Travel & Lodging
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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
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
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
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
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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