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Birth Tourism Ending in America

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

Those wanting to immigrate to the United States of America face countless hurdles under the Trump Administration. After what millions worldwide believed would be the impeachment of Donald Trump, he was cleared of actions that previous governments would’ve deemed illegal. This immediately prompted an increase in legislation against those wanting to immigrate or travel to the USA. Donald Trump quickly put travelling bans on all Asian travellers, which then extended to new law relating to Visas.
Individuals who are pregnant and applying to visas will immediately be declined, as Donald Trump believes this is an immediate effort to birth the child in America. Subsequently, the parents wouldn’t be a legal citizen, but their child would. Birth Tourism is one of the most significant platforms relating to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, which is riddled with racism and violent undertones.

The Criminal Actions of Donald Trump

It should be noted that Donald Trump implored an entire crowd to assault an African America during his previous rallies. He worked with the Russian Government, created an economic war with China and prompted illegal investigations into Joe Biden to ensure his future second term as president. This plus countless other illegal actions were deemed reasonable by the United States Senate, indicating that all future politicians can commit atrocious behaviour and never be vindicated for their actions.

Immediately after the new legislation was put into place, Federal Agents supporting these laws broke into an apartment complex in California. They swarmed pregnant woman and returned them to their respective countries, with the apartment complex receiving a $50,000.00 fine for every individual illegal immigrant. These actions follow the racist behaviours of the Trump Administration, who previously created legalized Concentration Camps. Children were separated from parents and married couples separated from each other, with all respective parties being forced to work.

Neither the United Nations nor the United States Senate deemed these actions to be illegal. An entire world war was started 80 years ago when the Nazis used Concentration Camps to kill Jewish people. Multiple individuals that stand for the liberal mindset have implored with legislators to enforce strong actions onto Donald Trump. All of these have failed through and resulted in the continued destruction of America. This man isn’t a president for democracy but more similar to a communist leader, who needs to be stopped immediately.

M&M Retail Store coming to MOA

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

Few shopping centres acquire specialized storefronts in the United States other than the Mall of America. This was once again proven with the announcement that the Mars Retail Group will launch an M&M Retail Store, marking their 5th location worldwide. Additional areas include Shanghai, Las Vegas, New York and London. However, a further four locations will open worldwide. Those will include Orlando, Germany, Berlin and Florida.

That’ll bring the total number to nine retail locations, with the Mall of America storefront anticipated to be more than 24,000-square-feet. It’ll be located in the East Marker Neighbourhood in MOA and will open Q4 2020. There’ll be two levels available for consumers to explore, with the Mars Retail Group confirming that this location will honour the Midwestern & Minnesota cultures. These announcements follow after the Mars Retail Group confirmed they’d expand the M&M brand throughout 2020.

The Director of Global Retail for the Mars Group confirmed this storefront on February 1st. He noted that the Mall of America is the perfect location to expand their immersive experiences for consumers, making them a natural partner to fully realize their strategic vision. Maintaining sites in all other jurisdictions in America, entering the Minnesota/Midwestern environment will cover all four corners of the United States. Individuals that cannot wait the potential eleven months for the grand opening can visit the NYC or Las Vegas location today.

New Hotels Opens by Mall of America

Another significant announcement was made regarding the Mall of America. Baywood Hotels confirmed they’d be launching their latest hotel under the Home2 Suites brand. Operated by the Hilton Corporation, this new location will be adjacent to the shopping centre and require less than five months of travelling time to enter various facilities. Those wanting to rent from this hotel chain will experience enhanced amenities, communal areas, and modern suites. There’ll also be an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre and outdoor fire pit. Hilton Corp confirmed that this location would also support specialized lobbies and exclusive dining options.

The Home2 Suites – Mall of America location, will be supported with four stories. It’ll be operated and owned under the Baywood Hotels Company, confirming that the Hilton Corporation and Baywood have begun an exclusive partnership. There’ll be 182 rooms available and has plans to gain Metro Blue Line access, which would make travelling to the Mall of America less than two minutes. Those wanting to stay with this hotel chain can start booking by February 11th.

