Travel & Lodging

AH&LA SmartBrief

News for hotel and lodging professionals

AH&LA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association

Work begins on Value Place hotel in La.

5/23/2013

  • GlobeSt.com

Construction has begun on a 124-room Value Place hotel in Lake Charles, La. The property is scheduled for completion in October and is expected to capture demand from a nearby liquefied natural gas pl… Read More

ASTA SmartBrief

News for travel agents

ASTA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents

Hacienda Petac markets itself as a destination-wedding site

5/24/2013

  • Travel Weekly

Luxury estate Hacienda Petac in Merida, Yucatán, Mexico, has launched a set of wedding packages with customizable amenities. The seven-bedroom estate offers a three-course banquet with cake, champagn… Read More

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

The best stories for business travelers

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

Frequent fliers forced to endure more business travel obstacles

5/22/2013

  • New York Times (tiered subscription model), The

Air travel has been streamlined to the point where even the slightest hiccup can trigger a ripple effect that leaves frequent fliers scrambling for an alternate way to get where they are going. "...[A… Read More

ISPA SmartBrief

News for professionals in the spa industry

ISPA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Spa Association

Blow-dry bar trend heats up with celebrity shops

5/23/2013

  • USA Today

More blow-dry salons are opening nationwide, a trend that began with the Drybar salons and which shows no signs of slowing down. Now Gwyneth Paltrow and her trainer, Tracy Anderson, have partnered wit… Read More

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

Luxury hospitality news

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers

Free breakfast is on the menu at more hotels

5/23/2013

  • USA Today

Hotels are adding complimentary breakfasts as a way to attract guests and give them more value for their money. Last year, 79% of hotels offered free breakfast, up from 55% in 2010, according to the A… Read More

National Club Association SmartBrief

Private club news and information

National Club Association SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Club Association

Inclement weather changes insurance needs for country clubs

5/22/2013

  • Insurance Journal

Hurricanes, droughts and snowstorms have negatively affected country clubs around the U.S., forcing many to consider upping their insurance coverage. While more coverage may be necessary, club manager… Read More