Samsung must pay Swatch $11.6M for replicating luxury watch faces on smartwatches
A court ruled Samsung allowed unauthorized digital copies of Breguet, Omega, and other watch faces, resulting in an $11.6 million judgment.
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Porsche unveils new 911 Challenge entry-level race car
The 911 Challenge race car fills the void left by the discontinued 718 Cayman GT4 RS as Porsche's most accessible track model.
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American Airlines adds 3 new European destinations in 7-route expansion for 2027
New routes include Iceland, Portugal and Austria as part of American's broader push to improve profitability and compete with Delta and United.
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United Airlines A321XLR heads overseas with ambitious international routes; luxury domestic plane delayed
United's new Airbus A321XLR is entering service on long-haul international flights while a new premium domestic aircraft has been pushed back.
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Carl Icahn's JetBlue board picks resign as his stake shrinks
Icahn's activist campaign at JetBlue has not yielded the same results as at Southwest, with JetBlue's stock continuing to decline.
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Google launches agentic hotel booking tool in AI Mode
The tool arrives nine months after being teased and is positioned as an improved version of the shuttered Book on Google product.
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Flight attendants oppose Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines data
Spirit says it is working with a third-party to scrub personal information from the data before the transaction is approved.
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Acura's reinvention critical to its future, U.S. CEO says
The recently unveiled Nexera Vision concept previews the brand's new design language as Acura prepares for a pivotal three-year period.
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Jack Daniel's American Single Malt Whiskey goes nationwide after travel retail exclusivity
The American single malt expression from Jack Daniel's was previously only available in global travel retail outlets.
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UK airports set quarterly record but traffic shift masks Gulf route collapse
A record quarter was driven by low-cost carriers and European leisure routes while Gulf traffic declined sharply.
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Marriott heading for 100 cities in India, CEO says country must tell its tourism story better
India's inbound tourism challenges remain a significant missed opportunity according to Marriott's CEO.
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Dollywood bucks theme park closure trend with $500M expansion
As independent parks close and Six Flags sheds debt, Dolly Parton's non-franchise park is thriving with a major expansion and a luxury tour bus suite experience
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Seatback screens make a comeback on US airlines
Airlines are reversing the trend of removing seatback entertainment screens, a rare win for passengers.
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Fred Dixon confirmed to lead NYC Tourism again after Brand USA
The announcement follows Skift's reporting that Dixon had been in advance talks for a return to NYC Tourism.
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More Americans could become eligible for online passport renewals
The State Department proposed a rule to allow renewals for Americans overseas and lift domestic restrictions.
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IHG signs massive hotel conversion deal in Kyoto, Japan
14 new hotels in a popular Japanese destination will soon be bookable through the IHG One Rewards program.
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Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco now accepting reservations for April 2027
The luxurious property in Mexico City's Polanco district opens for bookings from spring 2027 onward.
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Tom Colicchio says 'Top Chef' is now as important as a James Beard Award
Host Kristen Kish and judge Gail Simmons teased season 24 and made the case for why the show deserves an Emmy.
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