LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with the Michael Jackson fan club to make it easier for out-of-town fans planning to attend the Michael Jackson memorial on Tuesday, July 7th. A number of hotels across Los Angeles are offering special rates. For a complete listing of hotel offers, visit http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/arts-music-and-entertainment/michael-jackson-memorial.html.
Hotels in Downtown LA include the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Wilshire Grand Los Angeles, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens and the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
In the Hollywood and Universal City area the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City are offering special rates.
Hotels close to LAX include the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport and Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel.
Each participating hotel’s special offer is detailed at http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/arts-music-and-entertainment/michael-jackson-memorial.html and includes a special promotional code to redeem at the time of booking. A link to the hotel deals on LA INC.’s website is also included on the Michael Jackson fan club website.
In addition to the special discounts, there is also detailed information about attractions throughout Los Angeles that are celebrating or have a special connection to Michael Jackson at http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/arts-music-and-entertainment/forever-michael.html. On July 9th, Universal CityWalk will become “Universal Moonwalk” with Southern California’s largest public outdoor celebration of Jackson’s life. The GRAMMY Museum in Downtown LA has extended its exhibition of Jackson’s most iconic wardrobe pieces, Jackson’s star is located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Jackson filmed his “You Are Not Alone” video at the Pantages Theatre and STAPLES Center is where the public memorial for Michael Jackson will take place. Fans can log on to learn more about places in LA where Jackson made an impact.
The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit business association whose primary mission is to market and promote Los Angeles as the premier site for leisure travel, meetings and conventions. Though not part of city Government, LA INC. is recognized as the city’s official tourism marketing organization. For more information, visit the official visitors information website of Los Angeles at www.discoverLosAngeles.com.
Contacts:
LA INC.
Robin McClain, 213-236-2397
fax: 213-452-1497
rmcclain@LAinc.us
www.discoverLosAngeles.com