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CHART OF THE DAY: The Truth About Private Sector Growth Under Obama Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:14AMYesterday on his company's conference call, Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn went on a fantastic, blistering tirade against the Obama administration. He accused the administration of being a "wet blanket," killing job growth by introducing so much uncertainty.
Morning MarketBeat: Bank Earnings, More Debt Dickering Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:11AMEarnings fiesta continues Tuesday, with major banks taking center stage. That's not necessarily such a good thing. The financials have struggled throughout the year and the group was the worst performer in the S&P 500 Monday.
Gaylord Entertainment Announces Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call - Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 10:00 AM ET Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:09AMNASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2011 earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter's results and the company's outlook at 10:00 a.m. ET of the same day. This call is being web cast by CCBN and can be accessed at ...
Arnold Palmer, Concord Hospitality Tee Up SpringHill Suites Hotel in Latrobe, Pa. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:05AMLATROBE, Pa. & RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golfing legend Arnold Palmer joined officials from Concord Hospitality to commemorate the groundbreaking for the SpringHill Suites, that will give golfers access to his home course in Latrobe PA.
10 best affordable beachfront hotels Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:57AMThis assortment of hotels and resorts, from the family-friendly mainstay of Myrtle Beach to Barcelona's sizzling shoreline, proves that in summertime you can be right on the shore without breaking the bank.
Pre-market Movers For July 19 (BAC, IBM, CSCO, WYNN, HOG, KO, IDCC, GS, AVY) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56AMGainers:
Earnings Take Focus Over Debt Talks: Morning Call Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:49AMU.S. markets are attempting to rebound on yesterday's strong earnings after the bell, but on mixed earnings from Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, released moments ago. S&P 500 futures are up 0.5% this morning behind better than expected earnings announcements from International Business Machines, Mosaic and Wynn Resorts. European stocks also bounced back on IBM's numbers as well as positive ...
High water receding in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:49AMYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK- Above-average water levels from this spring's lingering snowmelt nearly broke records in Yellowstone National Park's lakes and streams this month.
Starwood to Debut Its Four Points by Sheraton Brand in Spain Later This Year Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:41AMStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with Amrey Hotels S.L. to operate a Four Points Hotel in Barcelona. The Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal will open this fall marking the entry of Starwood's Four Points brand into Spain. Located in the buzzing district 22@ adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and within less than 20 kilometres from Barcelona ...
Casino Operators Face Lofty Expectations This Earnings Season Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:29AMThe Bedford Report Provides Equity Research on Melco Crown Entertainment & MGM Resorts
Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2011 Net Income of $135M Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:45PMSECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS-- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) totaled $0.37, a 19 percent increase ov...
Marriott time-share spin-off will give Orlando a new headquarters Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:45PMOrlando is slated to get a new corporate headquarters later this year, when Marriott International Inc. becomes the first major hotel operator to spin off its time-share division into a separate company.
Marriott's 2nd-qtr profit up 13 percent Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:30PMshare: digg facebook twitter BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Marriott International's second-quarter net income rose 13 percent as the hotel operator benefited from higher room rates and a growing base of hotels. The company, which operates the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and other lodging brands, reported Wednesday that it earned $135 million, or 37 cents per share, for the quarter that ended June 17 — meeting ...
Participants posing for a group shot before the bowling friendly between staff of the NSTP and corporate ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:26PMDAMANSARA: The New Straits Times Press reigned supreme when they made a clean sweep of the top four positions in a bowling friendly with the Corporate Communications Section of UDA Holdings Berhad at U Bowl in 1 Utama recently.
Back-from-the-dead Resorts gets new license Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:11PMThe new owners of Resorts Casino Hotel rescued it from near-death, slashed everyone's pay, got sued twice by older female employees, opened Atlantic City's first casino gay bar, and announced plans for a Naked Circus.
