“A Culture of Tourism – The Road to 50 Million,” LA Tourism Market Outlook Forum

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board presents its Market Outlook Forum, “A Culture of Tourism – The Road to 50 Million,” on Wed., Aug. 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

The day-long series of speakers, panel discussions and networking offers a uniquely valuable opportunity for executives in the hotel, restaurant, arts and culture, meetings and conventions, real estate, event planning, and other industries. The event will offer the most recent, relevant, and comprehensive Los Angeles tourism market information and forecasts that industry leaders need to make informed strategic business decisions.

Aug. 14, 2013. 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Convention Center. 1201 S. Figueroa St., Downtown LA

To register, please visitwww.discoverlosangeles.com/marketoutlook or call (213) 236-2350.

$299.99 for members. $349.99 for non-members.

Among the industry experts will be Bruce Baltin, Senior Vice President and Executive in Charge of PKF Consulting, one of the industry’s most authoritative voices. Google Travel’s Managing Director Rob Torres will share Google’s ideas on the future of travel and current and upcoming trends in digital travel marketing. Roger Dow, President & CEO of the US Travel Association, Yvonne La Penotiere, CMO of Brand USA and Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of Visit California will present updates, statistics and analysis on national and state tourism. LA Tourism President & CEO, Ernest Wooden, Jr. will present the LA tourism industry forecast for the future years.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and the day will end with wine and networking. 

Event schedule - http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/market-outlook-forum-schedule 

SpeakersTo see speaker bios, visit - http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/market-outlook-forum-speakers