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Hospitality & Tourism

  • Studies: Mass. Casinos Will Cut Into Conn. Sites' Revenues

    Brad Kane November 18, 2011

    With the approval of casinos in Massachusetts now resting with Gov. Deval Patrick, the potential economic impacts are already being gauged in Connecticut, the state that brought casinos to New England.

    Brad Kane November 18, 2011
  • Worcester Art Museum Names New Director

    Brandon Butler October 25, 2011

    Matthias Waschek, executive director of the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis, has been appointed the new director of the Worcester Art Museum.

    Brandon Butler October 25, 2011
  • Fruitlands Partners With Fireside Catering

    October 24, 2011

    Fruitlands Museum in Harvard has tapped Burlington-based Fireside Catering as its exclusive caterer.

    October 24, 2011
  • Blackstone National Historic Park Bills Filed

    October 14, 2011

    Members of both houses of Congress have filed bills that would establish a national historic park in the Blackstone Valley from Providence up into Worcester County.

    October 14, 2011
  • Friendly's Seeks Chapter 11 Protection, Shutters Restaurants

    October 5, 2011

    Wilbraham-based Friendly Ice Cream Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today and shuttered 11 of its restaurants in Central Massachusetts.

    October 5, 2011
  • Interim Head For Fruitlands

    October 3, 2011

    Fruitlands Museum in Harvard has hired Susan Davy as interim director, replacing Tim Firment, who stepped down last month.

    October 3, 2011
  • JetBlue Hints At Worcester Future

    September 23, 2011

    Dave Barger, CEO of New York-based airline JetBlue, said yesterday at Logan Airport that MassPort is trying to convince JetBlue to operate some flights out of

    September 23, 2011
  • September 22, 2011
  • Coakley Rejects Casino Ballot Initiative

    Brandon Butler September 8, 2011

    Attorney General Martha Coakley yesterday rejected an effort to allow a casino in Milford through a ballot initiative, but a gaming site could still be placed in Central Massachusetts if the state legislature approves pending casino legislation.

    Brandon Butler September 8, 2011
  • Fruitlands CEO Leaves

    Brandon Butler September 6, 2011

    Tim Firment has stepped down as CEO of the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard. The museum made the announcement late Friday but did not give a reason for Firment's immediate departure.

    Brandon Butler September 6, 2011
  • Fitchburg Opens Its Gateway Park

    August 26, 2011

    Not to be confused with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute development of the same name, Fitchburg's own Gateway Park will officially open early next month, officials announced.

    August 26, 2011
  • U.S. Cities May See Labor Day Business Boost

    Rick Saia August 17, 2011

    Looking for a place to get away for the Labor Day weekend? American travelers are overwhelmingly planning to visit major cities in the United States, according to Priceline.com.

    Rick Saia August 17, 2011
  • Worcester Restaurant Relocating To Chandler Street

    Rick Saia August 15, 2011

    Café Espresso Trattoria will be moving to 395 Chandler St. in Worcester by the end of the year after agreeing to a lease with the property's owner, 395 Chandler LLC.

    Rick Saia August 15, 2011
  • White City Renovations To Start Next Week

    August 5, 2011

    The company that bought the White City Shopping Center in Shrewsbury late last year reports that a major renovation project to the plaza will begin next week.

    August 5, 2011
  • Beer, With A Side of Bureaucracy In Framingham

    Brandon Butler August 4, 2011

    The newest brewery in Central Massachusetts, just outside of downtown Framingham, did not get to opening day without hitting some bumps along the way.

    Brandon Butler August 4, 2011
  • Brewers Find ABCC Ruling Sobering

    Brandon Butler August 3, 2011

    The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission ruled Tuesday that any brewery in Massachusetts holding a farmer-brewer license - which many of the breweries in C

    Brandon Butler August 3, 2011

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