Leisure and Hospitality
On Friday, the Kansas City Royals returned to Kauffman Stadium to begin summer training camp. The team, which had its traditional spring training cancelled by COVID-19, is working toward a shortened season that will begin July 23 or 24. It…
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Long held as the largest hotel in the Kansas City area, Marriott is not exempt to the strain COVID-19 has placed on many businesses in the metro. The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is has announced it will begin more layoffs…
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The 50 individuals you’ll meet in the following pages bring to an even 500 the number of Sunflower State residents from all walks of life who have been singled out for their over-sized contributions to business success, civic engagement, philanthropic…
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After a months-long closure of AMC theatre locations across the nation, the world’s largest theatre operator plans to reopen in July. AMC announced its plan to reopen the cinemas in July after posting a staggering financial loss, according to a report…
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There will soon be NASCAR races again at the Kansas Speedway after COVID-19 restrictions are loosened. The races were scheduled to start in May but have now been postponed until July 23rd, which will see five races in four series. …
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Sports players at both the University of Kansas and Missouri are expected to be back at practice under the condition that they undergo COVID-19 testing. In the case of KU Athletics, all athletes will be tested before returning to practice…
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In the wake of the problems that AMC Theatres is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other theater chains are feeling the same pain and are worried about how to reopen safely. Other chains are facing similar problems throughout the…
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COVID-19 has taken its toll on hotels around the metro area, and now one of the largest in Johnson County, Kan., is having layoffs. The Sheraton Overland Park is laying off, or furloughing, 151 employees as a result of the…
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Leawood-based AMC Theatres, which has had its screens closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing a $2.4-billion loss as a result. There is is also reportedly a "going concern" that the company can remain in business,…
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The Kansas City Royals have switched the team's corporate home to Delaware, following the $1-billion purchase of the team by local businessman John Sherman. Formerly called Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. as a corporate entity that was based in Missouri,…
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