Federal officials have established a new framework for managing the Colorado River through 2036, but the most consequential decisions are still ahead. Greater Palm Springs has significant protections, yet the river remains deeply embedded in the region’s...
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Greater Palm Springs Spa Month Puts Desert’s Wellness Economy in The Spotlight
A month of discounted treatments, mineral-water soaks, and resort escapes will showcase a tourism sector deeply connected to the Coachella Valley’s history, landscape and hospitality economy. September is not ordinarily the month most closely associated with...
La Quinta’s $2.55 Million Hotel Deal Puts Old Town Village Area Growth on a Clock
Gather Capital has 18 months to secure entitlements, financing, electrical capacity and a city-backed parking plan for an upper-upscale hotel that officials say could generate $1.46 million a year in transient occupancy tax. The three city-owned parcels are not...
Palm Springs’ Smallest Boutique Hotels Are Becoming a Rare Asset Class
Overall hospitality asset sales have slowed, but distinctive boutique properties are attracting cash buyers willing to pay premium prices for design, history, privacy and an experience that cannot easily be replicated. In the Palm Springs hospitality market,...
PSP’s Passenger Dip Looks More Like A Reset From A Record Than A Retreat
Palm Springs International Airport is entering the second half of 2026 with a softer passenger count than last year, but the story is not as simple as a decline. The airport is coming off the busiest year in its history. PSP served more than 3.3 million...




