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• Pimentel Resigns from SeaDream

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Larry Pimentel, president and CEO of SeaDream Yacht Club, who has been with the mega-yacht line since its 2001 founding, has stepped down, SeaDream said in an official statement.

• Our Readers Speak Out On JoyStar/TravelStarWhat's Your Opinion?

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Concern and controversy over host agency JoyStar has several agents and readers sharing their opinions on everything from their commissions to potential bankruptcy.

• Market Watch: Eye on Small Business Owners

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Reuters reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today proposed that banks force companies to buy "recession insurance" from governments before borrowing money.

• Nickelodeon Hotel Breaks From Holiday Inn

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  The Nickelodeon Hotel, which was formerly part of the Holiday Inn brand, is now an independent resort. The resort will launch a new, dedicated reservations number (877) NICK-KID.

• RiverBarge Halts Operations for 2009

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  New Orleans-based Riverbarge Excursion Lines Inc. announced during the holidays that it is halting its operations in 2009 as a consequence of rising costs and a low number of bookings.

• Deals, Deals, Deals As Far As The Eye Can See

  JANUARY 05, 2009

  Cruise lines are still slashing rates as economy sludges along.