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Travel Industry: headlines from the week of August 30, 2010

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:42:49 GMT

Sacramento airport's 'Big Build' on course

Sacramento International Airport celebrated a number of milestones for the “Big Build” project inside the future ticketing and baggage terminal Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:01:36 GMT

Delta flight attendants to vote on union

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has set a date for a vote by more than 20,000 Delta Air Lines flight attendants to decide whether they want to be represented by a labor union, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA anounced Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:21:41 GMT

Report: Hawaii’s hotel occupancy up 4.8%

Hawaii’s hotel occupancy rates grew 4.8 percentage points last week compared to the same week a year ago, according to an industry report out Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:45:07 GMT

Nashville lands men's SEC Tournament for 2015, 2016, 2019

The Southeastern Conference has agreed to bring its men’s basketball tournament — and the millions of tourism dollars that come with it — to Nashville in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:26:30 GMT

Delta traffic continues to climb in August

Delta Air Lines Inc. reported higher traffic for the month of August, the third month in a row traffic has increased over the previous year. (DAL)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:04:40 GMT

AAA New Mexico: Lower holiday pump prices

The average price for a gallon of gas in New Mexico is down 2 cents to $2.76, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. The national average is $2.68.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:48:12 GMT

American Eagle's 50-seat planes lose appeal

American Eagle and other regional carriers may be turning on the 50-seat jets that dominated the puddle jumper business for decades, Bloomberg news reported Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:20:40 GMT

Historic downtown building to house latest Hilton hotel concept

Hotel and management company Baywood Hotels has purchased the historic South Texas Building in downtown San Antonio.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:59:18 GMT

Continental to recall pilots, union says

Continental Airlines Inc. pilots unit said Friday that the Houston airline is recalling all of its pilots from a two-year furlough. (CAL)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:55:47 GMT

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment taps David D’Alessandro

David D'Alessandro has been named chairman of the board for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:43:26 GMT

Albany airport acts as ‘safe haven’ in advance of Hurricane Earl

Albany International Airport is beginning to receive planes relocating from New England in advance of Hurricane Earl’s arrival.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:42:45 GMT

UPS flight crashes in Dubai

A UPS Airlines flight from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Cologne, Germany, crashed at about noon EST Friday, the company said. (UPS)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:08:36 GMT

Delta traffic up again in July

August marked the third month in a row Delta Air Lines Inc. posted higher traffic. (DAL)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:24 GMT

Pittsburgh Hilton owner adds partner in bid to keep Hilton name

After years of struggling with unpaid debt, the owner of the Pittsburgh Hilton is taking on a new majority partner in a bid to keep the Hilton name from being pulled from the property it’s been associated with for more than fifty years.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:17:32 GMT

Houston motorists get treat at pump for Labor Day

Houstonians will be paying close to the lowest prices of year as the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:11:33 GMT

Frontier Airlines parent Republic fined $110K for filing delays

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. -- parent of Denver-hubbed Frontier Airlines -- has been fined $110,000 for alleged delays in filing financial data with federal officials, according to a news report. (RJET)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:06:48 GMT

Ocean City: Earl's near miss won't stop crowds

Ocean City is already saying goodbye, Earl.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:01 GMT

Laney: Maui's economy is on the mend

Maui may have seen the worst from the recent economic downturn, and it shouldn’t be long before the county starts seeing job growth again, according to economist Leroy Laney.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:53:23 GMT

Tiffany debuts in Towson Town Center

Fans of the infamous turquoise jewelry box can rejoice in the opening of its new Towson store.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:14:34 GMT

Alaska Airlines August traffic up 10 percent

Alaska Airlines said its August traffic jumped 10 percent last month compared with a year earlier. (ALK)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:40:46 GMT

Activity rises at Charlotte/Douglas

Passenger and cargo traffic increased at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in July and for the year. (LCC)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:27:07 GMT

Hyatt renovations may get ECIDA boost

The last phase of nearly $15 million in renovations to the Hyatt Regency Buffalo could get a financial assist from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:35:36 GMT

