The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) plans to build a new passenger check-in, screening and boarding area within the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal that will improve passenger comfort, increase terminal efficiency and position Cruiseport Boston for continued growth. The project will expand the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal by 40 percent.

The Walt Disney Co.’s parks and resorts division saw a 25 percent drop in operating income for fiscal year 2009 to $1.4 billion, compared to the previous year. Revenues for the division were down 7 percent to $10.7 billion for the year ended Oct. 3.

With under one month to go before EIBTM (December 1 thru 3, 2009 in Barcelona) opens its doors to the international meetings industry, over 50,000 business appointments are set to take place as EIBTM plays host to more than 3,700 Hosted Buyers; all recognizing the importance the event plays in delivering business and return on investment. As of 10 November pre scheduled appointments were up 10 percent on the same time last year.

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten named Iwan Pennings executive chef. Mr. Pennings brings along the expertise of 15 years in the European and Caribbean culinary industries.

Travel search engine Kayak has launched a free itinerary management tool. Called Kayak Trips, it consolidates travel components from multiple travel sites into one itinerary.

Three hotels opened recently in Martinique, adding to the island’s total room inventory of 6,000 rooms. The Pomme Cannelle Village, in the north of the island, offers 16 guest apartments and targets extended-stay visitors who want to hike and explore the region. Weekend, 15-day and one-month rates are offered.