Findings were announced today from research produced by American Express Business Travel in collaboration with the Institute of Travel and Meetings (ITM).

JetBlue Airways has named Joanna Geraghty executive vice president and chief people officer, effective immediately. Geraghty previously served as vice president, associate general counsel and director, litigation and regulatory for the New York-based airline. She has been with JetBlue since March 2005.

Ultimate Escapes, Inc. (UEI) said it has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for itself and certain of its subsidiaries. Ultimate Escapes is a luxury vacation club with accommodations available in the continental U.S., Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe.

The island’s chic and hip seafood address is Aqua Grill in Palm Beach. Critically praised for its fresh-only philosophy and culinary diversity that brings patrons both regional classic preparations, as well as an exciting contemporary flair to seafood cuisine, Aqua Grill recently earned its second Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for an impressive wine cellar of over 1000 bottles, with a selection from more than 100 different wines.

A recent survey on financial benchmarking, in which ASTA asked member agencies to evaluate their 2010 revenue, transactions and client base against their 2009 performance, found that most agencies have seen their revenue rebound or remain the same. The results are much stronger than those found this time last year when the same question was asked comparing 2009 and 2008 revenue and transactions.

On December 5, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony will debut the The Experience of Discovery cruise, featuring fitness author and head trainer for “Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge,” Robert Reames, as well as guest specialists in Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi and paddle tennis. With the two-for-one promotion, per person, double-occupancy rates start from $2,165 and include $500 per person ‘All Inclusive - As You Wish’ shipboard credit. Guests who book by September 30 save an additional $500 per person on verandah staterooms or penthouses.