Alaska Air Group reports 10% gain in August traffic

Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent of Alaska Airlines, is reporting a 10 percent increase in traffic for the month of August after increasing its capacity by 7.1 percent. (ALK)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:04:54 GMT

Atlantis CEO Ron Williams will chair HTA

Ron Williams was elected chairman of the board of directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority on Thursday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:40:03 GMT

Hartsfield parking lot goes ticketless

Parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s west economy lot just went ticketless.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:31:40 GMT

New Mexico wins $900,000 for airport improvements

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved four new grants, totaling $925,232, for safety improvements and planning at three municipal airports in New Mexico, and for statewide studies.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:27:49 GMT

Frontier Airlines expands travel-rule changes to more cities as Hurricane Earl advances

Frontier Airlines Thursday expanded its previously announced relaxed travel rules to more cities as Hurricane Earl advances on the East Coast. (RJET)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:53:01 GMT

Biz groups to align in Wyoming Co.

Two Wyoming County business groups are close to completing a merger.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:49:30 GMT

Frontier steps up Omaha service; alters MKE route

Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., said Thursday it will add nonstop service next year from Omaha, Neb., to both San Diego and Los Angeles, and bring back seasonal nonstop service from Omaha to both Orlando, Fla., and St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Fla. (RJET)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:31:38 GMT

Hawaiian Airlines offering passengers sneak peek of Hawaii Five-0

Hawaiian Airlines passengers are getting a sneak peek of the new Hawaii Five-0 television series.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:18:18 GMT

Five apply for last Mo. casino license

The Missouri Gaming Commission said it received five applications for Missouri’s 13th and last-available gaming license by the Wednesday deadline. (PNK)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:58:41 GMT

Orange County resort tax up 20%

Collection of Orange County resort tax increased 20 percent to $13.1 million in July from $10.9 million last July, according to Orange County statistics released Sept. 2.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:56:11 GMT

Frontier Airlines adds Milwaukee, Omaha service

Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop service from St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Milwaukee, Wis., and Omaha, Neb. (RJET)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:51:55 GMT

Phillips Andover to reopen inn

Phillips Academy has announced it will reopen the Andover Inn on its campus next month a 15-month renovation, the first major renovation for the inn since it was built in 1930.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:46:56 GMT

Commission, Waste Management partner to green sporting events

The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Waste Management plan to help make local events greener. (WM)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:41:02 GMT

CDTA celebrates 40 years with 40-cent fares

The Capital District Transportation Authority will roll back fares to 40-cents on Sept. 16 to commemorate its 40th anniversary.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:28:02 GMT

HCC President Kenneth Atwater emphasizes community links

The role of the college as a community partner was the subject of Hillsborough Community College President Kenneth Atwater’s presentation at a Hillsborough County Hotel & Motel Association general membership meeting Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:21:08 GMT

Allstate: Dayton drivers among best in nation

Say what you will about Dayton, but when it comes to driving, Daytonians are among the best in America That's according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. (ALL)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:55:43 GMT

Allstate: Baltimore drivers among most dangerous

Baltimore drivers are among the worst in the country, according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. (ALL)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:43 GMT

George R. Brown Convention Center Web site goes mobile

The George R. Brown Convention Center has unveiled a new mobile Web site to provide up-to-date information on the center’s events.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:20:18 GMT

Networking Calendar: Sept. 3, 2010

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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:51:08 GMT

Boeing: North America will need $700B in new airplanes by 2030

Boeing Co. said the North American market will need about 7,200 new airplanes in the next 20 years, worth about $700 billion. (BA)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:48:59 GMT

Boeing projects $700 billion North American market

The Boeing Co. on Thursday forecasted that the North American market for commercial airplanes will be worth $700 billion during the next 20 years. (BA) (SPR)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:18:49 GMT

Tax warrant filed against local Econolodge

The state of Kansas has filed a $137,224 tax warrant against a local Econolodge hotel.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:50:34 GMT

