Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) ("Tripadvisor") and Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS: LTRPA, LTRPB) ("Liberty TripAdvisor") announced that they have entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") whereby Tripadvisor will acquire Liberty TripAdvisor (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, (i) the shares of Liberty TripAdvisor Series...
Hotel Equities Marks Transformative Year Fueled by Partnerships, Industry Recognition, and Commitment to Exceed Expectations; Shares Outlook for 2025
Hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), reflects on 2024’s achievements driven by partnerships, industry accolades, guest satisfaction, and employee growth initiatives, and shares optimism for the year ahead. This year, through collaborative goal setting and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and results, Hotel Equities continued to elevate...
Travel and tourism sector deal activity down by 5.9% YoY during January-November 2024, finds GlobalData
A total of 649 deals (mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) were announced in the travel and tourism sector during January-November 2024, which represents a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 5.9% compared to the 690 deals announced during the same period in 2023, reveals GlobalData, a leading data...
U.S. hotel performance for November 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous month, according to November 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
The Importance of Data Security in Hotels
When was the last time your hotel staff had data security training? The speed at which cyber criminals adapt their tactics can be frightening, and the only way to keep your business – and your guests – safe is to regularly retrain your team in the latest best practices for...
More Vegas, More Experiences: Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app, in the near future. Soon, World of Hyatt members...
Garner hotels Accelerates Growth into Year Two
Garner hotels, a new midscale conversion brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), proudly commemorates a year of growth and success as it celebrates the first anniversary of its inaugural property opening in Auburn, Wash. After becoming IHG’s 19th global brand in August 2023, Garner hotels continues to build momentum...
The Lipostat and Tips to Maintain Healthy Weight During the Holidays
Your body has its own internal thermostat, but scientific research has confirmed that your body also has a lipostat – a gauge that works to keep body fat percentage from changing quickly. The holiday season presents a challenge for maintaining healthy habits and can alter a person’s lipostatic set points...
Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio with Signing of Conrad Los Cabos
With an anticipated 2027 opening, this stunning beachfront resort, including private residences, will mark the arrival of Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Baja California Sur, Mexico
Trip.com Group Unites Partners to Drive Growth and Explore New Opportunities at the 2024 Global Partner Summit
Opportunities, collaboration, and future growth took centre stage at Trip.com Group’s annual Global Partner Summit, where over 2,000 industry leaders, including representatives from accommodation providers, airlines, attractions and tour operators, tourism boards, and the media, gathered to envision the future of travel. With the theme ’A Shared Journey to a...