Post #442407 by bigbrotiki on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 9:53 AM

Hmm, that surprises me, because I was assuming that the resort manager (and also the owner) would be WITH the Tiki program, especially since in a month the manager is part of a panel that specifically discusses mid-century HOTEL PRESERVATION in Palm Springs, on the occasion of the 2009 California Preservation Conference organized by CPF, the California Preservation Foundation:

http://www.californiapreservation.org/tours_2009.shtml#hotel

Here is the program text:

MOBILE WORKSHOPS:
Hotel/Motel Preservation: What Works and Why
Friday, APRIL 17 2:00PM - 5:15PM

This mobile workshop will bring attendees to historic hotels/motels that have been successfully rehabilitated. At each location the property's owner or manager will discuss the rehabilitation and subsequent marketing plan. What worked and why. Anticipated site visits include the Orbit In/Hideaway, Caliente Tropics, Del Marcos, El Morocco Inn, and Hope Springs.

Moderator: Peter Moruzzi, President, Palm Springs Modern Committee
Speakers: Jade Nelson, Manager, Orbit In and Hideaway Hotels; >>Ashley Evans, Manager, Caliente Tropics Hotel