Imperfect Paradise: Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?
About this episode
The episode explores the economic impact of the World Cup on local businesses in Los Angeles, focusing on Olvera Street.
Hosting the World Cup was supposed to be an economic boost for Los Angeles, but what effect has it really had on local businesses? LAist reporter Destiny Torres examines this question through one historic tourist destination in Los Angeles: Olvera Street. Read Destiny’s reporting on Olvera Street at LAist.com . Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
People in this episode
Guest: Destiny Torres
Topics covered
- World Cup
- local businesses
- economic impact
- tourism
- Los Angeles
- reporting
Keywords
- World Cup
- Los Angeles
- Olvera Street
- economic boost
- local businesses
- tourism
- reporting
Sponsors
SHOPIFY
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LAist
Places: Los Angeles, Olvera Street
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