Marriott Rewards(R) Allows Members to Redeem Points to Help Hurricane Victims

Marriott Rewards(R) Allows Members to Redeem Points to Help Hurricane Victims

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Marriott Rewards(R), Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) guest loyalty program, who wish to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina can redeem points for Marriott Gift Cheques. The cheques can be used towards payment of hotel rooms or food at Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn hotels and Marriott Vacation Club International. The cheque will be sent to the member, who can then forward it to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will distribute the cheques to victims needing assistance paying for hotel rooms and food.

The points can be redeemed by calling 1-801-468-4000 or 1-800-450-4442.

$50 Marriott Gift Cheque 18,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 3571
$100 Marriott Gift Cheque 33,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 1941
$250 Marriott Gift Cheque 60,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 3581
$1000 Marriott Gift Cheque 180,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 1951

The cheques can be sent to the American Red Cross at:

The American Red Cross
Attn: Marriott Rewards Member Contribution
2025 E Street, NW
Mail Stop NW7 -- 104C
Washington, DC 20006

Please designate that the cheques be used for the Disaster Relief Fund.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 65 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Bulgari, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn and SpringHill Suites brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 133,000 employees. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by Fortune(R) magazine. In fiscal year 2004, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $10 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/.

Source: Marriott International, Inc.

CONTACT: Laurie Goldstein of Marriott Communications, +1-301-380-5296,
or laurie.goldstein@marriott.com

Web site: http://www.marriott.com/

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Outer Banks Welcomes Labor Day Weekend Visitors With Adequate Gas Supply, Plenty of Sunshine

Outer Banks Welcomes Labor Day Weekend Visitors With Adequate Gas Supply, Plenty of Sunshine

Current Survey by Visitors Bureau Staff Reports Minimal Disruption in Area's Gas Supply

OUTER BANKS, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 1 p.m. today, there are plenty of service stations in The Outer Banks of North Carolina that have a supply of gas for Labor Day weekend visitors, according to The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

In response to travelers' concerns about gas supplies for the holiday weekend, the bureau has posted a running inventory of gas stations' supply on its Web site www.outerbanks.org, which currently reports a majority of stations have gas and those with low supplies are expecting weekend deliveries. Marinas also are stocked with gas for boaters' needs.

"Based on what we're hearing from the front lines of our fuel service stations, there currently is no significant gas supply disruption in our area," said Carolyn McCormick, the Bureau's managing director, in announcing results of her staff's ongoing fuel survey. "We're welcoming travelers to our shores for what is forecast to be a beautifully sunny weekend."

McCormick urged visitors to conserve energy by making smart travel decisions such as carpooling when possible, taking the shortest routes and using their most fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Bureau's staff will be updating the fuel survey throughout the weekend, and visitors can log onto www.outerbanks.org or call (877) 629-4386 for the latest report on the area's gas supply.

Calls made between 9:30 -11 A.M. Prices listed are for regular unleaded, unless noted. If no prices are listed, stations did not want to share prices.

VA Border/Currituck:
- Border Station--has gas @ $2.99
- Southland-has gas @ 2.99
- Quality Plus, Coinjock, has gas.
- Henry's, has gas @ 3.29

Northern Beaches:
Kill Devil Hills:
- 7-11 has gas @ 3.39 for mid grade.
- Quality Plus has gas
- Gas House has gas @ 3.39
- Texaco has gas
- 7-11 has gas
- Red Apple, Ocean Bay Drive, has gas. No price given.
- Red Apple, 158, has gas, but no premium at moment. Expecting delivery.
Price @ 3.27
- Hess has low supply of gas and no diesel

Kitty Hawk:
- 7-11 has gas @3.39 for medium grade.

Nags Head:
- 7-11 has gas.
- Quality Plus has gas.
- Whalebone Chevron has gas.
- Shell has of gas.

Manteo:
- Hess Has gas and will receive shipments
- Red Apple has gas.
- Shell has gas @ 3.29
- 7-11 has gas @ 3.29 r/3.39 mid grade

Wanchese
- Manns Red & White has low supply of gas. Expects delivery. Price @3.29

Manns Harbor
- White's Shopping Center has gas.

Hatteras Island
Avon
- Askins Creek. Has gas and expects delivery over weekend.
- BreezeThru Chevron has gas.
- Kinnakeet Corner-has gas. Expects delivery.
- Island Convenience - has gas.

Buxton:
- Red Drum has gas @3.05 r/3.15 m/3.25 prem.

Frisco:
- Frisco Woods Campground has gas
- Frisco Rod & Gun has a low supply

Salvo:
- Blue Whale has a low supply. Expecting delivery soon.
- Salvo Marina & Market has a low supply. Expecting a delivery.

Rodanthe:
- North Beach Campground has gas.

MARINAS:
- Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, has gas @ 3.49 Diesel for boats only
- Pirate's Cove Marina, has gas @ Diesel $2.50 Reg.$3.50
- Mann's Harbor Marina only has diesel for boats.
- Broad Creek Marina has gas
- Hatteras Harbor Marina has gas--Diesel @ $2.42 Marine Gas/$3.00-3.40
- Oden's Dock has gas
- Teach's Lair has gas @ Diesel $2.42 Road Gas: 3.14

Other areas of NC
- Columbia-Amoco has gas but placed a limit of 25 gallons per purchase
until expected delivery arrives. Regular @ 3.59.
- Elizabeth City Shell, has gas and expects delivery over weekend.
@3.29/3.39.3.49
- Columbia, Hess, plenty of gas
- Oaks Amoco /BP Station, low on gas, limited and looking out for local
workers
- Plymouth, Making Tracks, low but expecting shipment today.@ 3.29
- Raleigh has stations.

Sampling of VA stations
- Williamsburg, Mobil has gas @ 2.89
- Williamsburg, Citgo has gas @3.48
- Chesapeake, Great Bridge area, Amoco, has gas @3.19
- Chesapeake, Deep Creek area, has gas, @3.09
- Chesapeake, Great Bridge, has gas @3.09
- Virginia Beach, near airport, has gas.
- Portsmouth, near Rte 17 and I 664, low, expect delivery over weekend
@ 3.09

About The Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard. Home of the world's largest estuary system, The Outer Banks is made up of several towns and islands, including Duck, Hatteras Island, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Roanoke Island and Southern Shores. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is a public authority and the lead marketing and promotional agency for Dare County's Outer Banks.