Allstate: Augusta drivers safest in Georgia

Augusta drivers are the best in Georgia, while Atlanta drivers are the state's worst, according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. (ALL)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:49:49 GMT

Southwest: No Wichita service in 2011

Southwest Airlines won’t be flying out of Wichita Mid-Continent Airport in 2011.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:24:25 GMT

American Eagle reports modest bump in August sales

American Eagle Outfitters Inc., based on Pittsburgh’s South Side, announced August sales increased 3 percent.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:22:03 GMT

NCDOT starts litter sweep

The N.C. Department of Transportation announced the launch of the 2010 fall Litter Sweep, which officials expect to help remove more than 1.7 million pounds of litter across the state.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:47:03 GMT

Pinnacle releases internal memo, no HQ decision yet

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has released an internal memo from president and chief executive officer Phil Trenary to the company’s employees which sheds some light on where it will move its corporate headquarters.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:43:33 GMT

TIMCO adding 130 jobs in Georgia

TIMCO Aviation Services will add B767 aircraft maintenance capability to its facility in Macon, bringing 130 additional jobs.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:18:33 GMT

Tow to Go offered on Labor Day weekend

AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser are offering Florida drivers their Tow to Go program over Labor Day weekend.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:27:32 GMT

Delta upgrades Asian 747-400 fleet

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to reconfigure and remodel its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft flying primarily from its Tokyo-Narita hub.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:20:41 GMT

AirTran allows changes due to storms

Based on current forecasts for Hurricane Earl and Tropical Storm Fiona by the National Hurricane Center, AirTran Airways is offering passengers booked to and from affected airports from Sept. 1-4 the option to change their reservation without penalty. (AAI)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:35:14 GMT

Kona Village Resort wins Luxist award

Kona Village Resort has been awarded the Luxist Award’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Luxury Family Vacation.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:11:43 GMT

Kentucky State Fair attendance falls

The Kentucky State Fair Board reported a decline in Kentucky State Fair attendance Wednesday but noted that this year’s fair still attracted the second-highest attendance total in four years.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:19:01 GMT

Downtown Hyatt seeks loan restructuring

After being rescued from default nine months ago by its parent company, the owner of Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel is again behind on its $150 million mortgage and has asked its servicer to consider restructuring the loan, according to the debt rating company Realpoint LLC. (H)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:57:00 GMT

BWI Marshall set for $21 million energy efficiency upgrades

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is set to undergo $21 million worth of energy efficiency upgrades. (POM)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:21:07 GMT

Sierra teams up with Helio Aircraft

Sierra Industries Ltd. has entered into an exclusive contract with Helio Aircraft LLC.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Ambassadors gets NASDAQ listing reprieve

Ambassadors International Inc., the Seattle-based parent of Windstar Cruises, said its shares will continue to be traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:59:52 GMT

Maryland officials tout tourism figures

Maryland’s travel and tourism industry continues to post an increase in the jobs department.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:22 GMT

Sacramento County increases holiday park fees

Sacramento County’s regional parks will impose a higher entrance fee for the Labor Day weekend, as the park system did for the July 4 and Memorial Day weekends.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:21:50 GMT

Kroger stores offering ticket promotion for equestrian games

Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to buy discounted tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games until Sept. 24.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:03:36 GMT

Expect a worse downtown rush hour Thursday

Downtown workers might want to escape the office a little early Thursday night, because the evening rush hour promises to be even worse than normal. The Metro Nashville Police Department issued a traffic warning for Thursday, saying that a trifecta of downtown events is likely to tangle streets, especially around LP Field. The Woodland Street Bridge will close at 4:30 p.m. The extra congestion will come courtesy of the 7 p.m. Titans preseason game versus the Saints; the last ever Brooks & Dunn concert, at Bridgestone Arena at 7:30 p.m.; and an Opry Country Classic show at Ryman Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:01:47 GMT

