Tourists to help market Los Angeles

Concerned that it's being outspent by other destinations, Los Angeles plans to boost its marketing efforts to lure more tourism-related business to local landmarks and hotels Daily News,

How will the city pay for it? By charging tourists more to stay here.

The City Council voted 12-0 Tuesday to add an assessment that will increase the hotel bed tax from its current 14 percent to 15.5 percent. The charge will apply to guests at the 157 hotels in Los Angeles with more than 50 beds.