Travel & Lodging
News for hotel and lodging professionals
AH&LA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Hotel & Lodging Association
"Hotel Value Pyramid" boosts sales calls
6/18/2013
- eHotelier.com
Hotel customer service agents should promote the overall experience of being a guest in their hotel by promoting amenities and services that are unfamiliar to their caller rather than just obtaining b Read More
News for travel agents
ASTA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The American Society of Travel Agents
Column: Fear of asking for fees can be overcome
6/19/2013
- Travel Research Online
Travel agents should reframe the question of asking for fees to one of "How do we let people pay for our service?" Richard Earls writes. Agents who demonstrate their expertise and build trust with the Read More
$4B improvements planned by Los Angeles World Airports
6/17/2013
- San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration)
Los Angeles International Airport will receive the bulk of more than $4 billion earmarked for capital improvement projects by Los Angeles World Airports. The spending will take place over five years a Read More
News for professionals in the spa industry
ISPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Spa Association
Can't-miss spas in French Polynesia
6/19/2013
- Gazette (Montreal) (tiered subscription model), The
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora in French Polynesia offers an apricot-kernel and pearl-dust body polish, while the Mania Spa at the Pearl Resort and Spa offers massages done in the traditiona Read More
Luxury hospitality news
SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers
Published in partnership with: Luxury Hoteliers
Guestroom phones vital for security, seldom used for personal calls
6/19/2013
- Hotel Management online
Though many travelers rely on their mobile phones to make calls, having a phone in a hotel room is still an important security measure -- and they're not going away. "[Guestroom phones] have become a Read More
Private club news and information
National Club Association SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Club Association
New membership categories reflect changing market
6/18/2013
- McGladrey
Country clubs are no longer limiting members to three membership options: golf, tennis or social. Now clubs are offering a variety of membership options that appeal to a wide range of consumers, such Read More
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