Posted by the TravelPulse, on 01 July 2023

Think you know L.A.? The city seems to be changing faster than props on a set.

As the City of Angels crawls out of the sleepy pandemic, streets are abuzz with new subway lines, growing hip neighborhoods, a continuous phalanx of new “it” restaurants and unmissable Instagram moments—all with a spotlight on the future to ensure that the star-making city does not get stuck on re-runs.

Adding to that action are the numbers: tourism is at more than 90 percent of the levels seen in 2019. The bean counters at Los Angeles Tourism anticipate a total of some 50 million visitors in 2023, nearly on par with a record it set in 2018. And the hotels just keep on coming. Some 7,400 hotel rooms have been added to L.A.’s growing inventory in the past three years alone.

The L.A. gateway at Los Angeles International Airport is in the midst of a $15 billion upgrade that includes new cathedral terminals, such as Delta has undertaken, and a prized “People Mover” monorail that connects all the terminals with fast transit systems and parking hubs.

“With so many exciting new reasons to visit, we’re thrilled to roll out the red carpet and showcase why L.A. is the ideal place to stay, play, and do business,” said Los Angeles Tourism President and CEO, Adam Burke in a statement. “As one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive communities—and one of the primary gateways to the United States—we pride ourselves on being a destination where everyone is welcome. And starting with the $15 billion modernization of Los Angeles International Airport, we’ve seen incredible investment in the market, offering opportunities to experience our destination like never before.”

And that means hotels. While Los Angeles stands as the sixth largest hotel market in the U.S., with some 1,000 hotels offering more than 100,000 hotel rooms, it presents visitors a range of possibilities to stay near in-demand attractions, museums and chic shopping.

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