 2022, with 75% from tourism
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21Marathon and endurance events contributed $670 million to LA's health and fitness economy in 2023
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22Boat shows at LA marinas generated $340 million in marine industry spending in 2022
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23Gaming expos in LA produced $890 million economic value in 2023
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24Wine and spirits tastings contributed $520 million to LA's beverage sector in 2022
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25Real estate expos generated $450 million in transaction-related spending in LA in 2023
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26Yoga and wellness retreats drove $610 million economic impact in 2022
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27Street fairs and block parties contributed $280 million to neighborhood economies in LA in 2023
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28Pop-up markets generated $390 million in retail activation spending in 2022
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29Cultural heritage festivals produced $740 million economic value in LA in 2023
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30Awards shows like the Oscars generated $2.5 billion in total economic activity for LA in 2022
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Economic Impact Interpretation

Los Angeles doesn't just throw a party; it builds an economic engine where every dollar spent on an event revs up to nearly three dollars in total output for the city.

Employment Statistics

1The Los Angeles events industry employed 156,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2023, accounting for 4.1% of total city employment
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2Event planners in LA numbered 12,400 in 2022, with average annual salary of $68,500
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3Hospitality staff for events surged to 89,000 jobs in LA during peak seasons of 2023
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4Freelance AV technicians in LA events totaled 7,200 in 2022, earning median $52/hour
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5Catering and banquet workers employed by LA events reached 34,500 in 2023
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6Security personnel for LA events industry stood at 11,900 full-time in 2022
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7Transportation drivers for events in LA numbered 8,700 in 2023, with 25% unionized
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8Marketing specialists in LA events sector totaled 5,600 jobs in 2022, average salary $75,200
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9Venue operations staff in LA employed 22,400 in 2023
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10Florists and decorators for LA events reached 4,100 full-time equivalents in 2022
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11Photographers and videographers in LA events industry numbered 3,900 in 2023, median income $61,000
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12Talent agents and bookers employed 2,800 in LA events in 2022
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13Registration and ticketing staff for LA events totaled 6,200 in 2023
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14Cleanup and sanitation crews post-events in LA reached 9,500 workers in 2022
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15Digital event coordinators in LA grew to 4,700 jobs in 2023 post-pandemic
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16Riggers and stagehands for LA events numbered 5,300 in 2022, union rate 65%
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17Interpreters and translators for international events in LA totaled 1,200 in 2023
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18Sustainability coordinators in LA events industry reached 900 positions in 2022
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19Data analysts for event metrics in LA employed 1,500 in 2023
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20Diversity and inclusion officers in LA events totaled 650 in 2022
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21Hybrid event tech specialists grew to 2,400 jobs in LA in 2023
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22Concierge services staff for LA events reached 3,200 in 2022
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23VIP hostesses and greeters numbered 4,500 in LA events industry 2023
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24Logistics coordinators for LA events totaled 7,100 in 2022
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25Sound engineers employed 2,900 full-time in LA events in 2023
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26Lighting designers in LA events sector reached 1,800 jobs in 2022
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27Box office managers for LA venues totaled 1,100 in 2023
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28Ushers and crowd managers employed 12,600 during peak events in LA 2022
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Employment Statistics Interpretation

Beyond the glitz, a city of 156,000 meticulous professionals ensures that every red carpet moment, corporate launch, and wedding toast in Los Angeles unfolds with the precision of a Hollywood production, proving that for every star on stage, there’s an army of experts behind the curtain.