Contacts:
Carolyn McCormick, Managing Director
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
252.473.2138 office
252.305.2138 cell
mccormick@outerbanks.org

Source: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau

CONTACT: Carolyn McCormick, Managing Director of Outer Banks Visitors
Bureau, +1-252-473-2138, or cell, +1-252-305-2138, or
mccormick@outerbanks.org

Web site: http://www.outerbanks.org/

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Travel Industry Job Bank to be Aimed at Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims

Travel Industry Job Bank to be Aimed at Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims

Site Launch Set for September 15 Among a Host of Industry Activities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), in partnership with the Travel & Tourism Coalition and the Travel Business Roundtable, is offering free use of a job bank to help workers displaced by Hurricane Katrina find new employment as soon as possible, announced Roger J. Dow, TIA President and Chief Executive Officer.

"With so many hotels, shopping and gaming attractions, restaurants and other travel-related businesses devastated by the hurricane, our industry was particularly hard hit," Dow said. "Many companies and individuals are already doing a terrific job of contributing to the immediate humanitarian relief efforts, so we've decided to focus our effort on ensuring longer-term opportunities for those affected. Our industry has probably more transferable job skills than any other industry."

"The job bank at http://www.katrinajobs.org/ will be ready by September 15th to take information from job-seekers and listings from not only our members and other travel-related companies, but from all businesses across American industry. The goal is to help provide work as quickly as possible for those who have been displaced."

In addition, TIA is also creating a special section on its Web site to gather information and provide links to efforts being done by others in the travel industry in support of those affected by the recent hurricane. The site will also include statistics showing the travel-related economic impact on the devastated regions.

Most recent statistics show the travel industry in the affected areas in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama accounts for $18.3 billion in business annually, with some 260,000 travel industry-related jobs.

In addition, TIA and the Travel Business Roundtable, its strategic partner on government affairs activity, is assessing avenues for redress of urgent, legitimate industry employee and employer burdens, ranging from unemployment concerns to potential federal incentives for employer-based recovery.

The two groups, in conjunction with other industry groups and state tourism offices, are also examining the industry's unique role in providing immediate comfort to those affected.

Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of the Travel Business Roundtable and Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, said: "We're committed to making immediate and long- term employee and employer relief a top priority of our lobbying efforts."

The Travel Industry Association of America is the 2,000 member national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $600 billion travel industry. TIA's mission is to represent the whole of the U.S. travel industry to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the United States.

The Travel Business Roundtable (TBR), a strategic partner to the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), is a CEO-based organization representing all sectors of the travel and tourism industry. In addition to airlines, car rental companies, travel management agencies, hotel chains, resorts and theme parks, TBR's membership roster also includes such entities as The Coca-Cola Company, USA Today, the National Football League, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating the broad scope and diversity of the industry. In 2004, travel and tourism was the nation's third largest retail industry generating $600 billion in travel expenditures and $100 billion in local, state and federal taxes. For more information, visit http://www.tbr.org/.

Source: Travel Industry Association of America

CONTACT: Cathy Keefe of Travel Industry Association of America,
+1-202-408-2183

Web site: http://www.tia.org/
http://www.tbr.org/
http://www.katrinajobs.org/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Roger Dow, TIA President and CEO and Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of the Travel Business Roundtable and Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, are available for media interviews by calling 202-408-2183

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Alan Thicke's 'Second Honeymoon(TM)' Reality Game Show to Tape in Las Vegas

Alan Thicke's 'Second Honeymoon(TM)' Reality Game Show to Tape in Las Vegas

Couple-based reality game show offers winners a chance for a 'Million Dollar Love Affair'; finalist couples compete in front of a panel of renowned judges and a live audience

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the chance to win $1 million and a guaranteed grand prize 8-day/7-night second honeymoon to Maui, a handful of lucky couples will compete live on "Second Honeymoon(TM)," hosted by TV personality Alan Thicke, in exciting Las Vegas on September 10, 2005. The couples are pre-selected by Consolidated Resorts, Inc. of Las Vegas, sponsor of this new form of reality TV/game show.

Couples chosen to appear and participate in this dynamic, live-audience event must do so at Las Vegas' spectacular Fashion Show, located on the Las Vegas Strip, starting at 6:30 p.m. on September 10. Admission is free. Finalists will answer questions about how well they know each other and interact with host Alan Thicke as they compete for the grand prize and up to 10 first prizes.

Celebrity gossip columnist Norm Clarke of the Las Vegas Review-Journal will be one of the judges of the event. Sitcom star David Faustino ("Married with Children"), among other radio personalities, is scheduled to attend.

To learn more about participating in this national interactive reality event, including information on how to get tickets to the show, or how couples may apply to become contestants, please visit http://www.secondhoneymoon.tv/. Event organizers reserve all rights.

Anyone interested in more details on the information contained in this release should contact Josh Janoff with BRAND at 702-257-1520 or josh@brandltd.com.

Consolidated Resorts, Inc. (CRI) is the largest and most successful vacation ownership developer in the Hawaiian Islands, and ranks in the top 10 of vacation ownership companies, as well as one of the largest, according to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). It was initially formed in Hawaii in 1980 as a pioneer marketing and development company in the vacation ownership industry. Consolidated Resorts, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The ASNY Corporation, a privately held, diversified investment company, with corporate offices headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For a comprehensive virtual tour of Consolidated Resorts' vacation ownership properties, please visit http://www.consolidatedresorts.com/.

For more information, contact:
Josh Janoff
BRAND, Ltd.
josh@brandltd.com
(702) 257-1520

Source: Consolidated Resorts, Inc.

CONTACT: Josh Janoff of BRAND, Ltd., +1-702-257-1520, josh@brandltd.com

Web site: http://www.secondhoneymoon.tv/
http://www.consolidatedresorts.com/

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Air Canada provides rescue flights to evacuate New Orleans; launches in-flight donations program for victims

Air Canada provides rescue flights to evacuate New Orleans; launches in-flight donations program for victims

MONTREAL, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to a request from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Air Canada is participating along with U.S. member airlines of the Air Transport Association, in a voluntary airline industry initiative to support rescue and relief operations in the region ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Air Canada today dispatched an Airbus A321 aircraft from Toronto to New Orleans, Louisiana, carrying bottled water and relief supplies. As part of the disaster relief effort organized by the Department of Homeland Security, Air Canada will operate shuttle flights on a continuous basis over the next several days to assist in the evacuation of approximately 25,000 victims, from New Orleans to the safety of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.

Since Air Canada received the request for assistance yesterday evening from the Air Transport Association, of which it is a member, Air Canada employees worked around the clock to prepare and dispatch the donated aircraft and voluntary crew for the shuttle mission. The Air Canada Airbus A321 is the largest narrow-body aircraft in its fleet, capable of carrying up to 166 passengers and 5,600 kg of cargo.

"On behalf of the more than 30,000 employees of Air Canada and the entire ACE group of companies, I want to express our sadness and extend our condolences to those affected by this terrible catastrophe," said Robert Milton, Chairman, President and CEO of ACE Aviation Holdings, on board the first flight as it departed Toronto today at 1:00 p.m. en route to New Orleans. "Air Canada is proud to represent Canada in this relief effort and contribute to help those in greatest need, as quickly as possible."

In addition, Air Canada today announced a partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to help raise funds to assist people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Beginning as early as Saturday September 3, 2005, Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz flight attendants will distribute and collect Red Cross donation envelopes on flights across its North American network in Canada and the U.S.

Source: AIR CANADA

CONTACT: Isabelle Arthur (Montreal), (514) 422-5788;
Laura Cooke (Toronto), (416) 263-5576; Angela Mah (Vancouver), (604) 270-5741;
Internet: aircanada.com
Archived images on this organization are searchable through CNW Photo Archive
website at http://photos.newswire.ca/ . Images are free to accredited members

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NetJets Pilots Picket Airports Across the Country During Busy Labor Day Weekend

NetJets Pilots Picket Airports Across the Country During Busy Labor Day Weekend

Pilots Picket in Van Nuys, CA, Dallas, TX, Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA and Charlotte, NC

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 300 pilots from Berkshire Hathaway's fractional aviation company, NetJets, picketed outside of five of the company's busiest terminals across the country, including their operation's headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

In contract talks with NetJets since October 2001, the union leadership continues to seek fair wages and benefits along with a decent quality of life for its members. The membership rejected a tentative agreement presented in August 2004 by 82 percent. Many NetJets pilots have expressed dissatisfaction with the management of NetJets and its parent, Berkshire Hathaway. Ninety- three percent of the pilots also voted for strike authorization in June 2005.

Fractional airlines like NetJets fly some of the world's wealthiest and most influential individuals to destinations on-demand. NetJets has dominated the fractional industry since its inception and is the global leader in fractional aircraft ownership, with over half of the market share.

The average salary of a NetJets captain is only 55 percent of the industry average for the same type equipment flown, while the average salary for a NetJets first officer is only 40 percent of the industry average for the same type equipment flown. The starting salary for a NetJets first officer is $27,108.

"It has been four years now," one pilot said, "and we have yet to see any real progress or effort from NetJets or Berkshire Hathaway to solve this labor dispute."

NetJets falls under the Railway Labor Act, through which the mediator can recess the parties or release the parties to engage in self-help, which could mean a strike by the union pilots against Warren Buffett's elite travel service.

The NetJets pilot force, consisting of over 2000 pilots, is part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108, based in Columbus, Ohio.

Source: Teamsters Local 1108

CONTACT: Bill Moore of Teamsters Local 1108, +1-614-394-2986

Web site: http://www.teamster.org/

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Ameristar Casinos and The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Announces Over $250,000 In Katrina Relief Aid

Ameristar Casinos and The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Announces Over $250,000 In Katrina Relief Aid

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc.(NASDAQ:ASCA) and the private foundation of its Chairman and CEO, Craig H. Neilsen, are contributing more than $250,000 toward Hurricane Katrina relief. In addition, the Company will accept Team Member contributions for hurricane relief through its Workplace Giving Campaign, which it will match dollar for dollar.

Ameristar will contribute to the relief efforts immediately with:

- A donation of $250,000 to the American Gaming Association's "Gaming
Industry Katrina Relief Fund" from Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and The Craig
H. Neilsen Foundation. The AGA's fund is raising industry dollars to
provide disaster relief and assistance to affected gaming industry
employees in Mississippi and Louisiana.
- The Company's annual "Ameristar Cares Workplace Giving Campaign,"
beginning in mid-September, which will include a hurricane relief
organization as one of its designated charities. The Company will match
all Team Member contributions dollar-for-dollar. Last year, Ameristar's
Workplace Giving Campaign raised more than $1.5 million for charitable
organizations.
- The donation of hundreds of meals per day to the shelter at the
Vicksburg Convention Center to assist in feeding hurricane refugees for
an indefinite period of time. Food and beverage staff at Ameristar
Casino Vicksburg will prepare and deliver meals to the Convention
Center, which is housing people who fled to Vicksburg to take refuge
from the hurricane.

"I am proud to lead Ameristar in supporting hurricane relief efforts with a donation from the Company, my private foundation, and our Team Members," said Ameristar Chairman and CEO Craig H. Neilsen. He added: "We have all been deeply moved by the scenes of devastation along the Gulf Coast, and we feel a special concern toward our colleagues in the industry. We want them to know that our Company's charitable giving program, Ameristar Cares, is committed to assist in their recovery from this terrible disaster."

The city of Vicksburg escaped the full force of Hurricane Katrina, but the area has had power and phone outages following the storm. Ameristar Casino Vicksburg was closed on August 28 in preparation for the storm and re-opened for business August 31. The Vicksburg property sustained only limited damage due to high winds and heavy rain.

