MGM Resorts ends merger talks with Barry Diller's People Inc., signs new pact
The agreement closes off a potential deal for a Las Vegas operator whose resorts have been losing ground for two years.
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Mukesh Ambani's Jio soars 27% after record $3.2bn IPO
The listing ranks among India's largest and lifts the valuation of Ambani's telecom and digital arm.
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Marriott confirms corporate job cuts in global restructuring
The reductions target corporate staff rather than hotel employees, with some affected workers eligible for newly posted roles.
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MGM Resorts sees lost pricing power in Las Vegas as travel costs bite
Higher transportation costs are squeezing Las Vegas hotel rates, though convention business has offset weaker leisure demand in some months.
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Qatar Airways CEO says new first class cabin is 'under serious design'
The carrier confirmed it is developing a next-generation first class product as Gulf rivals keep raising the premium bar.
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Frontier reports major airfare surge as jet fuel costs pinch consumers
The budget carrier attributed higher ticket prices to fuel costs and the disappearance of Spirit Airlines.
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IHCL and Adani Airports sign multi-hotel deal for eight hotels across four cities
The agreement deepens Indian Hotels Company's airport-adjacent development push with Adani's airport operator.
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JetBlue to keep investing in premium despite cost pressures
The airline said it will continue adding first-class seats and lounges and expanding in Fort Lauderdale.
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Robotis raises $8.5M to expand luxury watch retail network
The invitation-only Indian watch house says its registry has nearly 100,000 members and it now aims at global expansion.
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Air France adds La Premiere cabin to more US flights
The expansion gives more transatlantic routes access to Air France's most premium cabin.
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Dubai's Shangri-La hotel to become $1.3bn AHS Twin Towers luxury office development
The redevelopment converts a landmark Dubai hotel site into a large-scale premium office complex.
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Accor says 485,000 Asia Pacific members already pay for hotel loyalty
The company is treating paid subscriptions as a revenue channel rather than a discount scheme, with renewal rates the key test.
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Amex and Hilton launch first Hilton Honors credit card in Canada
The card offers Gold status, a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 points and a free night reward.
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Regent Seven Seas' Prestige cruise ship is delayed
The luxury line's new ship slips from its planned debut, affecting itineraries.
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Hyatt plans Times Square hotel opening in 2028
The project adds a flagship New York property as Hyatt continues its expansion push.
www.insideflyer.com · +13 outlets
Which airlines are still skipping Dubai this winter
Long-haul carriers that fill Dubai's luxury hotels are largely staying out until spring, complicating winter planning.
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American Express adds high-yield savings deposits as Blue Cash redemption option
Blue Cash Everyday and Blue Cash Preferred holders gain a new way to redeem Reward Dollars.
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Princess Cruises brings Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships
The expansion adds a club, restaurant and suite lounge across more of the fleet.
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