Hotel Spas in the U.S: The Potential to Be Buoyant in 2009, However, Not Invincible | By Bruce Baltin
Spas continued to contribute to the top and bottom lines of U.S. hotels in 2007. Total spa department revenue increased 5.0 percent from 2006 to 2007, while spa department profits grew 5.8 percent. These are among the findings reported in PKF Consulting?s (PKF-C) recently released 2008 edition of Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry, a report that examines the revenue, expenses, and profits of ...

Thai spas offer 50% off after slow peak season
Bangkok: Thailand's leading spas, hit by the decline in tourist arrivals this peak season, are offering 50 per cent discounts to clients until February 28, media reports said Monday. The Thai Spa Asso...

Affordable Santa Fe
In the off season, this New Mexico town of world-class art galleries, historic churches and luxurious spas offers budget prices.

Five great spas for post-holiday recovery
Feeling sluggish after a few too many eggnogs and a halt to your fitness routine?

Valley pool, spa owners work to comply with new safety standards
A new federal law that went into effect on Dec. 19 has increased the safety standards for public swimming pools and spas nationwide, and pool operators throughout Las Vegas are taking steps to ensure they are in compliance.

Boutique discounts on clothing, jewelry, eyewear, spa treatments
At the just-opened Rex Boutique in Venice, Angela and Dara Rexroad are committed to stocking clothes that are made locally with organic fabrics or sewn abroad under fair trade guidelines. Their social concerns reflect the Rexroads' heritage as great-great-granddaughters of environmentalist John Muir, and they're also quite of the moment.

Los Angeles salons note a client downturn
More women are giving up pricey treatments and putting off hair and nail touch-ups in favor of cheaper at-home maintenance. "The weave is gone. Forget about it," says Rebecca Opong, as she leans on the counter of African Image Beauty Supply & Salon on Western Avenue. She sighs. "The economy is bad. Now, they all want half-wigs."

The Peninsula New York Unveils New Tri-level Luxury Hotel Spa
New York City | The Peninsula New York raises the bar for New York luxury spas with the opening of the new urban resort destination, The Peninsula Spa by ESPA . Designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, the three-story luxury spa is a contemporary fusion of nature-inspired forms, textures and organic materials. The exclusive treatments are designed by the leading global spa consultancy, ESPA, and ...

The Berkshires for skiing, socializing and culture
Go somewhere cold for vacation? With air travel costs mounting and gas prices down, it may be time to put that SUV to a use it was designed for and hit the road.

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn among 'world's best' hotels
Travel + Leisure magazine has released its annual ?World?s Best Hotels? list and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, along with 22 other Fairmont hotels and resorts worldwide, was recognized among the 500 best across the globe.

Five Irish spa retreats
All wound up by the festive season? Soothe your cares away in these rural sanctuaries.

Families hit by flood awaiting FEMA funds to rebuild lives
Jackie and Mike McGathey have been able to return to the home that was rocked by the June 7 flood, but know that sometime they?ll move out of the house in a flood plain.

Recession means Vegas values
After riding a winning streak for the better part of two decades, Las Vegas finds itself in the sort of shape normally reserved for the hapless gamblers who leave with empty wallets. ...

Baby pool 'safe,' but still closed for now
The North Platte Telegraph The baby pool at the city's Recreational Complex will remain closed until a new drain cover can be installed, said Darrell Mueller, director of leisure services for the City of North Platte.

Abigail Taylor's legacy; Pool safety laws on the books
Parents should be able to breathe easier when their children use indoor pools now that federal and state pool safety laws are in effect.

Seven jeans opens first Isle store in Waikiki
The upscale denim brand 7 for All Mankind has opened its first Hawai'i store in the Royal Hawaiian Center. The 2,997-square-foot space is the 15th retail store for the company.

Miramonte Resort & Spa Earns Several Top Honors in 2008, Including AAA 4-Star Rating
In celebration of Miramonte Resort & Spa's achievements the resort is awarding guests with a special offer valid throughout 2009--Stay three nights and get the fourth Free! (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/miramonteresort/awards/prweb1841404.htm

Best of Cayman Awards 2008 - Go Vote
The 3rd Annual Best of Cayman Awards have begun. Caymanians, local residents, and tourists from all over the world can vote for their favourite places in the Cayman Islands now until the 31st of January. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1840614.htm

Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, Opens New Full-Service Conference Center
Great Wolf Lodge ® in Grapevine today announced the opening of its new, full-service 20,000-square-foot ...

"Tax Relief for Americans": Joie de Vivre Hotels To Pay Occupancy Taxes On Stays Through Tax Day 2009
San Francisco | In the spirit of Americans coming together under a new president, Joie de Vivre - California's largest boutique hotel collection - is extending its "Tax Relief" offer to all Americans. When U.S. residents stay at any of its 30 hotels, Joie de Vivre will pay their occupancy taxes through April 15, 2009.