Invasion of Sargassum seaweed in the Atlantic and Caribbean endangers beach resorts.
In May, an unprecedented 37.5 million tons of seaweed was recorded, and biologists have raised concerns that natural events might affect several Caribbean resorts in the weeks to come. A recent report from the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab indicates this is the highest amount of seaweed detected in the Atlantic Basin since […]
Stocks seeing the largest changes after hours: Super Micro Computer, Wynn Resorts, Electronic Arts, and others.
Here’s a quick look at some companies that are making waves in after-hours trading: Arista Networks has seen a decline of 7%. While the first-quarter revenues came in slightly above LSEG’s consensus, reaching $200 million against an expectation of $197 million, adjusted earnings were also better than anticipated at 65 cents per share, surpassing the […]
Casino exec Elaine Wynn, major shareholder of Las Vegas’ Wynn Resorts, dies at 82
Elaine Wynn, a billionaire who worked with her then-husband Steve Wynn, founded Wynn Resorts, passed away Monday at the age of 82. Elaine and Steve Wynn co-founded Mirage Resorts in 1976 and Wynn Resorts in 2000. They continued to build Winn Las Vegas. At the time it was the most expensive resort of all time […]
Top affordable ski resorts in US for hitting the slopes this year
If you're looking to hit powder without breaking your bank this ski season, consider traveling to one of these affordable winter destinations. Vacation rental site Hometogo has released its annual ski season report, with the list choosing ski resorts with lower lift passes and accommodation rates. “This year's annual Hometogo Ski Season report compiles an […]
College athlete dies from tragic accident on ski resort’s most difficult trail
A 19-year-old college student died Tuesday in a skiing accident in Massachusetts. Alex Kemp, a Williams College freshman from New Jersey, was skiing at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, when the incident occurred on Monday, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said in a press release. Announced. Authorities received a 911 call Monday […]
Meliá Hotels & Resorts opens an all-inclusive hotel in Cancún
Oh, the weather outside may be scary, but the sun is so much fun! Stylish Melia Hotels & Resorts just opened Melia Casa Maya Cancunis the perfect time to book a winter vacation at an all-inclusive hotel in the Mexican Caribbean. Photo courtesy of Melia Hotels & Resorts Melia Casa Maya offers an unforgettable rest […]
Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season | Ski resorts
SThomas Ålander sits by the window of his home in Vasteras, central Sweden, wondering when the winter season will start for his outdoor adventure business. Do the North. “You have to be sure it's going to snow before you can plan your trip, and those departure dates are moving back at an alarming rate,” he […]
Leaders Of Union That Threatened To Shut Down Economy Have History Of Splurging On Luxury Restaurants, Resorts
Leaders of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), which recently splurged on expensive restaurants and fancy beach resorts, threatened to “paralyze” the American economy over unsatisfactory wages. Members of the Coastal Workers Union set up picket lines at docks across the East Coast on Tuesday. blame corporate greed and carry A sign with the words “Profits […]
NY betting watchdog cites Wynn, Resorts World Vegas scandals as concern for pending casino bids
What happens in Las Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Las Vegas. The two largest bidders vying for New York City's coveted casino licenses, Wynn Resorts at Hudson Yards and Resorts World at Queens Aqueduct, are in the midst of a recent gambling scandal on the Strip, according to the head of the New York State […]
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: ‘Beach gone’
Hurricane Helen, which has strengthened from a tropical storm, struck Mexico's coastal state of Quintana Roo on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Cancun and the surrounding area. The Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning and has been raging in the Caribbean, with its destructive eye now approaching the Florida coast, where a […]