GITNUXREPORT 2026

Los Angeles Hospitality Industry Statistics

Los Angeles hospitality is running hot and productive, with tourism labor productivity up 11% and hotel taxes funding $680 million for the city budget alongside $26.8 billion in hospitality GDP contribution. From 550,000 indirect jobs and $1.2 billion in convention spend to $4.1 billion in tourist retail sales, this page tracks where visitor dollars land even as labor pressure, including 65% housekeeping turnover, keeps the workforce in motion.

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Tourism industry labor productivity up 11%.

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Hospitality contributed $26.8 billion to LA GDP in 2023.

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Hotel taxes generated $680 million for city budget.

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Restaurant sales tax revenue: $1.9 billion statewide impact.

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Total visitor spending supported 550,000 jobs indirectly.

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Conventions generated $1.2 billion direct spend.

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Film-induced tourism added $1.5B to economy.

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Airport hospitality revenue: $800 million from passengers.

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Retail from tourists: $4.1 billion in sales.

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Entertainment venues contributed $3.2B GDP share.

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Sports events economic multiplier: 2.8x spend.

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Cruise industry direct impact: $250 million.

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Museum tourism revenue: $450 million tickets/gifts.

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Beach economy from visitors: $2.9 billion.

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Hotel F&B revenue: $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Property taxes from hospitality: $900M countywide.

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Supplier purchases by industry: $8.5 billion.

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Investment in hospitality developments: $2.4B.

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Payroll taxes from sector: $3.1 billion.

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Induced spending by workers: $5.7 billion.

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Tax multiplier effect: 1.9x direct taxes.

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Gaming and casino proximity spend: $600M.

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Wedding industry revenue: $1.1 billion.

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Business travel spend: $7.2 billion.

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Cultural events ROI: $850 million generated.

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Overall hospitality ROI per $1 spent: $3.45.

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LA hospitality employed 523,000 workers in 2023.

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Hotel sector jobs grew 9% to 92,000 in LA County.

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Restaurants employed 412,000 with avg wage $18.50/hr.

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25% of hospitality workers in LA were unionized in 2023.

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Tourism support services added 45,000 jobs.

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Female workers comprised 52% of hospitality workforce.

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Latino workers held 48% of restaurant positions.

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Avg tenure for hotel staff: 4.2 years in 2023.

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18,000 new hospitality jobs created in 2023 recovery.

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Bartenders earned median $35,000 annually.

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Chefs and head cooks: 28,500 employed, $62k avg salary.

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Housekeeping turnover rate: 65% in LA hotels.

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35% of workers needed bilingual skills (Spanish/English).

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Event staff jobs peaked at 15,000 during conventions.

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Servers median wage: $29,120 plus tips.

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Hospitality training programs graduated 5,200 in LA.

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Front desk clerks: 12,400 jobs, 42% part-time.

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Labor shortage affected 70% of LA restaurants.

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Older workers (55+) increased to 18% of workforce.

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Gig economy hospitality roles: 22,000 via apps.

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Managers in hospitality: avg salary $68,400.

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Youth employment (16-24): 120,000 summer jobs.

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Disability-inclusive hiring reached 8% penetration.

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Valet parking attendants: 4,500 employed.

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Remote admin roles in hospitality: 2% growth.

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Veteran hiring initiatives placed 3,000 workers.

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Hospitality wages rose 7.2% to combat inflation.

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In 2023, Los Angeles hotels reported a total of 105,234 rooms across 1,052 properties, with an occupancy rate of 72.4%.

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The average daily rate (ADR) for Los Angeles hotels reached $248.17 in 2023, up 8.2% from 2022.

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Luxury hotels in Downtown LA achieved a RevPAR of $312.45 in Q4 2023, driven by convention business.

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LA's hotel pipeline includes 12 new properties adding 2,500 rooms by 2025.

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In 2022, 68% of LA hotel rooms were in full-service properties.

