Azamara Cruises today announced the appointment of industry veteran Edie Bornstein as vice president of Sales and Marketing for the brand. Edie brings more than 25 years of experience in the global cruise, travel, and technology industries, most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for Carnival Cruise Lines.

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) reported that passenger revenue based on a sample group of carriers fell by 21 percent in July 2009 versus the same month in 2008 –the ninth consecutive month in which passenger revenue has fallen from the prior year.

The Mandarin Oriental Group’s new Meeting Edge package is available at 12 Mandarin Oriental properties until March 31, 2011. It provides a flexible solution for group bookings of 10 rooms or more.

Wyndham Hotel Group has promoted long-time Wyndham brand employee Carla Dunn to vice president of global sales for transient and specialty markets, including corporate travel planners and travel agents.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts opened Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo today –its third property in the Zhejiang province after Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou and Shangri-La Hotel, Wenzhou- to complement its current portfolio of 27 mainland China hotels.

Travel Impressions is celebrating “Palace Resorts Month” with value-added savings including air credits up to $400 per room, $300 golf and spa credits and special 25th Anniversary Palace Passport. Travel Impressions and Palace Resorts are also offering enhanced commission programs for travel agents booking Palace Resorts vacations for their clients including the opportunity to earn up to $1,500 for 10 bookings (minimum of seven nights each).