JetBlue promoted Noreen Courtney-Wilds to the newly created position of vice president of sales. Courtney-Wilds, who is based in New Jersey, joined the JetBlue team in 2000 as manager of sales.
Apple Vacations and sister company USA3000 Airlines recently celebrated the arrival of their one millionth passenger to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
A Virgin Atlantic co-pilot has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being over the legal alcohol limit, police have said. The 42-year-old first officer was held after police boarded the passenger jet on Sunday morning, as final checks were being carried out before takeoff.
Leisure trips and travel spending are expected to continue modest growth through 2008, but travel preferences are changing, according to the Travel Industry Association’s annual forecast.
The Blackstone Group has named Christopher Nassetta as president and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp. Mr. Nassetta, president and CEO of Host Hotels and Resorts, replaces Stephen Bollenbach, who retired last week when Blackstone completed its acquisition of Hilton.
Norwegian Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with food magazine Cooking Light, which will help provide healthy meal options onboard NCL ships in 2008.