Tag: Wisconsin
World’s largest steam locomotive is returning to the rails
The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad's completion isn't over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored Big Boy ... Read More
Is Boeing bribing U.S.House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation members? Follow the money
Is Boeing bribing Members of the United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation with millions of dollars? Unfortunately, under U.S. law such payoffs are not considered bribes, but legal contributions., ... Read More
Italian wines seduce New Yorkers
“Wine is an Emotion” James Suckling, the noted wine critic, did not know that wine would become his passion during his college years; at Utah State University he studied political ... Read More
Teneo Hospitality Group names April Egloff Director of Sales Midwest
Teneo Hospitality Group has appointed April Egloff as Director of Sales Midwest. Ms. Egloff will concentrate on the US Midwest region and comes to Teneo with an outstanding track record ... Read More
Robert Binns named President of Air Wisconsin Airlines
Air Wisconsin Airlines announced that Robert (Rob) Binns has been appointed President of the airline. Rob will oversee all aspects of operations and performance initiatives for Air Wisconsin and will ... Read More
Allegiant announces new Senior Vice President, Flight Crew Operations
Allegiant has announced that Tracy Tulle has been appointed to the role of senior vice president, flight crew operations. Tulle, an industry veteran who has led Allegiant's in-flight services since ... Read More
ECPAT-USA report: State human trafficking laws for the lodging industry
To help lodging companies facing different laws about human trafficking in different states, ECPAT-USA, with the financial support of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (AHLEF), today issued ... Read More
John Q. Hammons: Master hotel developer and builder
One of the great hoteliers/developers of our time, John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Area Director of Marketing
Benchmark has appointed Chris Audia area director of marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark’s chief sales and marketing officer, made the announcement. “It is a pleasure to announce Chris’ promotion within our ... Read More
Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in US named
St. Patty's day is a bit of an enigma. Very few people know what they are actually celebrating and the "proper" celebration changes depending on who you ask. A majority ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect ... Read More
U.S. Travel strengthens team with 3 new hires
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Art + Design. Wit, humor and WOW
In New York, thousands art connoisseurs, collectors, gallery owners (and their staff), interior designers converged on the Park Avenue Armory to raise money for charities. Read More
Prepare for potential delays during post-Christmas travel
People living in or traveling through the south-central Rockies, northern Plains and Upper Midwest should prepare for potential delays during post-Christmas travel. As people hit the road and take to ... Read More
International Society of Hotel Associations presents 2018 Awards of Excellence
The International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) has presented the 2018 Awards of Excellence to member state hotel and lodging associations. The ISHA Awards of Excellence were given out recently ... Read More
Visiting Oahu? Don’t rent a car, ride a Charley’s in Waikiki
The worst American States for visitors and locals to drive are Hawaii and California according to a 2018 survey by the "Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study. When traveling to ... Read More
Wisconsin spent $250,000 on work affiliated with new tourism slogan
The state Department of Tourism spent $251,306 to create the “Live Like You Mean It” slogan and logo when costs like research and branding for the platform are figured in, ... Read More
Wisconsin’s new slogan draws criticism
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin's new state slogan is already inspiring something, but it's not exactly unanimous praise. Read More
Top 10 most dangerous states to contract Lyme disease
New England is one of the most dangerous areas of the country to contract Lyme disease, according the Center for Disease Control’s Lyme disease statistics for 2007. Read More