Wyndham adds 40-plus HotelREZ luxury hotels to Registry brand via new partnership
The deal brings independent luxury properties into Wyndham's soft-brand Registry portfolio, deepening its push into the upscale segment.
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Booking takes $1 billion hit on possible FTC settlement, sees mixed travel demand
The charge reflects a looming regulatory resolution while the company flagged softer bookings amid Middle East conflict and higher airfares.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees for the second time this year
The increase tests how much pricing travelers will absorb and whether rival carriers match the move again.
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian calls Heathrow terminal shake-up 'short-sighted'
Bastian backs Virgin Atlantic's opposition, raising pressure on Heathrow to reconsider its reallocation of terminals.
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Gencom acquires Rosewood London, its first luxury hotel deal in Europe
The purchase marks the Miami-based investor's entry into European luxury hospitality ownership.
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Gulf hotel peak season stalls as travelers wait out U.S. midterms
Operators say bookings are on hold until after the U.S. vote and some do not expect a real recovery until late 2027.
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Airbnb spends big on Los Angeles elections, framing bet around 2028 Olympics
The company's spending appears aimed at shaping short-term rental rules that will govern the Games and beyond.
Skift · +4 outlets
AirAsia sets March 2027 target for Bahrain hub after war delays
A Pegasus tie-up routing Europe traffic via Istanbul is undercutting the case for the Gulf hub, the airline said.
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Frenzy as Chanel opens in Sydney
The Australian Financial Review reports strong consumer turnout for the luxury house's new Sydney presence.
AFR · +7 outlets
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to add Paris to Monaco sleeper route in 2027
The Belmond train will run its first overnight Paris-Monaco service along the Cote d'Azur next spring.
Condé Nast Traveler · +5 outlets
Minecraft creator Markus Persson lists Beverly Hills home for $70 million
The eight-bedroom estate includes a recording studio and a nightclub with a DJ booth and dance floor.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Louis Vuitton gives Tambour Convergence watch a mirror-polished steel finish
The watch uses a proprietary hardened steel with a fully mirror-polished case.
Robb Report · +8 outlets
Waldorf Astoria opens all-suite hotel in Kuala Lumpur, its first in Malaysia
The debut marks the brand's entry into the Malaysian market with an all-suite luxury format.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Aman Group and partners join Gelephu Mindfulness City development in Bhutan
Aman, Patience Capital and GDL-Raven are collaborating on mindful living projects in the planned Bhutanese city.
Business Standard · +4 outlets
McLaren design boss says first SUV will be 'unmistakably McLaren'
The brand follows Ferrari and Aston Martin into the SUV segment with a design-led approach.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
Washington state's first Rolex store opens in Bellevue
The boutique extends the Swiss watchmaker's direct retail footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
MyNorthwest.com · +4 outlets
Diageo cancels its Special Releases whisky series for 2026
The annual limited-edition series, running since 2001, may not return, a signal of shifting priorities in spirits.
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IHG adds Yas World Resort to Vignette Collection, its largest such hotel globally
The Abu Dhabi property becomes the biggest hotel in IHG's Vignette soft brand.
Hospitality Net · +1 outlets