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The Atlantis Resort Lays Off 800 Workers

Where: 1 Paradise Drive, Nassau, Bahamas

As if the 400 layoffs at the Borgata last week and the woes affecting Las Vegas weren't enough bad news, The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas has announced that it is laying off 800 employees. This is about a 10 percent cut at the resort, which is the island country's largest private employer. To blame? Low occupancy rates. (And probably, overpriced pina coladas.)

The United States typically accounts for more than 80 percent of tourist visits to the Bahamas. The decline began early this year and accelerated with the global economic crisis, said Georgina Delancy, research manager for the Bahamas Tourism Ministry. "When September hit, things went south," Delancy said.

800 is a lot of people out of work so if you feel like helping out the Bahamas, the resort is offering a some specials right now through Dec. 21st that include dolphin interaction. And omg, don't forget about The Jonas Brothers on Dec. 13th.

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· Bahamas' Atlantis resort lays off 800 employees [AP]
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