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What we’re reading: Cruise prices rising, Florida casinos on the way, tweaking the 787

by Stephanus Surjaputra on March 9, 2011

Good news for travel agents as cruise prices rise, Florida casinos further along the way than expected, tweaking the 787 based on tests

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Cruiselines — Hidden fees and unbundled services

by Ned Levi on December 21, 2010

Many cruise lines don’t inform passengers what services and features for which they charge fees are included in their cruise ticket price. Ned Levi explores what these hidden fees entail and how much they can add to the cost of a cruise.

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What we’re reading: Too disabled to fly, airline paint jobs, casino nonsmoker rooms

by Stephanus Surjaputra on October 18, 2010

US Airways tells man he’s too disabled to fly, awesome airline paint jobs, casino creates nonsmokers’ room

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What we’re reading: Consolidated Resorts files for bankruptcy, casino’s plan to open 24 hours draws ire, Brazil calls off search for survivors

by Stephanus Surjaputra on June 29, 2009

Consolidated Resorts, best known for the Tahiti Village time-shares on Las Vegas Boulevard, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Las Vegas isn’t the only gambling city feeling the downturn

by Stephanus Surjaputra on October 9, 2008

Reno, Nev., “The Biggest Little City in the World,” is feeling the pinch like its sister city, Las Vegas, Nevada. Circus Circus in Reno, owned by MGM-Mirage, is laying off 40 additional workers, bringing the total to 60.

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Hotels upgrade their “no-stay” lists, leaving some guests out in the cold

by Amy Bradley-Hole on June 18, 2008

As you’re checking out of your hotel, the front desk agent is clacking away at the keyboard. Think he’s printing your invoice or updating your address? Think again. With one stroke of a key, he may be banning you from hotels all around the world. Yep, hotel blacklists exist. But are they fair or necessary?

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