| Mid-Year Economic Outlook: Tourism Industry experts are in agreement: They don’t know what’s going to happen for the rest of 2009 in the hotel and tourism industry. But they also agree 2009 hasn’t been as catastrophic as previously expected locally, thanks to leisure business. One question remains: When will business travel pick up? They hope by mid-2010, but no one can be completely sure. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Hollywood casino produces 20 percent revenue increase The new Hollywood casino in Lawrenceburg generated $44.5 million in revenue during its first full month in business, a 20 percent gain over its predecessor’s performance during the same period one year ago. feeds.bizjournals.com |
FAA gives Miami-Dade $4.2M for runway expansion The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Miami-Dade County $4.2 million to extend the main runway at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Favourite: Travellers shun Queensland for Victoria FOR the first time, more Australians are visiting Victoria for a holiday than Queensland. news.com.au |
CapMetro considering tobacco-free rule The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority has recommended passing a smoke-free rule for its transit stops. feeds.bizjournals.com |