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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

According to a new report by STR Inc. , According to the STR report, New York City boasted the highest room rates in 2014, where hotel guests paid an average of $263 a night. The next three top-dollar locations: Oahu Island in Hawaii ($221 a night), San Francisco ($207) and Miami ($185). percent climb. percent to 64.4

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Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

Associations Now

A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. And, so far, Hawaii has been unable to pass lottery legislation. billion jackpot. Alaska has cited its small population size as a deterrent. Massive Lines for Tickets.

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Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts

Associations Now

That’s despite reports of a sharp downturn in business from the federal government. The meeting and convention industry is thriving in Las Vegas,” said Chris Meyer, vice president of global business sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). That’s down from a high of roughly $2.5 Hargett Jr.,

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

Associations Now

With the airline industry filing a lawsuit and computer glitches leading to travelers being overcharged, the Transportation Security Administration’s recent security fee increase has been anything but smooth. such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries.