Popular tri-county film festivals attracting big audiences
By pacbiztimes / Friday, January 25th, 2019 / Central Coast, Destinations, middle, South Coast, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Popular tri-county film festivals attracting big audiences

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will increase its presence in downtown Santa Barbara, with plans to move its year-round educational program into its current rental space at 1330 State St. In what looks to be a top grossing year for the 34th annual festival, it will also honor regional roots, kicking off and closing Read More →

Our view: USC brouhaha embroils Rosewood Miramar developer
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 25th, 2019 / Editorials, Energy, Higher Education, Latest news, Opinion, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Our view: USC brouhaha embroils Rosewood Miramar developer

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New San Luis Obispo chamber CEO has regional roots
By pacbiztimes / Friday, January 18th, 2019 / Central Coast, right, Tourism / Comments Off on New San Luis Obispo chamber CEO has regional roots

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Island Packers taking visitors to Channel Islands despite shutdown
By pacbiztimes / Friday, January 11th, 2019 / Central Coast, middle, Tourism / Comments Off on Island Packers taking visitors to Channel Islands despite shutdown

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Film festival making State Street space year-round education center
By Staff Report / Thursday, January 10th, 2019 / Higher Education, Latest news, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Film festival making State Street space year-round education center

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Ken Oplinger resigns from Santa Barbara chamber
By Staff Report / Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Ken Oplinger resigns from Santa Barbara chamber

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LVMH buying El Encanto owner Belmond for $2.6 billion
By Staff Report / Saturday, December 15th, 2018 / Destinations, Latest news, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on LVMH buying El Encanto owner Belmond for $2.6 billion

How about a high end room to go with your high end luggage? LVMH, the French company that owns the Luis Vuitton, Moet and Hennessy brands, is buying Belmond, the upscale hotel company whose holdings include El Encanto in Santa Barbara. LVMH will pay $25 per share or $2.6 billion for the hotel and luxury Read More →