Economies News
2010 Cruise industry economic study
The North American cruise industry generated 329,943 jobs that contributed a $15.2 billion wage impact on the U.S. economy in 2010, a 5.1 percent increase in employment and a 7.0 percent rise in wages over 2009
Holiday budgets stretched as sterling fluctuates
As the value of sterling has fluctuated, analysis from M&S Money shows its worth has slumped against five of the UK’s top 10 most popular currency destinations1 in the last year.
London City Fair: curiosity about the new Florence city tax from international traders
Leisure tourism buyers ask information after the municipal disposal.
CarShareHFX announces partnership with carsharing leader Communau
CarShareHFX and Communauto, the oldest carsharing service in North America and the largest in Canada, announced today their intention to build a sustainable partnership that will provide an “irresistible” carsharing offer to Halifax in the coming months.
Pound strengthens against Euro for festive breaks
Brits budgeting for a festive break should head to the Eurozone according to travel money expert ICE (International Currency Exchange)
Holidays in the US are top dollar for Brits this winter
The stability of the Pound against the US Dollar is making holidays in the USA this winter better value for Brits than some key winter hot spots such as Mexico and Malaysia according to ICE (International Currency Exchange).
London Hotels attract overseas investors
Owners of St James’s Hotel and Club (www.stjameshotelandclub.com) are enjoying the attention London hotels seem to be attracting from foreign buyers.
Can Restaurants Save New York City or Las Vegas Economies?
The Old Guard is in trouble when it comes to making a living on the New York City restaurant scene. Tavern on the Green declared bankruptcy in September, not even two weeks after Café des Artistes closed its doors. The owners said after 92 years in the restaurant business, the company could no longer pay employees’ health and pension benefits. Indeed, reports say they were $250,000 behind in health insurance and $116,000 in pension payments