Ameristar will pay all Vicksburg Team Members for regularly scheduled shifts not worked during the closing. No Ameristar Vicksburg Team Members were injured in the storm, but some have experienced property damage. Ameristar maintains an Ameristar Cares Sunshine Fund to benefit Team Members who experience a crisis. These funds are available to Team Members affected by Hurricane Katrina.

About the Ameristar Cares Corporate Giving Program

Ameristar Casinos has a long-standing history of commitment to the communities in which we live and work. Our Ameristar Cares charitable giving program encompasses direct financial donations, workplace giving and Team Member volunteerism. In 2004, the Company gave a total of nearly $8 million to non-profit organizations, which included $5 million to local and state social service programs. In addition, during 2004 the Company made donations of nearly $1.2 million to more than 1,000 charities in our communities through Ameristar Cares. Our focus is on education, with an emphasis on adult literacy; social service agencies, with a special concentration on assisting seniors; health-related nonprofits to assist the sick; career and economic development; and research and support for responsible gaming. Through the Ameristar Cares Workplace Giving Campaign, Team Member donations are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Company, with an additional match for rehabilitation facility partners by The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. Last year, the campaign raised $1,553,000 for four charity partners in each property's community as well as for Team Member emergency relief funds. In October 2005, the Company will sponsor the Ameristar National Charity Golf Classic, to benefit spinal cord injury research. The event is expected to raise more than $500,000.

About Ameristar

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company known for its premier properties characterized by innovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors and superior dining, lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar's focus on the total entertainment experience and the highest quality guest service has earned it a leading market share position in each of the markets in which it operates. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a public company since November 1993. The company has a portfolio of seven casinos in six markets: Ameristar St. Charles (greater St. Louis); Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs (Omaha, Nebraska and southwestern Iowa ); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson, Mississippi and Monroe, Louisiana ); Mountain High in Black Hawk, Colorado (Denver metropolitan area); and Cactus Petes and the Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada (Idaho and the Pacific Northwest ).

Visit Ameristar Casinos' web site at www.ameristar.com
(which shall not be deemed to be incorporated in or a part of this news
release).

Source: Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

CONTACT: Kathy Callahan, Director of Communications of Ameristar
Casinos, Inc., +1-702-567-7053

Web site: http://www.ameristar.com/

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Brunswick, Walt Disney World Team Up for Hurricane Relief

Brunswick, Walt Disney World Team Up for Hurricane Relief

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) and the Walt Disney World(R) Resort announced today that they have partnered to deliver nine Trophy center console boats with Mercury Marine engines to New Orleans to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Coordinated through the US Marine Division of the Brunswick Boat Group, these boats will be turned over to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and used to shuttle refugees, officials and medical supplies in the devastated city. US Marine makes and markets Bayliner, Maxum and Trophy boats as well as Meridian Yachts.

"We approached Walt Disney World because it has one of the largest concentrations of Trophy boats close to the affected areas of the Gulf Coast, and this would allow for those boats to be pressed into use quickly," explained US Marine's Mark Zobel, vice president of marketing. "The response from Disney was overwhelming, and their cooperation will ensure that more help is on the way almost immediately. We are extremely grateful for their assistance and the urgency in which they dealt with this matter."

Since 1997, Brunswick has been providing a variety of boats to the resort, as well as Mercury outboard engines, another Brunswick division. The Brunswick Boat Group's Logistics operations, working with a US Marine dealer in Bossier City, La., are arranging for quick transport and delivery.

About Brunswick

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea and Kellogg marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com/ .

Source: Brunswick Corporation

CONTACT: Dan Kubera, Director - Media Relations and Corporate
Communications of Brunswick Corporation, +1-847-735-4617

Web site: http://www.brunswick.com/

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US Airways to Join Industry New Orleans Evacuation Effort

US Airways to Join Industry New Orleans Evacuation Effort

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways will participate in the airline industry's effort to help in evacuation efforts for New Orleans. Flights will begin later this afternoon and continue at least through the weekend. US Airways will provide a 126-seat Boeing 737-300 aircraft, as well as other aircraft as needed.

"The employees of US Airways are committed to doing everything they possibly can to help those who are suffering as a result of this catastrophe, volunteering their time, job skills and resources," said Bruce R. Lakefield, US Airways president and chief executive officer. "We are ready and willing to assist in the relief efforts."

US Airways is also working closely with the American Red Cross, which has said that monetary assistance currently is the best alternative. The company created earlier this week the US Airways Employee Relief Fund to help colleagues in the Gulf States, many of whom have lost everything.

Source: US Airways

CONTACT: US Airways Corporate Affairs, +1-703-872-5100

Web site: http://www.usairways.com/

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Mesa Air Group, Inc. Reports August 2005 Traffic

Mesa Air Group, Inc. Reports August 2005 Traffic

PHOENIX, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance and completion rate figures for August 2005. Year-over-year available seat miles increased 11.2% in August 2005 to 822 million, compared to 740 million in August 2004. Revenue passenger miles increased 8.6% from 544 million in 2004 to 591 million in 2005. Passenger enplanements increased 11.7% from 1,091,491 in August 2004 to 1,219,190 in August 2005.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990210/LAW065 )

Mesa Air Group had a controllable completion rate, excluding weather- related cancellations, of 98.5% in August with an on-time arrival performance of 73.6%. Mesa Airlines, which operates all of the Company's regional jets under revenue-guarantee arrangements with its mainline partners, had a controllable completion rate of 98.8% in August. Mesa Airline's on-time arrival performance for the month of August was 71.9%. Air Midwest, which operates Mesa's 19-seat turboprops under pro-rate revenue-sharing agreements, reported a controllable completion rate for August of 97.1% with an on-time arrival performance of 84.1%.

