Alitalia’s financial adviser has drawn up a shortlist of five potential bidders interested in the struggling Italian carrier that includes rivals Air France and Lufthansa, financial sources said.

The first Puerto Rico Tourism Investment Conference will take place December 4 and 5 in San Juan, hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Co., the Puerto Rico Hotel Association, the Economic Development and Commerce Agency and the Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico, among others.

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding, has emphasized that much more needs to be done within the region to achieve the goals of the Single Market, particularly as it relates to harmonizing critical areas.

British budget airline EasyJet said it will beat its previous profit guidance for the year after booking a $22.4 million one-off benefit from an investment in air traffic control.

Marriott International, Inc. reported third quarter 2007 adjusted net income of $122 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31. In the third quarter of 2006, adjusted net income totaled $144 million and adjusted EPS was $0.34.

It’s been almost exactly two years since US Airways bought America West and, as of Wednesday, the two airlines officially completed their merger, having been granted one operating certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration.