JetBlue Launches its New Service Between Washington's Reagan National Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico
The first-ever daily nonstop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin began Friday, reports PR Newswire.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/23/4750961/jetblue-launches-its-new-capital.html

Perth's New Domestic Terminal to Open in Early 2013
Construction of Perth's new domestic terminal, scheduled to open in early 2013, is almost complete, according to Flightglobal.
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/perths-new-domestic-terminal-to-open-in-early-2013-375768/

Hyatt Announces Plans for a Hyatt Place Hotel in Nagpur
The Financial reports that Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a Hyatt affiliate signed a management agreement with Unity Infraprojects Limited for a Hyatt Place hotel in Nagpur, India.
http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Travel_Biz_News/114685_Hyatt_Announces_Plans_for_A_Hyatt_Place_Hotel_in_Nagpur/

American Eagle to Begin New Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Puebla, Mexico
American Eagle will begin daily round-trip jet service this fall between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) in Puebla, Mexico. American Eagle will operate one flight per day between the two cities.
http://goo.gl/3WWM0

Brazil Bullet Train Scheduled for 2018
The Associated Press reveals that Brazil says it expects the country's first high-speed bullet train will link three cities – Sao Paulo, Campinas and Rio de Janeiro – in 2018.
http://goo.gl/0nzFL

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Opens Ahead of Schedule
The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, the first Grand Hyatt property in Malaysia, opened Friday ahead of schedule, the Business Traveller reports. The new hotel is located next to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and within walking distance of the Petronas Twin Towers.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/asia-pacific/news/grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur-opens

Frontier Issues a Travel Advisory for Customers Impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac
Due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Issac in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and nearby areas, Frontier Airlines enacted a flexible policy for travel to, from or through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, FL, BusinessWire reports.
http://goo.gl/bEKcV

The Chelsea Marriott Residence Inn Opens
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new 128-room Residence Inn by Marriott took place at the 200 Maple Street hotel location in Chelsea, MA, according to Boston/SF News.
http://bit.ly/NmoH6N

Airline Industry Woes Chip Away Passenger Choices
Air passengers face higher fares, fewer flight choices and crowded aircraft as European carriers trim seating capacity growth or cut routes altogether, as they battle to salvage profits and fend off the impact of rising fuel prices, Reuters reports.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/24/uk-europe-airlines-capacity-idUSLNE87N00820120824

Up to 50% Off on N.J. Marriott, Renaissance Hotels
USA Today reports that six Marriott- and Renaissance-brand hotels in New Jersey will sell rooms at a discount of up to 50% off per room, per night, beginning on Sept. 4 for the coming winter holiday season travel.
http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2012/08/72-hour-sale-renaissance-marriott-hotels-new-jersey/830165/1

Boston Marriott Copley Place Completes Renovation
A five year, full renovation of the Boston Marriott Copley Place has been completed. From guest rooms, to meeting space, lobbies and restaurants, to health club and pool areas, this landmark hotel has been entirely re-imagined and re-designed.
http://news.marriott.com/2012/08/boston-marriott-copley-place-completes-renovation-offers-polished-new-look.html#more

Hidden Camera Helps Authorities Zoom in on Airport Theft
According to the Sun Sentinel, hidden cameras at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport aid in the arrest of suspected thieves.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-jet-blue-employee-accused-20120823,0,6123352.story