Apfelthaler: Landscape of hospitality careers changing
By Gerhard Apfelthaler Last year, Los Angeles County set another tourism record with 48.3 million visitors. In Ventura County, travel spending rose from roughly $1.1 billion in 2000 to $1.7 billion in 2016. In Santa Barbara County, the industry saw similar increases, from $1.3 billion to $2.1 billion. Local tax receipts related to travel spending Read More →
New hotels usher in new era for Pismo Beach
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Property owner wins battle over Santa Barbara short-term rental
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Hotel Californian will boost Santa Barbara’s prestige
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Caruso hires manager for Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito
Hotel leader and pioneer Ali Kasikci will assume the role of Hospitality Asset Manager, Office of the Chairman for Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito. Rick Caruso announced the appointment on Wednesday. “We are excited to welcome Ali Kasikci, a true legend in the global hospitality industry,” Caruso said. “With his experience leading some of the world’s Read More →
Higher hotel labor costs put focus on efficiency
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SLO developers plan hotel, public plaza for downtown
Developers are looking to reinvigorate downtown San Luis Obispo by building an 80-room hotel and a public plaza in the heart of the city. Nick Tompkins of SLO-based NKT Commercial is teaming up with Santa Barbara-based hospitality company StonePark Capital to build a 75-foot tall development that includes a hotel, residential units, office space, retail Read More →
