Vacation News Archive
02-Aug-2007
- 'Wyndham Worldwide profits up on vacation-ownership sales (Market Watch)
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Wyndham Worldwide Corp. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit rose 28%, driven by strong growth in its Vacation-ownership business. - 'Can Execs Disconnect From The Office While On Vacation? (InformationWeek)
Um. Nope. According to a recent study by The Ladders, nearly 80% of all executives plan to take a Vacation this summer. While fully one-third said they'd refrain from checking in at all, just over half said they'd touch base with the office periodically when on Vacation. - 'Congress Asked to Mandate Vacation Time (NPR)
Pro-leisure group Take Back Your Time wants Congress to mandate three weeks paid vacation for all workers. But one recent survey shows that not only do U.S. workers earn fewer vacation days, but they also don't use an average of three days every year they're owed. - 'Trip 'Down Under' no vacation for women's basketball (CSTV's College Sports)
Morgantown, WV ( CSTV U-WIRE ) -- With expectations for a successful season at an all-time high, it hardly seems to be the opportune time for the West Virginia University women's basketball team to take a summer vacation. - 'Vacation Bible school at Grace Bible Church (Salisbury Post)
Franklin Coxie, a member of Grace Bible Church, dressed up as penguin Monday night to kick off the start of the Vacation Bible school at the church in Rockwell. - 'UPDATE: Wyndham Worldwide Profits Up On Vacation-ownership Sales (Nasdaq)
NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Wyndham Worldwide Corp. said Wednesday its profit rose 28%, driven by strong growth in its vacation-ownership business. The hospitality company's (WYN) net income rose to $96 million, or 52 cents a share, compared with $75 million, or 37 cents a share, a year ago. - 'Eat healthy on vacation (The Shelby Star)
Trying to squeeze in a family vacation before the children return to school? Many of us are planning to travel this month, whether for pleasure, business or personal reasons. When traveling, you don?t have to say bon voyage to healthy eating habits. - 'Congress Asked to Mandate Vacation Time (NPR)
Morning Edition , August 1, 2007 · Pro-leisure group Take Back Your Time wants Congress to mandate three weeks paid vacation for all workers. But one recent survey shows that not only do U.S. workers earn fewer vacation days, but they also don't use an average of three days every year they're owed. - 'The Early Show Great American Vacation (CBS News)
Dave Price's 2007 Great American Vacation has hit the road -- will he be visiting a town near you? Check his schedule, find out more about his destinations and tell us if you know someone who deserves a Caribbean vacation. - 'Gambia: Superior Courts Go On Vacation From Today (AllAfrica.com)
The Superior Court of The Gambia will today commence their summer Vacation, stated a note from the Master and Registrar of the High Court, Safiyatu N'jai. The two month holiday is expected to end on Friday, September 28 and the new legal term will commence on Monday, October 1.
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