Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced that it would further expand its operations in Bulgaria by adding a third brand new Airbus A320 aircraft in Sofia in May 2010.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. appointed Ted Jacobs as vice president, brand design. In his new role, Jacobs will head a team in charge of setting the creative vision for Starwood’s luxury and design-driven brands, including W Hotels, Le Méridien, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection.

Punta Mita, one of Mexico’s resort and residential communities, announced the inauguration of Punta Mita Bahia, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The opening ceremony, to be held on Nov. 16, 2009, will include golf legend and course designer Jack Nicklaus hitting the ceremonial tee shot.

The tiny Island of Nevis is on the verge of becoming the “greenest” island in the Caribbean as it sits on the threshold of harnessing geothermal energy not only for its own needs but also for the neighboring islands in the Eastern Caribbean.

Jamaica’s Finance Minister Audley Shaw on Tuesday announced a series of new taxes including a new departure tax on passengers flying out of Jamaica. In an interview in the Jamaica Gleaner, Wayne Cummings, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, criticized the “80 percent increase in the departure tax” that took effect on Oct. 1.

Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. announced that Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., has completed its acquisition of the company. Upon the closing of the transaction, Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc., Frontier Airlines, Inc. and Lynx Aviation, Inc. successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and are now wholly owned subsidiaries of Republic.