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Posted on: July 16, 2018

DFW International Airport to install 'intelligent' windows

DFW International Airport plans to spend over $25 million to install specialized glass that will control heat and glare. By using dynamic glass technology, temperatures could be decreased by as much as 20 degrees compared to regular windows.

Dallas Morning News - June 11, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 6, 2018

Freestanding ER and urgent care center opens at DFW International Airport

Code 3 Emergency Partners has opened a freestanding emergency room and 24-hour urgent care center at DFW International Airport. The 8,125-square-foot facility is the country's first fully functioning, licensed ER located on airport property.

Dallas Innovates - June 6, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 6, 2018

DFW International Airport adding new hotel

DFW International Airport has announced it will add a new extended-stay hotel in Southgate Plaza. The hotel will be part of the Hyatt chain and have approximately 125 rooms. Construction should start in early 2019 with the hotel opening in 2020.

Dallas Morning News - June 7, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: February 12, 2018

From Trip Itineraries To Navigable Maps, Dallas Startup Puts Cruise Planning In One Platform

Alex and Marina Shumaiev love to take cruises. But they found many pain points in the industry that were screaming for innovation. That’s the genesis for CruiseBe, a one-stop platform that aggregates trip itineraries, travel blogs, & maps of cruise ships.

Dallas Innovates, February 7, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: February 2, 2018

Dallas brewery expands overseas with beer soon to be available in France

A Dallas brewery will say "bonjour" to beer drinkers this year when its products hit store shelves in France. Noble Rey Brewing Co. has expanded production overseas after connecting with French beverage retailer Neodif, the brewery announced Monday

Dallas Morning News, January 31, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: January 3, 2018

DFW International Airport recognized for best passenger experience

Based on passenger surveys conducted by industry group Airports Council International, DFW International Airport won the top spot for best passenger experience of any large airport in North America for 2016 and is on track to improve its scores for 2017.

Dallas Morning News - January 2, 2018 International - Home Archive
Posted on: December 27, 2017

DFW International Airport now home to largest duty-free store in the U.S.

The U.S.'s largest duty-free store is now open at DFW International Airport. The two-story store is located in Terminal D between Gates D22 and D23. All the high-end retailers can be found there, from Armani and Estee Lauder to Johnny Walker.

Dallas Morning News - December 21, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: December 18, 2017

DFW Airport ranks 9th in international passengers

Nearly 4 million international travelers went through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last year, ranking it ninth among U.S. airports for total international passengers in 2016. At DFW, 37 international flights have been added in the past 5 years.

Dallas Business Journal, December 14, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: October 27, 2017

A Guide to Dallas' Best Iraqi Foods

A whole world of cuisines lies behind the label “Mediterranean.” Dallas has dozens of Mediterranean grills and buffets, all subtly or markedly different from one another, because the term is frequently used to describe many different regions' cooking.

Dallas Observer, October 23, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: October 25, 2017

International companies are drawn to Dallas

Many Korean companies, including Samsung, Hyundai and LG, have brought their offices and facilities to Dallas for their North American businesses. With its business-friendly climate and high quality of life, Dallas continues to attract global companies.

The Korea Times - October 23, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: October 25, 2017

Taiyo America Opens Office in Dallas, ‘the New Silicon Valley’

Taiyo America Inc. has opened an office in Dallas at Carillon Towers, the first step in the company’s plans to expand technical support and new business development into such areas as electric vehicles, robotics, virtual reality, and AI.

Dallas Innovates, October 20, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: October 25, 2017

What to Try at Quick Shop, North Dallas' South African Convenience Store

Quick Shop, on Coit Road in Far North Dallas, is no ordinary convenience store. It’s a South African shop, with an array of snacks, desserts, cured meats and frozen foods from South Africa, Kenya & other Commonwealth nations, including the United Kingdom.

Dallas Observer, October 20, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: September 19, 2017

Icelandair is coming to DFW Airport

Interested in visiting Iceland? Then get ready, as Icelandair service is coming to DFW International Airport. Service to Reykjavík starts next May, with four flights per week. Icelandair will be the 17th international carrier to serve the airport.

Dallas Culture Map - September 14, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: September 8, 2017

Big Wow: Low-cost carrier launches cheap service to Europe via Iceland

Ultra-low cost carrier Wow Air plans to launch its purple-planed flights from DFW International Airport to Europe and other destinations in May 2018. The Reykjavik, Iceland-based airline will offer flights from DFW to Keflavik International Airport.

