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