Hotel Monaco sells for $68.5M

LaSalle Hotel Properties has bought Hotel Monaco San Francisco for $68.5 million.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:09:18 GMT

Jonathan Yorba named CEO of Mexican Museum

Mayor Gavin Newsom has named Jonathan Yorba to head the struggling Mexican Museum.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:57:45 GMT

Frontier Airlines relaxes travel rules for areas in path of Hurricane Earl

UPDATE: Frontier Airlines has revised details of its travel rule changes. Click here for more. (RJET)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:27:32 GMT

AAA: Lower gas prices to result in more Labor Day traffic

Triangle travelers, rejoice! Your Labor Day road trip will cost less than the one that kicked off the summer back over Memorial Day, though you may have to deal with more traffic along the way.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:09:15 GMT

National Aquarium in Baltimore to focus more on conservation

It’s not enough to just see the dolphins anymore. It’s time to save them.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:17:32 GMT

US Airways offers grand slam for frequent flyers

US Airways Group Inc. is going for its third grand slam with a promotion that allows frequent flyers to score up to 100,000 bonus miles. (LCC)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:17:12 GMT

Hospitality rates brighten in summer

The local hospitality industry is a lot happier this summer compared with the sluggish 2009 season.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:13:10 GMT

UB opens exhibit of Lipsey photos

An exhibition of photographs by Stanford Lipsey, the publisher of the Buffalo News, has gone on display at the University at Buffalo.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:11:08 GMT

US Airways announces buy back on 7% notes

US Airways Group Inc. has notified owners of its 7 percent senior convertible notes that they have the option to sell the bonds back to the company through Sept. 29. (LCC)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:12:37 GMT

SpringHill Suites by Marriott to open near Phila. International Airport

A new, 130-room hotel is set to open near the Philadelphia International Airport, Marriott International Inc. said Wednesday. (MAR)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:16 GMT

Comair to shrink fleet, staffing

With no buyer in sight, Comair Inc. said it will reduce the size of its fleet down to a 44-aircraft operation and cut staff in an effort to lower its cost structure. (DAL)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Apo resigns City Council seat to take Disney job

Honolulu City Council Chairman Todd Apo announced he will resign his seat effective Nov. 8 to accept a job at the new Disney resort at Ko Olina.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:19 GMT

AirTran, Atlanta ink 7-year lease

AirTran Airways and the city of Atlanta announced the completion of a seven-year lease for facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (AAI)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:48:54 GMT

Hawaii Tourism Authority: Visitor traffic up 9% in July

Visitors to Hawaii continue to arrive in greater numbers this summer, and July marks the eight consecutive month of growth, the Hawaii Tourism Authority said Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:38:50 GMT

Pointe Hilton Tapatio heads to auction

The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort and the adjoining Lookout Mountain Golf Club in north Phoenix are headed for the auction block.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:51:16 GMT

Boeing overhauling landing gear for Qantas

The Boeing Co. announced Tuesday it will perform landing gear exchange, repair and overhaul services for Qantas Airways’ fleet of six 747-400ERs. (BA) (SPR)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:48:35 GMT

Sarasota lifts state of emergency

Sarasota County officials on Tuesday lifted the local state of emergency declared in May in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:34:51 GMT

State Fair organizers hope Earl's path doesn't disturb Bieber concert

Justin Bieber fans, hold tight. The most popular male on the planet probably won’t cross paths with a very unpopular hurricane named Earl.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:21:30 GMT

Sabre Holdings sells Southlake-based Nexion

Southlake-based virtual travel agency Nexion, a division of Sabre Holdings, has been acquired by Tzell.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:49:10 GMT

Virgin America to offer Mexico flights

Virgin America said Tuesday it will offer nonstop flights to San Jose del Cabo International Airport and Cancun International Airport.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:15:59 GMT

Virgin America sets flights to Mexico

Virgin America Inc. is expanding south of the border.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:19:10 GMT