August Results Aug-05 Aug-04 Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 591,421 544,406 8.64%
Available Seat Miles (000) 822,431 739,758 11.18%
Passengers Carried 1,219,190 1,091,491 11.70%

Load Factor 71.91% 73.59% (1.7) pts

Year-to-date Results YTD 05 YTD 04 Change
Revenue Passenger Miles(000) 4,279,271 3,591,470 19.15%
Available Seat Miles(000) 5,948,457 5,003,700 18.88%
Passengers Carried 8,991,877 7,193,971 24.99%

Load Factor 71.94% 71.78% 0.2 pts

Mesa currently operates 184 aircraft with over 1,100 daily system departures to over 167 cities, 45 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. Mesa operates as America West Express, US Airways Express and United Express under contractual agreement with America West, US Airways and United Airlines, respectively, and independently as Mesa Airlines. The Company, founded by Larry and Janie Risley in New Mexico in 1982, has approximately 5,000 employees. Mesa is a member of the Regional Airline Association and Regional Aviation Partners. The Company was named 2005 Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World Magazine.

For further information regarding this press release please contact Brian Gillman at 602-685-4000 or brian.gillman@mesa-air.com or visit our website at www.mesa-air.com.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990210/LAW065
Source: Mesa Air Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Brian Gillman of Mesa Air Group, Inc., +1-602-685-4000

Web site: http://www.mesa-air.com/

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Southwest Airlines Participates in Federal Airlift Effort; Carrier Will Bring Support Into New Orleans, Transport Evacuees

Southwest Airlines Participates in Federal Airlift Effort; Carrier Will Bring Support Into New Orleans, Transport Evacuees

DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today sent its second humanitarian flight into New Orleans as part of the government's ongoing relief efforts for the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. A Southwest Boeing 737-700 departed from the carrier's Dallas Headquarters at approximately 11:30 a.m. with Federal law enforcement officials onboard, bound for New Orleans. Also onboard were food, water, and other supplies needed to support relief efforts.

Once in New Orleans, Southwest personnel will assist in transporting evacuees to facilities at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Southwest has dedicated an aircraft to this effort and will make additional trips into and out of New Orleans as coordinated with the various Federal and state agencies directing the relief effort.

Southwest Airlines is grateful for the opportunity to provide assistance to the residents of the Gulf Coast but emphasizes that access to the area is extremely limited. Southwest is participating in the humanitarian effort coordinated by several Federal agencies including the Department of Transportation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Southwest encourages people who want to help, to donate money to their local American Red Cross (ARC), rather than seeking to bring goods to a local airport. Since flights into New Orleans and the surrounding area are extremely limited, and because the relief efforts will endure into the coming months, donating money to the ARC is the most effective way to provide support.

http://www.southwest.com/

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Source: Southwest Airlines

CONTACT: media, Public Relations, +1-214-792-4847, or Customers,
+1-800-I-FLY-SWA, or +1-800-435-9792, or en Espanol, +1-800-VAMONOS, or
+1-800-826-6667, all of Southwest Airlines

Web site: http://www.southwest.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Media will not be permitted on these relief flights, at the request of the Federal government, in order to leave every open seat for evacuees.

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American Eagle Airlines Reports August Traffic

American Eagle Airlines Reports August Traffic

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Eagle Airlines today reported systemwide traffic for August increased 25 percent from August 2004, on a capacity increase of 21.3 percent. System load factor was 70.6 percent, up 2.1 points year over year.

American Eagle boarded 1.76 million passengers in August, up 11.4 percent from August 2004.

About American Eagle

American Eagle is the largest U.S. regional airline, operating over 1,700 daily flights to more than 140 cities throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of American Airlines. American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) regional airlines serve more than 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,800 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(SM) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more than 600 destinations in 135 countries and territories. American Airlines and American Eagle are units of the AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR).

Detailed traffic and capacity data are on the following pages.

AMERICAN EAGLE
COMPARATIVE PRELIMINARY TRAFFIC SUMMARY

AUGUST
2005 2004 CHANGE
PASSENGER MILES (000)
SYSTEM 724,885 580,138 25.0 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 675,763 524,691 28.8
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 49,122 55,447 (11.4)

SEAT MILES (000)
SYSTEM 1,027,239 846,538 21.3 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 950,146 759,193 25.2
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 77,092 87,345 (11.7)

LOAD FACTOR
SYSTEM 70.6 68.5 2.1 pts
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 71.1 69.1 2.0
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 63.7 63.5 0.2

PASSENGERS BOARDED
SYSTEM 1,759,242 1,579,733 11.4 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 1,537,177 1,326,113 15.9
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 222,065 253,620 (12.4)

YEAR-TO-DATE
2005 2004 CHANGE
PASSENGER MILES (000)
SYSTEM 5,252,292 4,145,049 26.7 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 4,856,432 3,722,928 30.4
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 395,860 422,121 (6.2)

SEAT MILES (000)
SYSTEM 7,509,575 6,108,569 22.9 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 6,870,627 5,418,471 26.8
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 638,948 690,098 (7.4)

LOAD FACTOR
SYSTEM 69.9 67.9 2.0 pts
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 70.7 68.7 2.0
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 62.0 61.2 0.8

PASSENGERS BOARDED
SYSTEM 13,431,527 11,684,739 14.9 %
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES 11,539,309 9,653,886 19.5
EXECUTIVE AIRLINES 1,892,218 2,030,853 (6.8)

Current AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR) news releases can be accessed via the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com/ .

Source: American Eagle Airlines

CONTACT: Tami McLallen, Corporate Communications of American Eagle
Airlines, +1-817-967-1577, or corp.comm@aa.com

Web site: http://www.aa.com/

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American Airlines Reports August Traffic

American Airlines Reports August Traffic

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, the world's largest airline, reported an August load factor of 81.5 percent -- an increase of 3.1 points compared to the same period last year. Traffic grew by 3.8 percent year over year, while capacity declined slightly.

International traffic increased 7.9 percent relative to last year on 3.4 percent more capacity. Domestic traffic increased 1.8 percent year over year, with a capacity decline of 1.9 percent.

American boarded 8.8 million passengers in August.

