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Analysis of:
Illinois smoking ban sends casino revenues down (www.detnews.com)
In every case I am aware of, banning smoking has led directly to a decrease in gaming revenue, Michigan may not continue this trend.
Analysis of:
Consumer confidence nears all-time low (money.cnn.com)
The affluent market, as defined by the wealthiest 10% of US households based on net worth, accounts for almost half of total US household income and thus about a third of total gross domestic product. When this segment starts to reduce or defer expenditures, the impact on the economy...
Analysis of:
US CREDIT-Harrah's risky as capex continues in weak economy (www.reuters.com)
Harrah's went form having a strong balance sheet to having a very weak one.
Analysis of:
WYNN PLANS RITZY MEETING COMPLEX (www.lvrj.com)
Loss of on-site golf course Is the convention business complemtary to a high end casino? Is this just an attempt to drive revenue from a new (different) market segment?
Analysis of:
American, Cutting Back, Plans $15 Bag Fee (www.nytimes.com)
The legacy airlines are struggling to survive the rapid and substantial increases in fuel costs. The industry's old business model (high fixed costs and low variable costs) has been destroyed by the high fuel costs. The survival of this industry, with proper regard for the interests of their customers, is...
May 20, 2008
Over half of affluent market is reducing expenditures due to poor expectations for the economy
Analysis of:
No Letup in Bad News: Major Stores Report Steep Drops in Profit (www.wwd.com)
Over half of affluent market is reducing expenditures due to poor expectations for the economy
While the economists wait for more data before declaring a recession, the affluent market has clearly recognized the poor state of the economy. In a new survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households, the index of 52 for current business conditions represents a sharp drop of 56 points from...
Analysis of:
2008 Asia Hotel Valuation Index by HVS (www.hvs.com)
1. Increasing Global customer preferences in Asia as a destination of Tourism and Hospitality. 2. Average Value per room has increases by 1.5 times from 1999 to 2007, hence shows healthy regional economic growth. 3. Analysis recommends Hospitality related Investment opportunities in Asia including India....
Analysis of:
Hotels Most Vulnerable to Recession Scenario (nreionline.com)
The upcoming recession will hurt hotel occupancy. The combination of increased supply, reduced demand and high gasoline prices will be deadly for the hotel industry. This scenario will provide excellent opportunities for bottom feeders who have sufficient capital to acquire hotels at bargain prices...
Analysis of:
A Top Hurricane Forecaster Said (wsj.com)
It is good that we are paying so much of attention to the environmental needs. Clear effects of today's efforts probably will be seen after quarter ...
Analysis of:
Eco-holidays – The sustainable tourism paradox (www.climatechangecorp.com)
Tourism works against communism. Seeing is believing! Tourism makes people to demand how they want their country, this planet to be. Tourism generates ambitions ...
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