Travel Roundup: Hilton's Settlement with Starwood, Biden-LaHood's High-Speed Rail, Delta Drops Atlanta-Nairobi and More

Hilton reportedly looking to settle Denizen lawsuit with Starwood – Hilton Hotels Corp. may be seeking a negotiated settlement over its industrial espionage case with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Starwood has accused competitor Hilton of hiring former employees who allegedly left the company with documents detailing its new high-end W brand. Hilton’s new luxury brand, Denizen, allegedly incorporated Starwood ideas, the lawsuit states. [Source: The Times (U.K.)]

Biden and LaHood meet with governors about high-speed rail — Eight governors will journey to the White House today to speak with Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the future and funding of high-speed rail. Governors from Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia, Missouri, Massachusetts, Georgia, Illinois and Pennsylvania. President Barack Obama said earlier this year that 10 high-speed rail corridors would compete for $8 billion in funding. [Source: Detroit Free Press]

Delta’s cancellation of Atlanta-Nairobi flights causes Kenyan protest — Kenyan officials are looking for answers why Delta Air Lines canceled its Atlanta-Nairobi flights after the U.S. Transportation Security Administration reported security problems around Nairobi. Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Moses Wetangula called on the U.S. ambassador to explain the situation that dashed the country’s hopes of a rebirth of American tourism. [Source: Reuters]

Indianapolis International Airport faces $15 million shortfall — The Indianapolis International Airport will turn off lights and shut off escalators before using $200 million in reserves or laying off workers to deal with a loss of $15 million in revenues, a spokesman said. Air traffic is down about 10 percent from last year. [Source: Indianapolis Star]

Maria Miller joins Norwegian Cruise Line — Norwegian Cruise Line appointed Maria Miller as senior vice president, marketing.  Miller previously worked for Dave & Buster’s, Avis, American Express and as a consultant in the technology industry. [Source: Travel Trade]