Lake defends public spending on carbon offsets Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:11PMCash diverted from schools, hospitals and universities to offset emissions
Zante murder: Teen who was David Beckham England mascot stabbed in heart on first lads' holiday Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:56PMIT started out as just another night of holiday fun for a bunch of close teenage mates enjoying their first foreign jaunt together.
Lawmakers behind land encroachment Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:54PMNational politicians known to residents in Nakhon Ratchasi-ma are behind a land-encroachment scheme in which 20 resorts have been built illegally on national parkland in Wang Nam Khiao district, a leader of the non-governmental organisations campaigning against the projects alleged yesterday.
Petal blood drive to be July 22 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:38PMThe Petal Neighborhood Hero Blood Drive is set for noon-6 p.m. July 22 in the board room of Petal's City Hall, 119 W. Eighth Ave.
Emergency sirens create false alarm in Maui area Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:34PMSirens used to alert residents to emergencies such as tsunamis have accidentally gone off twice in a Hawaii neighborhood in the past two days.
Staycation Specials: Palo Alto hotel adds package tied to Music@Menlo Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:59PMMusic lovers, take note. The Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto offers the 'Music to Our Ears' package timed for the Music@Menlo Festival from July 22 to Aug. 13.
One Steamboat Place deal not yet finalized Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:45PMCompletion of a financial restructuring that would remove unsold units at One Steamboat Place from foreclosure proceedings, initially expected as soon as today, is at least a day away. The talks could stretch into next week, Timbers Resorts CEO David Burden said.
Ripple Effect Of Shutdown Being Felt At Minnesota Resorts Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:19PMWhile lawmakers continue to battle the budget at the Capitol, the shutdown is taking its toll away from St. Paul. In the resort town of Waterville, its appeal is written into its very name.
Minnesota shutdown, impasse draws debt downgrade Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:10PMMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's government shutdown reached a seventh day on Thursday with no end in sight, and a major debt rating agency stripped the state of its AAA bond rating citing the budget battle as a reason.
The Summit Foundation awards reach nearly $13.9 million Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:07PMStudents and parents celebrate in the lobby after the Summit Foundation Scholarship Awards last Thursday night at Beaver Run Resort.
3rd Asean Schools Games come to a close Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:59PMTHE 3rd Asean Schools Games (ASG) came to a close with a ceremony on Thursday at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) attended by 1,400 student athletes and officials. At the Games' closing ceremony, Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower, handed over the ASG flag to Indonesia, the host for the next ASG in 2012.
Enjoy discounts and rewards at Thailand grand sale Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:58PMSHOPAHOLICS and travel enthusiasts should take advantage of Visa cardholder discounts and rewards at the annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and supported by Visa.
Voice of the people July 8th Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:54PMPolice chief proud of White Lake voters
Many in the private sector affected by impasse Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:44PMState workers aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of a government shutdown. Numerous private businesses and their employees are being affected as well, including area resorts at the height of the tourism season.
Marvel Studios, Pixar and Walt Disney Studios Skipped Comic-Con’s Hall H, But Will Present At The D23 Expo Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:38PMThe Avengers might not be coming [1] to San Diego Comic-Con, but it certainly seems like they'll be up the street a month later. In June, Marvel Studios announced that they would not [2] be having a panel in Hall H at Comic Con 2011, which was a bummer as their unveiling of The Avengers at Comic Con 2010 was one of the highlights [3]. Director Joss Whedon and his all-star cast have been in ...
Bangkok leads Asia Pacific tourist spending Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:57PMBangkok will lead other Asia Pacific countries in terms of international tourist arrivals and spending. The city will also be in the 3rd global position regarding the highest numbers of visitors in 2011, according to recent research by MasterCard.
West weather turns July 4 into skier's paradise Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:42PMAs Fourth of July weekend kicks off, people across the West are donning shorts, bikini tops and Hawaiian shirts -- and then they're hitting the slopes.
