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Miami International Airport is home to the first Johnnie Walker store in the U.S.

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The airport experience has evolved over the years in an attempt to ease the tribulations associated with air travel. recently opened in Miami International Airport’s North Terminal. Exhibit A: The first Johnnie Walker store in the U.S.

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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. If you plan to stay local or only want to open one location, then a local construction firm will save you money in terms of travel expenses.

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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024

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The Texas High-Speed Rail Project One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years is the Texas High-Speed Rail Project, connecting Dallas and Houston with a bullet train that significantly reduces travel time between the two cities.

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The Housing Market May Be Slowing, but Prices in These Popular Metros Are Still Soaring

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Miami, FL is home to some of the nation’s strongest home price appreciation with a 36.2% Following closely behind red-hot Miami is Memphis, TN, where cash-strapped investors have pushed list prices 32.7% year-over-year increase in the average home list price for a median home price tag of $625,000, according to Realtor.com.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

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As of August 3, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises there are only 6 confirmed “locally acquired mosquito born cases” of Zika, 16 sexually transmitted cases, and 1,818 travel associated cases in the continental U.S., This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami.

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Hertz Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation To Florida

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Additionally, access to the Florida travel and tourism population will position the company for long-term growth. According to Visit Florida, there are approximately 1 million employees in the state’s travel and tourism industry, Florida’s largest business segment. Frissora said. “Florida is the center of the U.S.

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Travel overseas and cruises during coronavirus: Australians still booking holidays

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Overseas travel is banned. But travel agents and cruise lines are fielding inquiries and, in some cases, taking bookings from eager travellers. Travel agent Barry Downs said customers were beginning to discuss future holiday plans instead of seeking refunds or postponing travel. Three: unlikely to travel again.”

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