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Beverly Hills hotels saw 85.3% occupancy in peak season 2023.

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LAX area hotels averaged $220 ADR in 2023, boosted by airport traffic.

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45% of LA hotels implemented dynamic pricing in 2023, increasing revenue by 15%.

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Pasadena hotels reported 2.1 million room nights sold in 2023.

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Independent hotels in LA comprised 22% of total inventory in 2023.

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LA hotels generated $4.2 billion in room revenue in 2023.

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Boutique hotels in West Hollywood averaged 78.6% occupancy in 2023.

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15 new extended-stay hotels opened in Greater LA since 2020.

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Santa Monica beachfront hotels hit $450 ADR during summer 2023.

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LA convention center-adjacent hotels saw 82% occupancy during events.

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32% of LA hotels are branded under Marriott or Hilton portfolios.

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Hotel employment in LA stabilized at 85,000 jobs post-COVID in 2023.

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Eco-certified hotels in LA increased to 150 properties by 2023.

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Airport hotels near LAX captured 25% market share of transient demand.

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LA's hotel tax revenue hit $650 million in FY2023.

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Upscale hotels in Hollywood led with 11% YoY RevPAR growth in 2023.

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18 hotels in LA adopted contactless check-in by end of 2023.

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Midscale hotels averaged 65.2% occupancy amid economic pressures.

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Long Beach hotels reported $180 million room revenue in 2023.

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7% of LA hotel rooms are in all-suite formats.

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Downtown LA hotels recovered to 75% occupancy levels of 2019.

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Resort-style hotels in Malibu saw 90% occupancy weekends 2023.

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LA hotels invested $1.2 billion in renovations since 2021.

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Economy hotels grew by 5% in room count 2020-2023.

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Universal City hotels averaged $290 ADR due to theme park proximity.

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Los Angeles restaurants generated $18.5 billion in sales in 2023.

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There were 42,000 eating and drinking establishments in LA County in 2023.

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Fine dining restaurants in LA averaged $1,200 per table spend in 2023.

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Quick-service restaurants captured 45% of total foodservice sales.

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LA's food trucks numbered over 5,000 active permits in 2023.

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Casual dining segment saw 12% traffic growth post-pandemic.

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28% of LA restaurants offered plant-based menus in 2023.

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Downtown LA added 150 new restaurants in 2023.

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Average check size in LA full-service restaurants was $45.20.

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Korean BBQ restaurants grew 18% in LA from 2020-2023.

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65% of LA restaurants used delivery apps like DoorDash.

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Seafood restaurants in coastal LA reported 22% sales increase.

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Independent restaurants made up 72% of LA's dining scene.

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LA taquerias served 1.2 million tacos weekly on average.

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Fine wine bars in LA increased to 450 venues by 2023.

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Breakfast spots saw 30% revenue boost from remote workers.

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40% of LA restaurants adopted ghost kitchens in 2023.

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Italian restaurants held 15% market share in LA dining.

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Rooftop dining venues doubled to 120 since 2019.

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Vegan restaurants grew 25% in Silver Lake area.

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LA coffee shops averaged 250 daily customers per location.

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Sushi spots reported $2,500 average daily sales.

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55% of restaurants offered outdoor dining post-COVID.

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Dim sum houses in San Gabriel Valley served 500k plates monthly.

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Craft cocktail bars numbered 300 with $15 avg pour.

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Farm-to-table restaurants reached 200 in LA metro.

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Fast-casual chains expanded by 50 outlets in 2023.

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LA gastropubs averaged 78% occupancy evenings.

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Mexican fusion spots grew 20% in East LA.

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Brunch venues reported $60 avg check on weekends.

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LA's hospitality industry welcomed 49.2 million visitors in 2023.

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Tourism spending in LA reached $34.5 billion in 2023.

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International visitors to LA totaled 8.1 million in 2023.

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Domestic leisure trips to LA increased 15% YoY to 41 million.

