The rise in visitors to Los Angeles County and the state coincides with the end of the recession in the U.S. and the strong economic recovery. Experts also attribute the increase in travel spending partly to low air fares — thanks to relatively cheap fuel costs — and investments in Los Angeles-area tourist attractions, such as the opening in 2016 of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 07, 2018 17:03 UTC