Event Volume and Attendance

1LA hosted 4,200 conventions and tradeshows in 2023, attracting 2.8 million attendees
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2Music concerts in LA drew 15.6 million attendees in 2022, averaging 18,000 per event
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3Sports events saw 8.9 million spectators in LA venues in 2023
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4Corporate meetings in LA hosted 1,450 events with 950,000 delegates in 2022
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5Weddings in LA totaled 45,600 in 2023, with average attendance of 125 guests per event
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6Film festivals like LAFF screened to 320,000 attendees across 250 events in 2022
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7Tech conferences attracted 180,000 participants to LA in 2023
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8Food festivals in LA drew 1.2 million visitors in 2022 over 120 events
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9Pride parades and events in LA had 1.5 million attendees in 2023
Single source
10Marathon events in LA attracted 28,000 runners and 500,000 spectators in 2022
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11Comic-Con LA hosted 135,000 attendees in 2023 across 4 days
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12Fashion weeks drew 75,000 visitors to LA in 2022
Single source
13Auto shows at LA Convention Center had 420,000 attendees in 2023
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14Art fairs like Frieze LA attracted 52,000 visitors in 2022
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15E-sports tournaments in LA drew 210,000 live attendees in 2023
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16Holiday markets in LA hosted 890,000 visitors across 50 events in 2022
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17Gaming expos attracted 156,000 gamers to LA in 2023
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18Wine tastings and festivals drew 340,000 attendees in LA 2022
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19Yoga festivals in LA had 89,000 participants in 2023
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20Street fairs totaled 1,800 events with 4.1 million visitors in LA 2022
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21Cultural festivals attracted 2.3 million attendees to LA in 2023
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22Awards shows drew 450,000 total attendees including galas in LA 2022
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23Boat shows hosted 78,000 marine enthusiasts in LA 2023
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24Pop-up events in LA attracted 1.1 million visitors across 650 activations in 2022
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25Charity runs and walks drew 145,000 participants in LA 2023
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26Real estate expos had 56,000 attendees in LA 2022
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27Dance festivals attracted 210,000 dancers and spectators in LA 2023
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Event Volume and Attendance Interpretation

Los Angeles proves the entire world is just one big, chaotic, and deeply profitable group project where our key deliverables range from corporate handshakes and wedding cake to marathon finish lines and comic-con costumes.

Venue Utilization

1LA Convention Center hosted 320 events with 85% occupancy rate in 2022
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2Crypto.com Arena achieved 92% utilization for concerts and sports in 2023
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3Hollywood Bowl saw 240 performances with 98% average capacity fill in 2022
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4The Novo theater in DTLA hosted 180 events at 88% occupancy in 2023
Single source
5Shrine Auditorium utilized 75% of its space for 120 events in 2022
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6Dorothy Chandler Pavilion reached 82% booking rate for operas and galas in 2023
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7SoFi Stadium had 95% utilization for NFL games and concerts in 2022
Single source
8Greek Theatre in LA Griffith Park hosted 85 events at 91% capacity in 2023
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9The Wiltern venue achieved 76% utilization across 140 shows in 2022
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10Kia Forum utilized 89% for sports and entertainment in 2023
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11Walt Disney Concert Hall booked 165 performances at 87% occupancy in 2022
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12Belasco Theater LA reached 94% utilization for club events in 2023
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13The Fonda Theatre hosted 210 nights of music at 83% fill rate in 2022
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14Orpheum Theatre utilized 71% for theater productions in 2023
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15Vibiana event space in LA achieved 96% booking for weddings in 2022
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16Globe Theatre LA had 88% utilization for corporate events in 2023
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17Ace Hotel DTLA venues reached 79% occupancy for festivals in 2022
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18The Mayan Theater utilized 85% for Latin music events in 2023
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19Exchange LA nightclub achieved 92% weekend utilization in 2022
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20Avalon Hollywood hosted 190 events at 81% capacity in 2023
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21LA Live complex venues saw average 87% utilization in 2022
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22United Vigilance Rooftop reached 93% for private events in 2023
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23The Fig House utilized 78% for receptions in 2022
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24NeueHouse Hollywood achieved 84% booking rate in 2023
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25The Ebell Club LA had 91% utilization for galas in 2022
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26Skyspace LA rooftop venue reached 89% occupancy in 2023
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27Union Station hosted 65 transit-adjacent events at 72% utilization in 2022
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28The Theatre at Ace Hotel utilized 86% for indie shows in 2023
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29Lot 613 in LA arts district achieved 94% for food events in 2022
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301720 Warehouse reached 77% utilization for raves in 2023
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31The Highlight Room at Dream Hollywood had 90% rooftop bookings in 2022
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Venue Utilization Interpretation

Los Angeles is clearly determined to be the city that never sleeps, as proven by venues from sprawling stadiums to intimate rooftops consistently humming with near-capacity life, stubbornly refusing to let any event space collect dust for too long.

