Travel & Lodging
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AH&LA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association
IHG reaches deal for first Staybridge Suites hotel in Saudi Arabia
5/22/2013
- HotelierMiddleEast.com (United Arab Emirates)
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
News for travel agents
ASTA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents
Quantum of the Seas to sail the Bahamas and Caribbean in 2014
5/23/2013
- USA Today
Royal Caribbean International has announced the first voyages that the new Quantum of the Seas will make after its inaugural sailing on Nov. 23, 2014. The 4,180-passenger vessel will operate sailings … Read More
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
News for professionals in the spa industry
ISPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Spa Association
More British men laser away foot hair
5/22/2013
- Independent (London) (tiered subscription model), The
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
Luxury hospitality news
SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers
Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers
Reno's Peppermill Resort goes green, adds spa
5/22/2013
- TravelAge West
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Nevada recently underwent renovations and added Spa Toscana, a three-story, 33,000-square-foot place for pampering. The resort also made some eco-friendly advancements … Read More
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
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