Hilton Announces 300-room Hotel Bound for Erbil
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with the Mihtab Group to develop the first Hilton Hotels property in the rapidly growing city of Erbil, as part of a Kurdistan expansion, according to Construction Week.
http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-17892-hilton-announces-300-room-hotel-bound-for-erbil/

TSA Pre Expands to Delta Air Lines and US Airways at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the expansion of TSA Pre operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2012/0731a.shtm

US Airways Offer Premium Meals in Economy Class on International Flights
PR Newswire reports that US Airways introduced DineFresh, a premium meal option in economy that allows customers to treat themselves when flying on certain international flights.
http://goo.gl/YAz7D

HEI Hotels and Resorts is Recognized for Environmental Conservation Efforts
HEI Hotels and Resorts is being recognized for its environmental stewardship and industry-leading energy conservation efforts, reports Business Wire.
http://goo.gl/cM8So

Flight Price Comparison Fight Ramps Up
A fight has developed between airlines and consumer advocates as the Department of Transportation develops a rule that could force airlines to provide all flight details so easy comparisons of flight price totals can be made, USA Today reports.
http://goo.gl/6gVSn

Dollar Thrifty Calls for End to Takeover Saga
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, considered the last big prize in the U.S. car rental industry, urged Hertz Global Holdings to put an end to two years of fruitless takeover offers by making a compelling bid to settle the matter once and for all, says Reuters.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/dollarthrifty-results-idUSL4E8J13UR20120801

Three New Airport Restaurants for Your Next Three-Hour Layover
Jaunted reveals three new dining options that have opened at three different airports.
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2012/8/1/64330/50402/travel/Three+New+Airport+Restaurants+for+Your+Next+Three-Hour+Layover

Langham, Boston's $6m renovations Include a 'European-style Champagne Lounge'
According to Boston.com, The Langham, Boston, said Wednesday that it is in the final stages of a $6 million-plus renovation to the Franklin Street hotel's 6,000 square foot lobby.
http://goo.gl/JXFFi

JetBlue Airways Reconfigures Embraer E190 Fleet to Offer Even More of its Popular Even More™ Space Seats
JetBlue Airways announces the reconfiguration of its Embraer E190 fleet to offer customers two more rows of its coveted Even More Space seats.
http://goo.gl/r9ovd

Five Domestic Airlines Switching Operations to McCarran's Terminal 3
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Virgin America, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines will switch operations from various locations in McCarran International Airport, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/five-domestic-airlines-to-switch-operation-to-terminal-3-164305316.

Germs in Hotel Rooms Finding New Places to Hide
Everyone knows that hotel rooms can be chock-full of germs, but CIO reveals the hotel room surfaces where large amounts of bacteria are found.
http://goo.gl/Q1yYv