Times Square Retailers Struggling

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

Reports regarding global tourism have begun to indicate that travellers are spending large percentages of cash at local retailers. This has extended to Times Square in New York City, with multiple merchants struggling to earn previous profits from a decade ago. Those retailers include the Gap, Cover Girl, Old Navy, American Eagle, Toys r’ Us and Coty Inc. This follows an increase in rent payments have occurred yearly, and tourists have begun to dwindle. Analysts have determined that limited retail shopping follows with the increasing presence of online retailers like Amazon and Etsy. It’s prompting retail locations to shutdown in Times Square, with real estate brokers working tediously to acquire new tenants. This has proven to be a challenging task for the highest-rated brokers in NYC.

Locations available for purchase include 1530 Broadway Street, which maintained a large-scale GAP. This extends to 1532 Broadway Street, which held a discounted Old Navy brick-and-mortar location. Additional venues available for purchase include 30 Times Square Blvd, which saw one of the fastest turnovers in Times Square history. Cover Girl opened their first flagship retail store, with it shutting down less than twelve months later. There’s also rumours that American Eagle Outfitters will shutdown their flagship times square location at 1551 Broadway Street.

Times Square hasn’t been remotely affected by the same levels that nearby retail neighbourhoods have experienced. The Manhattan District has seen rent prices drastically increase since 2010, with multiple retailers shutting down their doors and being replaced with office space. This included Toys “R” Us, which saw a nationwide shutdown in North America. Most of the contracts relating to these shutdown locations are in effect until 2023; this included both stores operated by Gap Incorporated. It’s estimated that this corporation in Times Square operates 80 thousand square feet. The Cover Girl location faces a similar decision of what to do, with them operation 10 thousand square feet until 2021. All companies are expected to re-invest their retail locations and re-approach the Times Square market by Q4 2020.

Gap Struggles

It’s not surprising that Gap Incorporated has shutdown both retail locations in Times Square. The company has faced significant setbacks in recent months, with their CEO being terminated in November 2019. Multiple locations in North America have been shut down, with executives working to revitalize the brand. However, it should be noted that their subsidiary of Old Navy, has performed better than anticipated throughout the last fifteen months. There could be hope for the Gap brand to become modernized and fashionable throughout the 2020s.

Six Flags Entertainment Shares Drop by 19%

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

The Six Flags Entertainment Corporation had their shares drop by 19% on Friday, January 17, 2020. This follows after the amusement park confirmed that they’d face revenue declines in the third and fourth quarter of 2020. It’s anticipated that they’ll lose upwards of $10 million in profits, bringing the year-end earnings to $25 million maximum. This is considerably lower than profits earned by SFEC in years past, which follows after North American theme parks continue to experience lower attendance volumes. Seasons pass percentages have been the weakest since 2001.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has suffered from unforeseen circumstances. The corporation focused on growing its international investments, specifically in China. Unfortunately, their partnership in china defaulted on its obligations for payment. This caused for Riverside Investment to be sued profusely by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, with their Chinese parks going into bankruptcy.

Representatives from Six Flags confirmed that the 2019 fourth quarter wouldn’t see any profits or revenue from their Chinese subsidiaries, with international agreements being broken. It’s anticipated that $1 million will be lost from these prior agreements, which they’d hope to offset with increased sales in America. There will also be a dismissal charge of $10 million from the Chinese government, which will avoid any potential litigation moving forward. Recovering from the $11 million lost and lower revenues in America is prompting Six Flags to reformat themselves company-wide.

The growth of international programs was supposed to be the catalyst that saw Six Flags become a multi-billion dollar corporation. That is still possible with new deals in place for Saudi Arabia and Dubai, which would be two locations that could see substantial profits rank in for SFEC. However, Six Flags cannot provide the associated costs for development or license. This extends to the management costs, which will require six flags to inquire additional investors. Subsequently, revenues will become lower. It now becomes a question of brand growth over financial growth for the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

Six Flags History

This first iteration of the Six Flags Theme Park began in Arlington, Texas. The pack started construction in 1957 ad opened their doors during 1961. Since that first year, SFEC has seen continued expansion across America, with twenty-six parks maintained in the United States. Collectively, there are more than nine-hundred rides offered by SFEC. To date, their highest rate of revenue was $1.5 billion, with more than fifty thousand employees. It should be noted that throughout the 2000s, this corporation suffered from declining profits but was able to re-invent themselves. It’s expected they’ll do the same thing for a second time.

Disney Worlds Worst Hotel

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

One of the first questions individuals ask themselves when considering a vacation to Disney World is, which hotel should I stay with? That answer can be challenging with more than twenty-five properties available. This includes notable titles like the Art of Animation Resort, Grand Floridian and The Riviera Resort. Unfortunately, some people maintain a smaller budget and must locate the more affordable hotels. When it applies to affordable hotels, there’s one that’s becoming famous for being the worst. That location is the All-Star Sports Hotel. It features the convenience of a Disney World hotel, with basic amenities and inferior room quality. It’s become hated by visitors, with all the reviews indicating a negative experience.

The All-Star Sports Hotel is located in the Animal Kingdom, with the average nightly price ranging for $160.00 to $200.00. This is an overvalued price-point with the condition of this hotel, which opened in May 1994. Since then there haven’t been any renovations to the lounge areas or its 1900+ rooms throughout ten buildings. Those that attend this hotel receive rooms themed around different sports, ranging from Basketball to Hockey. It seems like something from an 80’s film, with conditions similar to a Motel 6.

One of the most significant shortcomings with the All-Star Sports Hotel is the lack of restaurants. There’s a competent court offered, with cooking conditions being incredibly outdated. Basic food like Pizza, Cheeseburgers and Chicken Tenders are available. When it applies to the bedroom, the only amenities include a bathroom and bed-set. Televisions are outdated from the early 2000s, making them incredibly difficult to use for guests. Overall, the standard experience of this location is considered the worst in Disney World.

The Experience Gets Worse!

Those thinking that this would be bad enough are wrong. The experience with All-Star Sports becomes worse, with travelling times being the longest for Disney World. Guests share a singular bus, which travels between two other resorts under the All-Star classification. This means that wait times for busses average 30+ minutes, with the buss being overcrowded and often exceeding weight limits. It should be noted that All-Star Sports in the furthest hotel from Disney Worlds various theme parks, with it being more than five miles from the Magic Kingdom.

Additionally, the All-Star Busses don’t offer priority access. This means that travelling from the resort to Disney’s kingdoms must be traversed on regularly designated roads. Expect long travelling times, upwards of one hour or more. Subsequently, this means that using the All-Star Sports transportation could take one to two hours to arrive at various destinations. This is in a space less than ten miles.

Pike Place Market Iconic Vendor Closes

Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 by Tamara Rodriguez

The Pike Place Market is the largest farm market maintained in North America. It was announced that the oldest newspaper stands located at this market have shut down after four decades. December 31st marked the date that First & Pike News shut down their doors. This comes after the stand’s owner, Lee Lockhart, determined it was the right moment to shutdown. Declining sales in magazines and newspapers resulted in the store experiencing significantly fewer profits every year. When you do the math, the decision becomes pretty simple.

The First & Pike Newsstand used to sell 180 newspapers from around the world, with more than 2000 magazines on the shelves. Before the closing date, that number dropped to 55 papers and 300 magazines. Subsequently, this means sales declined by more than 100% over the last two decades. One item that continually remained popular was the $2.00 pack of Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum, which individuals would consume until reaching the corner wall adjacent to the stand. The Gum Wall has become an essential asset of First & Pike, with Lee Lockhart always finding that to be rather disturbing. Another asset of this vendor was the $1 postcards, which provided directions throughout the Pike Place Market.

Lee contested that there were better products available for sale at the newsstand. This included American novels from Hollywood actors like Adam Driver and Cate Blanchett. Lockhart also maintained classic books from Alfred Hitchcock to Maire Claire. Additional products included small paintings art and historical non-fiction regarding the Pagan culture. The First & Pike newsstand was one of the oddest locations at the market, which made it one of the most fascinating to traverse.

The Amazing Boss

Mr Lockhart was an incredible individual who hasn’t maintained a salary with his business for thirteen years. This man managed his life off of Social Security, while he paid employees working at the store $15.00 per hour. This payment was provided long before it was required with legislation. Additional benefits with working for Lockhart included top of the line health benefits, even with a part-time employee. The humble nature of this environment prompted no cash register, with clerks using pockets on aprons to collect change or cash from consumers. The only kiosk was minimal, located in the back corner with a credit card reader.

