Lindblad Buys into 2 Air Travel Brands in its Largest-Ever Deal

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has acquired a majority ownership of White Desert, a luxury Antarctic company, and Echo Charlie, a new aviation travel brand providing specialized access to destinations worldwide. A 60 p…

Sonesta’s Owner-First Philosophy and Flexibility Fuel Its Growth

Five years ago, the hospitality franchising landscape experienced a seismic shift. In a bold, multi-billion-dollar move, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation took back more than 250 hotels from competitors who had…

Holland America Refreshes Morimoto by Sea Menu

Holland America Line has announced that the company and Chef Masaharu Morimoto, its global fresh fish ambassador, are refreshing the Morimoto by Sea menu with new dishes and updated favorites. The menu debut comes ahe…

GetYourGuide Taps Creators to Write Reviews for Tour Operators

Listings with no reviews can struggle to attract new customers. GetYourGuide is hoping an extensive network of content creators can help.

Lindblad Adds a Luxury Antarctic Brand in Its Latest Founder-Led Deal: Exclusive

White Desert and Echo Charlie will keep their founder-led vision and culture while benefitting from Lindblad's resources and reach.

Ruby Princess Opens San Diego’s Record-Breaking Cruise Season

The Port of San Diego welcomed the Ruby Princess on September 14, officially kicking off its cruise season. The ship docked at the B Street Pier Cruise Terminal for a seven-day Classic California Coast tour.

PATA and ATTIA Formalise Organisational Partnership to Advance Travel and Technology Collaboration in Asia Pacific

PATA and ATTIA have signed an MOU to collaborate on events, policy advocacy, and marketing across the Asia Pacific travel and technology sector.

Young: Cruise Newbuilds in Asia Are Moving From Theory to Execution

Six months after Ocean Ventures Advisory founder Trevor Young first told Cruise Industry News that Asia was the only real option left for cruise operators shut out of Europe’s booked-up yards, the conversation has m…

Hilton Signs 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels as UK Growth Gathers Pace

Hilton signs 10 Spark by Hilton hotels across England and Wales via a strategic deal with AG Hotels Group, adding 672 rooms in cities including Cardiff, Coventry and Derby, with openings expected from late 2026.

Crowne Plaza debuts New York flagship

Crowne Plaza by IHG has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square, its new Americas flagship property. Situated […] The post Crowne Plaza debuts New York flagship appeared first on Sleeper.