Time traveling DeLoreans, great white sharks, and dinosaurs are just part of a normal day at Universal Parks & Resorts. Universal Parks & Resorts operates the Universal Studios Hollywood movie-themed amusement park and resort. It also operates Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. The parks feature attractions based on movies from sister studio Universal Pictures such as Back to the Future, Jaws, and "Jurassic Park. " They also house hotels, IMAX theaters, and water parks. The Hollywood and Orlando parks contain CityWalks, family-oriented entertainment centers with restaurants and shopping. The company is owned by Universal Studios (itself part of NBC Universal) and private equity firm The Blackstone Group.

Corus hopes travelers will sing the praises of its mid-priced hotels. Corus Hotels (formerly Corus and Regal Hotels) owns about a dozen mid-market hotels in the UK. Corus also owns two hotels in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Port Dickson). Corus' UK hotels have an average of 102 bedrooms per hotel, while its Malaysian counterparts boast an average of 290 rooms per hotel. Virtually all hotel locations provide meeting facilities. The company was formed in 1993 and is owned by Malayan United Industries Berhad, a Malaysian diversified holding company with business interests in Asia, the UK, and the US.

Star City Holdings owns and manages the casino and gaming facilities, which include 1,500 gaming machines and 200 table games (baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette). The complex, located on Sydney Harbor, also houses a 480-room hotel and 150 apartments, as well as two theaters, seven restaurants, seven bars, and a conference/banquet center. It is the only casino in Australia's largest city (as well as in the entire state of New South Wales). Entertainment and leisure company TABCORP Holdings bought Star City in 1999.

LA Fitness serves some 220,000 members with more than 80 fitness clubs throughout the UK, about 20 of which are in London. The company's facilities offer corporate and personal memberships, as well as personal training services. LA Fitness also hosts classes focusing on strength training and cardio-vascular fitness, including yoga, pilates, and spinning. It offers in club fitness seminars and an online fitness management service LA Fitness @ Work. In addition, the company's city clubs provide 30-minute "fast classes" during the working lunch hour.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

The Detroit Lions is one of the older franchises in the National Football League, being founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans. The team moved to Detroit and changed its name in 1934 and went on to win four championship titles, its last in 1957. More recently, however, Detroit fans have been disappointed most seasons by losing records and failed attempts to reach the post-season. The team plays host at Detroit's Ford Field. William Clay Ford Sr., descendant of automobile pioneer Henry Ford, has controlled the Lions since 1964.

Trans Inns Management is one of the nation's leading independent full and select service hospitality management companies. Trans Inns currently owns and/or operates 23 properties in 13 states across the US under a number of premier brands. Trans Inns Management re focused on adding value and believe in an approach that balances guest satisfaction, revenue optimization, and operating efficiency.For 25 years, Trans Inns has successfully navigated multiple business cycles. A dedicated and experienced management team, extensive network of resources, and the ability to act and adapt quickly as markets evolve allow us to consistently deliver superior property and asset management while creating value for investors and owners.

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (Great Wolf Resorts) is a family entertainment resort company. The Company is the owner, licensor, operator and developer in North America of drive-to family resorts featuring indoor waterparks and other family-oriented entertainment activities based on the number of resorts in operation. Each of its resorts feature approximately 300 to 600 family suites, each of which sleeps from 6 to 10 people and includes a wet bar, microwave oven, refrigerator and dining and sitting area. Great Wolf Resorts operates and licenses resorts under its Great Wolf Lodge and Blue Harbor Resorttm brand names and has entered into licensing arrangements with third parties relating to the operation of resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand name. The Company is organized into a single operating division. Within that operating division, it has three segments: Resort ownership/operation, Resort third-party management/licensing and Condominium sales.

Regal Hotels International Holdings, through its operating subsidiary, Regal Hotels International, owns and operates five upscale hotels in Hong Kong. Included in its portfolio is the Regal Airport Hotel at the Hong Kong International Airport. The company's hotels cater to international travelers, with most properties offering restaurants, lobby lounges, and bars, as well as amenities such as swimming pools, health clubs, and spa services. Regal Hotels also operates two additional properties in Shanghai. All total, the company operates nearly 4,000 rooms and 40 restaurants and bars.

With this family around, there's no reason to ever go hungry in the Adirondacks. Along with sister company Kessler Group, Kessler Family operates as Kessler Restaurants, a leading multi-concept restaurant operation with more than 65 locations primarily in upstate New York. It is the largest franchisee of Friendly Ice Cream with more than 45 Friendly's family-dining restaurants. The company also operates about 20 Burger King franchises. Brothers Larry and Dennis Kessler started the family-owned business with a single Burger King unit in 1975.

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