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The number of California hotels in default or foreclosed on jumped 125% in th...
The state now has 31 hotels that have been foreclosed on and 175 in default. The state now has 31 hotels that have been foreclosed on and 175 in default. With 19.6% of the total, San Bernardino Cou...
Tourism marketing in Phila. faces budget cuts
By Suzette Parmley, The Philadelphia InquirerMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jun. 16--It's a one-two punch the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. says will cripple its ability to sell the ci...
BBQ competitions are hot
Barbecue is a serious sport for cooks who want to prove nobody does it better Hundreds of barbecue competitions take place across the country each year Contests usually have four categories: chicken, ...
Hotel construction picks up speed despite slowdown
By Dan Wallach, The Beaumont Enterprise, TexasMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jun. 26--By year's end, Beaumont could have 3,800 hotel rooms with about 400 rooms under construction in a half-dozen prop...
Saudi Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Madinah
A Saudi Arabian Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday at Madinah airport after one of its engines failed, it was reported by local media on Saturday.
20-Plus Planes To Take Flight Over Cedar Creek Lake
By ADAM WADSWORTHStaff WriterRandy Ball and Tyler's Historic Aviation Memorial Museum are working with the Cedar Creek Veterans' Foundation to bring East Texans the fifth annual Thunder Over Cedar Cre...
Travel document requirements intensified
AAA Travel Agency Services said in a release Tuesday. One new requirement means all travelers must be able to present an official passport book or another travel document approved by the
United Airlines reports 12% drop in May traffic
+0.38% ) reported late Wednesday overall traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles, fell 12.3% in May from the same month a year ago. The biggest decline was seen in Latin America, down 38%, whil...
U.S. Planes Didn't Follow Rules in Air Strikes
WASHINGTON | A U.S. warplane failed to follow all operational rules in a complex battle in Afghanistan last month that killed an estimated 26 civilians and 78 Taliban fighters, the U.S. military concl...
A City Council committee has recommended a course change in the effort to genera..
By Steve Brandt, Star Tribune, MinneapolisMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jun. 16--Minneapolis may try to pull out of a proposed 20-year deal with a Colorado-based energy developer to put solar electr...
Grand opening of historic Weaver Hotel scheduled this weekend
By Beccy Tanner, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 19--When it was built more than a century ago, the Weaver Hotel in Waterville was promoted as the travel, tourism and social...
Iranian Police Cars & The Two Cultures - KELOLAND TV
I was watching the protest on CNN earlier today and I noticed that for some reason, the police in the footage had signs that read, "police". In English. Do you have any idea why? It reminded me of the "baby milk factory" incident. This is actually an ...
Georgia Aquarium gets 10 millionth visitor
opened its doors to its 10 millionth guest on Thursday, setting a new attendance record for U.S. Aquariums. That noteworthy visitor was Atlanta resident Annette Kalber, who came to the aquarium with ...
The expanding role of user-generated hotel reviews - By Jonathan Barsky and L...
The role of user-generated reviews is exploding. TripAdvisor(TM) attracts nearly 30 million monthly visitors and 88% of these visitors are influenced by content they read. Word-of-mouth adds a layer o...
The Vietnamese Tourism Product in the Luxury Segment Will be Promoted ... - PR...
Luxury Travel Company and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Promote the Vietnamese tourism product in the luxury segment at TOP RESA in Paris in September. Hanoi, Vietnam, June 22, 2009 --( PR.com )-- Vietnam National Administration of ...
Lee’s Summit City Council OKs loan to RED for shopping center
Despite dozens of audience members in T-shirts that read “No Bailout For RED,” the Lee’s Summit City Council voted 5-4 Thursday to approve a loan of as much as $9 million to
Star from Coney Island
The star from Coney Island's now-closed Astroland amusement park is now part of the National Air & Space Museum's permanent collection.
Over 600 Hotels Now Green Eco-Leaf Rated Through iStayGreen.org
As of Thursday over 600 lodging properties have earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by
Youn-ha Moves Forward With Passion for Music
By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter With short curly hair, bright eye makeup and attire, it would be easy to mistake Youn-ha as another colorful singer with a pretty face and voice. But the 21-year-...
Waterfront hotel plan to get thorough review
By Brian Meyer, The Buffalo News, N.Y.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 7--A controversial plan to build a $10 million waterfront hotel moved into a new phase today when city officials took steps to...
Deadline today for purchase of Trump Marina casino
By Suzette Parmley, The Philadelphia InquirerMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 28--Today is the deadline for Coastal Development L.L.C., of New York, to buy the Trump Marina casino in Atlantic City....
Villages near Byblos, Batroun earn spot on tourism map
JBEIL: Smar-Jbeil, Al-Monsef and Gharzouz were until recently unheard of by most Lebanese, let alone by foreigners. Since the beginning of the week, however, the residents of these and other villages ...
Federer Loses Rare Set, Still Cruises to Victory
Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return shot to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain during their second round singles match at Wimbledon, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Files for Chapter 11 After Lenders Renege on Lending ...
Chapter 11 to Facilitate Debt Restructuring; Lawsuit Against Lenders Filed in Miami Bankruptcy Court; Filing Does Not Affect Miami Hotel Fontainebleau Las Vegas LLC and two of its affiliates (Fontaine...
Five More Star Alliance Airlines Move To Terminal 1 At London's Heathrow
Five Star Alliance member carriers - Austrian, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and TAP -- have moved from Terminal 2 to the refurbished Terminal 1 at London's Heathrow Airport. They join Air New Ze...
Hartford, Connecticut Hotel Launches New Web Site, Optimization Strategy
Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown Partners with Worldwide Revenue Solutions The Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown, a prime choice in downtown hotels in Hartford, CT, has teamed up with Dallas-based Internet...
Rolfe appointed to Kansas tourism council
Kansas Council on Travel and Tourism. The council is responsible for promoting the state’s tourism industry and helping develop and expand tourist attractions in Kansas. Rolfe was appointed to...
Operations To Stay on Course During Extended Stay Inc.'s Debt Restructuring
HVM L.L.C., said today that the Chapter 11 filing announced by the Board of Directors of Extended Stay Inc. should have no impact on operations of the chain of hotels. HVM, a separately owned company,...
Gunships, planes strike Pakistan Taliban in Swat
MINGORA, Pakistan Pakistani helicopter gunships and war planes hit Taliban positions in the militants' Swat valley bastion on Saturday but a curfew prevented civilians from fleeing the fighting...
Gulfstream Intl. under FAA...
The FAA continued to investigate charges leveled at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines last month after proposing in May that the carrier pay a
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