WHAT:
More than a quarter of LA’s domestic and international visitors are business travelers. Los Angeles is hosting the 2008 National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International Convention & Exposition, which is on pace to be the largest convention in NBTA history creating an economic impact of $30 million on the LA economy. Los Angeles draws 6.2 million domestic business travelers annually and 1.3 million international business travelers. More than 6,500 travel professionals are expected to attend NBTA, making it the perfect time to discuss how business travel affects LA’s economy.
WHO:
Mark Liberman, president & CEO, LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention
and Visitors Bureau
WHEN:
Monday, July 28, 2008
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Mr. Liberman will be available for interviews at the LA INC. booth inside South Hall, #1539
WHERE:
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall
1201 S Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
VISUALS:
The largest exhibit space in NBTA history with 135,000 square feet and 435 exhibitors featuring: a section of the new A380 plane, new business class seats, live animals at the Bauer Limos booth to promote the company’s eco-friendliness, Brazilian dancers at the Brazilian Tour Board booth, British Airways’ chef cooking, celebrity appearances and more.
MEDIA
Robin McClain, LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
CONTACT:
Office: 213.236.2397 Mobile: 323.640.4272
