15 hrs ago | Think Progress
“Americans rank last in a new National Geographic-sponsored survey released Wednesday that compares environmental consumption habits in 14 countries”
Marriott International is considering opening a hotel in Baghdad 's fortified Green Zone in response "to a request from U.S. government officials who are eager to help revive Iraq with foreign investment and ... via Think Progress
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Marriott International Forum & PollsFriday May 9 | Associated Content
Hotel Review San Diego Marriott at Gaslamp Quarter
Font 660 K Street San Diego, CA 92101 696-0234 www.marriott.com My stay at this hotel was a positive one just like my past stays at other Marriott hotels. via Associated Content
Wednesday May 7 | Hotel Online
Molinaro Koger Structures Sale of Residence Inn by Marriott Lubbock, Texas
Vienna, Virginia, May 6, 2008 Molinaro Koger announced today that Andy Kern of the firm's metro-DC headquarters office facilitated the marketing and sale of the Residence Inn by Marriott, Lubbock, Texas; on ... via Hotel Online
Tuesday May 6 | The Age
Luxury hotels and golf: the new Green Zone
“The Iraqi government wants to limit US power in the Green Zone”
Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, an amusement park, a shopping centre and even condos in the heart of Baghdad. via The Age
Monday May 5 | Hotels
Palm Beach Post May 4, 2008 Sunday FINAL EDITION OPINION; Pg. 2E 382 words CAN THIS HOTEL BE SAVED? In 1997, the county persuaded the developers of CityPlace to set aside land next to the convention center for ... via Hotels
Sunday May 4 | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press
US-backed plan sees shiny future for embattled Green Zone
“There is no sewer system, no working power system. Everything here is done on generators. No road system repair work. There are no city services other than the minimal amount we provide to get by”
Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the heart of Baghdad.
That's all part of a five-year development 'dream list' _ or what some dub an improbable fantasy _ to transform the U.S.-protected Green Zone from a walled fortress into a centerpiece for Baghdad's future.
But the $5 billion plan has the backing of the Pentagon and apparently the interest of some deep pockets in the world of international hotels and development, the lead military liaison for the project told The Associated Press. Read more
Saturday May 3 | Earth Times
Fitch Affirms Marriott International's IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Marriott International's credit ratings as follows: --Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB'; --$2.5 billion senior unsecured bank credit facility at 'BBB'; --$1.9 billion senior unsecured ... via Earth Times
Friday May 2 | Bangkok Post
Carbon reductions still have not arrived in Asia
“In Europe, consumers say: 'We will not buy your hotel unless you have an environmental programme we can see'.”
TRAVEL Carbon reductions still have not arrived in Asia BOONSONG KOSITCHOTETHANA The carbon reduction wave that is sweeping across Europe and North America has not yet come to Asia, partly due to the lack of ... via Bangkok Post
Thursday May 1 | NewsChannel 8
$29M Raised for Food Bank Expansion
Philanthropists say they have raised nearly $29 million for construction of a new Capital Area Food Bank facility in Northeast Washington. via NewsChannel 8
Wednesday Apr 30 | The Washington Post
Capital Area Food Bank to Get New Digs
“We're trying to design it right so that it's sustainable for the future”
By Philip Rucker Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, April 29, 2008; 2:42 PM Some of the Washington area's leading philanthropists announced today they have raised $28.7 million to build a new facility for ... via The Washington Post
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