Cunard Line confirmed there has been “a small number of reported cases of viral gastroenteritis” among the guests and crew onboard Queen Victoria during its current trans-Atlantic crossing to New York.

Southwest Airlines Co. said that it flew six billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in December 2009, a 3 percent increase from the 5.8 billion RPMs flown in December 2008, continuing the run of increased traffic it has been reporting for the past several months.

Paul Pebley has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and implementing sales activities to generate revenue for all areas of the hotels, as well as developing and managing marketing and public relations efforts to generate awareness and promote the hotels.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL), following up on measures announced by Royal Caribbean International President Adam Goldstein on Thursday, announced plans to provide at least $1 million in humanitarian relief to Haiti in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Port-Au-Prince.

Spirit Airlines said it is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in transporting much needed humanitarian aid to those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti, including professional aid and supplies.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is seeking donations for its CTO Relief Fund to provide monetary assistance to the people of Haiti following Tuesday’s earthquake.