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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
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
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
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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