From the Pockets of Strangers: Economic Impacts of Tourism in Los Angeles and Five Competing Metropolitan Destinations By: Daniel Flaming, Patrick Burns, and Brent Haydamack, Economic Roundtable Underwritten by LA INC., The Convention and Visitors Bureau January 2006, 60 pages

Section Headings:

1. Executive Summary
   • Overview
   • Economic Impacts of Tourism
   • Lodging Industry
   • Jobs
   • Conclusion
     
2. Who is a Tourist and What Industries Serve Tourists?
   • Overview
   • What is a Tourist?
   • Which Industries are Impacted by Tourism?
   • How Big is Tourism in the United States?
   • Summary
     
3. Economic Impacts of Tourism in Los Angeles and Five Competing Regions
   • Tourism Employment
   • Ranking Tourism in LA and Competing Regions based on Economic Impacts
   • Expenditures to Promote Travel and Tourism
   • Summary of Findings
     
4. Health of the Lodging Industry
   • Economic Impacts of Lodging
   • Overnight Visitors
   • Hotel and Motel Rooms
   • Occupancy and Revenue
   • Summary of Findings
     
5. Lodging Industry Work Force
   • Geographic Concentration
   • Sustainable Earnings
   • Full Employment
   • Summary of Findings
     
6. Lodging Industry in Los Angeles
   • Lodging Industry Size and Revenue
   • Convention Visitors
   • Employment
   • Earnings
   • Area Profiles
   • Summary of Finding
     
Endnotes

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