Things were hopping at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in June. Just 27 passengers short of an all-time record June (set in 2005), the airport enjoyed a substantial increase in travel during the month. More than 134,000 travelers used CAK in June 2008; a 7.7 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Plus, the passenger figure represents our fifth best month in airport history.

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Continental Airlines today announced that it was named the "Best Domestic Airline," "Best Airline for Customer Service" and "Best Airline for Flights to Mexico" in Executive Travel Magazine's 2008 Leading Edge Awards. The award winners were selected by a survey of the magazine's readers.

Southwest Airlines welcomes Thrifty Car Rental as a new preferred partner to the airline's award-winning frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. The partnership with Thrifty, effective July 11, 2008, will allow the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards' program to acquire new Members from Thrifty and build additional brand loyalty with co-branded promotions.

Midwest Airlines today announced it plans to reduce the workforce of Midwest Airlines and its Skyway subsidiary by about 1,200 employees, or 40 percent of current staffing levels. The majority of the jobs affected are related to the airline's previously announced decision to remove its 12-plane MD-80 fleet from service this fall, as well as other schedule adjustments to be announced.

As the summer travel season warms up, the National Park Foundation proudly congratulates the 2007 winners of the Share the Experience Photo Contest, an amateur photo competition sponsored by Ford Motor Company that encourages Americans to explore and experience the best of America and share their souvenir photos online and an opportunity that they will have again when the 2008 Share the Experience Photo Contest launches on July 23rd.

The 2,000-plus meeting planners who are expected to attend HSMAI's Affordable Meetings(R) National Conference and Exposition and the debut of Event Technology Expo(TM) (ETE) @ Affordable Meetings at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, September 10-11, 2008, mean business. Ninety percent of attendees state that they are looking for new resources from suppliers and 56 percent of attendees say that Affordable Meetings is the only conference they choose to attend.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has scheduled a conference call with analysts for 10 a.m. Eastern time, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, to discuss the company's second quarter financial results. The call can be listened to by all interested parties at the company's investor relations web site, http://www.rclinvestor.com/ . To listen to the call, please dial (877) 663-9606 in the US and Canada. International phone calls should be made to (706) 758-4628. There is no passcode or meeting number. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call.

and four new departments are currently in process of being added.

When Raleigh-Durham International Airport's new terminal opens, Interspace Airport Advertising will improve the way local and national businesses effectively reach passengers with their advertising message. Thanks to the new technology systems, messages will now be displayed on 57" Hi-Definition LCD Screens throughout the terminal, stretched tension fabric displays, and interactive Visitor Information Centers (DPASS) in the baggage claim area equipped with a Bluetooth application.

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.40 per share.

Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced that Savan Vegas Hotel & Casino in Savannakhet, Laos has selected a comprehensive portfolio of software solutions to increase efficiency and enhance guest service at the 180-room luxury property, scheduled to open in September. Savan Vegas Hotel & Casino is managed by Sanum Investments, Ltd.

Ticketmaster , the world's connection to live entertainment, and Simon Property Group Inc. , the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high-quality shopping centers, today announced the launch of a program in which Ticketmaster will have an on-mall retail location at Simon's Gift Services Booth.

FIMA, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FIMA), an emerging diversified land development company, announced today that its subsidiary, Islandwide Development Corp. (IDC), has located and is in the process of vetting potential acquisitions in the Samana peninsula of the Dominican Republic. This part of the island has long been famous for sweeping expanses of sandy beaches, crystal clear waters with vibrant coral reefs, and coconut-covered mountains that plunge dramatically into the sea. Listed as one of the 25 best locations in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, the Samana peninsula was once its own island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel until the late 19th century. As a result, its pristine natural beauty has remained largely immune from large developers, and its spectacular beaches, stunning waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery all retain their allure. With an impressive array of attractions and activities that include snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching, or sunbathing on one of the many open beaches, the Samana peninsula seems destined to become a prime destination in the Caribbean.

MGM MIRAGE announced today that it will release the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 prior to the market open on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

A giant work of art has been unfolding above the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto over the last three weeks as part of Newfoundland and Labrador's Fresh Air campaign which tempts travellers to visit the province.

Boeing and Dubai's recently launched low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced an order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s at the Farnborough Air Show. Valued at approximately $3.74 billion at current list prices, the order will be added to Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site at the next regularly scheduled update. FlyDubai has substitution rights to convert its 737-800 orders to 737-900ERs (extended range) in the future.

IDE Technologies (IDE), equally held by Israel Chemicals of the Israel Corporation and the Delek Group, is enlarging its core operations with the introduction of a unique refrigeration technology that meets the increasing global demand for man-made snow. Relying on its proprietary technology, which is used for additional applications such as thermal energy storage for building and district cooling, district heating, and deep mine cooling, the Company has begun marketing snowmakers to the global ski industry.

TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community and Cruise Critic(R), a TripAdvisor Media Network company, and the world's leading online resource for consumer-oriented cruise reviews and news, today announced that Christine Petersen from TripAdvisor and Carolyn Spencer Brown from Cruise Critic were each named to ForbesLife Executive Woman's 25 Most Influential Women in Travel list in the magazine's summer 2008 issue.

recently surpassed 22 million operational flight hours. The F100 engine powers the F-16 and F-15 military fighter jets operated by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and air forces in 22 nations. Morocco will become the 23rd nation to operate the F100 engine when delivery of its F100 powered F-16s begins in 2010. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.

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Editorial team members from AVIATION WEEK were honored with seven prizes tonight at the World Leadership Forum's 2008 Aerospace Journalist of the Year Awards Dinner & Presentation Ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The prizes are known as the world's most important awards for aviation writers and broadcasters.

Air India's newest Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane arrived Saturday in Farnborough, England, ahead of Monday's opening of the Farnborough International Air Show. The 777-300ER will be on display during the air show highlighting its new livery, interior and passenger amenities.

ExpressJet Holdings today announced traffic and capacity results for June 2008 for its ExpressJet Airlines subsidiary. The results include statistics for both contract and branded operations. The contract operation consists of flying for Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines under capacity purchase agreements and ExpressJet's charter (corporate aviation) service. The branded operation includes flying under the ExpressJet name and pro-rate flying for Delta Air Lines.

Continental Airlines, Inc. today announced that it has recorded a number of special items during the second quarter of 2008. The special gains (losses) are as follows (in millions):

United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) today announced that they have come to an agreement on an opportunity for eligible customer service and ramp employees to voluntarily separate from the company. The program will be available for up to 400 customer service and ramp employees.

Let the festivities begin! The beautiful island of Barbados celebrates Crop Over, the island's most popular festival, now until August 4th. Crop Over, which dates back to the 1780s when Barbados was one of the world's foremost sugar producers, commemorates the end of the sugar cane season with an exciting and vibrant extravaganza of music & masquerade, heritage and culture. The grand finale, and a universally celebrated national holiday, known as Kadooment Day, occurs Monday, August 4th with a colorful and lively parade of costumed dancers and fireworks. http://www.visitbarbados.org/

Embraer and Kun Peng Airlines Co., Ltd., one of the main operators in the Chinese regional aviation market, signed a contract for five firm orders for the EMBRAER 190 jet, marking an important expansion of Embraer's presence in mainland China. The total value of this agreement is US$ 187.5 million, at list price.

The Ohio Tourism Division and Cincinnati city officials are working to ensure that thousands of NAACP delegates and visitors receive a warm welcome as the 2008 National Convention kicks off on July 12, just months before NAACP's centennial in 2009. The convention, which lasts through the 17th, is expected to generate up to $10 million in economic impact through hotel rooms, meals, tips and other tourism-related activities.

PARC Management today announced the acquisition of Myrtle Waves Water Park in Myrtle Beach, SC and a collection of five NASCAR SpeedParks located in Myrtle Beach, SC; Sevierville, TN; Concord, NC; St. Louis, MO; and Vaughn, Ontario, Canada. The six properties, acquired from South Carolina based developer Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc., are now part of a growing collection of entertainment properties owned and operated by PARC Management.

Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton is taking a road trip this July on historic U.S. Route 66 to explore what people are saying along "America's Main Street" about their nation, institutions, communities, and families. Benton, the 2008 chairman of the American Council on Education based in Washington, D.C., said the 2,400 mile Route 66 journey is a way to connect with people and invite them to speak about their values, hopes, and dreams.

On July 17 and 18, Pittsburghers can learn how to enjoy Pittsburgh's great, big backyard during the Get Outdoors event in the lobby of Fifth Avenue Place. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., leading outdoor and environmental groups will be gathered in Fifth Avenue Place to showcase ways that Pittsburghers can play outdoors this summer.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed legislation to allow Philadelphia to leverage local resources and expand tourism marketing efforts, bringing additional visitors to the region.

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel and the internationally acclaimed Kimbell Art Museum have finalized a partnership that will give the Kimbell Art Museum Shop a second home at the new luxury hotel, opening in downtown in January 2009. The new Kimbell Art Museum Shop will feature art quality books, jewelry, decorative items and gifts, as well as the comprehensive Kimbell Handbook, which showcases more than 260 works of art and the museum's exhibition catalogs.

Cruise.com received the Chairman's Award for the highest preferred supplier sales at Vacation.com's 10th International Conference and Trade Show, held June 16 - 19 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The award recognizes the highest overall sales performance by any member agency. Vacation.com is North America's leading travel services marketing organization, serving more than 5,100 travel agency locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Pretorius & McGrath Ltd. today announced the opening of HawaiiGaga.com, the world's first search engine designed specifically for Hawaii vacation rentals. By making it easy for vacationers to discover all of Hawaii's vacation properties, the company believes it can stimulate the rental industry and Hawaii tourism in general.