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  • Air Jamaica: end of an era Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17AMA technical error resulted in sections of this article being omitted when it was first published on July 8. Here is the article in its entirety.
  • CORRECTING and REPLACING Law Firm of Wesley J. Farrell Becomes Farrell & Patel Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:38AMMIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Firm of Wesley J. Farrell today announced that Ricky K. Patel has been named partner, and the firm will now be known as Farrell & Patel Attorneys at Law.
  • Law Firm of Wesley J. Farrell Becomes Farrell & Patel Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:26PMLeading Firm in BP Oil Spill Litigation Names Ricky K. Patel PartnerMIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law ...
  • Miami Ice: Bar keeps patrons cool Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:30AMWhen it’s 90 outside, South Florida’s only fully licensed ice bar is a frosty 24 degrees. Yes, they provide parkas.
  • First Cup: Tuesday Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:49AMShannon J. Owens of the Orlando Sentinel: "NBA stars ruminating over the option to bolt overseas this fall if the lockout persists are in for a nice check. Make that a reality check. I can't help but laugh when hearing stories about Dwight Howard possibly competing in China next season and Deron Williams agreeing to play in Turkey. Can you imagine Howard or Williams, who are accustomed to ...
  • Crime Thriller Author, Patricia Bellomo, Provides Thrilling Glimpse of South Florida in Her Latest Novel, Louie ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:45AMGlamour and intrigue go together in Patricia Bellomo's south Florida crime thrillers, Louie Morelli's Daughter and Stella di Mare. (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8634230.htm
  • Viacom Must Face Hotel Suit Over Nickelodeon Deal With Marriott Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:05AMViacom Inc., the owner of cable networks, must face a lawsuit accusing it of violating its contract with Family Suites Resort LLC by licensing the Nickelodeon brand to Marriott International Inc.
  • Miami Seeking Budget Relief Courts Commercial Developers Abroad Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:28PMMiami is looking abroad for developers to revive its commercial real-estate market, counting on revenue from new projects to relieve a fiscal hangover left by the collapse of residential prices.
  • Viacom Must Face Family Suites Lawsuit Over Nickelodeon License Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:43PMViacom Inc. (VIA/B) , the owner of Nickelodeon and other cable networks, must face a lawsuit filed by Family Suites Resort LLC over claims it violated a contract by licensing the Nickelodeon cable brand to a rival hotel chain.
  • Shifting From Manual to Automatic in Revenue Management | Jean Francois Mourier Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:49AMConsider the difference between taking the stairs and riding the elevator to get to your high-rise office: Stairs: You climb, stair by stair; leg muscles straining every step of the way. Time is slipping by: you have so many things to get done; yet you must climb all of these stairs to get to your destination. Beads of sweat form, you shift the load in your arms: with every floor, the briefcase ...
  • US Hotel Industry Recovery Gains Momentum Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:22AMATLANTA-The hotel industry recovery is still gaining momentum, though occupancy gains are outpacing room rate gains. So says the June 2011 edition of PKF Hospitality Research’s Hotel Horizons.
  • Miami-Dade commission tackles transit, Jackson issues at new mayor’s first meeting Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:51AMMiami-Dade County commissioners, facing a full agenda, welcomed a pledge from the new mayor, Carlos Gimenez, to keep them fully informed.
  • Expert Group, Inc. Launches Social Media Campaign Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:17PMMIAMI, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Group, Inc. (OTC Markets: EXPU) has launched a social media campaign designed to keep realtors, investors and business associates informed on matters of Expert Financing, Inc. The social media campaign launched by Expert is aimed at informing the general public of our services, as well as interested business partners and investors all over the world on ...
  • The Best Thing About Miami Beach Condos Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:40AMThe city of Miami Beach always offer luxurious lifestyle with those high-rise condos besides sandy white beaches over the crystal blue waters of the Florida coast.
  • Beacon South Beach Hotel Extends 20% Discount Summer Special Offer: Time To Go Miami Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:36AMConsidering the unprecedented demand of their Summer Special Offer, the Beacon South Beach Hotel has extended the promotional booking end date until Jul 31st of 2011. Now vacationers can enjoy the sun, sand and surf at one of the sexiest beaches in the world and enjoy a 20% Discount on their accommodations in South Beach, Miami.Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 06, 2011 Considering the unprecedented ...
