Travel & Lodging

AH&LA SmartBrief

News for hotel and lodging professionals

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

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

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

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

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

National Club Association SmartBrief

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