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Cambria Inns Collection decreases water use 

Moonstone Beach hotels implement water-saving initiatives to minimize tourism impact

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Mitchell Masia, co-owner of Cambria Inns Collection

As Cambria faces the possibility of running out of water due to the current drought emergency, it’s not just homeowners who are concerned. Mitchell Masia co-owns Cambria Inns Collection, which includes four properties along Cambria’s Moonstone Beach Drive. Like other hoteliers in the area, he is caught between keeping guests comfortable – and literally turning them away at the door.

In a recent press release, it was revealed that Cambria Inns Collection has taken proactive steps to significantly decrease water use to minimize the impact made by guests and avoid significant overuse fines.

“We’re in a bit of a catch-22 over here,” said Masia. “Like everyone else in Cambria, we are deeply concerned about the current water situation, but we are also charged with the responsibility of maintaining occupancy in a tourism-supported community. We’re doing everything we can to minimize water usage while still keeping our valued guests comfortable.”

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce estimates Cambria attracts around one million visitors per year, with the lodging industry contributing about $3 million in revenue annually to San Luis Obispo County.

In addition to conducting a full water audit at the Collection’s hotels, other preemptive water mitigation initiatives implemented by the company include installing increased flow reduction shower heads in all guestrooms; removing all glassware from guestrooms and breakfast areas; irrigating property landscape from a remote, non-potable water source; implementing a new laundry procedure to reduce water usage by 25 percent, and lowering the pool temperature. Each guestroom also includes written material requesting that guests be water conscious during their stay.

“The overwhelming positive in this worrisome situation is that everyone is tasked to become more efficient and sustainable,” said Masia. “The steps we are taking now will have long-terms benefits for both our business and the beautiful and distinct environment that supports it.”

More about Cambria Inns Collection

Cambria Inns Collection is a group of four distinct Cambria boutique hotels. The Collection includes Blue Dolphin Inn, Moonstone Cottages, Sand Pebbles Inn, and Castle Inn. For property information, visit www.cambriainns.com or like them on Facebook.

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About the author: Reporter Meagan Friberg

Meagan Friberg is a reporter for the Paso Robles Daily News and A-Town Daily News.