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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. billion) and Retail ($109.6 Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. By the BF Staff.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.

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Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?

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Some of you are probably wondering if the travel costs that become part of the general conditions and overall construction budget of a national general contractor are worth it to the client. Just don’t consider a GC to build a Ruth’s Chris Steak House if all its built are Dairy Queens and Dollar Generals.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

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Multifamily Housing Senior Living Design Apartments In a previous article , I laid out seven lessons that I’ve learned from more than 40 years of planning and designing senior living environments in the U.S. The hotelier applied the business traveler model to a senior living prototype and began building them in communities across the U.S.,

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Mastering theme park construction coordination

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We’ve mastered theme park construction coordination, thanks in part to our work on some critical projects at Universal Studios in Florida. The Korte Company cemented its position as a theme park construction company with its work at Universal Studios in Florida —perhaps the pinnacle of modern theme parks. Here’s how we made it happen.