Travel & Lodging
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AH&LA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association
Convention center, hotel to rise at former Miami Arena site in Fla.
5/20/2013
- Hotel Management online
- Miami Herald (free registration), The
Developer MDM Group announced that it is moving forward with plans to construct a privately financed convention center and a Marriott-branded hotel in Miami, Fla., after securing a contract to acquire Read More
News for travel agents
ASTA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents
Hurtigruten line offers special voyages to mark 120th anniversary
5/21/2013
- USA Today
Norway-based cruise line Hurtigruten is rolling out special cruises this summer in celebration of its 120th anniversary. Offerings on the anniversary sailings will include special musical performances Read More
Envisioning a brighter future for business travel
5/15/2013
- American City Business Journals
Business travel has to get better -- because it simply can't get any worse, predicts travel writer Joe Brancatelli. "I do think things will get better on the road. That's partially because the cynic i Read More
News for professionals in the spa industry
ISPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Spa Association
Experts: Sunscreen ratings mislead
5/20/2013
- USA Today
Terms such as "waterproof" or "SPF 100" lead consumers to use sunscreen lotions with too much confidence, some consumer watch experts warn, not reapplying the product as often as needed, and figuring Read More
Luxury hospitality news
SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers
Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers
Local accents help luxury hotels keep things close to home
5/20/2013
- New York Times (tiered subscription model), The
Hotel Vermont and Chicago's Hotel Lincoln are just two hotels that use local accents to distinguish themselves. The Vermont lodge sourced local building material and guests can request Vermont Teddy B Read More
Private club news and information
National Club Association SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Club Association
Club chefs go beyond fish-and-chips
5/15/2013
- ClubAndResortBusiness.com
Country club chefs are luring more diners with specialty seafood dishes that go beyond the standard basket of fish and chips, such as sea urchin, scallops and crustaceans. "We've introduced seafood th Read More
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