Late Breaking

The Neiman Marcus Group Exploring Strategic Alternatives
Business Wire [ 3/16/05 ]

'The Clubhouse'' -- Golf-Themed Restaurant Opens at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Business Wire [ 3/09/05 ]

TOYS `R' US: Toy-unit suitors pared; higher bids sought Chicago Tribune [ 3/02/05 ]

Clear Channel Entertainment has entered a landmark 50-year joint venture with China for a cultural and commercial exchange involving as many as six major Chinese cities.
Amusement Business [ 3/02/05 ]

Viacom auctions movie theaters, eyes parks options Amusement Business [ 2/24/05 ]

Ghermezians Betting on Mall of America Expansion Retail Traffic Magazine [ 2/17/05 ]

Rather Interesting

Summary Box: Federated buying May for $11B Miami Herald [2/28/05]

Some changes hotels are working on to lure Gen Xers USA Today [2/25/05]

Movie Theme Park Opens in Seoul English.Chosun [2/23/05]

Disney is experimenting with "story-based" travel excursions to Hawaii, Jackson Hole, and other American West destinations. Amusement Business [2/18/05]

Just for Name-Dropping Sake

Harrah's partners with Singapore developer Las Vegas Sun [2/24/05]

Curious Stuff

Animal parks use gory spectacle to draw crowds Miami Herald [2/25/05]

New Concept Auto Cart Coming to a Location Near You? "Stay in Car" store concept features a one-stop supercenter for groceries, videos and dry cleaning. Arizona Daily Star [2/25/05]

Nudists Organize Dinners At City's Top Restaurants NY1 News [2/20/05]

Thoughts

Check back here often - as of Feb '05, this site is just starting up, and I do intend some great things here. Don't hesitate to email me with suggestions, links, thoughts, and all else! -- Amy Giggins