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Universal Studios theme park opens at Singapore mega-resort Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:20PMSoutheast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park, featuring rides and attractions from box-office hits like Shrek and Madagascar, opened to enthusiastic crowds yesterday in Singapore.
Johor resorts to cloud seeding Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:18PMJOHOR BARU: Cloud seeding operations have been started to tackle the current drought in central Johor.
Springtime means pond skimming Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:00PMSome folks are born with a silver spoon. I was born with two boards. My folks had me skiing when I was old enough to walk. That's not unusual in Minnesota, where everything you've heard about winter is true. It's cold, it's long, and it's spectacular.
Springtime means pond skimming Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:55PMWhen the snow thaws, wild costumes add to the wild fun
Ului set to bash tourist coast Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:37PMWHITSUNDAY resorts have been evacuated, reef trips closed and flights cancelled as the tourist mecca battens down ahead of Cyclone Ului.
Universal park for Singapore Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:25PMThe world's fourth Universal Studios has welcomed its first visitors with a lavish ceremony aimed at attracting luck, and repeat business, to the Singapore theme park which hopes to avoid the fate of loss-making Hong Kong Disneyland.
Is a Shinnecock-run racino in the works? Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:18PMNow that Aqueduct Entertainment Group has been disqualified from developing a racino at Aqueduct Race Track, the Shinnecock Indian Nation — with expected federal recognition just around the corner — may be setting its sights on the Ozone Park track or nearby Belmont Park in Elmont, LI.
It’s anyone’s race, again, at Aqueduct Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe road to choosing a winning bidder for the Aqueduct Race Track racino project will surely be fraught with fewer bumps the second, or rather, third time around.
VINEYARD BY THE SEA Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:07PMSome 40 kilometres off the beaten track lies a 1,500-rai plot of land where orderly rows of grapevines are set on sandy soil in a blazing tropical climate calmed by coastal breezes. As unusual a viticultural location as it might sound, this is Hua Hin Hills Vineyard, home to one of the most celebrated New Latitude wines, Monsoon Valley.
Life on Vacation: Poconos, Pa., essentials Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:44PMThe area's draw to second-home buyers, its claim to fame, what not to miss and how to get there.
3 fun things Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:57AMBUCKHEAD ‘Voices Across the Color Line: The Atlanta Student Movement' at Atlanta History Center The Atlanta History Center is keeping the spirit of Black History Month alive for months to come with this new exhibit.
Telluride Tourism Board to hold annual conference today Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe Telluride Tourism Board is holding its annual meeting today, where concerned locals can connect with regional experts on the state of Telluride’s economy.
California bills push rules for ski industry Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:51AMALPINE MEADOWS, California - On a ridge near the 8,600-foot (2,600-meter) summit of Alpine Meadows ski resort, 17-year-old snowboarder Lucas Fuller scopes out the many chutes and bowls that radiate out from Ward Peak.
Ski resorts fight global warming Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:50AMSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ski resorts across the U.S. are using this Thanksgiving holiday weekend to jump start their winter seasons, but with every passing year comes a frightening realization: If global temperatures continue to rise, fewer and fewer resorts will be able to open for the traditional beginning of ski season.
Telluride tourism numbers on the rise Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:49AMThe declining economy hit ski areas hard, and Telluride was not spared the downturn.
Calif., other states push new rules for ski areas Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:47AMALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. - On a ridge near the 8,600-foot summit of Alpine Meadows ski resort, 17-year-old snowboarder Lucas Fuller scopes out the many chutes and bowls that radiate out from Ward Peak. It's a perfect powder day, with clear skies and fresh snow delivered to the Lake Tahoe area the day before. The teenager from Reno, Nev., likes the resort because it has numerous ungroomed, expert ...
Rockaway man knows clowning around is good medicine Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:47AMPablo's face lights up when Dr. Willie enters his room at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Wearing red fuzzy pajamas dotted with monkeys, the 5-year-old grins widely, his round cheeks flush with excitement. Not the ordinary reaction of a critically ill child when his doctor appears.
