DTLA Stories
Destination DTLA
The popular image of LA tourism might be Hollywood or the beach, but DTLA welcomes 18+ million visitors a year, making it one of the region’s most important destinations for everyone from local day-trippers to international tourist. Recognizing the value of that business, the City Council recently voted to move forward with a dramatic expansion and modernization of the Convention Center. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado led the charge with a rousing speech: “We cannot be timid, we are LA, we don’t follow trends, we set them!”