Santa Monica’s tourism industry shrunk slightly in 2018 after several years of sustained growth, with total visitor spending falling 1.4 percent.
Visitors spent $1.93 billion in 2018,
Tourism in Santa Monica is booming – and once again hotel workers are fighting for decent wages and working conditions at hotels like Loew’s, Viceroy, Delfina and Le Merigot.
Over
By Misti Kerns
While the Academy Awards garner international limelight, Santa Monica also celebrates cinema with a celebration of its own with the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Held annually the
By Misti Kerns
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce recognized the local tourism industry for its key contributions to the economy with the 2019 Economic Excellence Award during its State
Earlier this year, on July 16, Dennia Palmer, a former employee at JW Marriott Le Merigot Hotel in Santa Monica shared a powerful, heartbreaking story of her personal experience at
Santa Monica’s world-renowned natural beauty – its wide beaches, swaying palms, and breathtaking sunsets are a big draw for visitors from all over the world. But did you know that
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Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Honors Hospitality Employee with Thelma Parks Tourism Spirit Award
When it comes to making Santa Monica a welcoming destination for visitors around the
The local tourism industry continued to grow in 2017, with 8.7 million visitors spending an average of 1.36 days in Santa Monica, a 3.6 percent increase over
With the launch of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism’s (SMTT) new online store, Shop Santa Monica, visitors and locals alike can now purchase official gifts and souvenirs from our
Do you want to know where Jim Morrison played his first public show? How about the once-secret history of special commandos trained on the Santa Monica beach? Maybe you’re
For many of us who now call Santa Monica home, our path towards becoming a city resident began with a memorable first visit. Indeed, with our iconic beaches and eight
