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Harry Potter film stars, including Helena Bonham Carter, second front left; Matthew Lewis, third from left; Robbie Coltrane (fifth from left) and Tom Felton second from right, attended an exclusive preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort. The new area, which opened officially on July 8, expands the Harry Potter attraction across both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure parks.

"Tropical Night of Jibaro Jazz" at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, featuring Puerto Rican musicians Nestor Torres, Jerry Medina and Edwin Colon Zayas, was a highlight of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co.'s New York launch of its "Summer is Easy" campaign, highlighting the island's culture, music and cuisine.

Travel Leaders Group held its second annual Day of Giving. Participating Travel Leaders members, franchisees and clients collected 3.67 tons of groceries and donated $50,000 to local food banks or Feeding America. From left, Joe Deliberto, Kim Collins and Michelle Meyer, Travel Leaders Corporate of St. Louis.

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson, left, shakes hands with Imani Blackman from Magruder High School in Rockville, Md. at the National Academy Foundation (NAF) annual conference, where Sorenson served as a guest speaker. NAF is the parent organization of the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, and Sorenson spoke about the partnership that exists between the industry and education. Marriott is a big supporter of NAF and wants to raise the awareness of the hospitality industry as a viable career choice for high school and college students.

Simon Fricker, second from left, general manager of the new Le Meridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, and Dave Marr, Starwood Hotels & Resorts sr. vice president of brand management, cut the ribbon at the opening of the hotel on July 31. They are flanked by Pablo Henderson, left, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts brand manager, and George Fleck, Le Meridien & Westin vice president of global brand management.

Founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts David Siegel stands in front of the “W” that will be placed on the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino’s marquee. Westgate recently bought the hotel, the former Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (originally the Las Vegas Hilton). The marquee letters are the largest in Las Vegas at 20 feet and one inch.