Detailed traffic and capacity data are on the following pages:

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSENGER DIVISION
COMPARATIVE PRELIMINARY TRAFFIC SUMMARY
EXCLUDES CHARTER SERVICES
AUGUST

2005 2004 CHANGE
REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)
SYSTEM 12,653,814 12,189,121 3.8 %
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 8,285,372 8,139,755 1.8
INTERNATIONAL 4,368,442 4,049,367 7.9
ATLANTIC 1,904,315 1,783,053 6.8
LATIN AMERICA 1,968,793 1,889,031 4.2
PACIFIC 495,334 377,283 31.3

AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)
SYSTEM 15,509,445 15,531,444 (0.1)%
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 10,123,419 10,323,790 (1.9)
INTERNATIONAL 5,386,026 5,207,654 3.4
ATLANTIC 2,213,668 2,107,683 5.0
LATIN AMERICA 2,554,896 2,626,276 (2.7)
PACIFIC 617,462 473,696 30.3

LOAD FACTOR
SYSTEM 81.5 % 78.4 % 3.1 Pts
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 81.8 78.8 3.0
INTERNATIONAL 81.1 77.7 3.4
ATLANTIC 86.0 84.5 1.5
LATIN AMERICA 77.0 71.9 5.1
PACIFIC 80.2 79.6 0.6

PASSENGERS BOARDED 8,778,524 8,331,312 5.4 %

SYSTEM CARGO TON MILES (000) 174,675 174,305 0.2 %

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSENGER DIVISION
COMPARATIVE PRELIMINARY TRAFFIC SUMMARY
EXCLUDES CHARTER SERVICES
YEAR-TO-DATE AUGUST

2005 2004 CHANGE
REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)
SYSTEM 94,297,049 88,321,994 6.8 %
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 62,648,937 60,328,048 3.8
INTERNATIONAL 31,648,111 27,993,945 13.1
ATLANTIC 13,187,268 12,137,116 8.7
LATIN AMERICA 14,888,530 13,052,290 14.1
PACIFIC 3,572,313 2,804,540 27.4

AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)
SYSTEM 119,254,281 117,559,919 1.4 %
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 78,224,324 79,988,537 (2.2)
INTERNATIONAL 41,029,957 37,571,381 9.2
ATLANTIC 15,869,668 14,937,229 6.2
LATIN AMERICA 20,649,310 19,127,791 8.0
PACIFIC 4,510,979 3,506,361 28.7

LOAD FACTOR
SYSTEM 79.0 % 75.1 % 3.9 Pts
D.O.T. DOMESTIC 80.0 75.4 4.6
INTERNATIONAL 77.1 74.5 2.6
ATLANTIC 83.0 81.2 1.8
LATIN AMERICA 72.1 68.2 3.9
PACIFIC 79.1 79.9 (0.8)

PASSENGERS BOARDED 66,826,579 62,284,570 7.3 %

SYSTEM CARGO TON MILES (000) 1,450,965 1,443,772 0.5 %

Current AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR) releases can be accessed on the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com/

Source: American Airlines

CONTACT: Tim Smith, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, or corp.comm@aa.com

Web site: http://www.aa.com/

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Georgia's Largest Native American Celebration Continues to Grow

Georgia's Largest Native American Celebration Continues to Grow

MACON, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ocmulgee National Monument's 14th Annual Indian Celebration is poised to be the largest ever, with anticipated crowds of 30,000 for the weekend of September 17th and 18th, 2005. Over 280 Native people are expected to attend, representing numerous tribes.

This year will feature the Salina family, brightly adorned Aztec Dancers from Mexico. Their traditional dances have been passed down from family to family. For the past 18 years, the Salina family has shared the richness of their Aztec culture to thousands of people around the world.

The scent of smoke, sound of song and the swirling blur of colorful dancers greet you as you arrive at the 14th Annual Ocmulgee Indian Celebration at the legendary Ocmulgee National Monument Indian mounds. Creeks, Choctaws, Cherokees, Chickasaws and Seminoles adorned in brightly colored regalia will demonstrate ancient ceremonial dances performed on these sacred grounds in ancient times. Authentic Indian crafts, fine art, flute music, storytellers, historic demonstrations, and encampments are featured. Sample authentic Buffalo burgers, roasted corn and Indian tacos and celebrate and relive the fascinating history of a people who proudly preserve a culture far older than the new nation that surrounds them. Visitors can stroll through 9 encampments, 15 demonstrations and over 45 vendors.

The event is 10 am - 6 pm, and tickets are $5 for ages 13 and over and free for ages 12 and under. Active military with I.D. receives admittance for $2.

For more information on this Top 20 Event in the Southeast - Visit www.nps.gov/ocmu or call (478) 752-8257 Ext. 0.

WHAT: Ocmulgee Indian Celebration

WHEN: September 17th - 18th - Ocmulgee Indian Celebration

WHERE: Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA

Source: Ocmulgee National Monument

CONTACT: Jim David, Park Superintendent of Ocmulgee National Monument,
+1-478-752-8257 Ext. 11, or Cellphone, +1-478-719-7626

Web site: http://www.nps.gov/ocmu

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Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend

MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On July 12, 2005, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL)(NYSE:CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of 20 (U.S.) cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 9, 2005, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2005.

Holders of Carnival Corporation common stock or Carnival plc ADSs will receive a dividend payable in U.S. dollars. The dividend for Carnival plc ordinary shares will be payable in sterling unless shareholders elected to receive the dividend in U.S. dollars by August 19, 2005.

Dividends payable in sterling will be converted from U.S. dollars at the exchange rate quoted by the Bank of England in London at 12 noon on September 1, 2005 (US$1 = 55.23336 pence). Accordingly, the dividend payable in sterling on September 9, 2005, will be 11.04667 pence per share.

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of 12 cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Windstar Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises, Swan Hellenic, and P&O Cruises Australia.

Together, these brands operate 79 ships totaling more than 137,000 lower berths with 12 new ships scheduled for delivery between January 2006 and April 2009. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon, Holland America Tours and Princess Tours. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Additional information can be obtained via Carnival Corporation & plc's Web sites at http://www.carnivalcorp.com/ and http://www.carnivalplc.com/ .

