LA Hotels Offer Special Rates for Michael Jackson Fans

Sun Jul 5, 2009 5:50pm EDT

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LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
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.

LA INC.
Robin McClain, 213-236-2397
fax: 213-452-1497
rmcclain@LAinc.us
www.discoverLosAngeles.com