Newsom talks California tourism numbers from top of Golden Gate Bridge
California remains the 5th largest economy in the world for the seventh consecutive year, and California’s per capita GDP is the second largest among large economies.
'Disneyland Forward' Anaheim theme park expansion project invites public to workshop
The city is inviting the public to attend an upcoming workshop that will discuss the multi-billion-dollar DisneylandForward project that would expand the theme park and bring more rides, hotels, and entertainment to Anaheim.
This is California's biggest 'scam' tourist attraction, survey says
State fairs, ski resorts, and theme parks ranked among the biggest tourism rip-offs in America.
Thousands of SoCal hotel workers go on strike amid summer travel season
The strike continues for thousands of hospitality workers employed at major hotels across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
Proposal calls for minimum wage increase for Los Angeles tourism workers
The motion would raise the minimum wage from $16 an hour to $25 an hour for tourism workers.
California Snow: Winter storms bring challenges to those heading to SoCal mountains
People looking forward to epic skiing conditions in the San Bernardino County mountains had to work pretty hard to get there.
Tourists pack Venice with less encampments spotted in area for Labor Day
Folks celebrating Labor Day were treated to summer-like weather, especially in Venice.
Mayor Garcetti announces initiatives to help LA's tourism sector recover
Mayor Eric Garcetti's office outlined steps to help the local tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $5 million investment in the L.A. Tourism and Convention Board's "Comeback Story'' national marketing campaign to bring travelers back to Los Angeles.
Late winter storm brings snow to SoCal mountains
Spring may be around the corner but it was a winter wonderland in parts of Southern California as a storm brought rain and snow.
Tourism officials call on Gov. Newsom to issue guidelines for reopening of events, conventions
Tourism officials and labor groups are calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately issue guidelines clarifying under what conditions business meetings, events, and conventions can resume.
Car burglars target LA tourists
Tourist hotspots like the L.A. Farmer's Market or Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood have now turned targets for auto smash-and-grabs thieves.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.