Travel & Lodging

AH&LA SmartBrief

News for hotel and lodging professionals

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

ASTA SmartBrief

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

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

The best stories for business travelers

SmartBrief for The Business Traveler

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

ISPA SmartBrief

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

SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers

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

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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