Words from Wooden - August 2016

President and CEO Ernest Wooden Jr., LATCB

As we continue to work diligently on experiences and amenities that cater to our guests, I am delighted to share our newest Los Angeles Official Visitor Information Center (VIC) is now open at Macy’s Downtown Los Angeles at The Bloc.

We are proud to partner with the world-renowned Macy’s brand at their newly renovated flagship store, conveniently located right in bustling Downtown. L.A. Tourism is committed to providing a best-in-class Los Angeles experience and our new VIC offers a valuable travel resource with in-the-know associates ready to fulfil our guests’ immediate needs.

Our fourth annual Market Outlook Forum is right around the corner on Thursday, August 25. There’s only a few days left to register – and don’t forget, it’s complimentary to all L.A. Tourism members. We’ve put together a truly informative program, deeply rooted in research, which will help you capitalize on L.A.’s record tourism growth.

You’ll walk away with LATCB’s proprietary Marketing and Planning Resource, a critical tool filled with exclusive L.A. market analysis, visitor profiles, spending habits and more that will guide you to make strategic business decisions.

These are just a few of the many updates on L.A. Tourism and our industry we have for you this month. As always, we’ll be here, working on behalf of all of our members and partners to keep the world coming to Los Angeles.

Best wishes,
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Ernest Wooden Jr.
President and CEO
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

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“Magical Realism and Modern Oaxaca” at MOLAA | Photo by Wiebke Schuster

La fierté et le dévouement de l’équipe du musée est palpable dès que le visiteur passe la porte en verre du bâtiment. Les visiteurs sont immédiatement accueillis par l’aimable personnel de réception, qui indiquera à tout le monde la bonne direction à suivre. Deux expositions de collections permanentes rassemblent près de 1300 ouvres d’art actuellement détenues par le MOLAA. De plus, il y a deux galeries d’expositions temporaires et une salle de projet qui offre un large éventail d’expositions soigneusement conservées. Curieusement, l’espace du musée était auparavant utilisé en tant que piste de patinage depuis la fin des années 1920 aux années 60 – la mise en place rectangulaire du sol en bois est encore l’originale.