Sonesta cuts corporate staff as $2 billion bid puts 68 of its managed hotels in play
Service Properties Trust hired Sonesta to run 68 properties it owns, and an unsolicited offer for those hotels has created uncertainty for the operator.
Skift
JetBlue puts its new domestic first class, BlueFirst, on sale
The premium cabin is part of JetBlue's push to capture higher-yielding domestic travelers as it restructures its route network.
Luxury Travel Advisor · +13 outlets
Lufthansa plans Munich-Phoenix service from 2027, adding a new European route
The route expands Lufthansa's U.S. footprint and gives Phoenix another transatlantic link from its Munich hub.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Lufthansa to launch Columbus, Ohio's first-ever nonstop flight to Europe in 2027
The new transatlantic route marks a first for the Ohio market and extends Lufthansa's mid-continent U.S. expansion.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Alaska and Hawaiian add Seattle-Osaka and Tahiti routes in transpacific expansion
The two new long-haul services deepen Alaska Air Group's international build-out from its Seattle hub for 2027.
The Points Guy · +6 outlets
Rich flyers' premium spending is propping up airline margins
Carriers are leaning on premium cabins and affluent travelers as economy pricing stays weak, a shift reshaping airline strategy.
The Business Times · +1 outlets
Art Basel Miami Beach threatens to move to Las Vegas, report says
Exhibitor losses and a downtown venue are cited as reasons the fair is weighing a relocation, a blow to Miami's art calendar.
Robb Report · +7 outlets
Delta's free Wi-Fi rollout reaches 95% of its fleet as rivals bet on Starlink
Delta's near-complete rollout highlights a split in connectivity strategy, with competitors adopting Starlink hardware.
The Points Guy · +1 outlets
Amex Business Platinum adds ZO coworking access and a new $500 credit
The refresh targets business cardholders with workspace perks, part of ongoing competition among premium business cards.
The Points Guy · +2 outlets
Forbes Travel Guide names third annual Verified air travel award winners
The awards rate airlines and airports on verified standards, adding a benchmark to a crowded field of travel rankings.
StreetInsider · +13 outlets
Norwegian's Regent brand bets on luxury travel demand
The cruise operator is leaning on its upscale Regent Seven Seas line as premium travel spending holds up.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Skift: the hotel industry faces a mounting water problem
Drought and summer heat are pushing hotels to adopt low-cost water savings, though costly structural fixes remain unproven at scale.
Skift
Silversea opens cruise-only hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile
The property gives the luxury line a dedicated pre-cruise base for Antarctica sailings departing from southern Chile.
www.insideflyer.com · +14 outlets
Agoda doubles premium hotel supply as five-star searches rise
The booking platform is expanding luxury inventory, though it has yet to show whether the supply translates into bookings.
Skift · +1 outlets
Skift: AI search is blocking Europe's push to spread tourists beyond big cities
Overtourism fixes depend on systems Europe does not control, namely AI discovery that favors obvious destinations and complex regional transport.
Skift
Bilt adds JetBlue TrueBlue as a 1:1 transfer partner
The partnership expands Bilt's airline transfer options as it tries to compete with established bank rewards programs.
The Points Guy · +11 outlets
Rare 27-year-old Swiss watchmaker beloved by Mark Zuckerberg drives secondary market recovery
The report points to niche independent brands, not Rolex or Patek Philippe, leading resale momentum.
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Aston Martin's first branded residential estate lists for $19.5 million in New York's Hudson Valley
The Red Hook compound is the automaker's first residential project, extending car-brand licensing into real estate.
Robb Report · +1 outlets