The Miami-based investor's purchase of the landmark London property marks its entry into European luxury hotel ownership.
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The deal expands Wyndham's upscale portfolio as it pushes deeper into independent luxury and soft-brand hotels.
The OTA argues trust and payments, not discovery, will decide who wins AI-assisted travel bookings.
Expedia's CEO sees emerging AI ad formats as a potential successor to Google Search marketing for travel.
Choice's exit fee underscores how franchise-heavy hotel models view rent obligations when bookings slow.
Regulators are examining airline pricing practices after AI-based fare setting and personalized pricing drew scrutiny.
The group is pitching concert-driven trips as a way to sell hotels, tickets and experiences around live events.
Companies moving from pilots to production must decide which AI capabilities to build and which to buy.
Tewolde Gebremariam says the carrier has been underperforming and is planning a larger international network.
The increase renews questions about whether rival US carriers will follow with their own fee hikes.
The biometric security firm is broadening its high-tech screening lanes across major US hubs.
The $118 billion goal targets visitor spending as arrivals stall around 33 million, with no budget yet attached.
Oman's hotels lost more than a tenth of guests and revenue as European travelers stayed away.
The LVMH-owned cashmere and luxury goods brand is opening its first presence in the region.
Shanken built Wine Spectator and a publishing empire that shaped US wine criticism and retail.
The startup is positioning itself at the ultra-premium end of commercial air travel.
Developers are adding branded hotels on Vietnam's largest island as it prepares to host the APEC summit.
The large Abu Dhabi property joins IHG's soft-brand collection of independent luxury hotels.
The Swiss clinic is expanding its health and longevity retreats into Asia's growing wellness travel market.
The deal extends Accor-backed Ennismore's luxury lifestyle brand into the Turkish resort market.
The opening extends the Swiss watchmaker's push into directly operated retail in the US.
Demolition permits are already approved for several structures on the Gordon Drive property.
The Belmond train will run an overnight Cote d'Azur journey for the first time next spring.
The route adds a new international destination to United's Houston hub schedule.
The watchmaker is increasingly shifting distribution from third-party dealers to its own stores.
The auction house's Hong Kong sale season highlights Asia's role in the global luxury collectibles market.
Cruise operators are expanding capacity in Asia as demand for regional sailings grows.
The hotelier reflects on building one of the world's most recognized luxury hospitality brands.
The black Togo leather bag carries the actress's signature and a message to a friend.
The 2011 work will be offered through Loic Gouzer's Fair Warning app on November 19.
Craig Jackson also detailed the auction house's new Digital Select Auction, headlined by a McLaren Senna.
The full-floor unit has two terraces overlooking the Hudson and East rivers.
Cruise lines are deploying their largest ships on shorter trips despite thin evidence of better returns.
The Thai mall operator's luxury-focused strategy is helping draw global brands to Bangkok.
Indian malls are courting global luxury brands as domestic premium spending grows.
The piece examines the fading prospects for a new generation of ultra-fast premium air travel.
The Bend property includes a main house, caretaker's cottage and extensive equestrian facilities.
The single malt is the fifth and last edition of the collection.
The industry outlook examines how changing consumer preferences are reshaping the luxury sector.
The decade-long scheme funded an extravagant personal lifestyle, prosecutors say.
The five-bedroom Long Island home is an early commission by architect Norman Jaffe.
Operators are shifting premium travel offerings toward bespoke experiences over traditional itineraries.
The piece looks at the judging and politics behind watchmaking's top awards.
The property is positioning long life and wellness as its central premium promise.
The attraction targets premium visitors with evening-focused programming.
The Canary Island is trying to shed its budget-party reputation for a wealthier visitor base.
The Mexican Pacific coast state is drawing attention as a rising travel destination.
Algeria is opening up to travelers after decades as one of the world's most closed nations.
The upstart brand is taking on established players in the premium luggage market.
The 150-year-old scenic route winds along the Arkansas River.
Luxury operators are packaging premium hospitality around major sporting events.
The review questions whether the rail operator's top fare lives up to its premium billing.
The gathering nods to the golden age of premium in-flight dining.
The Malaysian retailer is expanding its premium eyewear footprint.
The actor's timepieces are highlighted in a collector-focused roundup.
The pet brand is borrowing fine-fragrance cues to market a premium litter product.
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