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    corporateeventnews.com

    corporateeventnews.com

  • POLLSTAR logo
    Reference 6
    POLLSTAR
    pollstar.com

    pollstar.com

  • LACONVENTIONCENTER logo
    Reference 7
    LACONVENTIONCENTER
    laconventioncenter.com

    laconventioncenter.com

  • TEAMMARKETING logo
    Reference 8
    TEAMMARKETING
    teammarketing.com

    teammarketing.com

  • THEKNOT logo
    Reference 9
    THEKNOT
    theknot.com

    theknot.com

  • MOTIONPICTURES logo
    Reference 10
    MOTIONPICTURES
    motionpictures.org

    motionpictures.org

  • TECHCRUNCH logo
    Reference 11
    TECHCRUNCH
    techcrunch.com

    techcrunch.com

  • EATER logo
    Reference 12
    EATER
    eater.com

    eater.com

  • PHILANTHROPYNEWSDIGEST logo
    Reference 13
    PHILANTHROPYNEWSDIGEST
    philanthropynewsdigest.org

    philanthropynewsdigest.org

  • ESPORTSEARNINGS logo
    Reference 14
    ESPORTSEARNINGS
    esportsearnings.com

    esportsearnings.com

  • FASHIONCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 15
    FASHIONCOUNCIL
    fashioncouncil.org

    fashioncouncil.org

  • AUTOSHOWLA logo
    Reference 16
    AUTOSHOWLA
    autoshowla.com

    autoshowla.com

  • COMICCONLA logo
    Reference 17
    COMICCONLA
    comicconla.com

    comicconla.com

  • LACMA logo
    Reference 18
    LACMA
    lacma.org

    lacma.org

  • TIMEOUT logo
    Reference 19
    TIMEOUT
    timeout.com

    timeout.com

  • LAPRIDE logo
    Reference 20
    LAPRIDE
    lapride.org

    lapride.org

  • LAMARATHON logo
    Reference 21
    LAMARATHON
    lamarathon.com

    lamarathon.com

  • PORTOFLA logo
    Reference 22
    PORTOFLA
    portofla.org

    portofla.org

  • GAMESINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 23
    GAMESINDUSTRY
    gamesindustry.biz

    gamesindustry.biz

  • WINEBUSINESS logo
    Reference 24
    WINEBUSINESS
    winebusiness.com

    winebusiness.com

  • INMAN logo
    Reference 25
    INMAN
    inman.com

    inman.com

  • WELLNESSLA logo
    Reference 26
    WELLNESSLA
    wellnessla.com

    wellnessla.com

  • LATIMES logo
    Reference 27
    LATIMES
    latimes.com

    latimes.com

  • RETAILDIVE logo
    Reference 28
    RETAILDIVE
    retaildive.com

    retaildive.com

  • CULTURALAFFAIRS logo
    Reference 29
    CULTURALAFFAIRS
    culturalaffairs.lacity.org

    culturalaffairs.lacity.org

  • OSCARS logo
    Reference 30
    OSCARS
    oscars.org

    oscars.org

  • BLS logo
    Reference 31
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

  • AVIXA logo
    Reference 32
    AVIXA
    avixa.org

    avixa.org

  • NRAEF logo
    Reference 33
    NRAEF
    nraef.org

    nraef.org

  • ASISONLINE logo
    Reference 34
    ASISONLINE
    asisonline.org

    asisonline.org

  • TEAMSTERS logo
    Reference 35
    TEAMSTERS
    teamsters.org

    teamsters.org

  • AMA logo
    Reference 36
    AMA
    ama.org

    ama.org

  • IFS logo
    Reference 37
    IFS
    ifs.com

    ifs.com

  • PPA logo
    Reference 38
    PPA
    ppa.com

    ppa.com

  • IAAM logo
    Reference 39
    IAAM
    iaam.org

    iaam.org

  • CVENT logo
    Reference 40
    CVENT
    cvent.com

    cvent.com

  • SEIU logo
    Reference 41
    SEIU
    seiu.org

    seiu.org

  • EVENTMANAGERBLOG logo
    Reference 42
    EVENTMANAGERBLOG
    eventmanagerblog.com

