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Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has held exclusive talks to buy Caesars Entertainment Inc. for about $7 billion after topping a competing bid from Carl Icahn, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Beckons has officially launched, uniting the Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels portfolios under one brand. The new luxury hospitality brand debuts with nine lodges in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Canada, and plans for further expansion. Each property in the portfolio averages 25 suites.

A 680-room hotel developed by a Philippine company opened in Madrid on Tuesday, March 10, becoming one of the largest hotels in Spain and the first overseas property of a Filipino homegrown hotel brand.

Hilton today announced its new Hilton AI Planner, a generative AI–powered digital concierge that helps travelers explore the company’s global portfolio of hotels and plan memorable stays with Hilton. 

Rosewood Hotel Group has launched a global parental leave policy that offers a minimum standard of 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave across its international portfolio.

TUI Group has suspended its joint project to open hotels in Oman, six months after the plan was announced.

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as president, effective April 6. Fasel is a luxury hospitality executive with more than 30 years of international experience leading operations at global luxury hotel brands.

Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is undergoing a significant regulatory shift, as the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has launched an ongoing enforcement operation targeting unlicensed accommodation providers and hospitality businesses across the country.

Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, development is underway at Brahman Hills on the Serenity Garden – a new multi-million rand, 22-hectare project set to feature the world’s largest labyrinth.

American Airlines is reportedly trying to find cheaper hotels for its tens of thousands of flight attendants to stay at during work trips as part of a concerted cost-cutting effort to close the disappointing earnings gap with Delta and United Airlines, the official crew union has warned.

Through this collaboration, Procure Impact and Highgate will work together to design curated hotel marketplaces, custom amenities, and guest-facing experiences, bringing to life more than 6,000 thoughtfully sourced products from a network of mission-driven suppliers.

 As chairman Robert Peel plans for retirement, Christie & Co has been appointed to sell the Peel Hotels portfolio.

In March 2025, the hotel group separated the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by appointing Céline Vercollier to the latter position. Fabrice Collet, who became Executive Chairman, believes that the necessary support has come to an end and that the CEO is now ready to take on the full role of Chief Executive Officer.

Medical travel in India is projected to reach $13 billion by 2026, up from $6 billion in 2022, according to Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The growth is linked to India’s clinical capabilities and the integration of modern medicine with traditional wellness systems.

Auckland food rescue charity Fair Food is launching an intimate new dining series, The Conscious Kitchen’s Shared Table, in collaboration with hospitality stalwart Tony Stewart and some of New Zealand’s leading chefs, who will channel their creativity into menus crafted from rescued kai.

Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.

The concept of enjoying luxury amenities without booking a room is gaining increasing attention in the travel sector. Daypass.com offers a solution by providing flexible, one-day access to hotels, beach clubs, pools, spas, and other premium facilities. 

The Grand Hotel in Taipei warned customers Saturday of a possible data breach after discovering unauthorized access to its information systems earlier this week.

Fattal Hotel Group on Monday unveiled FATTAL COLORS, a new collection of boutique hotels designed to bring character, color, and urban energy to the city.

The Trump Organization has signed an agreement to build its first skyscraper in Australia, marking a major step into the country’s property market.The deal was confirmed by local developers and is set to create what many expect to become Australia’s tallest building.

The newly established Evolution Investment Fund has acquired two luxury hotel developments in Mayfair, London, with a total capital commitment of approximately £1.1 billion, including development expenditure.

Josun Hotels & Resorts is doubling down on its kimchi business, aiming to grow annual sales of its premium packaged kimchi brand to 100 billion won ($75 million) by 2030 as demand rises at home and abroad.

Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic partnership to redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, the Finance Division announced Thursday.

The W Hotel Amsterdam is at risk of being evicted, after the operators of the hotel have reportedly failed to pay rent for three years. The total amount due, excluding interest and penalties, now amounts to a staggering €23.4 million.