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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to planners’ FAQs about meetings in LA

Top 5 FAQs

How do I ensure my attendees feel safe and secure while meeting in LA?
  • Los Angeles Tourism officials have created a thorough safety and security plan that maximizes available resources from our city’s tourism, law enforcement, fire, emergency and transportation departments.
  • This plan involves a safety and security task force activated during the event planning phase.
  • See the safety & security resources available to you and your attendees.
What can I expect with traffic? Will it affect the attendee experience?
  • Getting around LA as an attendee is manageable with proper planning and expectations. 
    • Plan activities and meetings with traffic in mind to minimize the impact of traffic on the experience. Grouping activities by neighborhood and avoiding peak travel times can help. 
    • Attendees can also use ride-sharing services and public transportation or even rent bikes or scooters for shorter trips, which can reduce the stress associated with driving in unfamiliar areas. 
    • We encourage planners to build extra time into schedules for transportation between meetings.
Which venues are the most unique spaces for meetings?
  • LA has some of the world's most distinctive spaces, from reimagined historic hotels to movie studios. Narrow down the perfect venue on our Unique Venues page.
Are there planning resources I can access remotely? Are there tools to help me present to my board or group?
What’s the right region for my meeting and attendees?
  • LA’s meeting regions and neighborhoods are convenient and captivating, each adding a unique twist to meetings and events.
    • Downtown LA is the convention core and urban center, including world-class entertainment and 10K+ hotel rooms surrounding the 5G-equipped Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). 
    • The Beach Cities/LAX region has convenience and coastal culture, including vast hotel options (57 hotels) and six beaches to explore. 
    • Hollywood & The Valley are LA’s entertainment capitals, featuring Hollywood Hills views and some of the area’s largest inventory of meeting space (30 hotels). 
    • The Westside is LA’s hub of luxury, fashion and culture, with iconic hotels (31 total), chic shopping destinations and attractions that moonlight as meeting and event spaces. 
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Getting to LA

Which LA airport is best for my meeting?

There are several airport options for groups flying into LA:

Hollywood Bowl Shuttle Bus
Hollywood Bowl Shuttle Bus | Photo: Hollywood Bowl

Getting Around LA

Once landed, what transportation options are available in LA?  Is it easy to get around?
What maps of LA can I use as resources?
Panoramic photo of the Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles Convention Center

Meeting Venues & Spaces

How many hotels are near the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC)?
  • Currently, more than 10,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance of the LACC. 
  • Our convention campus venues & hotels page gives a snapshot of the hotels to help you plan.
  • You can explore more hotels near the convention center with our Venue Finder, filtering by size and more to find the perfect fit.
  • We've also created a walking map highlighting the hotels closest to the LACC and the quickest routes to get there.
What’s the largest hotel near the convention center?
I want to host my meeting or event outside. What are my options?
Which LA hotels have meeting space?
  • Visit our Venue Finder and select "hotel venues" from the filters on the left side. This will allow you to view our hotels with meeting space and easily see their locations and what they offer. You can even “favorite” a few properties to compare quickly.
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Industry Sectors

What makes LA the best option for my industry?

 

Have additional questions?

Our team would love to hear from you and help answer any questions you have about planning your meeting, event or incentive travel.