For the past decade, Resorts World New York, the electronic-game-only gambling den that sits adjacent to JFK International Airport in the borough of Queens, has offered its guests 6,500 units with which they could court Lady Luck, as well as an array of dining options from fast-food to ultra-pricey, headliner entertainment and live horse racing…
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World Economic Forum plans Detroit urban innovation center with Bedrock
The World Economic Forum announced plans Thursday to establish a Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit, with plans for it to eventually be located within the Bedrock-owned site of the failed Wayne County jail project. The international non-governmental organization said the center is expected to open in October with support from Bedrock. WEF’s Detroit center —…
Born Of Detroit Manufacturing, Shinola Grows Its Place In The World
Shinola started from scratch as an idea to build a brand around artisanal production of classically designed keepsakes and accessories, on the trendy vibe of being manufactured in Detroit. Nowadays, under CEO Shannon Washburn, the company has flourished into a lifestyle brand with an ever-expanding product line as well as a spreading influence through new…
How does a UNESCO World Heritage rating affect a tourist destination?
(CNN) — This week, all eyes have been on UNESCO, the France-based body that bestows the ranking of “World Heritage Site” on some of the world’s most beautiful, historic and otherwise important places. In many years, the announcement of new additions to the UNESCO list is a cause for some excitement, at least in the…
The most popular ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online. Luxury travel operator Unforgettable Travel wanted to know which travel experiences people searched the most during the past year. With the help of digital marketing agency SEO Travel, the company compiled a list of 135…