Spaceful Los Angeles hotel demand slows travel
Despite ample room supply in the Los Angeles area, hotels see weak occupancy as travelers stay away in droves this year. A single Anaheim motel tries to draw customers with modest incentives amid broader lodging concerns.
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What If Nobody Came Olympics Opinion by Pepe
New York Daily News columnist Phil Pepe questions the 1984 Los Angeles Games drawing crowds and dollars. He notes flight and hotel room vacancies, skeptical spectators, and a wary public climate including boycotts and safety concerns, predicting a potential Olympic fiasco if few people attend.
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Rain unlikely for opening ceremonies in Los Angeles
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