Designed specifically for hotel and lodging executives like you, AH&LA SmartBrief is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/ahla/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ahla?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/ahla?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D6A2971A2-E2E1-4DBB-A0C9-59A2A5E8B87C%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D6A2971A2-E2E1-4DBB-A0C9-59A2A5E8B87C%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe contentious relationship between hotel chains and online travel agencies appears to be cooling off, as some hoteliers, su -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTFront Deskhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D2880D42D-8659-4E06-BDB7-72CC46416C2B%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D2880D42D-8659-4E06-BDB7-72CC46416C2B%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWyndham Hotel Group is stepping up its growth efforts in Dubai to capitalize on the booming travel market, says Bob Loewen, e -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTBusiness Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D1CCB1E83-C655-43A4-A3D9-508F4E5F8B73%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D1CCB1E83-C655-43A4-A3D9-508F4E5F8B73%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssVista Capital has secured funding to refinance a portfolio of five hotel properties in Arizona and Utah.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTBusiness Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D8EFBDDF0-7AD1-490A-914F-544F3785ECEF%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D8EFBDDF0-7AD1-490A-914F-544F3785ECEF%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTBusiness Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DA26F754C-A608-42BF-8FDA-425A79202185%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DA26F754C-A608-42BF-8FDA-425A79202185%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDemand for skilled labor in Dubai's hospitality industry is high as the booming tourism sector prompts a surge in hotel devel -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTMarket Trendshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DE5B8A262-BFB7-4623-899B-C31C3CCDB969%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DE5B8A262-BFB7-4623-899B-C31C3CCDB969%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHotels are adding complimentary breakfasts as a way to attract guests and give them more value for their money.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTMarket Trendshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D503C0838-EB27-4183-992B-34553D718792%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D503C0838-EB27-4183-992B-34553D718792%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTMarket Trendshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D51BDEFAC-C759-4F3A-98F7-22FC5441DEF7%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D51BDEFAC-C759-4F3A-98F7-22FC5441DEF7%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe rapid growth of China's economy and consumer culture has led to the rise of a potentially lucrative demand sector in the  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTSpotlight on Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D73041669-9F8D-45FB-9378-A4496FAA4ABC%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D73041669-9F8D-45FB-9378-A4496FAA4ABC%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHoteliers may find more valuable and actionable information regarding guest stays when soliciting feedback through online rev -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D07A89C69-5975-4771-9376-FB45F5F2EA0C%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D07A89C69-5975-4771-9376-FB45F5F2EA0C%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDea McDonald, general manager of the Eastmark master-planned community in Mesa, Ariz., says discussions are continuing with M -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTDevelopmenthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DAE4DC05A-8175-4F52-8FA8-497C984715E4%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DAE4DC05A-8175-4F52-8FA8-497C984715E4%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAH&LA has worked with counsel to provide suggested guidelines for properties to post safety signage for guests while using po -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTAH&LA Newshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D983A2743-5CCE-4132-A3F4-13E2F60B4ACE%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3D983A2743-5CCE-4132-A3F4-13E2F60B4ACE%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDue to a recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Lesley University, DOJ is requiring the university tak -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTAH&LA Newshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DF3B234A7-2AA2-4D10-9A2C-0DDD013EE420%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DF3B234A7-2AA2-4D10-9A2C-0DDD013EE420%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTSponsored Pollhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D117AF948-850B-4A10-969B-5E9A89601347%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dahla%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 11:02:39 CDTEditor's Note