Hurricane Earl could dampen number of Marylanders traveling Labor Day

AAA Mid-Atlantic expects a 9.1 percent increase in the number of Marylanders traveling this Labor Day weekend, but that number could be in question with the threat of Hurricane Earl.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:59:25 GMT

Bellingham Airport closes to resurface runway

Bellingham Airport will be closed for the next 22 days as the airport’s runway is resurfaced in a $29 million project.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:51:06 GMT

New airport deal secures terminal project

The airlines serving the world's busiest airport agreed Tuesday to contribute an additional $30 million to help the city of Atlanta finish a $1.3 billion international terminal by the 2012 scheduled completion date. (DAL) (AAI)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:33:29 GMT

PTI passenger traffic falls 7.8 percent

Passenger volume at the Piedmont Triad International Airport fell 7.8 percent in July compared with that month a year ago.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:42:46 GMT

APEC meeting gets National Special Security Event designation

The 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting, which Hawaii will host Nov. 12-13, 2011, has been designated a National Special Security Event, according to an announcement from Gov. Linda Lingle.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:38:36 GMT

Survey: Floridians report mixed emotions about oil spill

BP capped the oil spill six weeks ago, but Florida residents have lingering concerns about the quality of beaches.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:02:44 GMT

Sheraton to open 8 new hotels in China in 2010

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts will open eight new hotels in China before the end of the year with plans for another 18 hotels there by 2015, its parent company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced Monday.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:16:16 GMT

‘Thorn in the side’ Aurora Avenue North motels up for sale

A set of motels on Aurora Avenue is being put up for sale after a settlement agreement between the city attorney and motel owners over tax violations.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:55:39 GMT

Go Wichita to launch new Web site

Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau on Tuesday says it plans to launch its redesigned Web site.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:26:33 GMT

Triad gas prices drop 4 cents per gallon

The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in the Greensboro-Winston-Salem High Point area is $2.55, down 4 cents from $2.596 a week ago, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:20:00 GMT

Woman dead in Hartsfield shooting

A woman was shot and killed at a Delta Air Lines Inc. maintenance building on Aviation Boulevard near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday afternoon. (DAL)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:13:19 GMT

UTSA selected to host Chinese art exhibit

The University of Texas at San Antonio will host the first leg of a new exhibit featuring photographs from China’s top photographers.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:57:57 GMT

Report: Triangle hotel market to slowly recover

The Triangle lodging industry will see increases in occupancy and revenue per available room in the next year, but it still has a long way to go to get back to pre-recession levels according to an industry consultant.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:55:18 GMT

Forecast: Hotel operating income will rise this year

U.S. hotels are expected to see a 2.3 percent increase in operating income this year, according to the latest report from Colliers PKF Hospitality Research.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:41:21 GMT

PKF report: Hotel room revenue decrease expected in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay area hotel revenues may be on the decline in 2010, contrary to gains in most major U.S. lodging markets.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:35:43 GMT

Rumor buoys AMR stock

A spokesperson for American Airlines declined to comment on a market rumor that emerged Monday claiming Dubai-based Emirates airline has plans to acquire a 49 percent stake in Fort Worth-based AMR, parent of American Airlines. The rumor first hit Theflyonthewall.com website.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:03:05 GMT

Orlando occupancy flat at 58%

Orlando hotels reported hotel occupancy of 58.2 percent for the week ending Aug. 21, virtually no change from the occupancy rate reported for the same period a year ago.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:50:16 GMT

Gulfstream International finds investor

Gulfstream International Group said it has received a commitment for an investment of up to $2.5 million from Sah-Vul Strategic Partners. (PSID)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:33:19 GMT

Continental-United merger approved by U.S. regulators

Continental Airlines Inc. and United Airlines cleared the biggest hurdle in their proposed merger on Aug. 27 after federal regulators said they had approved the deal. (UAUA) (CAL)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:21:39 GMT

Continental sets frequent flyer deal with Aeromar

Continental Airlines Inc. frequent flyer program members can now earn and use miles on flights operated by Aeromar. (CAL)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:59:14 GMT

