Hotel and Accommodation Industry

Billionaire Sean Parker calls Big Sur wedding flap 'agonizing'

2013-06-19 09:56:00

MENLO PARK, Calif. — In their first joint interview since their multimillion-dollar Big Sur wedding drew controversy and a $2.5-million Coastal Commission fine, billionaire Napster founder Sean Parker and his newlywed wife, Alexandra Lenas, said...

Agency settles dispute over Sean Parker wedding

2013-06-18 23:34:00

MENLO PARK, Calif. — It was bad enough that his multimillion-dollar wedding became a symbol of Silicon Valley excess. But then billionaire tech guru Sean Parker was blasted in the headlines as an environmental menace over party preparations that had...

'The Killing' recap: Hey, Joe, are you the Pied Piper?

2013-06-17 05:15:00

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a legitimate suspect. At last. Do I think he’s the Pied Piper? No. But it’s nice to have a plausible possible perp. “The Killing’s” third season had heretofore only advanced the reddest of...

Vacation travel picking up; for business, not so much

2013-06-17 00:00:00

With the economy on the rebound, Americans once again are cracking open their pocketbooks to take family vacations and other leisure trips. But corporate managers in charge of spending for business conferences and conventions remain tightfisted with...

Beach Retreats

2013-06-16 00:00:00

As every savvy traveler knows, accommodations can make or break a vacation. Some travelers prefer cozy cottages on the coast. Others opt for the ultimate in pampered luxury.� The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Newport Beach, is...

Pasadena considers converting historic YWCA into boutique hotel

2013-06-17 00:00:00

Pasadena officials are negotiating a proposal to convert the city's long-vacant former YWCA building into a 150-room boutique hotel, the city announced last week. Completed in 1921 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the three-...

No surge in spending on conventions and conferences, study finds

2013-06-16 08:00:00

L.A.'s biggest nightclub owner bets big on Vegas casino

2013-06-16 05:09:00

LAS VEGAS — He's the biggest nightclub owner in Los Angeles, the man whose Hyde Lounge and Shelter became prime hunting grounds for the paparazzi. He's been photographed cozying up with Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari and Sofia Vergara. When HBO's...

Web Buzz: Smart Layover app points the way during long waits

2013-06-16 06:30:00

Layovers don't have to be a pain in the derri�re. This app points you to short-term hotel stays, tours and travel deals to help you fill the hours. Name: Smart Layover Available for: Android, BlackBerry, iOS What it does: Shows travelers on long...

Weekend Escape: Napa Valley for the whole family

2013-06-16 00:00:00

Many Napa Valley wineries are beginning to welcome visits from families, and they're making a serious effort to keep the kids engaged. Lest we forget, wineries are farms, and in many cases they have farm animals, game birds, fish ponds, picnic grounds and...

Lucky (and Local)

2013-06-13 07:00:00

From San Diego to the Central Coast, Southern California boasts dozens of casinos. Many of these are expansive casino resorts offering not just gaming, but first-class entertainment, four-star dining and spectacular spa facilities, as well. Here are a few...

If you go: Nanjing, China

2013-06-09 00:00:00

THE BEST WAY TO NANJING, CHINA From LAX, connecting service (change of plane) to Nanjing is offered on Air China, China Eastern and United. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $950, including taxes and fees. I spent 14 days in China traveling...

Hidden above downtown restaurant Tavern at the Park, look for rooftop hangout Tavern Tree House. (130 E. Randolph St.)

2013-05-14 14:43:00

Welcome to the Cypress Inn in Carmel. Have Fido in tow? No problem -- the grand and historic Mediterranean-style inn has been voted the most pet-friendly hotel in America.

2013-05-08 14:29:26

What's more frightening? A scary movie or being left alone in a motel room all by yourself when you're only 7 years-old? Last Saturday afternoon, deputies responded to a 911 disconnect at the Rodeway Inn in Kissimmee, according to a news release from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

2013-05-06 00:00:00