New Carlsbad Resort To Open In January 2008

Today's North County Times ran a story update on the new Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, which will be opened in phases, beginning in January 2008. Most of us have seen the construction across from GIA and along Cannon Road as we dash about on area streets. According to Tim Stripe, co-president of Grand Pacific Resorts, the new property, when completed, will add 350 additional hotel rooms to our local inventory as well as 350 timeshare units.

Good luck for continued success, Tim & Dave!

Carlsbad Council Approves New Marriott Hotel

The Surf Motel, one of Carlsbad's longtime landmarks, will soon give way to a new Marriott Springhill Suites hotel. Last night, the Carlsbad City Council finally approved plans for construction to get underway to build one of the country's most recognizable flags. No doubt this will be a fine, new addition to the Village.

We wish all the best to everyone associated with DKN Hotels, and look foward to welcoming the Marriott Springhill Suites.

And, to the Surf Motel, thanks for all the wonderful memories.

You will be missed; and, so will the Armenian Cafe!

CTBID Meeting May 4th

The Carlsbad Convention and Visitor's Bureau contract renewal is on the agenda for the CTBID meeting scheduled for this Friday May 4th. It will be at 11:00 am in the City Faraday building in room #173A. If anybody can make this meeting to support our local CVB, it would be appreciated. If you wanted to say a few words about the job the CVB does, that would be even better! Hope to see you there!