Travel & Lodging
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AH&LA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association
Choice Hotels unveils new joint venture to drive Cambria's growth
5/17/2013
- HotelsMag.com (free registration)
Choice Hotels International says it is looking to enlarge its portfolio of Cambria Suites hotels through a new partnership with institutional investor Fillmore Capital Partners and its affiliates. Ste Read More
News for travel agents
ASTA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents
Viking Cruises rolls out ocean cruise itineraries for 2015
5/17/2013
- Travel Weekly
Viking Cruises has unveiled the details of its entry into the ocean-cruising market in 2015. Viking will launch the 928-passenger Viking Star, its first vessel under the Viking Ocean Cruises banner, f 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
Consistency is crucial to brand loyalty
5/17/2013
- B2C Marketing Insider
Brand loyalty is derived from high product quality, great customer service and a consistently excellent customer experience, writes Shep Hyken. Customers need to know they can expect the same service Read More
Luxury hospitality news
SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers
Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers
Take a wellness break at your next Omni Fort Worth meeting
5/17/2013
- Frequent Business Traveler
In an effort to incorporate more healthful programs into group stays, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Texas offers yoga, massage and stretching breaks as well as healthy foods for meetings. A 2011 survey 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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