Expedia Group Nears $350 Million Acquisition of CarTrawler, Bolstering B2B Ground Transportation Portfolio

Irish B2B ground-transportation platform CarTrawler has updated its legal documentation for shareholders as part of a potential $350 million (300 million euros) acquisition by Expedia Group, according to a source…

The Westin Denver International Airport Completes First Phase of $25 Million Transformation, Unveiling State-of-the-Art Meeting and Event Spaces

The Westin Denver International Airport has recently announced the successful completion of the initial phase of its ambitious, multiphase property transformation. This significant milestone marks a comprehensive redesign of its…

100 Million Visitors and One Very Loud Pitchman: Inside Trump’s Tourism Push

Nick Adams, the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values, has publicly declared America open and welcoming, simultaneously dismissing any dissenting views as "full of it." This assertive…

American Airlines Sets Record-Breaking Expectations for Centennial Summer Season with 75 Million Passengers

American Airlines has officially announced its projections for the summer 2026 travel season, signaling what is expected to be the most expansive and high-volume period in the carrier’s century-long history.…

Expedia Group Finalizes $279 Million Acquisition of Tiqets, Solidifying Position in Experiences Market While Airbnb Nets $70 Million Gain.

The online travel landscape witnessed a significant strategic maneuver in the first quarter of the year, as Expedia Group formally closed its acquisition of Tiqets, an Amsterdam-based online booking platform…

Paradisus Cancun Unveils Transformative $50 Million Renovation, Redefining Luxury Hospitality in the Mexican Caribbean

Paradisus Cancun, a flagship property within Meliá Hotels International’s premium portfolio, has officially debuted the extensive results of its ambitious $50 million renovation. This significant investment marks a comprehensive transformation…

La Concha Resort Unveils $80 Million Transformation, Poising Puerto Rico as a Premier Caribbean MICE Destination

The Caribbean’s dynamic meeting and events landscape has been significantly bolstered by the monumental, newly completed $80 million renovation at La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an esteemed Autograph Collection Hotel…

Accor Completes Landmark Divestment of Essendi Stake, Solidifying Asset-Light Strategy with €975 Million Sale to Blackstone and Colony

Paris, France – Accor, a leading global hospitality group, announced on Wednesday the sale of its approximately 31% stake in Essendi, a prominent owner and operator of a significant portfolio…

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Opening One Million Acres of California Public Lands to Oil and Gas Drilling and Fracking

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently advancing a comprehensive and controversial federal plan to authorize oil and gas leasing, including hydraulic fracturing, across more than one million acres…

Carnival Encounter’s Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment Met with Disappointment and Unfinished Work

Passengers returning from a significant three-week, $65 million dry dock refurbishment of Carnival Encounter in Singapore have expressed widespread disappointment, citing ongoing construction, incomplete renovations, and persistent maintenance issues. Despite…