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Skift Take: While the Indian Union Budget for 2025-26 didn't roll out any blockbuster wins for tourism, the industry is still finding reasons to celebrate the small victories.
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Skift Take: Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carriers assets.
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Skift Take: Rumors circulated online this week that United was potentially interested in merging with JetBlue or buying some of the New York-based carriers assets.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones for a new Hyatt Vivid branded flagship resort in the Dominican Republic that is expected to open by year end 2025. Following the successful debut of the brand last year, Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana will be the second resort in the brand which is designed to cater to the next generation of all-inclusive travelers.
DALLAS, TexasCoury Holdings secured nine new hotel management agreements across California while growing its leadership team with the appointment of Bo Patel as chief operating officer. With more than two decades of experience in hospitality management, development, and investment, Patel will lead West Coast growth and operations, driving expansion, operations, and brand partnerships for Coury Holdings’ West Coast assets, with a focus on the Concert Hospitality division.
The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market. Following a successful debut event in 2024 which welcomed close to 600 key industry figures, AHICE South East Asia returns to South East Asia from January 24-26 with a bumper program packed with over 150 insightful speakers, stellar networking events and hotel tours.
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While acknowledging some of the economic headwinds the industry is facing, there is plenty of optimism for the year ahead based primarily on strong travel demand patterns, according to C-level executives at ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit), which kicked off yesterday in Los Angeles, California. During an interview with LODGING, Anthony Capuano, president/CEO, Marriott International, emphasized the companys access to real-time consumer spending data from credit card partners as being ind
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Hilton rang in 2025 with some fantastic new additions to its portfolio, from our first Hilton property in Bonaire, to the introduction of Hampton by Hilton in Estonia. As the hospitality company looks ahead to 2025, Hilton will be adding luxury properties abroad as Signia by Hilton goes global with its first hotel outside the United States, while Tempo by Hilton expands its portfolio to five properties with two new hotels in Raleigh and San Diego.
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Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating a successful Australian Open as the events official accommodation partner for the fourth year running, with increased occupancy at its 10 Melbourne hotels, enhanced brand awareness and greater member engagement. Marriott Bonvoys 5-star hotels within close proximity to Rod Laver Arena ran at 90-95% occupancy for the two weeks of the Australian Open.
Meyer Jabara Hotels has assumed management of the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD. The full-service boutique property features 212 spa-inspired guestrooms and suites; an upscale restaurant and lounge; rooftop swimming pool; and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space. Owned and operated by IMH Columbia LLC, the hotel is close to the Merriweather Post Pavillion outdoor concert venue.
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