aireg and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to cooperate more closely on the development and commercial deployment of alternative aviation fuels. The aviation industry’s pioneering targets of carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and a 50% cut in net CO2 emissions by 2050 will require increased uptake of sustainable aviation biofuels. aireg is working on innovative solutions for implementing these targets in the German market.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr Bo Wu as Regional Director-China, effective December 30, 2013. He replaces Ms Kate Chang, who served in the position for eight years and who has been invited to assume the position of Chairperson of the PATA China Chapter next year.

First resorts in portfolio – Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Hyatt Zilara Cancun – debut this month. Guest insights drive innovation in new Hyatt all inclusive experience. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) introduced its Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara all inclusive resort brands and unveiled the brand logos and signature elements of the guest experience. The launch marks Hyatt’s entry into the fast growing all inclusive segment and offers Hyatt an opportunity to redefine the category using its distinctive approach to guest listening and innovation.

NH HOTELES’ OPERATING FIGURES CONFIRMS THIRD-QUARTER TURNAROUND. The improved momentum announced in July has gathered pace during the third quarter, with all business units posting growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR)
The measures taken to streamline the organisation are tangible in the decline in costs, all the more significant in light of volume growth and the effort to absorb inflationary pressure. Like-for-like EBITDA in the recurring hotel business registered year-on-year growth of 7.4% in 3Q13. The Board of Directors of NH Hoteles has approved the five-year business plan designed to capitalise on the group’s resources

The airberlin chocolate heart is one of the most popular souvenirs for frequent flyers to bring home. Every flight guest on a German domestic or Euroshuttle flight receives one in goodbye from the flight attendants. Now, the chocolate hearts from Rausch are also available in a special Christmas edition with three different colours and a hook so that the hearts can be hung on the Christmas tree as ornaments.

RADISSON BLU WARWICK HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA ANNOUCES COMPLETION OF US$20 MILLION RENOVATION AND CONVERSION TO RADISSON BLU®
Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading brands with more than 270 hotels in operation in 62 countries, proudly announces the completion of a US$20 million renovation and conversion of the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia. The hotel marks the third Radisson Blu hotel in the United States, joining the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago and the Radisson Blu Mall of America near Minneapolis.