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Back in the Game
GAMING: Revenues Starting to Rise at Region’s 10 Casinos, According to Some ExecutivePatrons are cautiously returning to the 10 casinos in San Diego County’s backcountry, according to some of the executives who run them, as the American Indian tribes that own them make improvements, add attractions, and ride a slow economic recovery. November 21, 2011 midnight $$ ShareJapan Airlines Flights To Serve San Diego
TOURISM: Direct Service Will Boost Travel From Asia
San Diego will get a bigger share of the burgeoning growth in California travel by Asian consumers, when Japan Airlines begins direct nonstop service between Tokyo and Lindbergh Field in December.
Local Cruise Ship Industry Riding a Falling Tide
TOURISM: Perfect Storm of Adversity Washes Over Business; Mexico a Factor
With visits to San Diego by cruise ships on the decline the Port of San Diego is stepping up efforts to promote the beleaguered cruise ship industry. Drug-related violence in Mexico, the accidental sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia last month off the coast of Italy, and the imminent exit of Carnival Cruise Lines from the local market in combination have significantly reduced the number of cruise ships scheduled to make port calls in San Diego in the coming year.
Japan Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service From San Diego to Tokyo in December
Japan Airlines announced Feb. 15 that it will launch new nonstop service from Tokyo to San Diego International Airport in December, the first-ever nonstop flights between San Diego and Asia.
Developers Granted Option for Revised Lane Field Project
San Diego port district commissioners have approved granting an option to a development team working on a revised version of the long-planned Lane Field redevelopment in downtown San Diego, including two proposed hotels.
Startup Airline Passes First Certification Phase
California Pacific Airlines, a new startup carrier that plans to begin passenger flights later this year out of Carlsbad, announced Feb. 6 that it has passed Phase I of the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process.
Pita Jungle Planning First San Diego Restaurant
Arizona-based restaurant chain Pita Jungle plans to open its first San Diego location in mid-April in the Hillcrest neighborhood, at 1045 University Ave.
Legend3D Looks Forward to Oscar Night
Legend3D Inc., the Carmel Valley film studio that converts two-dimensional films to three-dimensional versions, said it was the primary conversion partner for two movies nominated for the upcoming Academy Awards in the best visual effects category, “Hugo” and “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.”
Hotel’s Magnetic Personality to Get Even More Drawing Power
HOSPITALITY: Recently Purchased Property to Undergo $3M Renovation
Pacific Hospitality Group LLC, the new owner and operator of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, plans to follow up its recent $41.7 million purchase of the luxury property with a $3 million renovation, expected to begin this summer.
Rancho Valencia Ranks Seventh in Nation on U.S. News List of Top Hotels
The luxury Rancho Valencia resort in Rancho Santa Fe placed seventh in the nation and first in California, on the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of the nation’s best hotels.
Valley View Rolls Out the Red Carpet
GAMING: Casino Raises Its Stakes With Additional Slot Machines, Newer Hotel
Joe Navarro leads a visitor over the gaming floor of Valley View Casino, past clanging, blinking slot machines, and talks about how crowds move.
Dining Is Key Ingredient in Casinos’ Business Mix
GAMING: Food Purveyors Take Pride in Delivering Excellent Customer Service
Barona Resort & Casino, ranked No. 1 on the San Diego Business Journal’s Casinos list, views a wide range of dining options and excellent customer service as an essential part of the casino business.
Local Hotel Backs REIT’s $40M Loan
Virginia-based Apple REIT Eight Inc. has received a $40 million loan from Wells Fargo Bank secured by two hotels owned by the investment trust, including a Residence Inn By Marriott in Oceanside.
February Opening Planned for Luxury Cinema
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas plans a mid- to late-February debut for its deluxe movie theater set to open in Carlsbad’s La Costa neighborhood at 6941 El Camino Real.
Council Approves Convention Center Financing District
San Diego City Council has formally approved the creation of a convention center financing district, through which local hotels would pay the bulk of costs for a proposed $520 million expansion of the San Diego Convention Center.
Pirate Reef Attraction Arriving at Legoland
Legoland California will open a new Pirate Reef attraction on May 24, among several new features planned for 2012 at the Carlsbad theme park.
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