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Experiences

Viceroy Bets on Experiences in Overhaul of Luxury Hotel Brand

Viceroy, a collection of hotels and resorts, has rebranded. It now promises to curate luxury experiences that will be consistently top-tier and locally immersive, from Portuguese beekeeping to glassblowing in Los Cabos.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Viceroy Bets on Experiences in Overhaul of Luxury Hotel Brand

Experiences

Sphere Entertainment Pushes Multiple Venues ‘At The Same Time’ Despite Losses

James Dolan's Sphere business continues to grow, but as it does, the costs are becoming stratospheric.

Josh Corder | 2 days ago

Sphere Entertainment Pushes Multiple Venues ‘At The Same Time’ Despite Losses

Hotels

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029

Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Hotel Pipeline at Q3 2024

China's hotel construction pipeline reached 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms in Q3 2024, showing steady growth, with significant openings forecast for 2025 and 2026.

2 days ago

Hotels

Oberoi Heads to London as Indian Hotels Go Global

Oberoi Hotels' decision to expand to Europe is part of a trend. Indian hotel chains are establishing a presence beyond India to capitalize on their brand value among Indian travelers.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Oberoi Heads to London as Indian Hotels Go Global

Airlines

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Southwest had a rough going over the past few months, but CEO Bob Jordan says he has a plan. The Southwest experience may not look too different from other airlines.

Elizabeth Casolo | 2 days ago

Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?

Airlines

Spirit Airlines in Advanced Talks Over a Bankruptcy Filing, WSJ Says

The Journal reported that Spirit is looking to bankruptcy after talks with Frontier about reviving a merger broke down.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Spirit Airlines in Advanced Talks Over a Bankruptcy Filing, WSJ Says

Travel Technology

Apple AirTag Owners Can Soon Share Location Info Directly with Airlines

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and IAG have all been working with Apple on how to incorporate the tech into their baggage tracking strategies.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Apple AirTag Owners Can Soon Share Location Info Directly with Airlines

Luxury

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.

Colin Nagy | 2 days ago

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

Airlines

Why the New JetBlue Is an East Coast Leisure Airline

Airlines can have identity crises. As it tries to get back to profitability, JetBlue thinks it knows who it is.

Dennis Schaal | 2 days ago

Why the New JetBlue Is an East Coast Leisure Airline

Daily Lodging Report

Design Hotels Announces 10% Global Portfolio Growth

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

3 days ago