Source: Carnival Corporation & plc

CONTACT: Media, U.S., Tim Gallagher, Carnival Corporation & plc,
+1-305-599-2600, ext. 16000, or UK, Sophie Fitton, Brunswick Group,
+011-44-(0)-20-7404-5959, for Carnival; or Investors, US/UK, Beth Roberts,
Carnival Corporation & plc, +1-305-406-4832

Web site: http://www.carnivalcorp.com/

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Southwest Airlines Reports August Traffic

Southwest Airlines Reports August Traffic

DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced today that the Company flew 5.7 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2005, a 13.7 percent increase from the 5.0 billion RPMs flown in August 2004. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 12.2 percent to 7.5 billion from the August 2004 level of 6.6 billion. The load factor for the month was 76.1 percent, compared to 75.1 percent for the same period last year.

For the eight months ended August 31, 2005, Southwest flew 40.3 billion RPMs, compared to the 36.3 billion RPMs recorded for the same period of 2004, an increase of 11.2 percent. Available seat miles increased 12.0 percent to 56.4 billion from the 2004 level of 50.3 billion. The year-to-date load factor was 71.5 percent, compared to 72.1 percent for the same period last year.

This press release, as well as past releases, can be accessed on the Southwest Airlines internet site at http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=IR_090205 .

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
PRELIMINARY COMPARATIVE TRAFFIC STATISTICS

AUGUST

2005 2004 CHANGE

Revenue passengers carried 7,080,100 6,373,726 11.1 %

Enplaned passengers 8,125,680 7,357,694 10.4 %

Revenue passenger miles (000) 5,671,425 4,986,204 13.7 %

Available seat miles (000) 7,453,694 6,642,013 12.2 %

Load factor 76.1% 75.1% 1.0 pts.

Average length of haul 801 782 2.4 %

Trips flown 89,698 84,938 5.6 %

YEAR-TO-DATE

2005 2004 CHANGE

Revenue passengers carried 52,028,550 47,805,517 8.8 %

Enplaned passengers 59,168,029 54,796,951 8.0 %

Revenue passenger miles (000) 40,349,627 36,301,359 11.2 %

Available seat miles (000) 56,402,637 50,343,512 12.0 %

Load factor 71.5% 72.1% (0.6)pts.

Average length of haul 776 759 2.2 %

Trips flown 685,626 649,490 5.6 %

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Source: Southwest Airlines Co.

CONTACT: Investor Relations of Southwest Airlines Co., +1-214-792-4415

Web site: http://www.southwest.com/
http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=IR_090205

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Cendant Announces Hurricane Relief Efforts

Cendant Announces Hurricane Relief Efforts

- Global Travel & Real Estate Leader Focusing on Locating Unaccounted for Employees -

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) today announced a series of relief initiatives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

"Our top priority today is to locate approximately 500 employees who we have not yet been able to reach, and to provide whatever assistance we can," said Henry R. Silverman, Cendant chairman and CEO. "We have also begun to move forward with plans to assist in the rebuilding effort within the region."

Key initiatives underway include:

- Establishment of a special employee hotline (1-866-827-2347) to
coordinate distribution of pay and other benefits to employees in the
hurricane regions. Efforts are underway to locate available temporary
housing for employees within Cendant's hotel affiliates, corporate
timeshare resort locations and timeshare exchange resort affiliates.

- A special fundraising campaign has been launched on behalf of the
American Red Cross (ARC) Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund. The Cendant
Charitable Foundation will be matching employee donations up to an
aggregate $500,000.

- Cendant business units are displaying banner ads soliciting consumer
donations to the ARC on its consumer booking Web sites, such as
Orbitz.com, DaysInn.com, Avis.com, RCI.com (U.S. section), and
ColdwellBanker.com.

- Cendant's Car Rental Group, Hotel Group and Timeshare Resort Group are
all working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the
Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross to provide
assistance including access to housing and rental vehicles for emergency
response personnel moving into the area to coordinate relief efforts.

- The company is also reviewing all possible opportunities to aid in the
relief efforts through its Real Estate and Travel Distribution Services
divisions.

About Cendant Corporation

Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) is primarily a provider of travel and residential real estate services. With approximately 85,000 employees, New York City-based Cendant provides these services to business and consumers in over 100 countries. With 2004 revenues of approximately $20 billion and assets of more than $40 billion, the company ranked 107 on the 2005 Fortune 500 listing.

Source: Cendant Corporation

CONTACT: Elliot Bloom, +1-212-413-1832

Web site: http://www.cendant.com/

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Greater Phoenix CVB Focuses on Corporate Market for Short-Term Bookings at Expanding Convention Center

Greater Phoenix CVB Focuses on Corporate Market for Short-Term Bookings at Expanding Convention Center

Sales Division Targets State/National Corporations for Bookings Into the New Phase-One Meeting & Conference Center, Opening May, 2006

PHOENIX, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to sell the maximum amount of available space during the expansion of the Phoenix Convention Center, the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau (GPCVB) is utilizing a dedicated sales staff that is focused solely on booking the new Phase-One meeting and conference facility.

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Currently under construction in Downtown Phoenix, and set to open in May, the new meeting and conference venue is being pitched primarily to the local and national corporate markets due to the fact these markets often book meetings only a year or two in advance.

"The new Phase-One building is conducive to corporate meetings from a technological standpoint, with its conference center and advanced capabilities," said GPCVB Director of Sales James Jessie, "and it also allows us to capitalize on our strategy to fill our available space during expansion, due to the fact we can obtain short-term bookings through the corporate market."

In order to accomplish just that, the GPCVB has named Jerelle Anthony National Conference Sales Manager, in charge of booking business solely into the new Phase-One building -- which will provide more than 158,000 sq. ft. of new meeting and exhibit space. Anthony has been a member of the GPCVB sales team for more than six years. Also, the GPCVB has named Karla Vogtman Business Development Coordinator. Vogtman is responsible for researching potential business leads within the corporate market -- with a focus on the pharmaceutical market -- both locally and on a national basis.

"We are concentrating on both research and education," Anthony said. "We pinpoint corporations, identify potential meeting opportunities, establish a rapport with them and then educate them on the world-class facilities that we can now provide."

As part of this sales effort, the GPCVB recently made contact with all Fortune 500 corporations, as well as the Top 100 companies in Arizona. Jessie said the GPVCB can now encourage regional corporations that previously could not be accommodated at the Convention Center to "keep their business local."