This business began after Lockhart got divorced from his first wife, where he moved to Seattle. Weeks after the move, he opened his newspaper stand. His daughter would create makeshift jewellery for a low cost, which quickly made them a famous location at Pike Place Market.

Universal Studios Hotel Guideline

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by Tamara Rodriguez

Planning an upcoming vacation for your loved ones can be a challenging task, especially when applying to a theme park. We’ve acquired all the information needed to provide our readers with a detailed guideline on Universal Studios in Orlando. This includes the most popular restaurants, various add-ons that enhance your experience and the entertainment options available. Those willing to implement a strategy towards their upcoming adventure can acquire a peaceful and relaxing vacation, even in a destination experienced by thousands daily. All that’s needed is some advanced planning, which we have provided down below.

The first thing required for your strategical vacation is determining the date best suited for family members. Most likely, this adventure is for a younger family, with most arriving during national holidays or the summer break. This means you’ll be partaking in all the excitement and adventure at Universal Studios with thousands around you. However, this isn’t the end of the world or your positive vacation. The right mindset breeds positive outcomes. Those acquiring a slower period are best suited for the Labour Day Weekend or the Thanksgiving Weekend, where standard holiday rushes are avoided. The two holidays that prompt significant attendances include Christmas and Halloween, which should be avoided.

Hotel Pricing

The next step is determining where’s the best location for you to stay while visiting Universal Orlando Resorts. Numerous hotels are maintained directly on their property, giving consumers immediate access to the parks. There are also rental homes maintained for a costly price, which can be avoided by renting an Airbnb nearby. All of these choices can make this determination challenging for parents or travellers. One benefit of admitting with a Hotel at Universal Studios is that you receive an hour early access into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s the perfect strategy to avoid the long lines.

The available hotels at Universal Studios Orlando limit your transit times from the parks, with on-site drivers taking you where is required. Those hotels include Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, the Royal Pacific Resort, and the Sapphire Falls Resort. Universal Studios Bus Tours will maintain 24/7 shuttles for visitors. However, there is a significant downside when staying with one of these properties, and that’s the associated costs. These hotels typically cost anywhere from $200 to $450 nightly. Universal Studios allows visitors to avoid those expensive resorts with the Dockside Inn Suites, Endless Summer Resorts, and Surfside Inn Suites. These hotels typically cost $80 per-night throughout the off-season.

Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Tamara Rodriguez

It’s been years since the announcement that the Oakland Raiders would move to Las Vegas. However, it wasn’t known when they would arrive for their first season in Sin City. It was revealed on December 13th that the Raiders would begin their stint with Las Vegas in 2021. The upsetting things for fans are knowing that 2020 is their last official season in Oakland and that the team most likely won’t ever return to their home state. However, that doesn’t mean that Raiders fans don’t have exciting things coming next season.

Their new home season has been in development for two years, and it’s slated to be the most modern facility in the National Football League. This stadium was subtly named the Death Star, with its official title coming as the Allegiant Stadium.

Allegiant Stadium

This new stadium received its official title with the partnership of Allegiant Airlines, a corporation based out of Las Vegas. Raiders fans will receive specialized treatment when travelling with the airline for an Allegiant Stadium matchup. Considering the popularity of this tourist destination, it makes sense that the Oakland Raiders would select a partner that can assist with travelling for home state fans. This deal was additionally the largest ever made within the National Football League.

Local citizens from Las Vegas are concerned with the new stadium, claiming that the increase of tourists in residential areas will prompt tailgating. This new facility will host 65,000 fans per game, with more than 2500 parking spaces. Subsequently, numerous fans will begin drinking and cooking by their vehicles. Allegiant Stadium could, unfortunately, become the new reason for increased crime in Las Vegas, which Raiders Owners hope won’t be the case.

The Allegiant Stadium will be completed by July 31st, 2020. It’s slated that the Raiders won’t begin playing at their new home-base until 2021. However, there is always the chance that delays in the project could make the completion date later than anticipated. Don Webb, the Chief Operating Officer for Allegiant Stadium, noted that there hadn’t been any delays in construction since it began in late 2017.

