MGM Resorts ends merger talks with Barry Diller's People Inc., citing new pact
The collapse leaves uncertainty over who might buy an operator whose Las Vegas resorts have been losing ground for two years.
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Marriott confirms corporate job cuts in global restructuring, hotel staff unaffected
The company says some affected corporate employees may be placed in newly posted roles.
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Indian luxury watch brand Rotoris raises $8.5 million to expand retail network globally
The invitation-only watch house plans Rotoris House locations in Mumbai and New York as it pushes India's challenger luxury brands overseas.
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Vrbo launches Reserve Now, Pay Later, taking a more host-friendly tack than Airbnb
Zero upfront payment has been a growth lever for Airbnb, but Vrbo's version narrows when guests can cancel without penalty.
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Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo roll out AI search, free lounge access and flexible booking features
The features are part of Expedia Group's bid to differentiate its brands amid intensifying competition in online travel.
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Frontier reports major airfare surge, but Spirit's exit has not fixed its profit problem
Record revenues from higher fares and more passengers have yet to translate into meaningful profits as jet fuel costs bite.
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Airbnb.org targets 1 million free nights a year, funded partly by 10 cents per booking
The per-stay contribution exceeds what Booking.com and Vrbo donate, though its sufficiency is open to question.
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Mukesh Ambani's Jio jumps 27% after record $3.2 billion IPO
The listing ranks among India's largest and underscores investor appetite for Reliance's telecom and digital unit.
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Agoda joins Meta's Muse travel ad format in Singapore and Japan
The tie-up gives Booking Holdings a foothold in the format while Expedia holds the North America hotel slot, raising questions about who pays Meta's fee.
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Waymo picks Ramp for its first business travel expense integration
Waymo receipts will flow into a spend platform used by more than 70,000 businesses, signaling a push into corporate travel.
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Alaska Airlines plans Anchorage-Tokyo nonstop with single-aisle Boeing 737s in 4-route expansion
The route would be Alaska's first nonstop to Tokyo from Anchorage, launching next summer.
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Travel firms and destination marketers rush to patch critical PHP security flaws
The scramble highlights how smaller travel players rely on outside vendors for website security.
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JetBlue to keep investing in premium cabins, lounges and Fort Lauderdale despite cost pressure
The airline says its premium strategy and a new loyalty perk remain on track even as costs rise.
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Rare dinosaur fossil 'Jodi' sells for $47.3 million at Sotheby's auction
The specimen commanded a price comparable to top T. rex sales, reflecting continued strength in the collectibles market.
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AI roll-ups reshape travel M&A math as consolidators test whether gains repeat
Buyers are weighing whether AI-driven improvements to acquired companies are real and worth the premium.
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Jet2's reconfigured all-business class aircraft enters service
The UK leisure carrier is adding a business class cabin as it expands its premium offering.
Travel Weekly · +3 outlets
Air France adds La Première first class cabin to more U.S. routes
The expansion widens access to Air France's most exclusive cabin on transatlantic service.
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Luxury Escapes puts its best prices behind a paid membership paywall
CEO Adam Schwab bets a paid membership with genuine paywall pricing will matter more as AI agents shop for travel deals.
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