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LowFares.com 2013 Summer Travel Survey Reveals Surge in Summer Vacation Plans
LowFares.comTM, the travel price comparison search site for great deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages, released results today from its annual summer vacation travel survey. The results point to a potentially significant increase in summer vacation travel in 2013. For example, while only 70% of survey respondents took a summer travel vacation last year, an impressive 93% of the respondents are planning a summer travel vacation this year.
The survey, which was sent to over 100,000 U.S.-based subscribers from LowFares.com’s email list, revealed the following additional insights about 2013 summer vacation travel plans:
21% of respondents who are planning to take a summer travel vacation this year are setting aside a larger budget for their travel plans than last year, while 52% expect to spend about the same amount. …
Cinemark USA, Inc. Announces Pricing of $530 Million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2023
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) announced today that through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cinemark USA, Inc. (the "Company"), the Company priced a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of $530 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on May 24, 2013. The 2023… continue reading »
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oklahoma Tornadoes
VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Oklahoma are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets, whose families have lost their homes or are among those evacuated due to the devastating tornadoes in the state. “Our thoughts are with the families who have been impacted by this disaster and we are extending free boarding for small family pets that have also been… continue reading »
Warner Bros. Pictures Slates Spike Jonze’s “Her” for November 20, 2013
“Her,” the new modern-day love story from Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich”) and Annapurna Pictures, will open in limited release on November 20, 2013, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The film will be released initially in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, with future cities and dates to be announced. Written, directed and produced… continue reading »
UnitedHealthcare Brings Clinically Proven Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs to Los Angeles County Employees
UnitedHealthcare, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, and Ralphs and Vons pharmacies, is making Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA) programs available to Los Angeles County employees and their families. Actors and professional dancers Stephen "tWitch" Boss (left) Allison Holker (right) of "So You Think You Can Dance" lead Los Angeles County employees in a group dance activity Tuesday, May 21, at Grand Park in downtown Los… continue reading »
Target Donates $250,000 for Tornado Relief in Moore, Okla.
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today it will donate $250,000 in monetary support and merchandise to assist with tornado relief efforts in Moore, Okla. The donation includes $150,000 in cash and in-kind donations to the American Red Cross, $30,000 in a cash donation to the Salvation Army and $20,000 in product donations for other community needs such as water and other rescue and recovery supplies. Target will also donate $50,000 to Plaza Tower… continue reading »
Koch Industries, Inc. Donates to Oklahoma Tornado Relief
Koch Industries, Inc. is making a $1 million donation to support relief efforts in Oklahoma following the tornadoes that devastated the cities of Moore and Shawnee, and affected other areas of the state this week. Half of that amount will be given to the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund established by Governor Mary Fallin in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma. The other half will go to the American Red Cross and The Salvation… continue reading »
VCA Antech, Inc. to Present at Jefferies 2013 Global Healthcare Conference
VCA Antech, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a leading animal healthcare company in the United States, will present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 4th, in New York City. The VCA Antech, Inc. presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm Eastern. VCA Antech, Inc. will make a presentation on the company, including recent operating results. The presentation will be webcast live during the conference and… continue reading »
Mark your Calendars for Dickey’s Two Day Event
Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a two-day party starting Thursday, May 23 through Friday, May 24 to celebrate the opening of its new location at North Cockrell Hill Road and Adler Drive. The party starts on Thursday with giveaways of Dickey’s T-shirts and other merchandise. Come try Dickey's Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich at Dickey's new location in Dallas, Texas. (Photo: Business Wire) “I’m very excited to be joining this renowned… continue reading »
USAA Offers Tips to Those Affected by Moore Tornado
USAA is assisting members who have been affected by the severe weather in the Moore/Oklahoma City area. Members can report claims by using USAA’s Mobile App on their iPad®, Android™ or iPhone® smartphones, online at usaa.com/help, or by calling 1-800-531-USAA (8722). USAA already has employees on the ground assisting members and is setting up an onsite claims reporting location beginning tomorrow morning and running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The … continue reading »
Vince Wilfork Visits EMD Millipore’s Jaffrey, NH Manufacturing Facility
EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany was pleased to host New England Patriots captain and defensive lineman, Vince Wilfork, his wife Bianca, and teammates Justin Francis and Marcus Forston at its Jaffrey facility on May 15, 2013. Vince Wilfork is greeted by an excited employee while touring EMD Millipore's Jaffrey, NH facility. (Photo: Business Wire) … continue reading »
STANDEES — The Entertaining Eatery™ Opens to the Public at The Village Shops in Prairie Village, Kan. on Friday, May 24
Dineplex International, LLC (Dineplex), a Kansas City based business and developer of STANDEES — The Entertaining Eatery, announces today that the inaugural location of STANDEES — an upscale-casual restaurant serving affordable, chef-infused American classics that combines dining and entertainment — will open to the public on Friday, May 24 at The Village Shops in Prairie Village, Kan. “STANDEES has everything you need for the ultimate… continue reading »
Regal Entertainment Group Announces Charity to Benefit from Summer Movie Express 2013
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced charity aspects of Regal's Summer Movie Express 2013. The annual summer festival provides great family entertainment for only one dollar, while also raising funds for Will Rogers Institute. A portion of proceeds from each Summer Movie Express ticket is donated to the Will Rogers… continue reading »
NCOA Urges People Affected by Oklahoma Tornado to Seek Immediate Help at BenefitsCheckUp
With President Obama signing a federal disaster declaration for Oklahoma due to Monday’s devastating tornado, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) urges people affected by the twister to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to quickly get links to benefit programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more. At www.benefitscheckup.org/home/disaster-assistance, visitors will find links to: Nutrition Assistance including… continue reading »
Lowe’s to Donate $1 Million to Help Communities Impacted by Tornadoes
Lowe’s announced today it will donate $1 million to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, Texas and across the Midwest. Lowe’s is working with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities. Lowe's Heroes helped residents clean up in the Rancho Brazos Estates neighborhood in Granbury, Texas. A tornado ripped through the… continue reading »
Medicare Reform: The Seniors’ Perspective
Learn where the nation’s leading aging organizations stand on Medicare reform proposals, including: What are the pitfalls of raising the Medicare eligibility age? What perspective do seniors bring on Medicare physician payments? How will “premium supports” affect the average senior? What principles guide the largest senior organizations around Medicare? … continue reading »
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