Breaking news: Bacara on cusp of sale to Irvine group
By Henry Dubroff and Marlize van Romburgh on February 20, 2012 Bacara Resort & Spa, the luxury resort in Goleta that was snapped up by Ohana Resorts for a bargain price in July 2011, is close to having a new owner. Sources familiar with the transaction said Pacific Hospitality Group of Irvine is in the Read More →
Stalled Parker hotel teams with Post Ranch Inn
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Scenic train ride revs up business at SLO County tasting rooms
We often hear that it’s not about the destination; it’s the journey that counts.
Caruso, county resume talks over Miramar wages
Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso said Jan. 23 that he has resumed talks with Santa Barbara County officials to implement a hotel incentive program to kickstart work on the Miramar Hotel. First District Supervisor Salud Carbajal and Montecito Association President Richard Nordlund joined Caruso at the recently demolished Miramar site in Montecito to discuss the Read More →
Glamour camping: Architect and developer team up on Airstream hotel
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Avila arrives: Beach town’s hoteliers led bid for Amgen cycling tour
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Santa Barbara’s El Encanto leads new wave of luxury hotels
The South Coast quietly ushered in a new era of luxury hotel construction on Dec. 18 when Orient-Express took the wraps off the rebuilt and remodeled El Encanto, a once-faded gem located on Santa Barbara’s Riviera. With a few dozen media types, movers and shakers, and Mayor Helene Schneider looking on, Orient-Express Regional Managing Director Read More →
