Destination: Los Angeles (LA) Meeting & Event Planning City Guide
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Destination Articles
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City of Delightful Twists
By Dan Johnson
March 26, 2013
When Jan and Dean’s catchy song “Little Old Lady from Pasadena” sailed toward the top of the charts in 1964, people across the globe got an inkling there was more to the city than the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game. The song tells of an elderly lady who is “the terror of Colorado Boulevard” as she races a powerful “brand new, shiny red, super-stock Dodge” through the city.She wasn’t and isn’t the typical Pasadena resident, but she represents an eccentric element of the city that intrigues visitors and meeting attendees.
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Catching up with Southern California
By Nikki Gloudeman
December 31, 2012
Setting trends is second nature to Southern California, a region consistently in the throes of buzz-generating new development. Planners who have never booked in this inspired region of the country will find the fresh inventory enticing; those who have booked here, even frequently, will be pleased that the meetings product rarely feels stale.
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Point, Click, Flash
By Nikki Gloudeman
July 27, 2012
There’s something indefinably alluring about celebdom. Beautiful, rich and famous, stars exist in a world that appears to spin on an endless loop of dazzling parties and glitzy premieres. Even mere mortals who consider themselves above the fray tend to get excited when they encounter a big-name star.
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High Style in Tinseltown
By Josef Aukee
March 29, 2012
Fashion moves fast while traffic slows to a crawl on a Friday night up and down Sunset Boulevard. Wilshire Boulevard, the 110 and the 5 headed any direction in and out of downtown L.A. all fall into the same pattern. It’s all part of the fun and work of being in Los Angeles. Insiders know how to time it right. And the rewards are awesome, like, truly cool and classy. Dress up or dress down for the numerous options to meet and celebrate in the country’s most intriguing melting pot.
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The United Nations of California
By Sandi Cain
December 28, 2011
California is well known for its Spanish and Mexican heritage, but it also boasts roughly 70 other ethnicities, reflected in delightful museums, restaurants and cultural centers throughout the state.
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The Westside Sizzles
By Maxine Cass
October 31, 2011
When groups take a look at Southern California for meetings, there are many considerations; not surprisingly, the chief one is often location, location, location.
Learn about Los Angeles (LA) for Event Venues, Services & Meeting Destinations
Destination Description
Los Angeles: Meetings, Conferences and Conventions
Smart Stats:
Number of Meetings Hotels: 250
Total Hotel Rooms: 92,000
Number of Special Events Venues: 580
Local Convention Centers: Los Angeles Convention Center
Local Airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Bob Hope Airport (BUR), LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Local CVB: Discover Los Angeles, Riverside CVB, Marina Del Rey CVB
Smart Snapshot:
Los Angeles: Why LA is the Perfect Conference, Convention or Meeting Destination
Gone are the days when downtown Los Angeles rolled up the sidewalks at 5 p.m., and that’s great news for meeting planners seeking out a destination conference or meeting venue that will keep attendees engaged and entertained. Today, vacationers and destination meeting attendees are far more likely to find an evening shift to red carpets that beckon visitors to bustling restaurants, lounges and clubs. Los Angeles seems to bring out the celebrity wannabe in everyone, and opportunities are ample for meeting-goers to sample the glamorous Hollywood vibe.
The city also has a natural advantage in luring meetings and conventions to the West Coast: a mild climate with more than 300 sunny days a year, which inspires corporate event planners to stage outdoor events during their stay. Many destination meeting organizers say the weather is a major draw for the region. An outdoor cocktail reception in February can sound pretty attractive to an East Coast resident stuck in a stuffy meeting room, and even in January attendees might take a long lunch to stick their toes in the sand just once.
Conferences such as the American Heart Association’s Stroke Conference and special events like the Grammys, ESPYs and Emmys have brought their own excitement and glamour to L.A.’s downtown convention centers, making downtown the place to be—where meeting attendees can rub elbows with the Hollywood elite in the evening and conduct serious business in elegant meeting venues and high end conference settings during the day.
The name Hollywood conjures up images of fame, fortune and glamour—and groups can at least enjoy the glamour. Today’s Hollywood glitters with more than movie stars. The music industry has its own cadre of performers who can be found along Sunset Strip and at area clubs, and sports figures aren’t far behind. The Hollywood Walk of Fame turned 50 last year and this year solidified the growing link between sports and entertainment by adding a star for Kobe Bryant of the L.A. Lakers.
So rediscover Los Angeles, add a little glitz to your next meeting— hot pink mini-dresses, and trucker hats are optional.
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