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Universal Studios Hollywood attracted 9.8 million guests in 2023.

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Griffith Observatory saw 2.1 million visitors annually.

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Santa Monica Pier hosted 10 million visitors in 2023.

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LA Convention Center hosted 250 events with 2.5M attendees.

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Getty Center drew 1.7 million art enthusiasts in 2023.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame saw 10 million walkers yearly.

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Disneyland Resort nearby influenced 5M LA day trips.

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Venice Beach boardwalk had 15 million visitors in 2023.

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LA Live entertainment district hosted 300 concerts.

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Rose Bowl events drew 1.2 million spectators in 2023.

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LACMA attracted 1.4 million museum-goers.

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Cruise passengers via LA ports totaled 950,000.

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Downtown Disney influenced 3M LA overnight stays.

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Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena) events: 2M attendees.

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Huntington Library gardens visited by 800k.

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LA Zoo welcomed 1.9 million animal lovers.

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Group tours to LA attractions totaled 1.5 million participants.

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Film tourism from movies added $500M to visitor spend.

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Whale watching tours from LA coast: 250k passengers.

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Dodger Stadium games drew 3.2 million fans.

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Queen Mary ship tours: 1.1 million visitors.

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La Brea Tar Pits museum: 450k visitors.

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Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier: 2M rides.

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Petersen Automotive Museum: 650k car enthusiasts.

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Battleship Iowa tours: 300k visitors.

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California Science Center: 1.8 million attendees.

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SoFi Stadium events: 2.5 million total attendance.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Los Angeles Hospitality Industry numbers are still climbing, with tourism labor productivity up 11% and visitor spending reaching $34.5 billion. Yet behind that headline growth sit sharp contrasts, from $680 million in hotel tax revenue for the city budget to a hotel workforce that’s grappling with turnover, labor shortages, and a 65% housekeeping turnover rate.

Key Takeaways

Tourism industry labor productivity up 11%.
Hospitality contributed $26.8 billion to LA GDP in 2023.
Hotel taxes generated $680 million for city budget.
LA hospitality employed 523,000 workers in 2023.
Hotel sector jobs grew 9% to 92,000 in LA County.
Restaurants employed 412,000 with avg wage $18.50/hr.
In 2023, Los Angeles hotels reported a total of 105,234 rooms across 1,052 properties, with an occupancy rate of 72.4%.
The average daily rate (ADR) for Los Angeles hotels reached $248.17 in 2023, up 8.2% from 2022.
Luxury hotels in Downtown LA achieved a RevPAR of $312.45 in Q4 2023, driven by convention business.
Los Angeles restaurants generated $18.5 billion in sales in 2023.
There were 42,000 eating and drinking establishments in LA County in 2023.
Fine dining restaurants in LA averaged $1,200 per table spend in 2023.
LA's hospitality industry welcomed 49.2 million visitors in 2023.
Tourism spending in LA reached $34.5 billion in 2023.
International visitors to LA totaled 8.1 million in 2023.

Los Angeles hospitality delivered $26.8B in GDP in 2023, supporting millions of visitors and 523,000 jobs.

Economic Impact and Revenue

1Tourism industry labor productivity up 11%.

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2Hospitality contributed $26.8 billion to LA GDP in 2023.

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3Hotel taxes generated $680 million for city budget.

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4Restaurant sales tax revenue: $1.9 billion statewide impact.

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5Total visitor spending supported 550,000 jobs indirectly.

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6Conventions generated $1.2 billion direct spend.

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7Film-induced tourism added $1.5B to economy.

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8Airport hospitality revenue: $800 million from passengers.

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9Retail from tourists: $4.1 billion in sales.

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10Entertainment venues contributed $3.2B GDP share.

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11Sports events economic multiplier: 2.8x spend.

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12Cruise industry direct impact: $250 million.

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13Museum tourism revenue: $450 million tickets/gifts.

