Travel & Lodging

AH&LA SmartBrief

News for hotel and lodging professionals

AH&LA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association

Experts predict continued growth for hotel rates, revPAR

5/21/2013

  • HotelNewsNow.com

STR and Tourism Economics recently hosted a Market Forecast & Hotel Industry Outlook Webinar, during which they predicted that economic conditions will support the continued growth of the lodging indu… Read More

ASTA SmartBrief

News for travel agents

ASTA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents

American Queen to revive riverboat cruising in Pacific Northwest

5/22/2013

  • FoxNews.com

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

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

The best stories for business travelers

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

Hotels bring back the human touch with personalized wake-up calls

5/20/2013

  • USA Today/Hotel Check-in blog

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

ISPA SmartBrief

News for professionals in the spa industry

ISPA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Spa Association

Intraceuticals skin-hydration treatment offers rejuvenating facial experience

5/21/2013

  • Palm Springs Life (Calif.)

The Spa at The Saguaro Palm Springs in California has a new treatment for those looking for flawless skin sans Photoshop. "Their skin will never appear blotchy or uneven, which can often happen after … Read More

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

Luxury hospitality news

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers

Outlook better for U.K. hotels as temperatures warm

5/21/2013

  • HotelNewsNow.com

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

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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