Creating A Marketable & Profitable Spa By Being On-Trend Rather Than Trendy - By Judith L. Singer
As someone who has made a career out of researching, planning, marketing and providing management advisory services for the spa industry, I have seen the 'good, bad and the ugly' in terms of facilities, treatment menus, service standards, staffing schedule, compensation programs, marketing messages, financial statements, etc. ...more

How The Print Media Could Maximize Hospitality Advertising - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
We have glamorous travel and entertainment magazines, superb trade publications, and niche editions which serve the Hospitality Industry. ...more

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A Cloudy Outlook for Summer Travel?
Access America's National Survey Finds 2008 Summer Vacation Plans Down Seven Percent Compared to 2007 ...more

Air Transport Association Forecasts Marginal Decline in Heavy Summer Demand
Airlines, Airports and Government Have Plans for Smooth Travel and Minimized Delays - Soaring Fuel Prices Create New Challenges for Struggling Industry ...more

Survey Reveals 90 Percent of U.S. Respondents Planning Leisure Travel this Summer
73 Percent to Drive and 71 Percent to Fly - Americans Modifying Plans Due to High Gas Prices ...more

More Than 25 Million Americans Will Travel Overseas This Summer, Says AAA's New International Forecast
In a first-ever summer forecast for foreign travel, AAA expects 25.1 million Americans will be travelling internationally this summer, an increase of 2.6 percent over the 24.5 million who were estimated to have traveled overseas last summer. The report includes all travel outside of the United States, including Canada and Mexico. ...more

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Amadeus Helps Ferry Operators Stay Ahead Of The Game With New Revenue Management System
Amadeus launches pricing and revenue management system designed for the international ferry industry - Major UK ferry company is first customer ...more

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Sunsail Adds New Yachts to Martinique Fleet
The new models include the Sunsail 393 (3 double cabins) and the Sunsail 44 (4 double cabins), of the recently launched Sun Odyssey 'i' range by world class yacht builder Jeanneau. ...more

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Harbor Linen Goes Green With The Finest Bamboo Fiber Towel Available For Institutional Use Today
Harbor Linen, the nation's leading manufacturer and distributor of quality linen for the hospitality and cruise line industry has gone green with its new Orchid Towel Collection made with Bamboo. ...more

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CruiseCompete Sales Up 25 Percent During First Four Months of This Year
Despite the nation's economic slowdown, CruiseCompete.com today reported it has experienced a 25 percent increase in year-over-year sales for the first four months of 2008. ...more

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Hitwise April 2008 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

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Holland America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New England Cruises
Eurodam and Maasdam Offer 21 Cruises ...more

Small Ship Cruising: Seeing The World Up Close
Differing Dramatically in Character and Destination, Small Cruise Ships Offer a Uniquely Personal Exploration of the World's Out-of-the-Way Places ...more

Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam
Guests on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of their own private haven will delight in the cabanas on the Observation and Lido decks of the company's first Signature-class ship. ...more

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You Want A Story With That Chocolate?
French-milled soap, herbal shampoo and lotion, a loofah, perhaps. ...more

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