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Starbucks Raises Prices in New York to Recoup Higher Costs

Leslie Patton BusinessWeek 01/03/2012
Starbucks Raises Prices in New York to Recoup Higher Costs

Starbucks Corp., the world’s biggest coffee shop operator, raised prices on certain beverages in the U.S. Northeast, South and Southwest to recoup higher costs.

Some major U.S. hotels moving into Iraq

Nancy Trejos USA Today 12/13/2011
Some major U.S. hotels moving into Iraq

Some major U.S. hotel chains are planning to go into Iraq just as the last of U.S. troops are pulling out.

Seoul, New York To Launch Joint Tourism Marketing

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday has agreed to launch joint city marketing activities with New York City as part of efforts to increase the world's awareness of South Korea and its capital, officials said.

McDonald's to double China restaurants by 2013

Fang Yan and Terril Jones Reuters 12/15/2010
McDonald's to double China restaurants by 2013

McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) plans to double the number of its restaurants in China to 2,000 by 2013, a senior executive said on Wednesday as it speeds up expansion in the fastest growing major economy.

Indian billionaire to open 'save the planet’ restaurant

Indian billionaire Radhika Oswal is set to open the world’s first restaurant that offers a menu aimed at saving the planet from climate change.

A Last New Year’s Eve Toast for Tavern on the Green

GLENN COLLINS The New York Times 01/01/2010
A Last New Year’s Eve Toast for Tavern on the Green

It ended as it all began, in a rush of light. But even the brilliance of its mirrored corridors, twinkling trees and shimmering heirloom chandeliers could not avert the bankruptcy blackout of Tavern on the Green.

Industry pushes new visitor, tourism industry fees

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are working together at least one bipartisan venture before turning their full attention to health care.

Good times for New Orleans tourism are rolling once again

Kitty Bean Yancey USA Today 08/28/2009
Bourbon Street: It's "cleaner than it's ever been," the visitors bureau says.

Four years after being knocked down by Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2005, New Orleans is regaining its footing with tourists.

When family friendly is no good for the bottom line

Like many retailers in the area, Beehive Espresso started seeing sales drop with the slumping economy. But instead of cutting staff, the owner cut back on clothes and says business is now booming.