La Costa Resort and Spa Introduces Next Generation of Resort Technology Providing Ease, Accessibility and Advanced Service

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of unveiling a $50 million top-to-bottom renovation, La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. launches new technology to enhance the guest experience at all levels. La Costa's updated technological offerings include the launch of an all-new website, LaCosta.com, as well as mobile applications including a way finding app for meeting guests and a golf course app offering multiple features including animated flyovers of the two championship golf courses. Guests will also see iPad stations in various parts of the property to stay up-to-date with social media, news and property happenings.

"La Costa has undergone a tremendous transition over the past year," says Paul McCormick, vice president and general manager of La Costa. "The extensive renovations have elevated the guest experience at every touch point, so it was a natural progression that we offer these new applications and website, which will help ensure the guest experience surpasses expectations."

Highlights of La Costa's Enhanced Technological Offerings:

Re-Designed Website
La Costa's newly re-designed website offers a visual journey through the fresh offerings at the resort, including the brand new adult-only pool, Edge. The updated site features tools for exploring the resort's offerings including dedicated photo galleries, video tours and helpful tips from La Costa's experts in golf, spa, wellness, culinary and vacation planning. A key feature now available for easier booking is a "compare packages" tool that allows guests to do side-by-side comparisons of vacation packages. The website also features animated golf course tours.

For meeting planners, La Costa's website showcases new tools including video tours, photo galleries, expert advice and an interactive property map that allows planners to view a La Costa map complete with images, capacity charts, room set-up options and more.   

Way Finding Mobile Application for Groups and Meetings
As one of the largest and most picturesque coastal meeting destinations in Southern California, La Costa features approximately 110,000 square feet of expanded, flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space on the 400-acre campus, including the addition of meeting planner suites as part of the renovation.  

The meeting and event space now offers digital touchscreen way finding applications created by PSAV® Presentation Services to better serve meeting guests. The interactive screens are available throughout the meeting spaces and include key information such as property maps, group meeting schedules, group itineraries and flight information. Guests will also have the option to download a mobile app to their smart phone to access La Costa's way finding application.

Golf Course Application
Enhancing the functionality of La Costa's all-new 18-hole Champions Course, along with four redesigned holes on the South Course, is a new "CourseApp," created by Best Approach, that features animated flyovers, a GPS range finder with a yardage guide and an option to book tee times. This new feature will not only help develop strategies for improving a game, but will allow guests and members to connect directly with the clubhouse via a mobile app.

SOURCE La Costa Resort and Spa