FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Central Florida Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) recently hosted a “Girls in Aviation Day” event in conjunction with other chapters from around the world at Orlando International Airport to provide young women from Orlando-area high schools the opportunity to learn about the many career fields available in the growing …

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Top Travel Management Company Joins Employee Engagement Platform to Empower Business Travel NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rocketrip, the leading employee engagement platform for business travel, announces a partnership with top travel management company Fox World Travel. The partnership will provide Fox World Travel’s corporate clients with an innovative way to create workplace cultures of empowerment and recognition. …

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J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes home the throne SANIBEL, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The public is wild about the restrooms at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Fla. Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today named J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge the winner of the 2018 America’s Best Restroom® contest. “We’re thrilled that the public is …

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“Exploration of Solutions for Happier Future of Citizens in Jeonju” JEONJU, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EconomicsofHappiness2018–The 4th International Conference on the Economics of Happiness 2018 Jeonju will be held on November 8~9, 2018 at the Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju to explore solutions for happiness and better future of citizens. Jeonju is the most unique Korean …

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New Travel And Tourism Destination Now Open in DTLA LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two Bit Circus, the world’s first Micro-Amusement Park™, located in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District, is hosting a Media Day on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, and all members of the media are invited to attend. The world’s first Micro-Amusement Park features the latest …

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Potential Repeal of SB 1 Puts Critical Transportation Funding at Risk LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#mobility21–National infrastructure experts joined forces today at the Mobility 21 Summit to highlight the risks and challenges to our transportation infrastructure due to uncertain state and federal funding sources and a multitude of regulatory constraints. Innovative transportation solutions and strategies from around …

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The Pfister Hotel, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and The Garland Named Top Hotels and Resorts MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that three of its owned and/or managed properties were recognized as top hotels in Condé Nast …

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WATERSOUND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The St. Joe Company (“St. Joe”) (NYSE: JOE) today releases additional information and photographs regarding the status of its WindMark Beach Town Center and timberland properties, after the effects of Hurricane Michael. The WindMark Beach Town Center, located in Gulf County, sustained minimal effects from the storm. The buildings in WindMark Beach Town …

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE:DESP), the leading online travel company in Latin America, today announced that it will report its Third Quarter 2018 results on Thursday, November 8, before the market opens. Earnings ReleaseThursday, November 8, 2018Time: Before Market Open Conference CallThursday, November 8, 2018Time: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time Quiet Period (3 weeks)Thursday, October …

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BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) (“LaSalle” or the “Company”) today announced preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, including net (loss) income, room revenue per available room (“RevPAR”), adjusted EBITDAre and adjusted FFO attributable to common shareholders and unitholders per diluted share/unit. The Company’s preliminary results are summarized below.   …

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ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has broken ground on a new, 25,000-square-foot ballroom that will add 32,000 square feet of pre-function and event space at the iconic Orlando resort, doubling the current ballroom space. With its expansion, the resort will offer a total of 102,000 square feet of flexible meeting space comprised of two …

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OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Canadian Airports Council today welcomed a motion tabled in the House of Commons recently to initiate parliamentary study of flight training in Canada, as a result of concerns by communities and their airports on the impact of a worldwide pilot shortage on regional air routes. “Canada’s airports support the motion your colleague, …

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Gaps Exist in How Managed Travel Programs Address Female Traveler Safety ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 8 in 10 (83 percent) women say they have experienced one or more safety-related concerns or incidents while traveling for business in the past year, according to new research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with AIG …

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GehrHospitality–Gehr Hospitality, a division of The Gehr Group (www.gehr.com), announced the acquisition of the 94-room Courtyard Nashville at Opryland and 109-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville at Opryland. The acquisition was financed by BMO Harris Bank, and the Plascencia Group represented the seller. Ms. Thuong Luong and Ms. Molly Caccamo of Gehr Hospitality …

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Passenger traffic up 2.7% YoY in Argentina and 16.6% in Ecuador, further supported by growth across most geographies LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE:CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) the largest private sector airport operator in the world by number of airports, reported today preliminary year-over-year passenger traffic growth of 3.7% in September 2018. Passenger Traffic, …

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ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2018 after the financial markets close on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, followed by a teleconference on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. (EDT). To access the live teleconference, please dial 1-888-312-3049 in the U.S./Canada (or +1 …

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–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#garcetti–Mobility 21: WHAT:   Media availability for one-on-one Q&A with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, key legislators and transportation experts at the Mobility 21 Summit. Mayor Garcetti and speakers will provide insight into Southern California’s progress to-date in implementing funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), as well as the progress at risk should …

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From booking to arrival, riide will be the new standard of transportation, bringing accessibility and the freedom of choice back to transportation in Saskatchewan. SASKATOON, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#riide–Riide, a new standard of transportation in Saskatchewan, has officially launched its app across the province. As an established platform that has seen great success in the U.K. and …

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Self-Sustaining Resort Will Span Over Two Miles from Atlantic Ocean to Exuma Sound on the ‘Caribbean side’ of the Island LONG ISLAND, Bahamas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Star Resort Group Inc. announced plans for The Bahamas’ first eco-engineered luxury waterfront destination, Port St. George. Located on the pristine Long Island, known for its contrasting coastline of limestone cliffs and tranquil …

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Three Concerts Celebrating Elvis Presley and the Christmas Season: Christmas with Elvis at Graceland with Live Orchestra led by Renown UK Conductor, Robin Smith; An Elvis Gospel Christmas Starring the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Former Members of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet; and Elvis Live in Concert Featuring Legendary TCB Band Guitarist James Burton …

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