The U.S. Department of Transportation tentatively rejected Virgin America’s last week application to fly, wielding that the ownership structure did not meet a U.S. citizenship test.

The Casa Colonial hotel in the Dominican Republic was ranked in first place by New York residents who in 2006 preferred it from among 300 other boutique-type establishments affiliated to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Marriott International, Inc. announced that W. David Mann has been named Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Corporate Transactions, Finance & Governance. In his new responsibilities, Mr. Mann will oversee the legal aspects of corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, and securities work for Marriott, as well as the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

Travel agents booking Air Jamaica Vacations will have an easier time now, with the company’s implementation of an upgraded booking engine allowing agents real-time access to all inventory.

The western Caribbean state of the Cayman Islands is eyeing the Middle East for potential new aircraft registry business .

Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its daily San Diego-Maui service for nine weeks, beginning Jan. 9, due to a temporary shortage of aircraft. The carrier said it has encountered “an unexpected delay in getting interior modifications completed and certified” for four 767s that were recently added to its fleet.