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A new delivery service is cashing in on the latest food craze by bringing the trendy Cronut to people's doors, NBCNews.com reports.
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The world is rapidly aging. A whopping two billion people will be 60 years and older by 2050, more than triple the number in 2000.
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We've come up with a list of countries with the starkest gap between the number of old and the number of young. Find out which countries have the biggest gap between old and young.
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Arne Sorenson, Marriott International CEO & president, explains how demand for its high-end hotels helped the company beat third quarter estimates, and weighs in on a bullish forecast for 2013.
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Japanese chef, Nobu Matsushia and Trevor Horwell, Nobu Hospitality CEO, explain to CNBC's Simon Hobbs, why they teamed up with Caesars Palace to open up a hotel in Las Vegas.
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Here's a list of European countries with the most mandated paid holidays per year, according to Mercer's 62-country report "Worldwide Benefit and Employment Guidelines."
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As the National Football League kicks off its season, America’s love of all things football could have a halo effect on the stocks of certain grocers and beverage makers, analysts told CNBC Tuesday.
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With “low-cost” flights to Spain more expensive than ever, a general and tourism industry VAT (sales tax) rise and a sharp fall in bookings, there are fears that tourism — the jewel in Spain’s economic crown — will not be able to retain its luster as the economy falters there, and beyond.
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A growing number of the world’s wealthiest are investing in famous works of art, rare collectibles and wine — creating opportunity for bigger theft, too.
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Greece's tourism industry has suffered a serious decline in revenue over the past year as political instability and questions over whether the country would exit the euro saw holiday makers opt for other destinations instead, but with a new coalition government in place, the industry is fighting back.
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CNBC's Jane Wells reports on a new way Best Western is capitalizing on consumers' need for cleanliness.
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is classified as a REIT, owns 21 hotels in 14 markets, and began operating at the beginning of the economy's recovery. Jon Bortz, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust CEO, discusses the state of hotel construction in the U.S. and how his company has taken advantage of the downturn in the market.
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Six Flags season passes are up 18%, with Jim Reid-Anderson, Six Flags president and CEO.
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Discussing the latest sales and hiring growth for his luxury brands and his take on the current U.S. presidential campaign, with John Paul DeJoria, John Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder/chairman/CEO, and Patron Tequila co-founder/chairman.
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CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on airlines gearing up for what looks like a strong international flight travel demand this summer.
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Walt Disney reported Q2 EPS at $0.58 versus a $0.55 estimate and revenue at $9.63 billion versus a $9.56 billion estimate. Robert Iger, Walt Disney president and CEO, discusses consumer trends and marketing strategies for his company, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin and Maria Bartiromo.
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Arne Sorenson, Marriott International CEO discusses his company's latest success and goals for the future on its 85th anniversary today.
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CNBC's Thomas Mackenzie reports on the Angry Birds inspired theme park in Tampere, Finland.
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CNBC's Thomas Mackenzie reports on the Angry Birds inspired theme park in Tampere, Finland.
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Discussing whether online travel stocks have more room to run, with Mark Mahaney, U.S. internet analyst at Citigroup, and Jake Fuller, travel & lodging analyst at Lazard Capital Markets.
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While many companies are stripping away some of the costly perks bestowed on CEOs, one remains a staple of many executive compensation packages: the country club membership.
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