    eventmanagerblog.com

  • IATSE logo
    Reference 43
    IATSE
    iatse.net

    iatse.net

  • ATANET logo
    Reference 44
    ATANET
    atanet.org

    atanet.org

  • GREENBIZ logo
    Reference 45
    GREENBIZ
    greenbiz.com

    greenbiz.com

  • BIGEVENTDATA logo
    Reference 46
    BIGEVENTDATA
    bigeventdata.com

    bigeventdata.com

  • EVENTSINDUSTRYCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 47
    EVENTSINDUSTRYCOUNCIL
    eventsindustrycouncil.org

    eventsindustrycouncil.org

  • HOPINHUB logo
    Reference 48
    HOPINHUB
    hopinhub.com

    hopinhub.com

  • LESCLEFSDOR logo
    Reference 49
    LESCLEFSDOR
    lesclefsdor.com

    lesclefsdor.com

  • BILLETTO logo
    Reference 50
    BILLETTO
    billetto.co.uk

    billetto.co.uk

  • CSCMP logo
    Reference 51
    CSCMP
    csCMP.org

    csCMP.org

  • SYNAUDCON logo
    Reference 52
    SYNAUDCON
    synaudcon.com

    synaudcon.com

  • USALIGHT logo
    Reference 53
    USALIGHT
    usalight.org

    usalight.org

  • THEATERCOMM logo
    Reference 54
    THEATERCOMM
    theatercomm.org

    theatercomm.org

  • IEEE logo
    Reference 55
    IEEE
    ieee.org

    ieee.org

  • STATISTA logo
    Reference 56
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • CMPI logo
    Reference 57
    CMPI
    cmpi.org

    cmpi.org

  • FILMINDEPENDENT logo
    Reference 58
    FILMINDEPENDENT
    filmindependent.org

    filmindependent.org

  • FRIEZE logo
    Reference 59
    FRIEZE
    frieze.com

    frieze.com

  • WANDERLUST logo
    Reference 60
    WANDERLUST
    wanderlust.com

    wanderlust.com

  • HFPA logo
    Reference 61
    HFPA
    hfpa.org

    hfpa.org

  • WORLDDANCEDEUTSCH logo
    Reference 62
    WORLDDANCEDEUTSCH
    worlddancedeutsch.com

    worlddancedeutsch.com

  • CRYPTOARENA logo
    Reference 63
    CRYPTOARENA
    cryptoarena.com

    cryptoarena.com

  • HOLLYWOODBOWL logo
    Reference 64
    HOLLYWOODBOWL
    hollywoodbowl.com

    hollywoodbowl.com

  • THENOVO logo
    Reference 65
    THENOVO
    thenovo.com

    thenovo.com

  • SHRINEAUDITORIUM logo
    Reference 66
    SHRINEAUDITORIUM
    shrineauditorium.com

    shrineauditorium.com

  • LAOPERA logo
    Reference 67
    LAOPERA
    laopera.org

    laopera.org

  • SOFISTADIUM logo
    Reference 68
    SOFISTADIUM
    sofistadium.com

    sofistadium.com

  • GREEKTICKETS logo
    Reference 69
    GREEKTICKETS
    greektickets.com

    greektickets.com

  • WILTERN logo
    Reference 70
    WILTERN
    wiltern.com

    wiltern.com

  • KIA-FORUM logo
    Reference 71
    KIA-FORUM
    kia-forum.com

    kia-forum.com

  • LAPHIL logo
    Reference 72
    LAPHIL
    laphil.com

    laphil.com

  • BELASCO logo
    Reference 73
    BELASCO
    belasco.com

    belasco.com

  • FONDATHEATRE logo
    Reference 74
    FONDATHEATRE
    fondatheatre.com

    fondatheatre.com

  • LAORPHEUM logo
    Reference 75
    LAORPHEUM
    laorpheum.com

    laorpheum.com

  • VIBIANA logo
    Reference 76
    VIBIANA
    vibiana.com

    vibiana.com

  • GLOBETHEATRELA logo
    Reference 77
    GLOBETHEATRELA
    globetheatrela.com

    globetheatrela.com

  • ACEHOTEL logo
    Reference 78
    ACEHOTEL
    acehotel.com

    acehotel.com

  • THEMAYAN logo
    Reference 79
    THEMAYAN
    themayan.com

    themayan.com

  • EXCHANGE logo
    Reference 80
    EXCHANGE
    exchange.la

    exchange.la

  • AVALONHOLLYWOOD logo
    Reference 81
    AVALONHOLLYWOOD
    avalonhollywood.com

