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California Leaders

California Leaders

Adam Burke - President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Sep 22, 2026 · 1h 0m

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Send us Fan Mail Los Angeles runs on stories, but it also runs on systems and Adam Burke knows both. We sit down with the CEO of Los Angeles Tourism to follow the real pipeline from visitors to paychecks, from hotel stays to tax revenue, and from global marketing to neighborhood impact. Adam shares how his immigrant family background shaped his love of travel and his belief that exploring new places can reduce prejudice and widen empathy. With LA home to residents from 140+ countries and 220+...