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How Nashville transformed into a booming business hub

Nashville, Tennessee, has transformed from its reputation as "Music City" into a major U.S. metro thanks to rapid population growth, job opportunities in key industries like healthcare and tech and a good quality of life.   It's now become one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, boasting a diverse community and a competitive economy.  "It's not…

Business travelers, cruising and live events

Inexpensive hotels and swaying palm trees have long attracted travelers to Southeast Asia, but Singapore is doubling down on a different strategy — focusing on increasing tourism receipts instead of traveler arrivals. Officials on Friday outlined a plan to increase tourism revenue in the city-state from a record-breaking $29.8 billion in 2024 to $47 billion-$50…

Marriott CEO says business is solid amid corporate layoffs

Marriott International's business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday, amid layoffs of more than 800 corporate employees and continued sluggishness in China's tourism market. "We are firing on all cylinders in every geography," he said. The company's third-quarter earnings showed a 3% increase in worldwide RevPar — or revenue per…