  • [News] Asmussen: Cornell opens line (of communication) Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:13PMNext time he's asked to do an interview, Jack Cornell will jump right to it. He has been on the other side of the curtain. And appreciates the work being done.
  • Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Paul Glenn: Economy improving ‘slowly’ Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:33AMGlenn, who is based in Jacksonville, was appointed 18 years ago and has watched the factors that affect the decisions by people and companies to file for bankruptcy, whether it’s a Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 corporate or high-wealth individual reorganization, Chapter 13 wage-earner repayment plan or one of the other lesser-used plans.
  • Fabulous & Frugal: Vacation needn't bust your budget Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:00AMIt seems like vacations are one of the first things to go when we're on a strict budget, but let's be honest: Everyone deserves a getaway!
  • Manatee County leads sales surge on Gulf coast Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:21PMThrough much of 2010, as Florida's economy started to recover — led by South Florida and
  • Seven Shaner Hotels’ Properties Earn TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:00AMSTATE COLLEGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Officials of Shaner Hotels, a developer/owner/operator that currently owns and manages more than 30 hotels, today announced that seven of the company’s hotels received the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The awards follow shortly after eight Shaner-managed hotels received awards for operating excellence from Marriott International, Inc ...
  • Best Bike Rentals In South Florida Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:00AMSouth Florida is a biking paradise thanks to year-round sun and gorgeous sites. Here are some great locations to rent a bike in order to explore South Florida and all it has to offer.
  • Expert Financing, Inc Commences to Market Solar-Powered ATMs Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:45AMExpert Group, Inc. announced today that it will deploy the region's first solar-powered ATM. The ATMs will be installed throughout Miami in high traffic outdoor areas, said Robert Rico, Chairmen of Expert Financing, Inc.
  • Sunny Isles Luxury Condos A Haven For Countless Tourists And A Home For A Lot Of Bright Families Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:39PMIf you are looking for something relaxing that you can do without paying for anything whatsoever, imagine bathing in the hot and comforting sun of South Florida in Sunny Isles.
  • Mob memories are personal for two women related to gangsters Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 7:11PMTo the world at large, they were feared mob figures. To two South Florida women, they were kindly kin. Both recently sold memorabilia from their infamous relatives to a museum.
  • Arrests Made In Connection With Nearly 30-Year-Old Cold Case Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:17PMAuthorities say they finally know who killed a Cuban immigrant execution-style and dumped his body in a remote New Jersey creek 28 years ago.
  • Gator fans booking their trip to College World Series Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:10PMNow that the University of Florida baseball team has made it to the College World Series final, fans are hastily booking tickets to Omaha, Neb., to watch them play.
  • ACCESS Destination Services Expands Nationally Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:21AMACCESS Destination Services, one of the most recognized destination management and event production companies in the industry, is expanding nationally into the Midwest and Southeast, including Chicago, Miami and Orlando. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2011 ACCESS Destination Services, one of the most recognized destination management and event production companies in the industry, announced ...
  • Are You Leaving Money On The Table? Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:42PM"$149 per night? On Expedia, the same room is being sold for $129 per night. I'm calling you directly; why can't you match the price they're offering for your rooms? It doesn't make any sense." By Jean Francois Mourier, CEO of REVPAR GURU
  • Solid May for South Florida hotels Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:04AMHotels in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties charged higher rates this May compared to last and earned more revenue per available room, according to figures released Monday by Smith Travel Research.
  • Do voter laws bring back Jim Crow? Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:41AM"The Republicans … want to literally drag us all the way back to Jim Crow laws and literally — and very transparently — block access to the polls to voters who are more likely to vote for Democratic candidates than Republican candidates."
  • Business Monday: New luxury motor coach fleet rolls into town Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMIt’s big, it’s red and it’s rolling in Naples and Fort Myers. RedCoach – a luxury motor coach service – has recently added stops in Southwest Florida.
  • Getting the job done: Market researcher offers views on regional tourism outlook Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:13AMEvelyn Fine, who runs Mid-Florida Marketing and Research, is the go-to consultant for tourism business, advising the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Halifax Area Advertising Authority board on their marketing with the results of her research.
