ATL: capital of Southern luxury?
Atlanta’s luxe hotel inventory is exploding: 10 new luxury properties are in development, with the first four hotels scheduled to open early next year.
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Current: November 2008
Zap away germs
If you were to black-light your hotel room, you’d probably find the remote control is the most germ-infested object. That’s why Zaplex has created a clear, thin, disposable remote cover that hotels can change after each guest. Available through Pineapple Hospitality. — Taylor Dahl
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Non-toxic management
Ever been stuck somewhere where upper management seemed to hinder more than they helped employees? Don’t fall into the same trap; avoid these five deadly management sins.
You’re never virtually dressed without…
On Second Life and still wearing newbie clothes? Wagner James Au doesn’t want other SLers looking down on you or your company for it. Here are some tips on getting your avatar better skins.
In-room spas
Westin has created an in-room spa experience targeting business travelers, who have a small window of time available for relaxation and pampering in between meetings and appointments. Forty minutes prior to the massage appointment, a spa basket with water, a flower, dark chocolate, a letter of what to expect, aromatherapy oils and a relaxing music [...]
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Earthbooker. Plan your trips in Google Earth
Fore our troops
Over Labor Day weekend, the Greater Phoenix CVB and the Valley Hotel & Resort Association helped kick off “Operation White Christmas, Fore Our Soldiers.” The goal is to deliver thousands of golf balls to Arizona soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The organizations partnered with Troon Golf and the Westin Kierland Resort for the campaign.
Fright Night
On Oct. 18, the Greater Birmingham [Ala.] Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts Fright Night, a creative, Halloween-themed event where meeting planners can meet CVB partners in a relaxed, social setting. Last’s year’s event scared up an enthusiastic crowd. The event’s not limited to local planners either; if you’re interested in attending, call Janice Jefferson at [...]
