Amtrak reports ridership down a million US rail passengers over the past year, but still highOctober 12th, 2009 Fewer riders on US Amtrak, but still 2nd best yearWASHINGTON — Amtrak said Monday its ridership dropped by more than a million passengers in the past year, still the second-highest year in the railroad's history. Figures released by the nation's intercity rail operator, the only major passenger train system, show Amtrak carried 27.2 million passengers during the 12 months that ended Sept.
Ag report shows corn and soybean forecasts increase from last month, record levels predictedOctober 9th, 2009 Ag report forecasts record corn, soybean cropsDES MOINES, Iowa — Record harvests are being forecast for corn and soybean farmers despite earlier concerns over a cool growing season. In a report released Friday, the National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasts record yields for corn and record production for soybeans.
Travel + Leisure readers' poll names best destination spasSeptember 30th, 2009 Travel + Leisure mag names best destination spasNEW YORK — Only two spas in the Eastern U.S. made it onto Travel + Leisure's top 10 list of the world's best destination spas.
Obama to address AFL-CIO convention, as labor grows frustrated with health care debateAugust 31st, 2009 Obama to address AFL-CIO conventionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak at the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh next month. Obama will address the labor convention on Sept.
New York labor union chief named chair of New York Fed; Columbia University head to be deputyAugust 24th, 2009 NY labor union chief to chair New York FedWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has named a top state labor union official its chairman, the bank announced Monday. Denis M. Hughes, president of the New York State AFL-CIO, has been deputy chairman since January 2007.
Report: US business travel down 15 percent this yearAugust 3rd, 2009 Report: US business travel down 15 percent in '09SHERMAN, Conn. — Corporate travel is expected to decline 15 percent this year, according to a new report from PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company.
Kellogg increases 2009 earnings guidance but says it will spend more on cost-cutting planJuly 30th, 2009 Kellogg sees rosier earnings for full yearBATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Cereal and snack maker Kellogg Co.
Nintendo profit down 60.6 percent in April-June on fewer hit titles, stronger yenJuly 30th, 2009 Nintendo profit down 60.6 percent in April-JuneTOKYO — Nintendo Co. reports that its net profit tumbled 60.6 percent in the April-June quarter from last year, hurt by a stronger yen and fewer blockbuster games.
VF says it continues to expect revenue to decline in 2009, due to weak economy, strong dollarJuly 22nd, 2009 VF reiterates 2009 guidanceGREENSBORO, N.C. — Apparel maker VF Corp.
Travel drop accelerated in May, trade group says; premium air travel down 23.6 percentJuly 16th, 2009 IATA: Premium air travel down 23.6 percent in MayMINNEAPOLIS — Global airline passenger travel dropped faster in May than in the previous months, a trade group reported on Thursday, suggesting that things are not getting better for air carriers. The number of passengers flying on premium tickets fell 23.6 percent in May compared with May 2008, according to the International Air Transport Association.
A by-the-numbers look at business travel and its impact on the airlines and hotelsJuly 12th, 2009 Business travel at a glanceDOMESTIC TRAVEL PIE:
$641 billion in 2007 spending by U.S. residents. BUSINESS TRAVEL PORTION:
$212 billion in 2007 spending.
AAA survey says slightly more people are expected to travel during Memorial Day weekendMay 12th, 2009 AAA: more expected to travel for Memorial DayNEW YORK — An estimated 32.4 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, most of them taking advantage of a plunge in gas prices compared with last year, AAA said Tuesday. The national travel organization estimates show a 1.5-percent increase in travel this weekend.
Qwest affirms 2009 earnings, free cash flow forecastsApril 29th, 2009 Qwest keeps 2009 earnings forecastNEW YORK — Qwest Communications International Inc. is sticking to its earnings projection for the year.
Online travel finally expected to decline, PhoCusWright saysApril 27th, 2009 PhoCusWright says online travel finally downSHERMAN, Conn. — The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company.
Wall Street falls as retailers bring down marketJanuary 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - Wall Street opened lower Thursday after big US retailers reported disappointing sales in the holiday shopping season. Retailers such as Wal-Mart, Macy's and Limited Brands cut earning forecasts after recession-hit consumers reduced holiday spending.
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