TMVOA approaches election Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:46AMThe Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association has two seats open for election to their board this December, but only three candidates. One residential seat is open with the other in lodging — though the residential election will go uncontested.
Three cities step up race to host 2018 Olympics Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:46AMThree cities in the race to host the 2018 Winter Olympics met the deadline Monday for submitting their preliminary bid files.
Marriott portfolio to double in Europe by 2015 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:03AMMarriott International plans to double its portfolio in Europe by 2015, according to a statement by the company at the International Hotel Investment Forum.
Casino to upgrade food, entertainment Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:03AMEight months after opening a new $336 million facility, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is spending another $12 million this year to upgrade its fanciest restaurant and its entertainment offerings.
Credit crunch hits another Wensley firm Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:01AMAnother company in Invercargill property developer Ross Wensley's Queenstown empire has been placed into liquidation.
Gambling at the top of state lawmakers list today Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:58AMGovernor Charlie Crist wants the Legislature to sign off on a deal with the Seminole Tribe that would create billions of dollars for the state over the next several years.
MICROS Partners with Preferred Hotel Group Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:51AMMICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Preferred Hotel Group(TM) has selected MICROS as its exclusive recommended Property Management System (PMS) technology partner for its more than 750 distinctive properties in over 65 countries.
Southern New Jersey's Pine Valley Golf Club named top U.S. classic course by Golfweek magazine Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMAerial photo of Pine Valley Golf Club, Monday Sept. 28, 2009. The private golf club in Clementon was founded in 1913.
Love of nature inspired sculptor's Vail works Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:44AMVAIL, Colorado - Wildlife sculptor Stephen LeBlanc's bronze work can be seen at two locations in Vail, Colorado. One piece stands in Lionshead and the other is outside of the Two Elk Restaurant on Vail Mountain. LeBlanc's sculptures are inspired by a lifetime of research and appreciation of nature. LeBlanc, originally from Missouri, had a chance encounter as a young boy with Marlin Perkins, the ...
Capiz is next ‘ecotourism hub’ Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:41AMROXAS CITY – Capiz, a province in Panay Island, is emerging to be the next ecotourism hub in Visayas, Governor Victor Tanco said Thursday during the opening rite of the One Visayas summit here. read more
Earnings down, optimism up at Vail Resorts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:37AMVAIL - A plunge in real estate revenue is taking a hit on Vail Resorts, but the company's quarterly earnings reports are still beating analyst expectations.
Snowpack above average in southern mountains Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:28AMCentral, northern mountains well below normal DENVER - The current snowpack in Colorado's mountains tells two completely different stories, depending on where you go in the high country.
Prices luring more visitors, reversing downward trend Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:06AMRoom deals, freebies boost Phoenix-area hotels.
Golden Horses to launch Palace Residence this year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:04AMGOLDEN Horses Development Bhd (GHD), a private firm owned by Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, aims to launch its RM600 million Palace Residence Suite this year and market its property to Asian investors. Palace Residence is located at the Mines Resort City in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. It is being launched a year behind schedule due to the recession in 2009. There are more foreigners now, setting their eyes ...
Tourism industry wants continued state investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:02AMMarch 08, 2010 At a Tourism Action Day lunch last week, the Tourism Industry Coalition of New York pleaded for legislators to put a halt to the proposed elimination of the Local Tourism Matching Grants fund, as well as asking for $10.6 million in funding for marketing and promotional purposes.
Illegal restaurant workers found Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43AMSeven men are found working illegally at restaurants at Norfolk seaside resorts after raids by UK Border Agency officers.
Make Plans Now for Summer Camping, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campground Recommends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38AMOKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - When it comes to camping, the earlier you make your reservations at your favorite campground, the better. As many campers discover, campgrounds often fill up quickly during the summer season. The best time to make camping reservations is just before spring, especially if you plan to camp on a major holiday weekend. If the campground of your choice is ...
