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By Guest commentary / Friday, April 27th, 2012 / Letters to the Editor, Opinion / Comments Off on Letter: Santa Margarita Ranch is expanding, not rebranding, its offerings
The zipline tours and outdoor events are simply accessory uses to the existing and main use of the property.
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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 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, February 24th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Film industry is a star-studded boost for Santa Barbara hotels
For hotels in Santa Barbara, the annual film festival starts the year off with a kick.
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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 →
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 6th, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Health care, tourism are protagonists in the tri-county recovery story
Tourism, health care are the bright spots, while retail and housing are question marks.
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