Note from TMD Board Chair, Javier Cano

Dear LATMD Hoteliers,

It is my pleasure to welcome our newest TMD Board Members representing various regions of our Tourism Marketing District:

• Kandee Anderson; General Manager; Los Angeles Airport Marriott
• Tom Beedon; General Manager; Sheraton Universal
• Beth Outlaw; Managing Director; Hollywood VOLUME & The Hollywood Grande
• Chris Cawley; General Manager; InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

I’m also pleased to report that the Los Angeles TMD Board of Directors met last month and unanimously approved the CY2026 Budget and Program of Work. This approval followed detailed planning presentations from Los Angeles Tourism’s Sales and Marketing Divisions, each focused on driving demand for Los Angeles and supporting our TMD hotel community.

The Los Angeles Tourism team will present plans for the upcoming year during the TMD Regional Meetings on November 19 and 20. We look forward to collaborating with you at these sessions to ensure our TMD continues to thrive and to hearing your valuable insights as we shape the year ahead.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Javier