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Blackstone Group agreed to buy the troubled Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, Florida, for $200 million from Allegiant Travel Company. Plus more hotel development news.

Will Hospitality Solutions be able to find momentum now that it's independent of Sabre? Increased focus and a new investor certainly won't hurt.

An activist investor might be just what Tripadvisor needs now that its corporate structure has changed. Analysts have plenty of ideas on what that investor might advocate for, although so far Starboard Value hasn't publicly discussed a game plan.

Hyatt has wagered billions on all-inclusive resorts, hoping that its nine luxury brands crack a market dominated by specialist operators.

The hotel, which had become a drag on Allegiant’s profitability, will be sold to Blackstone at a steep discount.

Accor has doubled its premium hotel volume since 2019 and premium now accounts for half its fees from new signings. Yet to grow further in developing markets, it may need to get creative by adding local brands and training local talent.

Vietnam experienced a 30% increase in international tourist arrivals in 1Q25, year-over-year. That puts it sixth globally and first in the APAC region. Plus hotel development news...

The mangroves are an essential carbon sink, but the resort’s experience highlights how tricky it can be to navigate energy laws and renewable options.

The A321XLR flies farther, burns less fuel, and doesn’t come with the high costs of bigger aircraft. AirAsia surely seems to be betting on smaller planes to do big things.

If a week is a long time in politics, then six months in the airline industry can feel like a lifetime. It's been a tumultuous start to 2025, even by the standards of this least predictable of sectors, and don't expect things to slow down much as we enter Q3. In this week's feature story, we briefly hit pause to reflect on the first-half of the year. Don't miss the Airline Weekly team's top 10 developments of 2025, so far.

IndiGo is making a bold pivot from budget regional dominance to global player. Its “fit-for-purpose” approach may not rival full-service carriers yet, but its pricing and partnerships could redefine value on Indo-Europe routes.

AOL co-founder Steve Case says his new Waldorf Astoria resort reflects more than just a real estate play. His hope is that the future of high-end tourism lies in community connections rather than resorts that are literally walled gardens.