BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2025--
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of boutique and lifestyle independent hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the addition of two new properties to its growing lineup— Royal Sun Palm Springs and Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle. With these latest members, Curator continues to highlight the character, creativity, and individuality of unique destinations that deliver travelers immersive, authentic experiences across the nation.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218284585/en/
Curator empowers independent hotels to remain competitive while preserving the distinct identity of each property. Through strategic vendor partnerships, negotiated service agreements, collaborative marketing opportunities, and shared industry expertise, members gain the advantages and value of a larger network—without compromising their independence.
“We’re excited to continue Curator’s growth with the addition of these outstanding hotels,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. “These new member properties not only expand our presence into new cities throughout California, but also further strengthen our already robust footprint in the state, now representing more than 35 independent hotels. Each property truly reflects what Curator stands for: independence, thoughtful design, and deeply rooted community connections.”
The newest members of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection are:
Royal Sun Palm Springs(Palm Springs, California): Where Palm Canyon Drive meets the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, this stylish 66-room desert oasis blends mid-century charm with modern comfort. Inspired by Palm Springs’ mystic allure, Royal Sun features a vibrant pool house, bar, and restaurant, inviting curious travelers to connect and explore.
Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle(Rancho Santa Fe, California): Nestled in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe, this coastal-casual retreat offers a relaxed California getaway where North County charm meets boutique style. Steps away from golf, racquet sports, wellness offerings, and sun-filled moments between Del Mar and Solana Beach, the property blends laid-back elegance with the inviting comforts of San Diego. The property features spacious rooms, local touches, and a setting designed for slowing down. Guests can savor fresh, seasonal Southern California flavors—from handcrafted cocktails to casual bites—while taking in views of the rolling hills.
About Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is a distinct collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts. Curator provides lifestyle hotels and resorts access to a wide breadth of program offerings to enhance the guest experience, improve employee engagement, provide additional marketing support, and drive incremental revenue, all resulting in value creation while allowing them to retain what makes them unique. Curator offers the benefits of associating with other unique lifestyle hotels, resorts, and small brands while participating in best-in-class operating agreements, services, reporting, and technology. Visit www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com and follow us @CuratorHotelsResorts.
Royal Sun Palm Springs - Palm Springs, CA (top); Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle - Rancho Santa Fe, CA (bottom)
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without the stimulus of lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.
The bank’s rate-setting council left the benchmark deposit rate unchanged at 2%, where it has been since a rate cut in June. Economists now think the rate could stay right there for months - and possibly into 2027.
That’s because the ECB remains poised between inflation that’s just a bit too persistent and growth that’s underwhelming but steady after a trade deal with the US remove some of the uncertainty that had held back business planning. Higher rates fight inflation while cuts support growth.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Signs of a modest economic upswing in Europe will likely let the European Central Bank keep interest rates unchanged Thursday for a fourth straight meeting.
President Christine Lagarde has said at recent meetings that monetary policy remains “in a good place” with the benchmark deposit rate at 2%. Analysts expect that language or something similar to be repeated at her news conference after the decision by the bank's rate-setting council.
The bank last cut rates at its June meeting.
Surveys of purchasing managers by S&P Global slipped slightly for December but still showed business activity expanding as the year comes to an end, reinforcing expectations that the 20 countries using the euro currency will continue to see growth of around 0.3% per quarter over the previous quarter, said Adrian Prettejohn, Europe economist at Capital Economics.
That outcome is better than feared during turbulent trade negotiations with the United States over the summer, which finally settled with a 15% tariff, or import tax, imposed on European goods by U.S. President Donald Trump.
That is not great for European exporters. But Trump had threatened higher rates and the deal struck with the European Union's executive commission appears to have removed uncertainty and made it easier for businesses to make decisions.
The economy can get by without the added boost from a cut, analysts say.
“The haze of economic uncertainty has somewhat lifted, especially regarding trade,” economist Lorenzo Codogno said. “This will give the governing council greater confidence that it is in a ‘good spot,’ likely eliminating any remaining easing bias" toward rate cuts.
On top of that, inflationary pressures remain too high for the ECB to contemplate a cut.
The headline rate of 2.1% for annual inflation in November is roughly in line with the bank's goal of 2% thanks in part to a drop in volatile energy prices. But inflation was higher at 3.5% in the services sector, which encompasses much of the economy from hairdressers and hotels to concert tickets and medical services.
Central bank rate cuts can support growth because they strongly influence borrowing rates throughout the economy, lowering credit costs and promoting credit sensitive purchases such as new homes by consumers or new production facilities by businesses. Higher rates have the opposite effect and are used to contain inflation by dampening demand for goods.
FILE - The European Central Bank is seen near the river Main in Frankfurt, Germany, early Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
