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
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
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.
Canary Hotel for sale to San Francisco group
The downtown hotel is listed for $40 million, according to several industry sources.
As marathons spring up in region, restaurants and hotels cash in
The region’s runners aren’t the only ones rejoicing as another marathon is introduced in San Luis Obispo — hotels and restaurants are perking up, too.
Tourism tapping into apps: Visitors bureaus bet on ubiquity of smartphones
The tourism bureaus in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have gone mobile with apps targeted at the region’s visitors.
