SmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliers&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/luxhotel/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/luxhotel?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifSmartBrief on Luxury Hoteliershttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/luxhotel?sb_code=rssen-us22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTExpensive room service is a thing of the past at many hotelshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF85229CB-EA01-4B67-986F-E45465408988%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF85229CB-EA01-4B67-986F-E45465408988%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHotels are rethinking the way they provide room service.  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTCheck-inDubai hotel goes for the gold with 24-carat gold iPadshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D15DB3899-CDA4-4E40-AD90-F6130E8605DF%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D15DB3899-CDA4-4E40-AD90-F6130E8605DF%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGuests staying at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai aren't just getting an iPad to use during their stay -- they're getting a gold iP -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTThe Concierge DeskGreat grapes: Greek spas offer wine therapyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D9FE4488D-3034-4E5F-80E0-1BE8F4BEE1DA%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D9FE4488D-3034-4E5F-80E0-1BE8F4BEE1DA%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWine grapes are the star performer in a lineup of treatments at Greek spas that are part of the Sani Resort.  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTThe Concierge DeskTravelClick reports growth in online hotel bookingshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DDB055052-1D60-4260-8D63-3B5553705436%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DDB055052-1D60-4260-8D63-3B5553705436%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssData from the latest TravelClick North American Distribution Review indicate a 5% growth in hotel bookings through Brand.com  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTHospitality Trends and TechnologyMultigenerational trips to drive summer travel this year, experts sayhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF998418C-A841-4AA4-BB0E-F8D2F37EC38F%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF998418C-A841-4AA4-BB0E-F8D2F37EC38F%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA panel of hospitality and travel industry experts came together at the Leisure Travel Summit in New York last week to discus -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTHospitality Trends and TechnologyOccupancy, ADR and RevPAR rose for U.S. hotels in Aprilhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D3F163892-DA99-4FC0-94F5-E063D99FBA4D%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D3F163892-DA99-4FC0-94F5-E063D99FBA4D%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDuring the month of April, hotel occupancy in the U.S.  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTHospitality Trends and TechnologyStarwood partners with NRG Energy on solar powerhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D623CCDA1-CAF7-49CA-BE66-02FA9E527871%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D623CCDA1-CAF7-49CA-BE66-02FA9E527871%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTHospitality Trends and TechnologyReno's Peppermill Resort goes green, adds spahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D5C30D78F-B78C-49BC-881D-CC78C9E4EEF5%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D5C30D78F-B78C-49BC-881D-CC78C9E4EEF5%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPeppermill Resort Spa Casino in Nevada recently underwent renovations and added Spa Toscana, a three-story, 33,000-square-foo -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTSpotlight on DevelopmentIHG reaches deal for first Staybridge Suites hotel in Saudi Arabiahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D4BBD827E-CCE9-43DD-B2D2-7BFBBC8C71E5%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D4BBD827E-CCE9-43DD-B2D2-7BFBBC8C71E5%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssInterContinental Hotels Group is looking to debut its Staybridge Suites brand in Saudi Arabia with the planned construction o -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTInternational UpdateNew life for stalled luxury hotels in Moscowhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DC8EF62BF-653F-4864-A913-D5B7CA0CA228%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DC8EF62BF-653F-4864-A913-D5B7CA0CA228%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTInternational UpdateHow would you rate your hotel's investment in guest-facing technology?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DCFDA5BA0-DA37-475A-AF9F-126B6E104B2B%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DCFDA5BA0-DA37-475A-AF9F-126B6E104B2B%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTSponsored PollSmoking rooms affect non-smokers toohttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D577D46C6-8918-4DF2-89AD-91F0ED36E3C1%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D577D46C6-8918-4DF2-89AD-91F0ED36E3C1%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe journal, Tobacco Control, has released new evidence from a study led by researchers from San Diego State University that  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTLuxury Hoteliers NewsTop Paris hotels in reviewhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D4629960D-F3CB-4437-8586-5DEE175878E4%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3D4629960D-F3CB-4437-8586-5DEE175878E4%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPlanning on visiting Paris in the near future?  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 13:34:18 CDTLuxury Hoteliers NewsLet the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF2231D20-8125-48FE-9967-191020AA855D%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D0D5D6ACA-4414-4FAE-86BF-BA276ECD8DC0%26copyid%3DF2231D20-8125-48FE-9967-191020AA855D%26brief%3Dluxhotel%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssH. 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