New Riverboat Cruises in America

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Tamara Rodriguez

American Cruise ship Lines reveals the brand-new Songs Cities Cruise Liners. These shipping vessels will operate in between Nashville and Memphis, which will undoubtedly cruise along four beautiful American rivers. Those rivers include the Kentucky Lakeway, The Mississippi River, the Tennessee Stream, and the Cumberland. Aboard as well as ashore, American’s brand-new 8-day Songs Cities cruise ships will undoubtedly be unified trips– discovering the background as well as websites of the 4 Rivers Area in addition to America’s many renowned music categories from Nation as well as Rock ‘n’ Roll … to Blues as well as Spirit.

The Details

In June 2020, American’s brand-new Songs Cities cruise ships will undoubtedly leave from Nashville or Memphis, and also deal fantastic free pre-cruise bundles in both traditional music cities. Cruise ships from Nashville, consist of a Free of charge One-Night Pre-cruise Bundle with a remain at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention. The plan is to supply free tickets to the night’s show at the famous “Grand Ole Osprey,” as well as consist of transport to the show and the ship.

For 2020 Songs Cities cruise ships leaving from Memphis, American visitors will undoubtedly have two pre-cruise alternatives. Those include a free of charge one-night pre-cruise bundle, consisting of a resort remain and also transport to the ship. Cruisers can select that option or a unique two-night costs pre-cruise plan, which will include two evenings at the Bed and breakfast Resort (beside Graceland), VIP tickets to Graceland, along with a Memphis City Scenic tour as well as the transport to the ship the day of departure.

Ashore in Memphis, visitors will undoubtedly go to well-known music spots such as Graceland, the Memphis Songs Hall of Popularity, and also the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Heart Gallery. In the fabulous c and w city of Nashville, visitors can check out the Grand Ole Opry, the C And W Hall of Popularity, and also Honky-Tonk Row.

Throughout the cruise ship, visitors will certainly additionally have the possibility to discover communities and also archaeological sites in the historical 4 Rivers Area, consisting of Clarksville, TN; Dover, TN; as well as Paducah, KY, along with a day of traveling along the stunning coastlines of Lake Barkley and also Kentucky Lake, KY. Aboard, American’s brand-new Songs Cities cruise ships will be curated with music amusement. This is in addition to topical enrichment talks provided by onboard chroniclers and also professionals that will certainly sign up with visitors throughout the cruise ship.

Resort World Las Vegas Delays Opening

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by Tamara Rodriguez

The Las Vegas Strip has continuously changed since the entertainment mecca became famous at the dawn of the 19th century. Now more than a hundred years later, the strip is changing again with the development of a new mega-resort. The Resort World Las Vegas is the next upcoming multibillion-dollar hotel, resort and casino arriving in the Nevada Desert city. However, it was announced today that the development schedule for the new mega-resort has been delayed by several months. This information comes after the Genting Group, a Malaysian-based corporation, revealed upgraded plans for Resort World. These new plans include increasing the capacity, redesigning the property and having a larger budget.

Resort World Las Vegas selected the prior location of Stardust Hotel on the North Strip for their new site. The new hotel has been under construction for more than two years, with original estimations costing the Genting Group $4 billion for the new property. However, with the upgraded plans, that figure has been increased to $4.3 billion. Genting guarantees that Resort World will be the most luxurious and expensive property built in Las Vegas. Additionally, the property is being managed by Scott Sibella. He was the former President and Chief Operating Officer for MGM Grand Hotel, Resort & Casino. He now takes on the role of International Executive and President for Resorts World. This will more than likely bring major fights to the mega-resort, meaning that MGM could be dethroned as the Boxing and UFC hosts in Vegas.

New Upgrades

Scott has also assisted with the development of Resorts World Las Vegas since he joined the team in November. Several noticeable changes are happening to the mega-resort going forward. The first is that the Asian and Chinese theme for the resort will be axed, allowing for Sibella to create a more modern and contemporary theme. This will be similar to the Aria, which is the most popular hotel in Vegas for 2019. Additional changes include the resort building a 5,000-Seat Theatre that could host performances and fights regularly. It’s rumoured that Scott has already begun setting up matches for Resorts World Las Vegas when it opens in late 2020.

There will also be a new nightclub being built for the property, which will be more than 77 thousand square feet. This is meant to appeal to the younger audiences that are beginning to come to Las Vegas. Subsequently, all these upgrades will cost the Genting Group more than $300 million.