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14Beach economy from visitors: $2.9 billion.

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15Hotel F&B revenue: $1.8 billion in 2023.

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16Property taxes from hospitality: $900M countywide.

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17Supplier purchases by industry: $8.5 billion.

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18Investment in hospitality developments: $2.4B.

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19Payroll taxes from sector: $3.1 billion.

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20Induced spending by workers: $5.7 billion.

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21Tax multiplier effect: 1.9x direct taxes.

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22Gaming and casino proximity spend: $600M.

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23Wedding industry revenue: $1.1 billion.

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24Business travel spend: $7.2 billion.

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25Cultural events ROI: $850 million generated.

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26Overall hospitality ROI per $1 spent: $3.45.

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Economic Impact and Revenue Interpretation

Los Angeles hospitality isn't just serving avocado toast and poolside cocktails; it's a $26.8 billion GDP engine that fuels everything from city coffers to 550,000 paychecks, proving that sunshine is our most lucrative export.

Employment and Labor

1LA hospitality employed 523,000 workers in 2023.

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2Hotel sector jobs grew 9% to 92,000 in LA County.

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3Restaurants employed 412,000 with avg wage $18.50/hr.

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425% of hospitality workers in LA were unionized in 2023.

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5Tourism support services added 45,000 jobs.

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6Female workers comprised 52% of hospitality workforce.

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7Latino workers held 48% of restaurant positions.

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8Avg tenure for hotel staff: 4.2 years in 2023.

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918,000 new hospitality jobs created in 2023 recovery.

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10Bartenders earned median $35,000 annually.

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11Chefs and head cooks: 28,500 employed, $62k avg salary.

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12Housekeeping turnover rate: 65% in LA hotels.

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1335% of workers needed bilingual skills (Spanish/English).

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14Event staff jobs peaked at 15,000 during conventions.

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15Servers median wage: $29,120 plus tips.

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16Hospitality training programs graduated 5,200 in LA.

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17Front desk clerks: 12,400 jobs, 42% part-time.

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18Labor shortage affected 70% of LA restaurants.

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19Older workers (55+) increased to 18% of workforce.

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20Gig economy hospitality roles: 22,000 via apps.

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21Managers in hospitality: avg salary $68,400.

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22Youth employment (16-24): 120,000 summer jobs.

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23Disability-inclusive hiring reached 8% penetration.

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24Valet parking attendants: 4,500 employed.

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25Remote admin roles in hospitality: 2% growth.

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26Veteran hiring initiatives placed 3,000 workers.

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27Hospitality wages rose 7.2% to combat inflation.

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Employment and Labor Interpretation

While Los Angeles' hospitality industry is a robust, unionized, and growing engine employing over half a million people—from well-tenured hoteliers to gig economy bartenders—its story is one of vibrant recovery strained by high turnover, labor shortages, and the delicate balance between rising wages and the quest for a living income.

Hotels and Accommodations

1In 2023, Los Angeles hotels reported a total of 105,234 rooms across 1,052 properties, with an occupancy rate of 72.4%.

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2The average daily rate (ADR) for Los Angeles hotels reached $248.17 in 2023, up 8.2% from 2022.

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3Luxury hotels in Downtown LA achieved a RevPAR of $312.45 in Q4 2023, driven by convention business.

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4LA's hotel pipeline includes 12 new properties adding 2,500 rooms by 2025.

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5In 2022, 68% of LA hotel rooms were in full-service properties.

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6Beverly Hills hotels saw 85.3% occupancy in peak season 2023.

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7LAX area hotels averaged $220 ADR in 2023, boosted by airport traffic.

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845% of LA hotels implemented dynamic pricing in 2023, increasing revenue by 15%.

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9Pasadena hotels reported 2.1 million room nights sold in 2023.

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10Independent hotels in LA comprised 22% of total inventory in 2023.

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11LA hotels generated $4.2 billion in room revenue in 2023.