Allen elected chairman of Florida Ports Council

Port Everglades Director Phil Allen has been elected chairman of the Florida Ports Council.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:22 GMT

AAA: Baltimore gas prices fall 5 cents

Baltimore-area gas prices dropped five cents in the past week, just before the start of the busy Labor Day travel weekend.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:51:17 GMT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport traffic up 5% in July

Total passenger traffic ticked up 5 percent year over year last month, though most airlines reported less travelers, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported Monday.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:39:19 GMT

Continental, Aeromar forge business relationship

Aeromar and Continental Airlines have formed a new frequent flyer partnership. (CAL)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:19:33 GMT

Browne concert to be delayed

Singer Jackson Browne has postponed his sold-out concert set for Monday night at Shea's Performing Arts Center.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:40:07 GMT

Earl poses problems for cruise lines

Hurricane Earl isn't expected to hit South Florida, but it's causing headaches for local cruise lines that must reroute ships.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:49 GMT

Denver gas prices resume climb, says AAA

After a weeklong break, gasoline prices in Denver have resumed their upward drift of the last several weeks, despite a drop in the national average price, according to the American Automobile Association’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:01:36 GMT

Frontier Airlines adds another Costa Rica destination

Frontier Airlines said Monday it is adding once-a-week seasonal nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to the western Costa Rican city of Liberia. (RJET)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:50:05 GMT

Summer turns up the heat in WNY

The summer vacation season will be closing with a blast of heat.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:30:05 GMT

Isle of Capri director Brackenbury retires

John Brackenbury notified Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. on Aug. 23 that he will retire from his board and committee posts with the company and its U.K. subsidiaries, the company said Friday in a regulatory filing.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Invisible no more: Proximity to Triad, Triangle helps define Alamance’s future

Years ago, when Richard Jones first opened his commercial real-estate company, he remembers how Burlington and the other communities in Alamance County “always felt like stepchildren. It was like we were invisible,” says the owner and broker in charge of Richard Jones Real Estate in Burlington. “We always felt we were insignificant.”

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Ideas for lakeside hotels near Legoland surface

Some early ideas have surfaced for proposed hotels near Central Florida’s newest theme park, Legoland Florida, which is expected to open in fall 2011 and welcome more than 2 million visitors annually in Winter Haven.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Port proposes 22 percent increase in 2011 budget

Port Canaveral expects to increase its 2011 budget revenue by nearly 22 percent, thanks to its growing cruise and cargo business. That potentially will allow it to move forward on $10 million worth of projects next year, including the preliminary design of a proposed new $44 million cruise terminal.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Visitors bureau to target nine new foreign markets in 2011

The local tourism industry can expect more visitors from nine South American and European countries if the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s souped-up marketing efforts to those nations in 2011 succeed.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Grand Hyatt may be nearing sale

TAMPA — The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay may be about to change owners, but expect no change in flags. (H)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bay area businesses aren’t waiting for RNC specifics

It’s going to be very big business in a small window of time.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

RNC is still 24 months away, but hotels are already signed up

Hotels already are counting on business from the Republican National Convention, coming in 2012.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Hotel project at Florida Legoland could resemble Denmark hotel

Winter Haven — Ideas have surfaced for proposed hotels near Legoland Florida, which is expected to open in fall 2011 and welcome more than 2 million visitors annually.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

SoBe hotel to be redeveloped

The Ritz Plaza Hotel in South Beach is moving forward with a $65 million redevelopment.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Women Who Mean Business: Denise Canon

Company: Travel Concepts Inc.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

'Q on the Riverwalk' will bring some international flavor to Hyatt

The latest phase in a downtown hotel’s $30 million makeover is poised to bring some spice to the local dining sector.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

City seeks more medical, pharmaceutical conferences

Visit Denver and area hoteliers want to lure more medical and pharmaceutical conferences to Denver — gatherings that not only can bring 10,000 people to town, but also exhibitors who wine and dine the attendees.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mall of America owners sell Ramada hotel to Bank Midwest for $15.75M

