Living-Travel

DETROIT Beginning tomorrow, customers parking in one of Detroit Metro Airport’s (DTW) two parking structures will receive an extra holiday greeting courtesy of the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) and its business partners.

NEW YORK Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide of premium resorts, hotels and spas from the most trusted name in travel, Condé Nast Publications Ltd., today announced the release of its beautiful new portfolio of guides including the 2010 Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts and Spas – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific.

SAN FRANCISCO Solairus Aviation (www.solairusaviation.com) announced today the promotions of current CFO John King to President and current Vice President of Finance Dave Weil as King’s successor in the role of Chief Financial Officer for the rapidly growing private aviation services firm.

MCLEAN, Va. American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced the addition of two new staff members to AFFI’s conferences department. Mary Becton joins AFFI as the new director of conferences, while Kristen Friend is the new manager of conferences.

SAN JOSE, Calif. The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has published Report 09-01, How to Ease Women´s Fear of Transportation Environments: Case Studies and Best Practices. This study examines women’s safety on transit, with a thorough literature review on the topic, in-depth interviews with representatives of national interest groups, a survey of U.S. transit operators, and presentation of case studies and best practices from the U.S. and abroad.

CALGARY AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (“AMA”) is pleased to announce, further to the press release dated September 9, 2009, approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency and Transport Canada has been received. This activation approval or Supplemental Type Certificate applies to the Hawker Beechcraft 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP models, of which over 700 are presently in service or on order.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica With tight budgets on everyone’s minds and the cold, winter months just around the corner, Costa Rica is the ideal place where families can warm up, relax, and interact with the world around them, all while giving back to local communities and the environment and still not breaking the bank.

LOS ANGELES Airport layovers, road trips and holiday vacations are just waiting to lure you to celebrations of gluttony. Traveling disrupts our usual schedules, and it’s easy to become disconnected from a structured lifestyle. But, with some planning, you can maintain your established pattern of eating and exercising and avoid piling on the pounds over the holidays.

LAS VEGAS Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is delighted to announce that it has renewed its contract with the world’s largest resort-hotel-casino, The Venetian Las Vegas. After working together on-site for the last ten years to provide heating, cooling and facility operations and management services, Veolia Energy and The Venetian have agreed to extend their relationship for an additional ten years.

WEYMOUTH, Mass. Sentient Jet, one of the nation’s leading private aviation companies today announced the re-launch of its online charter marketplace, PrivateJets.com. The site, dedicated exclusively to on-demand private aircraft charter services, provides online access to charter quotes as well as information and tips on navigating the private aircraft charter market.

JENKINTOWN, Pa. Friendly Planet Travel has just made all of Africa’s splendors affordable for vacationers in six incredible packages that are as expansive as the continent itself. Starting at just $1,699, the deals are:

PORTLAND, Ore. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and The Summit Group today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station, the first- ever Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Oregon.

LONDON A recent survey conducted by DialAFLight suggests that frequent travellers are heavily reliant on alcohol to get them through flights.

SUN VALLEY, Idaho Free rides for all will kick off the dedication of Sun Valley Resort’s new Roundhouse Gondola during a Winter Expo and Gondola ‘Ganza Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m. MT.

LAS VEGAS Budget Center Inc. (OTC: BDGN) (the “Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has launched its new corporate website at www.budgetcenter.com and logo which is synonymous with the “Budget” brand.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the remaining six weeks of the year. The upcoming openings underscore the Westin brand’s focus on international expansion and will include locations in India: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, The Westin Mumbai Garden City and The Westin Pune Koregaon Park; China: The Westin Tianjin; and the United States: The Westin Washington Dulles Airport and The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North.

DUBLIN, Ireland Datalex, a global leader in travel distribution software for airlines and travel agencies was awarded “World’s Leading Booking Engine Technology Provider” at the 16th World Travel Awards 2009, voted by travel distribution professionals worldwide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Driving east on 31st Street in midtown Kansas City, Mo., you can't help but smile. On the concrete wall of a plain, single-story building is a large and simple cartoon drawing:

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. Dollywood theme park claimed its fourth consecutive international Heartbeat Award along with three additional trophies at this year's International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo's Big E entertainment awards ceremony in Las Vegas on Nov. 18.

MCLEAN, Va. As the holidays quickly approach, one thing remains true – travelers are looking for a way to save money this holiday season. As a solution for cost-conscious travelers, Doubletree Hotels is offering quick getaways at affordable prices, and encouraging consumers to save during the peak travel period with its Fall Weekend Getaway Package. Available until December 27^th, 2009, travelers who book this value-added package will enjoy a deluxe guestroom (up to two adults and two children with no double occupancy charge), Sweet Dreams^® by Doubletree sleep experience and a $50 food and beverage credit* – perfect for a flavorful fall meal during their stay.