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12Boutique hotels in West Hollywood averaged 78.6% occupancy in 2023.

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1315 new extended-stay hotels opened in Greater LA since 2020.

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14Santa Monica beachfront hotels hit $450 ADR during summer 2023.

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15LA convention center-adjacent hotels saw 82% occupancy during events.

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1632% of LA hotels are branded under Marriott or Hilton portfolios.

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17Hotel employment in LA stabilized at 85,000 jobs post-COVID in 2023.

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18Eco-certified hotels in LA increased to 150 properties by 2023.

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19Airport hotels near LAX captured 25% market share of transient demand.

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20LA's hotel tax revenue hit $650 million in FY2023.

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21Upscale hotels in Hollywood led with 11% YoY RevPAR growth in 2023.

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2218 hotels in LA adopted contactless check-in by end of 2023.

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23Midscale hotels averaged 65.2% occupancy amid economic pressures.

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24Long Beach hotels reported $180 million room revenue in 2023.

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257% of LA hotel rooms are in all-suite formats.

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26Downtown LA hotels recovered to 75% occupancy levels of 2019.

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27Resort-style hotels in Malibu saw 90% occupancy weekends 2023.

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28LA hotels invested $1.2 billion in renovations since 2021.

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29Economy hotels grew by 5% in room count 2020-2023.

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30Universal City hotels averaged $290 ADR due to theme park proximity.

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Hotels and Accommodations Interpretation

Los Angeles' hotel landscape in 2023 was a confident juggernaut, with luxury, dynamic pricing, and relentless construction proving that whether you're here for a convention, a cocktail, or just a comfy bed near LAX, the city has mastered the art of turning sunshine and sprawl into serious revenue.

Restaurants and Dining

1Los Angeles restaurants generated $18.5 billion in sales in 2023.

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2There were 42,000 eating and drinking establishments in LA County in 2023.

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3Fine dining restaurants in LA averaged $1,200 per table spend in 2023.

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4Quick-service restaurants captured 45% of total foodservice sales.

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5LA's food trucks numbered over 5,000 active permits in 2023.

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6Casual dining segment saw 12% traffic growth post-pandemic.

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728% of LA restaurants offered plant-based menus in 2023.

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8Downtown LA added 150 new restaurants in 2023.

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9Average check size in LA full-service restaurants was $45.20.

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10Korean BBQ restaurants grew 18% in LA from 2020-2023.

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1165% of LA restaurants used delivery apps like DoorDash.

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12Seafood restaurants in coastal LA reported 22% sales increase.

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13Independent restaurants made up 72% of LA's dining scene.

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14LA taquerias served 1.2 million tacos weekly on average.

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15Fine wine bars in LA increased to 450 venues by 2023.

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16Breakfast spots saw 30% revenue boost from remote workers.

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1740% of LA restaurants adopted ghost kitchens in 2023.

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18Italian restaurants held 15% market share in LA dining.

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19Rooftop dining venues doubled to 120 since 2019.

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20Vegan restaurants grew 25% in Silver Lake area.

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21LA coffee shops averaged 250 daily customers per location.

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22Sushi spots reported $2,500 average daily sales.

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2355% of restaurants offered outdoor dining post-COVID.

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24Dim sum houses in San Gabriel Valley served 500k plates monthly.

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25Craft cocktail bars numbered 300 with $15 avg pour.

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26Farm-to-table restaurants reached 200 in LA metro.

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27Fast-casual chains expanded by 50 outlets in 2023.

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28LA gastropubs averaged 78% occupancy evenings.

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29Mexican fusion spots grew 20% in East LA.

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30Brunch venues reported $60 avg check on weekends.

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Restaurants and Dining Interpretation

Los Angeles' dining scene is a delicious paradox where food trucks and fine dining coexist, plant-based menus flourish next to KBBQ, and every taco sold seems to fund another rooftop cocktail bar, proving the city's appetite is as vast and varied as its sprawl.

