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By Dana Olsen / Friday, April 27th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Area’s historic hotels capitalize on cache of hip new tourist draws
The agricultural and hospitality industries are natural fits to combine as tourism leaders work to attract visitors.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Monday, April 16th, 2012 / Latest news, Tourism / 4 Comments
A deep dip in the golf industry has caused the owners of La Purisima Golf Course in Lompoc to put the property up for sale for $6.25 million. The 306-acre property located along Highway 246 was quietly put on the market in November, Vice President and General Manager John Carson told the Business Times. When Read More →
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, April 13th, 2012 / Law & Goverment, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on City alleges Pini operates hotel illegally
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, April 6th, 2012 / Central Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Morro Bay considers up-market tourism branding
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, March 30th, 2012 / Features, Tourism / Comments Off on Kimpton arrives: Bay Area chain gets coveted locale
Besides a slight name tweak, Kimpton will barely make any changes Canary Hotel.
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, March 23rd, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County hoteliers hash out new ways to get year-round tourists
Visitors’ organizations are getting creative to attract visitors during the slower months.
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, March 16th, 2012 / Latest news, Real Estate, Tourism / Comments Off on It’s a buyers market for hotel investors in the Tri-Counties
For hotel investors looking to break into the market, the Tri-Counties — particularly the southern end of the region — may be the place to turn. The area has seen a boom in hospitality listings over the past year, and it extends beyond high-end, high-profile properties. Ventura’s Clocktower Inn was listed in February for $5 Read More →