On the job: Linda M. Burke Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:27AMWhat do you do? "I make dreams come true. We have, oh gosh, everyone comes in, and they just, they're excited, they're looking to go on a trip somewhere nice and warm and beautiful, where they can get the best deal they're looking for, which is great. We try to send them to places, especially (places) we have been, which is very important, because all of our agents here have had the privilege of ...
Valerie Tarico: Fiji: The Missionary's Position Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26AMThe hubris of the missionary's position, either as part and parcel of the European colonial system or as part and parcel of the American Century, is inescapable once you notice it.
Make Plans Now for Summer Camping, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campground Recommends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24AMOKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - When it comes to camping, the earlier you make your reservations at your favorite campground, the better. As many campers discover, campgrounds often fill up quickly during the summer season. The best time to make camping reservations is just before spring, especially if you plan to camp on a major holiday weekend. If the campground of your choice is open ...
Historic building to become Phuket Peranakan museum Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:16AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Oil hits seven-week high above $82 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:50PMPrices react to fewer job losses in US in Feb & signals of China maintaining economic stimulus.
Real Estate Firms Rise To The Occasion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:40PMREITs rally into the weekend, General Growth returns to the NYSE.
Satisfaction complete Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:37PMFOR those who vacation in resorts, you’d agree with me when I say the food served plays a vital role in making or spoiling your holiday. Although most resorts strive to give you the best they can, a handful, at times, fail in the “fuelling” section.
Winter Garden Cafe launched in Ahmedabad Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:25PMAhmedabad, Mar 05 : Spa major Cambay Hotels and Resorts Group today launched its theme restaurant 'The Winter Garden Cafe' here.
Cancun, Mexico's spring break king Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:18PMMexico's spring break king - Cancun - is rebounding quickly from last year's triple blow to its tourism industry caused by the country's swine flu epidemic, drug violence and a global economic crisis.
Pink Shell celebrates 60 years Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMIt's been 60 years since the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa opened its doors in 1950. Over the years, couples have come to honeymoon, vacation and celebrate anniversaries.
Shawnee chef grabs prize with local foods Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09PMThere were other prizes Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort chef Gaurav Navin could have won at the 2010 Pennsylvania Palate Competition.
Velizar Kiryakov, Head of Association of Producers of Eco Energy: Bulgaria's Renewable Energy Needs Better Law ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMInterview with Velizar Kiryakov, Chair of the Bulgarian Association of Producers of Ecological Energy (APPE). The APEE is based in the Black Sea city of Varna and unites a number of the major firms investing in renewable energy in Bulgaria.
Eateries order extra helping of Atlantic City Restaurant Week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:46PMChristina Singletary, of Waterford, Kathryn Bondi, of Bethlehem, Pa., and Kayla Forte, of Scranton, Pa., take advantage of the lunch deal at Buddakan in Atlantic City.
Vail Town Meeting to focus on economy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:11PMVAIL, Colorado - Vail's state of the economy will be the focus of the town's Annual Community Meeting and Open House, scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Donovan Pavilion. The event is sponsored by the Vail Town Council and will include opportunities to learn more about the community's economic health as well as priorities identified by the town and its partner agencies ...
Brazil officials say 310 stricken by food poisoning on cruise ship in Brazil Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:09PMHundreds of passengers aboard an international cruise ship were stricken with vomiting and diarrhea, prompting a temporary quarantine of the vessel in southeastern Brazil, health authorities said Thursday.
Waterkloof hosts top international designers during Design Indaba lunch Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:07PMWaterkloof, the new 'cellar in the sky' outside Somerset West with its awe-inspiring architecture, hosted the crème de la crème of this year's Design Indaba speakers and international delegates during an exclusive lunch at the estate's new signature restaurant.