In all, the expanded Phoenix Convention Center will provide more than 900,000 sq. ft. of rentable space in 2009. Phase Two, which will entail the demolition and re-construction of the current North Building, will open in the fall of 2008. Phase Two will contain approximately 570,000 sq. ft. of exhibition and meeting space. A nearby 1,000-room Sheraton will also open downtown in 2008.

For more information about hosting a meeting in Phoenix, please visit the Greater Phoenix CVB's website at www.phx2006.com or call 1-877-MEET-PHX.

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Source: Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau

CONTACT: Douglas MacKenzie of Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors
Bureau, +1-602-452-6250, dmackenzie@visitphoenix.com

Web site: http://www.phx2006.com/
http://www.phoenixcvb.com/

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Hard Rock International Releases 2005 Mid-Year Earnings Report

Hard Rock International Releases 2005 Mid-Year Earnings Report

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today announced its mid-year earnings for 2005 as part of a report issued by its parent company, The Rank Group Plc (NASDAQ:RANKY).

Total revenues for the first half of 2005 were $225.0 million, increasing by 10% versus $205.4 million for the same period in 2004. Operating profit showed an increase of 44% with $30.6 million for 2005 versus $21.3 million for the same period in 2004.

Cafes

Revenue from company owned cafes rose from $192.7 million to $204.5 million, and operating profit from $20.2 million to $23.6 million. Sales in same store company owned cafes were up .4% during this period, with food and beverage sales up 2.2%, and merchandise sales down 3%.

Hotels and Casinos

Revenue from hotels/casinos rose from $4.4 million to $11.4 million and operating profit from $4.4 million to $10.7 million, enhanced by the March and May 2004 openings of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, respectively, as well as a strong performance by the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando.

"We are pleased with the strong revenue and operating profit performance in the first half of the year," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. "We believe that continued execution of our new and comprehensive portfolio and branding strategies will continue to positively influence our business going forward."

Refining the Business and Its Locations

As part of its overall portfolio strategy, Hard Rock International relocated Hard Rock Cafe New York from its 57th Street location to the entertainment and tourist capital of the world, Times Square. In a seamless move, the former location closed its doors on August 11 and the new location opened for business on August 12.

After reevaluating current locations, the decision was made to close the Choctaw Beach Club, as well as underperforming cafes in both St. Thomas and Newport Beach. A fire in early July forced the temporary closing of the London cafe. The location is being refurbished and is scheduled to reopen in late September.

In terms of franchised cafes, in May, a new cafe opened in Caracas, Venezuela and an underperforming cafe in Reykjavik closed. During the second half of the year, cafe openings are planned for Gran Canaria, Belo Horizonte and Mumbai.

In hotels, the refurbishment of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid is well underway and is expected to reopen in 2006. The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, which is expected to open in 2007, has now been expanded into a 417-room condo/hotel. The Paramount Hotel in New York is performing well and plans are complete for its conversion into a flagship Hard Rock Hotel in Manhattan, just blocks from the new site of the Hard Rock Cafe New York.

Additionally, Hard Rock International has entered into an agreement with Intrawest Corporation to develop lifestyle Hard Rock Hotels at select Intrawest resorts. Hard Rock and Intrawest are finalizing specific locations and will shortly announce the first lifestyle condominium-hotel.

About Hard Rock International

With 120 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and 13 Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in more than 40 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (NASDAQ:RANKY). For more information on Hard Rock, visit http://www.hardrock.com/.

Source: Hard Rock International

CONTACT: John Gogarty, or Deborah Sierchio, both of Coyne PR,
+1-973-316-1665

Web site: http://www.hardrock.com/

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Media Advisory Regarding the Ontario Tourism Showcase at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats Festival

Media Advisory Regarding the Ontario Tourism Showcase at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats Festival

WHAT: The Ontario, Canada Tourism Showcase at the Chrysler Arts,
Beats & Eats Festival in Pontiac, Michigan

WHEN: Friday-Monday, September 2-5, 2005

WHERE: 17 Water Street, Pontiac, Michigan

WHY: To present the wide range of Ontario travel attractions - from
the vineyards of the Niagara peninsula to the Arctic watershed
of Hudson Bay, from Toronto's dazzling big-city nightlife to
Ottawa's pomp and ceremony, from remote and untamed wilderness
to internationally-acclaimed theater and arts.

BOOTHS: Ontario Tourism, Casa Loma, CN Tower, Second City, Toronto
Chinatown Business Association, VIA Rail, Mirvish Productions,
Ontario Science Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario
Museum, Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet of Canada,
Ontario Place, Toronto Cavalcade of Lights, London, Fort Erie,
Ottawa, Ontario's Finest Inns, Canadian Sport Fishing,
Northern Ontario, Fallsview Casino, IMAX, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Shaw Festival, Niagara Falls, Resorts Ontario, Millcroft Inn,
Premier Spas, Ontario Parks, Blue Mountain, Wine & Culinary,
Niagara Golf Trail, Canadian Golf Tourism Association

VISUALS: - A Canadian Mountie in ceremonial dress uniform (red tunic)
will be on hand at the Ottawa exhibit
- A plastinate display of a real human body at the Science
Centre exhibit
- Catherine the Great (Empress of all the Russias) in authentic
costume at the Art Gallery of Ontario exhibit
- Lion Dancers with Drummers and Kung Fu at Chinatown booth
- Costumes from theatrical productions at the Shaw Festival
booth
- A sommelier-hosted wine tasting with some of Ontario's
premier wines
- Advance peek at the new musical "Lord of the Rings" which
will have its world premiere in Toronto (along with a ticket
drawing)
- Second City Troop to perform onstage
- Alexina Stewart (Ontario Hip Hop star) to perform onstage
- See the barrel that challenged Niagara Falls
- Meet a knight in authentic shining armor at the Casa Loma
booth
- Learn to play blackjack through live demos by professional
croupiers
- Practice your angling skills at a fishing simulator
- See a real dogsled

CONTACT: Helen Lovekin, 416/314-7555
Dick Griffith, 312/440-9900

PRNewswire -- Aug. 29

Source: Ontario Tourism

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