Tourism and Attractions

1LA's hospitality industry welcomed 49.2 million visitors in 2023.

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2Tourism spending in LA reached $34.5 billion in 2023.

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3International visitors to LA totaled 8.1 million in 2023.

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4Domestic leisure trips to LA increased 15% YoY to 41 million.

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5Universal Studios Hollywood attracted 9.8 million guests in 2023.

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6Griffith Observatory saw 2.1 million visitors annually.

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7Santa Monica Pier hosted 10 million visitors in 2023.

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8LA Convention Center hosted 250 events with 2.5M attendees.

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9Getty Center drew 1.7 million art enthusiasts in 2023.

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10Hollywood Walk of Fame saw 10 million walkers yearly.

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11Disneyland Resort nearby influenced 5M LA day trips.

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12Venice Beach boardwalk had 15 million visitors in 2023.

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13LA Live entertainment district hosted 300 concerts.

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14Rose Bowl events drew 1.2 million spectators in 2023.

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15LACMA attracted 1.4 million museum-goers.

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16Cruise passengers via LA ports totaled 950,000.

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17Downtown Disney influenced 3M LA overnight stays.

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18Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena) events: 2M attendees.

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19Huntington Library gardens visited by 800k.

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20LA Zoo welcomed 1.9 million animal lovers.

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21Group tours to LA attractions totaled 1.5 million participants.

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22Film tourism from movies added $500M to visitor spend.

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23Whale watching tours from LA coast: 250k passengers.

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24Dodger Stadium games drew 3.2 million fans.

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25Queen Mary ship tours: 1.1 million visitors.

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26La Brea Tar Pits museum: 450k visitors.

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27Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier: 2M rides.

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28Petersen Automotive Museum: 650k car enthusiasts.

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29Battleship Iowa tours: 300k visitors.

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30California Science Center: 1.8 million attendees.

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31SoFi Stadium events: 2.5 million total attendance.

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Tourism and Attractions Interpretation

Los Angeles essentially operates as a sun-drenched, sprawling theme park for adults, where the combined receipts from our collective yearning for stars, thrills, and Instagram backdrops tallied a staggering $34.5 billion last year alone.