  • Stern: Tuesday is turning point in labor talks Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:04PMNEW YORK – NBA commissioner David Stern declared Friday that an unofficial drop-dead date is looming next week in the accelerating negotiations to prevent a lockout. “Tuesday is a very important day in these negotiations,” Stern said after emerging from a 4 1-2 hour bargaining session in which progress was in the eyes of the proposer. Stern touted what he described as a “very significant ...
  • Consider Buying Miami Hotels For Sale Especially Now That Miami's Tourism Continues To Grow Bigger Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:41PMOne of the most famous cities in the United States happens to be well situated in the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida and is none other than the sizzling city of Miami.
  • Evening Times Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:22AMIt’s set to be the most fashionable event Glasgow has ever seen. With the news that Prime Minister’s wife Samantha Cameron is flying in for the Scottish Fashion Awards tonight, the country’s biggest fashion hitters are gearing up for a night to remember.
  • Free-market pols should go after taxes Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:32PMFlorida's case against tax dodgers Expedia, Orbitz and other online-travel companies just got a lot easier.
  • Prodigy on the links finds unique way to give back Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:21PMBY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer MONROE — Timothy Colanta has spent a lot of time in hotels. The 14-year-old phenom has been golfing in tournaments across the nation since he was 5, sometimes in up to a dozen competitions a year. read more
  • Hotel jobs on the rise, but summer is coming Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:55PMHotel jobs are becoming easier to find, but the summer’s slow season will test the tourism industry’s hiring rebound, said Jeffrey Wahl, of Miami’s Hospitality Institute.
  • Gemstone Partners with RSR Hospitality Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:03AMPARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gemstone Hotels & Resorts announced that RSR Hospitality has acquired a significant ownership stake in Gemstone to capitalize on the rebound in the hotel industry.
  • Allowing guests to use PayPal to book all travel purchases in one transaction Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:42AMPanama City Beach, Florida-based BookIt.com says it has become the first online travel company to implement PayPal’s Parallel Payments, allowing guests to use PayPal to book all travel purchases in one transaction.
  • An eye on preparing for hurricanes Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:58PMPreparing for a hurricane is critical for South Florida businesses, especially those that have far-flung employees, operations or facilities in storm-prone areas.
  • Oak Ridge hosts national rowing championships Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:10PMAbout 150 teams are competing in Oak Ridge this weekend. They are the top rowers in the country.
  • Animal Planet shows battle between humans and cold-blooded creatures in 'Swamp Wars' Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:37PMMIAMI - With its beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, hot nightclubs and nightmarish traffic, it's easy to forget that South Florida was built on a giant swamp.
  • Racing's potential growth in Ozarks could be similar to boon in south Florida Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:25PMSplendidly monotonous chamber of commerce weather of bright sunshine and blue skies this month aren’t the only reminders of Miami that Curtis Gray has had in Branson.
  • Tourism is up along Panhandle, but questions linger in year since spill Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:03PMMIAMI — All-terrain vehicles still rumble across the eight-mile stretch of Pensacola Beach each morning, driven by workers looking for tar balls. One year after crude from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion reached Florida’s shores, cleanup crews are still unearthing the sticky hardened bits of oil. “They’re about the size of your finger nail,” said Buck Lee, a lifelong Pensacola native and ...
  • Final buzzer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:32AMLast weekend's USSSA state girls championship tournament, which drew 67 teams to the area, was the last big court action of the season.
  • Siegel and Kaufman Join Forces Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 3:22PMTwo firms that have had a big—and sometimes dismaying—impact on the Manhattan skyline are joining forces.
  • Jordana Zizmor: A Trip to the Fontainebleau in Miami Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:10PMThe Fontainebleau is a massive hotel with over 1,500 rooms. You can get your daily workout just by walking to and from the pool area.
  • Sales Momentum Increases at Trump SoHo(R) Hotel Condominium as Result of New Pricing and International Demand Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:33AMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jun 7, 2011) - Prodigy Network, the exclusive sales and marketing organization for Trump SoHo® Hotel Condominium New York (Trump SoHo), is pleased to announce that 24 new contracts have been signed since the building introduced new pricing on February 28, 2011.
  • New York City Becomes First City in the World to Fly All Nine Starwood Brand Flags Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 7:11AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From the 33rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced, that New York City is the first, and only, city in the world to boast all nine of Starwood’s distinctive, global brands. The global hospitality company is set to reach 25 hotels in New York City by 2014. Starwood has the largest ...