Cash-strapped California eyes royal tourism boost
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LOS ANGELES — Britain’s Prince William and his new bride Catherine are due in California next month, for a trip the cash-strapped US state hopes will give a royal boost to its tourist industry.
While travel chiefs hope to showcase the Golden State’s attractions for visitors, speculation is intense over exactly where the newlyweds will go and who they will see during the July 8 to 10 trip.
Meeting Hollywood stars, enjoying the beach at Malibu, dinner with Elton John or the Beckhams — who may have some fresh baby tips for them — nothing can be ruled out for the three-day trip, due after a seven-city tour of Canada.
“No matter where they venture in California, the royal visit will create a global postcard for the Golden State this summer,” said Caroline Beteta, head of the California Travel and Tourism Commission..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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