By Mary Swift-Swan Published: May, 2004 Is it possible to reinvent one’s self? It is for Tom Cole, the new General Manager of the Alta Mira Hotel of Sausalito. When Tom turned 40 he left a 20-year corporate management career by answering an ad to become the manager of a small boutique bed and breakfast […]
By Paul DuclosPublished: April, 2009 Two new developments promise to give the Port of Oakland competitive cargo advantages in the future. Late last month, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved a precedent-setting long-term agreement that is the first of its kind for U.S. marine terminal concession agreements. As a consequence, Ports America Outer Harbor […]
Three major cruise lines have announced 2003 itineraries based at the Port of San Francisco that will push the Port’s passenger volume to a 17 year high. Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Crystal Cruises each will homeport vessels in San Francisco next year. All told, more than 110,000 passengers will sail on 62 cruise voyages […]
