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Travel News: October 1, 2012
Monday, October 01, 2012

Marriott Executive Apartments Opens in the Imperial Mansion, Beijing
Marriott International has announced the opening of the 220-apartment The Imperial Mansion, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments, the fifth extended-stay property in China.
http://bit.ly/QF1VXs

Hertz Continues Expansion of Neighborhood Locations Throughout the US
The Hertz Corporation continues to add to its neighborhood market network with the opening of another 103 Hertz Local Edition locations in 22 states, reports PR Newswire.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-continues-expansion-of-neighborhood-locations-throughout-the-us-171591401.html

US Airways Flight Attendants Reject New Contract
Flight attendants at U.S. Airways rejected a new contract through a 51 percent vote by The Association of Flight Attendants – CWA, says to USA Today.
http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/09/usairways-flightattendants-unions/70001355/1

Earn 15,000 Bonus Flying Club Miles by Joining Hilton HHonors
Virgin Flying Club members can earn up to 15,000 miles by joining Hilton HHonors before December 31, according to Business Traveller.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/earn-15,000-bonus-flying-club-miles-by-joining-

Hilton Worldwide Expands Latin America Portfolio
Hilton Worldwide announces that it has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. for the 298-room new-build Hilton Barra, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil - Hilton Worldwide's first hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
http://hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/22125

Airlines For America Applauds Senate for Passing Bill that Refrains U.S. from Participation in the EU ETS
Airlines For America has announced that it commends the Senate for passing a bill that allows U.S. airlines not to participate in the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) because it violates international law and U.S. sovereignty.
http://www.airlines.org/Pages/news_9-22-2012.aspx

New Ways Business Travelers Work in Hotels
Executive Travel magazine reports that Sheraton is one of a growing number of hotel chains looking to underutilized spaces to fulfill mobile workers' demands for a "third place" to do business, outside of work and home.
http://www.executivetravelmagazine.com/articles/new-ways-business-travelers-work-in-hotels

Jet Setters Will Love These Credit Cards for Hotel Rewards
CardRatings.com has put out a list of this season's best hotel credit cards featuring rewards programs that maximize your earnings without holding back on bonus rewards.
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-credit-cards-for-hotel-rewards-2012-9

Dearborn Hyatt to Become a Radisson Hotel
The Detroit News reports the Dearborn Hyatt Regency, whose golden center tower dominates the skyline near the Southfield Freeway, will become a Radisson Hotel and Conference Center November 1.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120925/BIZ/209250386/1361/Dearborn-Hyatt-to-become-a-Radisson-hotel

Subway Night Map 2.0
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that it will release a new version of the night subway map starting next week, though the guide will only be available while supplies last.
http://www.mta.info/news/stories/?story=828

Dubai Hotel Employee Admits Using Guest's Credit Card
According to The National, a Kempinski Mall of the Emirates hotel employee has admitted to using a guest's credit card to buy a plane ticket for his friend.
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/dubai-hotel-employee-admits-using-guests-credit-card

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