Travel & Lodging

InterContinental Hotels Group is looking to debut its Staybridge Suites brand in Saudi Arabia with the planned construction of a 200-room hotel in Jeddah. The development agreement it signed with Dyaf… Read More

American Queen Steamboat Co. has announced its acquisition of the 223-passenger Empress of the North. The river-cruise line says it intends to deploy the ship, which will be renamed the American Empre… Read More

A number of hotels have reverted to sending staff up to guest rooms for their wake-up call as the competition for brand differentiation heats up in the lodging industry. Some properties, such as the L… Read More

A new male grooming trend is afoot in the UK: Stomping out "Hobbit feet." Men are getting laser hair removal on their feet just as summer sandal season sets in, avoiding the effect of the furry-footed… Read More

Though the winter months have been slow in the U.K., things should heat up as the temperature warms up. During the first quarter, occupancy declined 1.5% in London while it went up for the U.K. overal… Read More

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