Travel & Lodging

AH&LA SmartBrief

News for hotel and lodging professionals

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

ASTA SmartBrief

News for travel agents

ASTA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents

Viking Cruises' Hagen says its ocean cruises won't charge NCFs

5/20/2013

  • Travel Weekly

Viking Cruises Chairman Torstein Hagen outlined several policies that will be implemented by Viking's new ocean-going cruise line in its bid to differentiate itself in the market. Viking Ocean Cruises… Read More

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

The best stories for business travelers

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

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

ISPA SmartBrief

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

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

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

National Club Association SmartBrief

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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