International Business News - SIX http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Six Flags Inc. said Wednesday it expanded an existing sponsorship deal with Mars Snackfood US that gives the confectioner's prepackaged candy exclusive marketing rights for in-market promotion and in-park advertising. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080903/six-flags-expands-deal-with-mars-snackfood-us.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:54:55 EDT The Travel Industry Association of America, whose members include airlines, hotels and tourism agencies, spent $297,500 lobbying on visa requirements, State Department funding and other issues during the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080826/travel-industry-spent-297-500-lobbying-in-2q.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:16:30 EDT Shares of amusement park operator Six Flags Inc. soared Thursday as the company said revenue and attendance were up in its third quarter through Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/six-flags-shares-soar-on-early-3q-announcement.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:17:05 EDT Amusement park operator Six Flags Inc. said Thursday revenue in its third quarter through Tuesday was up 7.6 percent due to attendance growth and slightly higher consumer spending. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/six-flags-says-early-3q-revenue-up-7-6-percent.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:06:29 EDT Back in their sport's heyday, bowlers like Dick Weber and Ray Bluth ruled America's lanes and living rooms. Calling St. Louis home was natural for their team--the Buds, which was named for the city's iconic Budweiser beer. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080813/bowling-hall-of-fame-rolling-out-of-st-louis.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:39:18 EDT Among the earnings stories for Monday, Aug. 4, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Six Flags Inc. said Monday that it swung to a profit in the second quarter as the theme park operator booked a hefty gain on debt repayment, although attendance dipped due to the early date of the Easter holiday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080804/earnings-roundup-six-flags-mercury-general.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:25:11 EDT Six Flags Inc. said Monday that it swung to a second-quarter profit despite a dip in attendance as the theme park operator booked a hefty one-time gain and boosted its revenue through sponsorships, licensing fees and increased guest spending. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080804/six-flags-swings-to-2q-profit-but-attendance-dips.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:12:05 EDT Regional theme park operator Six Flags Inc. is expected to report second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Monday and its performance may give investors a look at the strength of consumer spending. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080804/ahead-of-the-bell-six-flags.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:21:23 EDT The judge overseeing the criminal cases for the remaining Jena Six defendants was removed against his will Friday for making questionable remarks about the teenagers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080801/judge-removed-from-cases-against-jena-six-teens.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:40:36 EDT A judge has set a trial date and settlement deadline in a lawsuit against Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom filed by the family of a 14-year-old girl whose feet were severed on a ride last summer. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/trial-date-set-in-ky-amusement-park-accident.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:49:51 EDT A six-legged deer found in north Georgia after being attacked by a dog has a new home. An Athens woman with a permit to keep unique animals in captivity has agreed to take the unusual deer. The animal was found July 18 near Armuchee and underwent surgery to repair its minor injuries. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/99489-six-legged-deer.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/6-legged-deer-gets-new-home-after-dog-attack.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/6-legged-deer-gets-new-home-after-dog-attack.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:04:56 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Six Flags Inc.'s shares, which plunged 44 percent on Wednesday, regained that ground Thursday after the amusement park operator said it is on track to be free cash flow-positive for the first time in its history. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/movers-roundup-six-flags-radioshack.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:40 EDT Six Flags Inc.'s shares, which plunged 44 percent on Wednesday, regained that ground Thursday after the amusement park operator said it is on track to be free cash flow-positive for the first time in its history. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/six-flags-rebounds-after-steep-drop-on-wednesday.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:22:12 EDT Six Flags Inc.'s shares, which have been punished by weakening consumer spending and soaring fuel prices, continued their roller coaster ride on Wednesday, plunging nearly 44 percent at the end of the trading session. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080716/six-flags-shares-plunge-44-percent.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:18:26 EDT When Anheuser-Busch executives announced a cost-cutting plan in June, they surprised analysts by not proposing to sell the company's amusement parks and entertainment holdings. Belgian brewer InBev is likely to be less sentimental. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/92064-anheuser-busch-inbev.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080716/inbev-may-sell-us-theme-parks.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080716/inbev-may-sell-us-theme-parks.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:12:59 EDT When Anheuser-Busch executives announced a cost-cutting plan in June, they surprised analysts by not proposing to sell the company's amusement parks and entertainment holdings. Belgian brewer InBev is likely to be less sentimental. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/92004-anheuser-busch-inbev.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080715/can-inbev-sell-anheuser-busch-theme-parks.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080715/can-inbev-sell-anheuser-busch-theme-parks.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:35:56 EDT State regulators say Six Flags Over Georgia must increase the size and number of warning signs near a popular roller coaster that hit and killed a teen. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080703/teens-death-leads-to-sign-change-at-ga-six-flags.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:24:37 EDT A popular Georgia roller coaster has reopened after a teenager who wandered into a restricted area was struck and killed over the weekend. A spokeswoman for Six Flags Over Georgia says the Batman-themed ride reopened Wednesday morning after being inspected by the state Department of Labor. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080702/ga-roller-coaster-reopens-after-teens-death.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:18:19 EDT A director at theme park operator Six Flags Inc. sold 2 million shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/six-flags-director-sells-2-million-shares.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:36:49 EDT Georgia officials ordered a popular roller coaster that hit and killed a teenager over the weekend to remain closed Monday. Asia LeeShawn Ferguson IV of Columbia, S.C., died Saturday at Six Flags Over Georgia after police said he hopped two fences and wandered into a restricted area where he was decapitated by the Batman roller coaster. Police said an autopsy determined the teen's death was an accident. Toxicology tests could take several weeks. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/georgia-six-flags-ride-reopens-after-death-of-teen.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:20:47 EDT