Hollywood businesses feel impact of lowering tourism amid trade tensions

A hot spot for tourists, places like Hollywood are now facing new challenges after tourism in California is seeing a significant drop in 2025.In the last few months, business owners and vendors along Hollywood's Walk of Fame have noticed the slowing down of foot traffic in what would otherwise be a busy season for them. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE "Before, during spring break, you couldn’t even walk through here. Like, at this time it would be packed," said Victor Franco. "Now it's definitely slowed down a lot."Visit California reported a nearly 9% drop in international arrivals to California in February 2025 versus last February. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning with NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. SIGN UP "My boss has been out here 26 years, he says it’s the slowest he’s ever seen," said Marty Minogue, an employee at One World Tours.The reasons for the drop could vary, from money to wildfire conce...