The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has been accepted as the newest member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). The AAA four-diamond hotel is now represented by ALHI to the North American Meetings & Incentive marketplace, according to ALHI President Jim Schultenover. Located at 9700 Torrey Pines Road, less than a mile from renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course and near the premier beaches of La Jolla and Del Mar, the Estancia becomes ALHIs first and only Member hotel in La Jolla. It is also now part of Pacific Hospitality Groups Meritage Collection and joins sister properties The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, Calf., Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara and Pasa Hotel & Spa, opening soon in Huntington Beach. The Estancia offers 210 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites and more than 47,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. It features rancho-style architecture and has a 7,000-square-foot spa. It is also located near UCSD and attractions such as SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. ALHI (alhi.com), the leading independent Global Sales Organization serving the North American Meetings & Incentive marketplace, provides local access for its membership of more than 250 luxury-level hotels and resorts plus an inventory including 23 luxury cruise ships and destination management companies in more than 100 locations worldwide.