Dallas Business Journal, September 6, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: September 1, 2017

Japanese students explore Dallas, Fort Worth for a week

Six high school students from Sendai, Japan, recently spent a week exploring the Dallas area. They checked out Toyota's new headquarters in Plano, Dallas City Hall, Globe Life Park, and the Sixth Floor Museum, to name a few of their stops.

Dallas Morning News, August 28, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: August 11, 2017

DFW Rises on List of World’s ‘Most High-Tech Cities’

"Business Insider" has published its list of “The Most High-Tech Cities in the World,” a compilation of 25 cities that are doing the best at using technology and creating opportunities for the development of new ones. Dallas-Fort Worth came in at No. 11.

Dallas Innovates, August 9, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: August 11, 2017

DFW Airport landing more global destinations

Australia, Canada, South Korea, Italy, Japan, China and Qatar. Those are just some of the countries that have been added to DFW International Airport's global destinations lineup as the airport has bulked up its offerings over the past several years.

Dallas Business Journal, August 8, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: August 4, 2017

Dallas-based Reel FX Animation Studios opens new office in Canada

Dallas' Reel FX Creative Studios, the animation and film studio based in Deep Ellum, and whose work includes both commercial projects as well as films such as the award-winning The Book of Life, is opening a satellite office in Montreal.

CultureMap Dallas, August 1, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 31, 2017

Dallas-based Topgolf swings deal for expansion to Canada

Topgolf has inked a deal to enter its fourth foreign country, with plans to open multiple units in Canada. The Dallas-based entertainment company announced Wednesday a partnership with Cineplex, a Toronto-based entertainment and media business.

Dallas Business Journal, July 26, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 17, 2017

The Perot Just Acquired a Rare, 2-Foot-Tall 'Alien Eye' Mineral

Visitors to the Perot Museum this week are among the first people in the world to lay eyes on a mineral that has a "cult-like following in the mineral collecting community," according to a press release by the museum of nature and science.

Dallas Observer, July 14, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 17, 2017

Get Lost In An “Infinity Mirror” Room

Fans of proto-pop art, pumpkins, and — perhaps most importantly — Instagrammable art are going to love what the Dallas Museum of Art is bringing this fall. One of Yayoi Kusama’s iconic “Infinity Mirror” rooms will be making its North Texas debut Oct. 1.

Art and Seek, July 12, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: July 17, 2017

Discover 'snow desserts' when New York City shop arrives in Dallas

Dessert shop BingBox Snow Cream Co. is opening a Dallas location in September. The shop will have snow desserts, soft serve ice cream and fun drinks. BingBox Snow Cream Co. specializes in Korean bingsu, or a finely shaved ice that they call snow cream.

Dallas Morning News, July 13, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: June 14, 2017

How a bad day of waterskiing at Lake Texoma inspired Ken Cooper's global fitness business

People around the world know Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper as the father of aerobics. But there’s another side to him: Ken Cooper, businessman. Yes, he’s still a physician first. But being a good businessman has been his great enabler.

Dallas Morning News, June 12, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: June 5, 2017

Dallas, Fort Worth mayors leading trade mission to Canada

The mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth will lead a trade mission to Toronto and Montreal June 11-16 to promote business opportunities, economic development and tourism and to reinforce the message that the region remains committed to free trade.

Dallas Business Journal, June 1, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: May 12, 2017

Peridot Coffee is serving game-changing drinks in Koreatown district

Peridot Coffee, located on Royal Lane in the Komart complex, is serving a game-changing "green tea flat" that combines coffee and tea. They serve a variety of other drinks - bubble teas, espresso, iced coffee drizzled with caramel - and more.

CultureMap Dallas - May 10, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: March 13, 2017

With ‘Yo Soy DMA,’ a museum for a multicultural Dallas

With a major Mexican art exhibition arriving at the Dallas Museum of Art, the museum has launched "Yo Soy DMA" to increase connections with the city's Latino community.

D Magazine - March 10, 2017 International - Home Archive
Posted on: March 13, 2017

DFW named best large airport in North America for passenger experience

The Airport Service Quality Awards named Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as the best large airport in North America for 2017. The survey covers 34 aspects of the travel experience, including food & beverage, cleanliness and technology.

Dallas Morning News - March 6, 2017 International - Home Archive