Monthly Archives: December 2009

National Geographic Adventure magazine closes

National Geographic Adventure magazine has ceased publication of its print edition. The magazine’s December-January issue will be its last, though the brand’s Web site will continue. “Given the current advertising environment and

American, partners offer $1.1B to Japan Airlines

American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier to prevent it from falling into the orbit of

Olympics put Utah skiing ‘on the map’

In addition to great powder snow and a long winter, Utah’s ski industry is blessed by the lingering buzz of the 2002 Winter Olympics, plus a major nearby airport that makes getting

Rare exhibition brings together Spanish sacred art

El Greco’s vision of the veil of Veronica hangs near a golden crown with 447 emeralds. Just a few steps away, a recumbent sculpture of the crucified Jesus Christ rests before its

US Air pilots union wants probe of slot swap

US Airways’ pilots union said Monday it is concerned a deal with Delta Air Lines to swap takeoff and landing slots could lead to higher fares and a reduction in service to

CityCenter’s Vdara officially open for business

The first new hotel opened at the CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip. Vdara, a hotel with nearly 1,500 rooms, was unveiled to the public on Tuesday, and is the first

Olympic ski destinations: Squaw Valley, Calif.

Cut into a Sierra Nevada canyon defined by steep granite cliffs and tree-dotted peaks, Squaw Valley USA is one of the Lake Tahoe area’s premier ski resorts, attracting more than a half-million