From Napa to Nipomo: Big-name chef shakes up resort’s bistro
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, February 3rd, 2012 / Columns, Restaurants, Tourism / Comments Off on From Napa to Nipomo: Big-name chef shakes up resort’s bistro
Charles Weber is the new executive chef at Adelina’s Bistro.
Ohana could double money on Bacara
By Dana Olsen / Friday, February 3rd, 2012 / Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Ohana could double money on Bacara
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Buyer puts Carpinteria bluffs property in play for future resort
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, January 27th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Buyer puts Carpinteria bluffs property in play for future resort
A 21-acre portion of pristine Carpinteria coastline that has been eyed by hotel developers for years is in escrow.
Intercontinental expands its brand with Santa Barbara’s new Hotel Indigo
By Dana Olsen / Friday, January 27th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Intercontinental expands its brand with Santa Barbara’s new Hotel Indigo
Intercontinental Hotels Group’s Hotel Indigo is set to open on Feb. 14 at 121 State St., an address with a long hospitality history.
Canary to join Kimpton’s flock — Deal price puts premium on Santa Barbara hotel market
By Dana Olsen / Friday, January 20th, 2012 / Features, Real Estate, Tourism / 1 Comment
The pending sale of Canary Hotel to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the third major investment in Santa Barbara area hotels over the past six months.
Santa Barbara hotel tax revenue on track for record
By Henry Dubroff / Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 / Latest news, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara hotel tax revenue on track for record
Thanks to a rebound in tourism, including an influx of foreign visitors, Santa Barbara is on pace to set a record for hotel tax revenue in 2011-12. While the city’s overall sales taxes also are increasing, they’ve not yet rebounded to pre-recession levels, said City Manager Jim Armstrong. He delivered the annual state of the Read More →
Canary Hotel for sale to San Francisco group
By Dana Olsen / Friday, January 13th, 2012 / Latest news, Real Estate, Tourism / Comments Off on Canary Hotel for sale to San Francisco group
The downtown hotel is listed for $40 million, according to several industry sources.