Travel News: Airlines, Tourism and Airfares

Hoteliers in London could see double-digit revenue per available room (revPAR) growth this year, according to the latest Hotel Market Outlook, a quarterly report issued by Deloitte.

Vieques Island, Eight Miles off the Coast of Puerto Rico, W’s First Retreat in the Caribbean

Bombardier today reported good overall financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended January 31, 2010 in a difficult economic environment. Revenues reached $19.4 billion, compared to $19.7 billion last fiscal year.

Trans-Pacific Aerospace Company, Inc. (OTCBB: TPAC) announced today that it has acquired a 25% ownership interest in Godfrey (China) Limited, a Hong Kong corporation, in exchange for its technology used for the design and production of SAE-AS81820, 81934 and 81935 self-lubricated spherical bearings, bushings and rod-end bearings.

While excitement is building about the increasingly imminent prospect of space tourism following Virgin Galactic's successful test flights in March, the prohibitive $200,000 price tag makes this a final frontier too far for many would be astronauts, so today Skyscanner announces the launch of cheap flights to space.

Top executives whose companies operate in every eastern gaming jurisdiction from Maine to West Virginia to Florida will address the regulatory, operational and competitive outlook at the 14th annual East Coast Gaming Congress, May 24-25 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Supertel Hospitality, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPR), a real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns 114 hotels in 23 states, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

JW Marriott, plans to open 10 properties in five countries in 2010, bringing the total global portfolio of the brand to 54 hotels and resorts and 24,000 rooms. This unprecedented growth represents an investment exceeding $2 billion by JW Marriott property owners and franchisees.

The Kessler Collection and Marriott International, Inc., are pleased to announce El Monte Sagrado as the latest member of the Autograph Collection, Marriott’s newest brand featuring independent hotels and resorts.

The Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association (AzHLA) has not made a big splash about it yet but it is in the process of rolling out a Certified Green Lodging Program throughout 'The Grand Canyon State.'