    avalonhollywood.com

  • LALIVE logo
    Reference 82
    LALIVE
    lalive.com

    lalive.com

  • UNITEDVIGILANCE logo
    Reference 83
    UNITEDVIGILANCE
    unitedvigilance.com

    unitedvigilance.com

  • FIG-HOUSE logo
    Reference 84
    FIG-HOUSE
    fig-house.com

    fig-house.com

  • NEUEHOUSE logo
    Reference 85
    NEUEHOUSE
    neuehouse.com

    neuehouse.com

  • EBELLLA logo
    Reference 86
    EBELLLA
    ebellla.org

    ebellla.org

  • SKYSPACELA logo
    Reference 87
    SKYSPACELA
    skyspacela.com

    skyspacela.com

  • AMTRAK logo
    Reference 88
    AMTRAK
    amtrak.com

    amtrak.com

  • THEATREATACEHOTEL logo
    Reference 89
    THEATREATACEHOTEL
    theatreatacehotel.com

    theatreatacehotel.com

  • LOT613 logo
    Reference 90
    LOT613
    lot613.com

    lot613.com

  • 1720WAREHOUSE logo
    Reference 91
    1720WAREHOUSE
    1720warehouse.com

    1720warehouse.com

  • DREAMHOLLYWOOD logo
    Reference 92
    DREAMHOLLYWOOD
    dreamhollywood.com

    dreamhollywood.com

  • NFCW logo
    Reference 93
    NFCW
    nfcw.com

    nfcw.com

  • COINDESK logo
    Reference 94
    COINDESK
    coindesk.com

    coindesk.com

  • VRLA logo
    Reference 95
    VRLA
    vrla.io

    vrla.io

  • APP ANNIE logo
    Reference 96
    APP ANNIE
    app Annie.com

    app Annie.com

  • BLOCKCHAIN-COUNCIL logo
    Reference 97
    BLOCKCHAIN-COUNCIL
    blockchain-council.org

    blockchain-council.org

  • STREAMINGMEDIA logo
    Reference 98
    STREAMINGMEDIA
    streamingmedia.com

    streamingmedia.com

  • MPI logo
    Reference 99
    MPI
    mpi.org

    mpi.org

  • SUSTAINABLELA logo
    Reference 100
    SUSTAINABLELA
    sustainablela.org

    sustainablela.org

  • GAMIFY logo
    Reference 101
    GAMIFY
    gamify.com

    gamify.com

  • AUTISM-SOCIETY logo
    Reference 102
    AUTISM-SOCIETY
    autism-society.org

    autism-society.org

  • DRONELIFE logo
    Reference 103
    DRONELIFE
    dronelife.com

    dronelife.com

  • IAPP logo
    Reference 104
    IAPP
    iapp.org

    iapp.org

  • PEERSPACE logo
    Reference 105
    PEERSPACE
    peerspace.com

    peerspace.com

  • VOICEBOT logo
    Reference 106
    VOICEBOT
    voicebot.ai

    voicebot.ai

  • SPORTSTECHIES logo
    Reference 107
    SPORTSTECHIES
    sportstechies.com

    sportstechies.com

  • WELLNESSSUMMIT logo
    Reference 108
    WELLNESSSUMMIT
    wellnesssummit.com

    wellnesssummit.com

  • SAS logo
    Reference 109
    SAS
    sas.com

    sas.com

  • PROAV logo
    Reference 110
    PROAV
    proav.com

    proav.com

  • SOCIALMEDIAEXAMINER logo
    Reference 111
    SOCIALMEDIAEXAMINER
    socialmediaexaminer.com

    socialmediaexaminer.com

  • EVLA logo
    Reference 112
    EVLA
    evla.org

    evla.org

  • HOLOTECH logo
    Reference 113
    HOLOTECH
    holotech.com

    holotech.com

  • INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB logo
    Reference 114
    INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
    influencermarketinghub.com

    influencermarketinghub.com

  • BIOMETRICS logo
    Reference 115
    BIOMETRICS
    biometrics.com

    biometrics.com

  • SPATIAL logo
    Reference 116
    SPATIAL
    spatial.io

    spatial.io

  • REGENEVENTS logo
    Reference 117
    REGENEVENTS
    regenevents.org

    regenevents.org