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Lodging News For Girls and Greenies

GOOD NEWS FOR GIRLS Leave it to trendy W Hotel to come up with a “Wonder Woman” program. The resort is celebrating females by glamming up its bathrooms with a woman’s touch. (Which means you can lounge in style in a bathroom designed by a woman.) By next year guest will be able to relax in a bathroom, which incorporates “soothing creamy color schemes, decadent tubs, fabulous lighting and extra counter space for toiletries.” According to hotel execs, the tubs are being equipped with retractable nozzles for hair washing and a tray to hold bathing items. And my favorite amenity–the … Continue reading →

“Park Your Car For A Penguin”

How’s that for a catchy tag line? One transportation group says if penguins could talk they would likely urge travelers to think about them and take a bus. “Motorcoaches are nice and don’t melt our ice.” Another great line. The hits keep coming in an eight-page educational booklet produced by the American Bus Association aimed at sending an important message to policy-makers. The pamphlet is titled “Save A Penguin. Take A Motorcoach.” According to leaders in the bus industry, by supporting motorcoach transportation, which gets about 184 miles per gallon and is one of the most efficient ways to travel, … Continue reading →

The Evolution of the Concierge

When was the last time you used the services of a hotel concierge? (Perhaps, a better question is: Have you ever used the service of a concierge?) I can count on one hand the amount of times I have asked for assistance from a concierge. But, that number also reflects the amount of times I have stayed in an establishment that offered the service. These days with technology driving virtually all aspects of the travel industry it’s no surprise that hotels are now revolutionizing their concierge operations. Luxury properties around the world are upgrading concierge services and training staff members … Continue reading →