The FINANCIAL -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(NYSE:HOT) is honored to announce that Denise M. Coll, President of Starwood’s North America Division, was selected by the Massachusetts Lodging Association (MLA) to be inducted into the MLA Hall of Fame for her contributions to the lodging industry of Massachusetts during her 30 year career.

The FINANCIAL -- Marriott International, Inc., “Marriott,” (NYSE: MAR) on November 5 announced that its board of directors has declared the issuance of a stock dividend of a 0.00341 share of common stock for each outstanding share of common stock of the company, payable on Dec. 3, 2009 to shareholders of record on Nov. 19, 2009. 

The FINANCIAL -- The JAL Group has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the current level of fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued between January 1 and March 31, 2010.

The FINANCIAL -- British Airways today (November 6) presented its interim management report for the six months ended September 30, 2009.

The FINANCIAL -- SAS's negotiations with the trade unions concerned have resulted in cost savings corresponding to MSEK 130. The changes to the collective agreements comprise changes such as employment terms for cabin crew in Sweden and Norway and Danish ground staff.