Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares

It is no secret that our bones, heart, brain and every part of our bodies are made up of the matter that passes between our lips. But how many of us stop to think about this while rushing through dinner or supermarket aisles?

Private real estate investment company Washington Holdings announced today it has acquired the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in the upscale Southern California coastal community of Dana Point from an affiliate of Citigroup, Inc.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFCB) invites guests nationwide to enjoy a 15 percent discount on April 15 in honor of Tax Day. The special one-day discount encourages P.F. Chang’s diners across the country to celebrate the end of tax season with extra savings.

Nearly one-quarter of hoteliers will create an app in 2010

Hilton Worldwide today announced that Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa has changed its name to Waldorf Astoria Park City. The re-branding of the hotel in the mountain town of Park City, Utah, will take place over the next 60 days.

NexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) today announced the appointment of Tony Valles to the newly created position of Vice President of Non-Traditional Development for NexCen Franchise Management, Inc., the franchising subsidiary of NexCen Brands.

Ten New Cold Stone Creamery Flavors to Be Unveiled in 2010, Beginning with OREO Creme Filling

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:CKR) announced today that it has received an alternative takeover proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of the Company.

Expansion into 15 New Indian Markets - Three New India Hyatt Properties to Open in 2010

Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ:RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for March 2010. The Company generated 1.83 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 110% increase from the same month last year, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 93%.