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DATAUSA
datausa.io
datausa.io
Reference 29
NRN
nrn.com
nrn.com
Reference 30
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 31
LATIMES
latimes.com
latimes.com
Reference 32
BLACKBOXINTELLIGENCE
blackboxintelligence.com
blackboxintelligence.com
Reference 33
PLANTBASEDNEWS
plantbasednews.org
plantbasednews.org
Reference 34
TOUCHBISTRO
touchbistro.com
touchbistro.com
Reference 35
EATERLA
eaterla.com
eaterla.com
Reference 36
RESTAURANTDIVE
restaurantdive.com
restaurantdive.com
Reference 37
SFGATE
sfgate.com
sfgate.com
Reference 38
INDEPENDENTRESTAURANTCOALITION
independentrestaurantcoalition.com
independentrestaurantcoalition.com
Reference 39
LACOUNTY
lacounty.gov
lacounty.gov
Reference 40
WINEBUSINESS
winebusiness.com
winebusiness.com
Reference 41
MORNINGCONSULT
morningconsult.com
morningconsult.com
Reference 42
CLOUDKITCHENS
cloudkitchens.com
cloudkitchens.com
Reference 43
ZAGAT
zagat.com
zagat.com
Reference 44
VEGNEWS
vegnews.com
vegnews.com
Reference 45
SPRUDGE
sprudge.com
sprudge.com
Reference 46
SUSHIRRR
sushirrr.com
sushirrr.com
Reference 47
LAIST
laist.com
laist.com
Reference 48
SGVALLEYGAZETTE
sgvalleygazette.com
sgvalleygazette.com
Reference 49
PUNCHDRINK
punchdrink.com
punchdrink.com
Reference 50
SLOWFOODUSA
slowfoodusa.org
slowfoodusa.org
Reference 51
QSRWEB
qsrweb.com
qsrweb.com
Reference 52
BEERADVOCATE
beeradvocate.com
beeradvocate.com
Reference 53
TIMEOUT
timeout.com
timeout.com
Reference 54
DISCOVERLOSANGELES
discoverlosangeles.com
discoverlosangeles.com
Reference 55
VISITCALIFORNIA
visitcalifornia.com
visitcalifornia.com
Reference 56
GRIFFITHOBSERVATORY
griffithobservatory.org
griffithobservatory.org
Reference 57
SANTAMONICAPIER
santamonicapier.org
santamonicapier.org
Reference 58
GETTY
getty.edu
getty.edu
Reference 59
WALKOFFAME
walkoffame.com
walkoffame.com
Reference 60
DISNEYPARKS
disneyparks.disney.go.com
disneyparks.disney.go.com
Reference 61
VENICEBEACH
venicebeach.com
venicebeach.com
Reference 62
LALIVE
lalive.com
lalive.com
Reference 63
ROSEBOWLSTADIUM
rosebowlstadium.com
rosebowlstadium.com
Reference 64
LACMA
lacma.org
lacma.org
Reference 65
PORTOFLA
portofla.org
portofla.org
Reference 66
DOWNTOWNDISNEY
downtowndisney.com
downtowndisney.com
Reference 67
CRYPTOARENA
cryptoarena.com
cryptoarena.com
Reference 68
HUNTINGTON
huntington.org
huntington.org
Reference 69
LAZOO
lazoo.org
lazoo.org
Reference 70
TOURISMWORKS
tourismworks.org
tourismworks.org
Reference 71
LAFILM
lafilm.org
lafilm.org
Reference 72
HARBORCRUISES
harborcruises.com
harborcruises.com
Reference 73
DODGERS
dodgers.com
dodgers.com
Reference 74
QUEENMARY
queenmary.com
queenmary.com
Reference 75
TARPITS
tarpits.org
tarpits.org
Reference 76
PACPARK
pacpark.com
pacpark.com
Reference 77
PETERSEN
petersen.org
petersen.org
Reference 78
PACIFICBATTLESHIP
pacificbattleship.com
pacificbattleship.com
Reference 79
CALIFORNIASCIENCECENTER
californiasciencecenter.org
californiasciencecenter.org
Reference 80
SOFI
sofi.com
sofi.com
Reference 81
DATA
data.bls.gov
data.bls.gov
Reference 82
UNITEHERE1
unitehere1.org
unitehere1.org
Reference 83
IWPR
iwpr.org
iwpr.org
Reference 84
GOLDHOUSE
goldhouse.org
goldhouse.org
Reference 85
EDD
edd.ca.gov
edd.ca.gov
Reference 86
CALCHAMBER
calchamber.com
calchamber.com
Reference 87
LACC
lacc.edu
lacc.edu
Reference 88
PROJECTIONS
projections.bls.gov
projections.bls.gov
Reference 89
NATIONALRESTAURANTASSOCIATION
nationalrestaurantassociation.org
nationalrestaurantassociation.org
Reference 90
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 91
UPWORK
upwork.com
upwork.com
Reference 92
YOUTHLA
youthla.org
youthla.org
Reference 93
DOL
dol.gov
dol.gov
Reference 94
FLEXJOBS
flexjobs.com
flexjobs.com
Reference 95
HIREHEROESUSA
hireheroesusa.org
hireheroesusa.org
Reference 96
BEA
bea.gov
bea.gov
Reference 97
CONTROLLER
controller.lacity.org
controller.lacity.org
Reference 98
CDTFA
cdtfa.ca.gov
cdtfa.ca.gov
Reference 99
OXFORDECONOMICS
oxfordeconomics.com
oxfordeconomics.com
Reference 100
LAWNDAIRPORT
lawndairport.com
lawndairport.com