Rotoris raises $8.5M (Rs 70 crore) to take Indian luxury watch brand global
The invitation-only watch house plans Rotoris House stores in Mumbai and New York as it expands beyond its roughly 100,000-person registry.
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JetBlue reaffirms profit targets and premium push, says distressed bonds are a disconnect
The airline is holding to first-class seats, lounges and Fort Lauderdale growth despite cost pressures after Q3 earnings calmed bankruptcy fears.
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Best Western parent renames itself WorldHotels, merges rewards programs in 2027
The company formerly known as BWH will fold Best Western Rewards into WorldHotels Rewards on Jan. 5, 2027 to court a broader range of travelers.
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Alaska Airlines to launch Anchorage-Tokyo service with 737s in 4-route expansion
The carrier's first-ever nonstop to Tokyo from Anchorage will use a single-aisle plane starting next summer.
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Airbnb to require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests
Airbnb frames the move as privacy protection, but it also makes it harder for property managers to convert guests to direct bookings.
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Saudi giga project budgets shrink while luxury hotel pipelines keep growing
Developers are still building to the old plan, skewing toward luxury, even as Riyadh event deadlines trim budgets amid cost inflation and security risk.
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Royal Caribbean says Sandals deal can capture half of guests' travel spend
The cruise group expects near half of guests to be repeat customers this year and sees the planned 50% Sandals stake as a loyalty play.
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Bilt overhauls rewards structure for 2027, adds Bilt Cash expiration timeline
Cardholders will need to update app preferences to keep earning 4% Bilt Cash as the program revises benefits in 2027.
The Points Guy · +1 outlets
Citi and American Airlines refresh 2 cards with new perks and higher annual fees
Changes to the AAdvantage cards take effect Jan. 24, 2027, adding benefits alongside higher fees.
The Points Guy · +6 outlets
Hilton makes tech pitch with new CTO, Nasdaq move and AI agents
Hilton wants to be valued like a technology platform, and owners will judge it on whether lower distribution costs reach them.
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Red Sea Yacht Show positions Jeddah as new global yachting destination
The event, framed from Monaco to Jeddah, aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a hub for the international yachting market.
Voice of Alexandria · +14 outlets
Mandarin Oriental adds four luxury villas in Greece from EUR 17,059 a week
The hotel group is expanding its Greek villa offering at the top end of the weekly rental market.
Rus Tourism News · +2 outlets
Lanserhof invests EUR 95 million in medical resorts, eyes expansion beyond Europe
The medical resort brand pitches restraint over longevity fads as it tests whether personal attention can survive scale.
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Sunday PropTech buys European hotel operator Fletcher, whose profits lean on government accommodation
The deal pairs an acquisition track record with financials showing most profits come from government accommodation as earnings fall.
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GB Realty to invest INR 2,500 crore in Jacob & Co.-branded residences in Mohali
The developer is bringing the jeweler's branded residential concept to the Mohali market.
The Economic Times · +3 outlets
Brabus P900 Rocket Edition is a G-Wagen pick-up with 3.7-second 0-62 mph sprint
The high-performance off-road pick-up is the latest from the Mercedes tuner.
Robb Report · +7 outlets
Joe DiMaggio's Patek Philippe watch offered for $1.2 million via Wind Vintage
The rare piece tied to the baseball legend is up for sale through the vintage dealer.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set with 170+ carats of real gems heads to auction at $25M estimate
The jeweled prop is expected to fetch an eight-figure sum at auction.
Robb Report · +2 outlets