For the month of December, Air Canada reported a system load factor of 81.2 percent on a consolidated basis with Jazz (from which Air Canada purchases regional capacity), versus 81.7 percent in December 2008, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points. System traffic increased 3.4 percent on a capacity increase of 4 percent system wide.

Hilton Worldwide announced a global multi-brand wide January Sale. Guests who book hotel rooms in January can save 50 percent off weekend getaways throughout the year at participating hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Guests can save up to 33 percent off weekend rates in North America, South America, Central America, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean at participating Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites brands.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has completed the sale of the Bliss spa and product company to Steiner Leisure Limited for $100 million. As part of the transaction, Bliss and Remède spas and amenities will remain exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis Hotels, respectively.

Continental Airlines reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83 percent, 3.1 points above the December 2008 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 83.5 percent, 3.1 points above the December 2008 mainline load factor.

Air Jamaica teamed up with the Jamaica Tourist Board as the destination kicks off its Jamaica Winter Rescue campaign, encouraging travelers to beat the chilly temperatures across the United States and escape to the warm and sunny island of Jamaica.

Brazil’s leading airline, TAM SA, expects the country’s domestic aviation market to grow by up to 12 percent next year as incomes and employment levels continue to rise in Latin America’s largest economy and new promotions attract first-time, lower-income fliers.