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Virgin America today announces the appointment of Karen S. Walker as the Company's new Vice President and Controller effective February 1, 2012. Walker will oversee the California-based airline's day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions. Walker brings to Virgin America extensive experience in all aspects of finance including compliance, technical accounting, strategy, financial planning, business operations and process design.

A difficult end to the year has not stopped hoteliers in London recording a second consecutive year of profitability growth, according to the latest HotStats survey of approximately 550 full-service hotels across the UK by TRI Hospitality Consulting.

euromic, one of the world's premier associations of destination management companies, met on January 13 - 15, 2012 for their Annual General Meeting in Aqaba, Jordan.

Most Noteworthy Hotel Investment Deals and Executives Honore

Coming out of lodging industry recessions, we have historically observed fairly significant increases in hotel operating expenses. Since the initial revenue recovery is typically driven by occupancy, variable expenses naturally rise with the increased volume of rooms occupied and guests served. In addition, hotel managers desire to reinstate the services and amenities that were discontinued during the downturn contributes to above-average expense growth.

From different marketing strategies to point-of-sale equipment, technology surrounds the restaurant industry. Utilizing the right technology can greatly increase the profits made, reduce inventory and other problems and help a restaurant manager stay organized, on schedule and in touch with key players involved in his business.

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona and the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina won court approval on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, to emerge from bankruptcy.

The brand new Premier Inn Inverness West hotel and Beefeater Grill will open on Glenurquhat Road on 23rd January 2012. A second hotel, Premier Inn Inverness Centre will also open on the same day, injecting a total £17.2 million investment into the local community.

Center also issues Compendium summarizing 2011 publications

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received authorization from the U.S. Air Force to produce and launch the eighth and ninth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites. The WGS-9 authorization and the WGS-8 production option, which was authorized last month, have a combined value of $673 million and are part of the $1.09 billion contract modification announced by the Air Force in September 2011.