AMR Corporation, parent of American Airlines, reported a net loss of $505 million for the first quarter of 2010. This includes the impact of a $53 million special item related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan currency in January. Excluding that special item, AMR lost $452 million in the first quarter.

The prestigious Graham Foundation, in Chicago, presents (since April 30 till July 17) the exhibition Utopía Posible, by Felipe Dulzaides.

Virgin America reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year for 2009. For the full year, Virgin America reported a $48 million operating loss on revenues of $548 million -- a $140 million (or 74 percent) year-over-year improvement over 2008.

Starting May 7th, through to October 23, 2010, convenient weekly flights have been introduced to cater for UK travelers from Manchester, operated by Thomson Airways.

Hilton Worldwide announced that Matthew T. Mullan has been appointed general manager of the 350-room Hilton Barbados ­surrounded by two white sand beaches on Needham’s Point. Matthew most recently served as cluster general manager, Hilton Sharm El Sheikh ­Egypt and general manager, Hilton Sharks Bay.

A new Metropolitan Tourist Police force was launched in the 70-mile corridor of northern Baja California, from Tijuana to Ensenada. The main responsibility of the force is to patrol the region and work with and aid tourists.