Markus Eder and team win Kumiyama event Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:33PMKumiyama in Pictures Check out photos from this Japanese-inspired contest in France. Gallery The Japanese ski scene has been hit hard since the earthquake struck in March. All of the resorts throughout Fukushima, Gunma and Miyagi were forced to close and every planned event, competition and photo shoot was cancelled throughout the country for the rest of the season. Fast forward a few months to ...
Cove Haven resort plans 4th of July celebration Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:22PMCove Haven Entertainment Resorts presents their Fourth of July Celebration from July 3-5 at all three resorts (Cove Haven, Pocono Palace, and Paradise Stream).
Ten years later, Disney hotel carves out loyal niche Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:57PMTen years ago, amid a national recession, Walt Disney World opened what may have been the toughest-to-sell hotel it had ever built: a high-end resort themed as a simple African village, erected on Disney World's western fringe and away from its busiest theme parks, and whose central attraction was real-life zebras rather than animated mice.
Friends remember Jim Allen's savvy, generosity Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:34PMEAGLE COUNTY - The Vail Valley would be a different place if Jim Allen hadn't been here. Allen, 75, died June 23 and has left a legacy of caring for others throughout the community. "When I'd see him, the firs Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Friends remember Jim Allen ...
Cold fronts to bring snow to ski fields Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:38PMA SERIES of cold fronts is set to deliver as much as 50 centimetres of snow to alpine resorts and 30 millimetres of rain across the Victorian North East by the week’s end. Light s
Strangest Travel Jobs In The World (PHOTOS) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:12PMThis is a discussion on Strangest Travel Jobs In The World (PHOTOS) within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Aol Travel. Has Just Posted the Following: Filed under: Weird Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa When Travel + Leisure ...
Lazy river in a condo? Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:11PMAnuva, the latest condominium development south of Metro Manila, is making it a priority to provide residents with distinct and creative lifestyle amenities in its development.
Ski Resorts Open For July 4th Weekend Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:26PM(AP) Over the Fourth of July weekend people across the West are donning shorts, bikini tops and Hawaiian shirts - and then they're hitting the slopes.
Debt forces hoteliers to scout for contracts Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:34PMWeighed down by huge debts on their books, three of India's biggest hospitality brands, Taj, Oberoi and Leela, are moving away from funding new properties and are relying on management contracts for adding new hotels instead.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Gets New Gay Nightclub "Prohibition" Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:32PMFor the first time in Atlantic City's history the east coast gambling resort has now opened its first exclusively gay permanent nightclub in one of its casinos.
Private sale websites are growing fast Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:31PMHow many private sale websites can the market absorb? So far the answer is "10 and counting."
Golf Course Review - Pacific Dunes Golf Course Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:24PMFACTS AND STATS: Course Architect: Tom Doak (2001). Year Opened: July 2001. Location: Bandon, Oregon. Slope: 129. Rating: 71.9. Par: 71. Yardage: 6,633.
Online wink leads to wedding bells for 90-year-old Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:44PMMolly Holder-Nisbett and her husband, Ed Nisbett, are typical newlyweds.
Tallahassee woman, 90, finds love (and marriage) online Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:39PMMolly Holder-Nisbett and her husband Ed Nisbett are typical newlyweds. Married June 18, the two just finished moving into Ed's home in Navarre. Once they finish settling in, they plan on traveling to Jamaica for their honeymoon at one of the island's popular all-inclusive resorts.
Marriott enters the Pink City Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:11PMThe Jaipur Marriott Hotel is the largest hotel in Rajasthan in terms of number of rooms and meeting space with 43,000-sq ft area including two ballrooms and 13 break-out and meeting rooms.
Huge prizes dangled in Y101 run Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:13AMread more
Get naked! Celebrating summer au naturel Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:10AMNational Nude Recreation Week kicks off July 4, and nudists are inviting all America to doff the duds and join them for a skinny dip, a hike au naturel or an outdoor frolic in their birthday suits.
ALA, Opon Boxing, PP7 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:08AMIt comes as a pleasant surprise that I get to write this piece while in “exile” on the island called Mactan, the home of Lapu-lapu City or the place that was once called or is still “Opon.”