The FINANCIAL -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced its long-term commitment to education and workforce readiness with Ready To Thrive, a new global philanthropy program focused on literacy and career development. 

The FINANCIAL -- JAL SKY SUITE was named “Best Business Class AirlineSeat” globally, based on the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by SKYTRAX. Japan Airlines (JAL) received the top honor for its new fully-flat Business Class seat at SKYTRAX’s 2013 World Airline Awards held at Paris Air Show, accordig to Japan Airlines.

The FINANCIAL -- Marriott and American Airlines have teamed up to give joint Marriott Rewards and AAdvantage members new ways to earn AAdvantage miles.

The FINANCIAL -- American Express kicked off a new program designed to enable, inspire and encourage people to pursue their passion projects. The PassionProject brings together leading experts, how-to advice, personal profiles and a monthly contest to inspire consumers to pursue the projects that are important and meaningful to their lives, according to American Express Company.

The FINANCIAL -- The Rezidor Hotel Group Area Vice-President says that the Group would like to have up to ten hotels in Georgia.