Concierges Service The Downturn (The New York Observer)
Once upon a time, a certain Floridian man required the services of a private jet. His girlfriend had spotted a pair of designer shoes, and she simply had to have them. But there was a problem: The shoes didn't fit, and only one store in the United States had the appropriate size. It was in Los Angeles. She was in Miami. So a staff member at Quintessentially, the high-end concierge service, ... |
Airlines, hotels feel the pinch of cuts (The Charlotte Observer)
(By Kristen A. Lee, Associated Press) The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city's hotels. Luigi Rinaldi, concierge of the Hotel de la Minerve next to the Pantheon, said American tourists have disappeared, although demand among German, Spanish and Russian tourists is solid. The hotel is trying to lure guests by ... |
Tips On Holiday Tipping (NY1 News)
Even though times are tough, we cannot forget it's time for tipping. NY1's Jill Scott spoke with Michael Fazio of Oval Concierge, which serves Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, to find out who to tip and how much. |
Taxpayers give money; LVCVA chief gets award (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
When managers of a Colorado-based medical charity went looking for someone to give an award based on generosity, they found a willing recipient in the form of a top Las Vegas booster. |
Travel industry pinched by crisis (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city’s hotels. |
AP Executive Morning Briefing (Lexington Herald-Leader)
The top business news from The Associated Press for the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2008: Recession-hit automakers brace for grim US sales WASHINGTON (AP) - Walloped by the recession, automakers' U.S. sales are plummeting as hard-to-get credit, job losses and other stresses make many Americans wary of taking on big-ticket financial commitments. Auto sales for November, released ... |
Around the globe, tourism slipping (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Rome is among many major cities worldwide seeing dramatic declines in hotel occupancy as consumers and businesses cut travel spending. |
Mass Merchants/Department Stores (InternetRetailer.com)
Retailers that sell a wide array of products can sell to a wide range of consumers. The eight retailers highlighted in this section have figured out innovative ways to reach a mass audience and make consumers comfortable making a purchase. |
Local News (Baltimore Jewish Times)
The Baltimore Jewish Times is a preeminent publication in North America, covering regional community issues and news with quality award-winning journalism, including Israel news, opinion, and analysis, giving a unique perspective. |
Global Pinch (News Chief)
Published: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city's hotels. |
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