Scientists assessing if famed Yosemite hotel faces another boulder avalancheYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Scientists are trying to determine if a boulder avalanche that forced the closure of a historic Yosemite hotel was a one-time event or a precursor of more rockslides to come. Landmark Yosemite lodge shut as geologists assess risk of more rockfallsYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Scientists worked Thursday to determine if a boulder avalanche that forced the closure of a landmark Yosemite lodge was a one-time event or a precursor of more rockslides to come. Landmark hotel at Yosemite park evacuates 300 guests after boulders fall on parking lotFRESNO, Calif. — Yosemite National Park’s majestic Ahwahnee Hotel will remain closed until at least noon Friday after tumbling boulders from the Royal Arches formation forced the evacuation of all 300 guests Wednesday. 300 guests of Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel evacuated after boulders fall on parking lotYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Geologists are monitoring the cliffs behind Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel after tumbling boulders from the Royal Arches formation forced the evacuation of all 300 guests beginning at about noon Wednesday. Naked City: Gawkers get X-rated views of nude guests at NYC hotel next to new elevated parkNEW YORK — Some guests at a New York City hotel near an elevated park have been offering unobstructed views of themselves. Naked City: Gawkers get X-rated views of nude guests at Manhattan hotelNEW YORK — Some guests at a Manhattan hotel that straddles the city’s new elevated park have been offering unobstructed views of themselves. Guests at the Standard Hotel keep failing to close the curtains as they frolic naked in front of their rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows, which can easily be viewed from the High Line park below. Lockerbie bomber’s possible release offers new undercurrent to Libya’s revolution celebrationTRIPOLI, Libya — Just in time for galas marking 40 years since the country’s revolution, Libyans are anticipating another cause for celebration — the possible return home of the Lockerbie bomber, a man they see as an innocent victim of the West’s campaign to turn their country into an international pariah. Radisson Hotels says computer systems at certain hotels were accessed without authorizationMINNEAPOLIS — Radisson Hotels & Resorts said Wednesday its computer systems have been accessed without authorization, affecting an unknown number of people. Philippine troops clash with Muslim rebels occupying islet near tourist resortsMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops clashed with about 30 Muslim gunmen who took over a remote islet near southwestern beach resorts popular with foreign tourists, killing at least seven and capturing two, officials said Wednesday. Report: Caribbean hotel plans will stall due to visitor dropSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A new report offers a bleak outlook for the Caribbean hotel industry. Memphis on a budget: Beale Street, Sun Studio and everything ElvisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is where you go to celebrate everything Elvis. Sun Studio is where Presley got his start as the King of Rock’n'Roll, and Graceland is a few miles south of downtown. But other styles of music — the blues and soul — also have deep roots in this city on the Mississippi River, with legendary Beale Street and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music among the must-sees for any visitor. NKorea to resume SKorean tours, family reunions in North; could ease tensions on peninsulaSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it would restart tours to a scenic mountain resort and allow reunions for families separated since the Korean War — a surprise move that could help ease months of tensions with South Korea over Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear tests. NKorea agrees to resume family reunions, tourism trips, though army goes on ’special alert’SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday that it will resume largely stalled cross-border exchanges with South Korea, a surprise move that could help ease months of tensions over the communist country’s missile and nuclear tests. Oops! Venice for a penny: Hotel offers 1-cent romantic weekend by mistake; 5,000 book roomsROME — You had to be quick, but what a deal. Phones ring, orders start flowing in _ small businesses are showing signs of recoveryNEW YORK — At one small company, the phone is ringing more often, while another is getting business again from retailers who canceled orders last year. And at an inn, reservations are coming in for the busy season. Dallas: Built on big oil money, but cheap eats and affordable sightseeing can be hadDALLAS —In a city that hangs its hat on big money, a flashy skyline and well-heeled locals, a visit on the cheap might seem unlikely. But residents know that it doesn’t take a trust fund to have a good time here. For starters, sit down to a plate of cheap tacos and start people-watching. Long neglected, last standing Frank Lloyd Wright hotel will get $18 million renovation in IowaDES MOINES, Iowa —Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts are claiming victory in their effort to restore the architect’s last standing hotel, a northern Iowa landmark that has fallen apart over the past few decades. Hotel sector stocks get boost after government releases latest economic dataCHICAGO — Shares of U.S hotel chains climbed Friday after a series of economic reports showed the recession may be drawing to a close and gave investors hope the hard-hit industry will see occupancy rates climb. Luxury San Diego resort offers $19 room _ minus bed, lights or toilet paperSAN DIEGO —A luxury resort in San Diego is offering rooms for $19 a night — if you don’t mind sleeping in a tent. Dubai World shelves multiple projects, including some tourism developments in AfricaDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The state-owned conglomerate Dubai World said Wednesday it is putting multiple projects in Africa and elsewhere on hold because of the global economic downturn. Dubai’s glamour doesn’t have to break the bankDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has earned itself an unlikely spot amid the world’s ritziest — and priciest — beachside hot spots. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and David Beckham have all been spotted partying in this opulent Arabian playground, where a poolside beer can easily top $10 and one hotel boasts rooms starting at $1,000 a night. Water park and wildlife safari keep little ones & parents happy in SanduskySANDUSKY, Ohio — For our first family vacation with our 4-year-old daughter, we had several criteria: It had to be within a three-hour drive, be reasonably priced, provide enough to do in case of bad weather, and keep my husband and me occupied too. Stolen beach? Mexico shuts Cancun coastal strip, saying hotel’s sand ill-gotten; tourists fumeMEXICO CITY — Surprised tourists found their little piece of Cancun beach paradise ringed by crime-scene tape and gun-toting sailors on Thursday. Nevada, Florida officials protest resorts’ reported inclusion on US conference ‘blacklist’CARSON CITY, Nevada — Gov. Jim Gibbons says he’s angered by a report that some federal agencies have put Nevada and other tourism-dependent locations on a “blacklist” when deciding where to hold conferences in America. Nev., Fla. officials protest resorts’ reported inclusion on federal conference ‘blacklist’CARSON CITY, Nev. — Politicians from Nevada and Florida expressed outrage Thursday at a report that some federal agencies have put the two tourist hotspots in the states on a “blacklist” when deciding where to hold conferences or meetings. Nullarbor Links, a long way from No. 1 to 18 at this Australian Outback golf courseBRISBANE, Australia — Hit a few loose shots or three-putt the first green at Nullarbor Links and you’ll have plenty of time to think about your errant ways before teeing off at the second. New hotels in Jersey City, Hoboken, hope to lure NYC leisure, business travelers and localsJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City and Hoboken offer great views of Manhattan from across the Hudson River. But New Yorkers and tourists don’t generally consider the two New Jersey cities destinations worth leaving the Big Apple for — unless they’re touring locations connected to “The Sopranos.” Analysis: Twin suicide bombings in Jakarta expose security risks at top hotelsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Twin hotel suicide bombings in Indonesia on Friday exposed new security weaknesses in an industry increasingly in the cross-hairs of terrorists — and pointed to evolving tactics by the militants. Man United scraps match in Indonesia after bombs blast Jakarta hotel team would have stayed inKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Manchester United canceled a planned visit to Indonesia after Friday’s bomb attack on the hotel where the team was due to stay in Jakarta. TripAdvisor warns some hotels are posting fake reviews; critics say problem is vastBOSTON — The hotel review may sound too good — citing obscure details like the type of faucets — or perhaps one stands out as the only negative rating of an otherwise popular location. |
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