The FINANCIAL -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) on November 11 announced that it has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Winstar Interactive Media to sell advertising on continental.com.

The FINANCIAL -- Grans and Granddads across the UK are missing out on seeing their grandchildren, with 40% of British kids seeing their grandparents less than once a month, says a new study out today by Premier Inn.

The FINANCIAL -- Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) on November 11 announced the signing of five hotels for its newly established Middle East & Africa Region, including its first properties in Algeria, Ghana and Morocco.

The FINANCIAL -- Marriott International, Inc. (MAR: NYSE) launched on November 11 The Autograph Collection, a new brand within the company’s global portfolio comprised of upper upscale and luxury, independent, hotels with distinctive personalities in major cities and desired destinations worldwide.

The FINANCIAL -- Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 8.1% in the regions but edged ahead by 1.5% in London in the week ending 24 October 2009, according to figures from hospitality research company STR Global.