A Kansas City, Mo.-based bank acquired the Ramada Mall of America Airport, formerly the Thunderbird Motel, from the Mall of America’s owners for $15.75 million, according to Hennepin County property tax records.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Brain drain at airport as executives take off

The world’s busiest airport needs more than a new general manager. It needs to replace a sizable chunk of its management team, too.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Amelia Plantation purchase fits Omni’s growth strategy

The acquisition of Amelia Island Plantation this week in a bankruptcy auction is part of the luxury Omni hotel chain’s ongoing strategic expansion across North America.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Israeli startup Truvle moves HQ to Atlanta

Israeli software company Truvle Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to Atlanta, lured by the region’s low cost of business and its reputation as a travel industry hub.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

FACE TO FACE WITH...

When Sandy Basler joined International Exhibitions Inc. in 1988 as an assistant to the CEO and director of conferences and exhibitions, she never envisioned someday assuming the operational reins of the major consumer trade show company. Today, as director of operations for IEI, Basler oversees nine Home & Garden Markets every year in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sarah Waxler

Title: President and Owner.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

RockBridge steps in with key investment for Polaris Hilton

Developer Bob Weiler and his NP Ltd. partnership in the Polaris Centers of Commerce have attracted RockBridge Capital LLC as an equity partner in the Polaris Hilton, dodging the prospect of losing the hotel property to its lender.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Chesapeake Lodging Trust eyes hotels in major metros

Chesapeake Lodging Trust has spent about $260 million for four hotels in Boston and Los Angeles. But that is just the first few steps for the Annapolis real estate investment trust.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Students check in to OSU biz courses on hospitality

Oregon State University’s Cascades Campus is about to make Oregon more hospitable for those in the hospitality industry, thanks to two new programs.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Evergreen International, pilots remain at impasse over contract

Evergreen International Airlines crew members have been told the airline is struggling with debt.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

American Airlines, Southwest winning in own ways

Trying to rescue itself after navigating one of the toughest decades the industry has seen, airlines are in desperate need of cash, experts say. (AMR) (LUV)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

What’s it take to run a luxury hotel? Four Seasons knows

Daniel Rugg is director of engineering for the Four Seasons Silicon Valley in East Palo Alto. He has worked in maintenance and facilities-management for more than three decades, starting in 1979 in his native Hawaii. He moved to Silicon Valley in 2005 to open the Four Seasons hotel. The company manages 80 luxury hotels in 30 countries.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Businesses spread responsibility for limiting effect of higher prices

Dallas-area businesses began adjusting travel plans and budgets when the economy took a nosedive, business executives and travel advisers say. Recent airfare increases and anticipated fare hikes now have heightened cost consciousness.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Seattle hotel builders stake claims for better times

Despite the financial distress visited by the recession upon hotels in Washington state, local real estate developers are getting ready to build more.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Declare an end to mediocre meetings

Ask business leaders what we do for a living, and many could say — without irony — “I attend meetings.”

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Marathoners will give Kauai a run for the money

If last year is any indication, Kauai can expect a significant boost in both visitor arrivals and spending as a result of the 2010 Kauai Marathon on Sept. 5.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Five Minutes With — Candy Rodriguez - 'Relocating'

Candy Rodriguez is all about nesting. The all-women Houston company she founded in 1998 — HomeCorp Relocation — helps new employees find a furnished place to rest their weary heads during those first whirlwind few months of working in a new city or during a lengthy assignment. HomeCorp contracts directly with corporations to provide the relocation services to their newly hired employees.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Foreclosing hotels, motels carries risks for lenders

These are tough times for hotels and motels. With the onset of the Great Recession, corporate expense control and consumer caution, occupancies and rates are down nationwide 20 percent to 30 percent.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Hotels, eateries combine forces

With Oregon’s restaurant and lodging associations adopting the same position on industry issues a great majority of the time, combining the organizations was something of a no-brainer.