Backpacking with the Bonds

DESTINATION AND TOURISM,BUSINESS TRAVEL

EBG | June 30, 2022

EBG, one of the rapidly growing e-commerce solutions providers in the U.S. specializing in entertainment and travel, is acquiring Undercover Tourist, a privately held successful B2C online travel marketplace in the country. It specializes in theme parks and attractions. “With the addition of the Undercover Tourist platform to the EBG portfolio, we are gaining a strong consumer brand with a loyal customer following along with a robust knowledge base of engaging ...

HOSPITALITY TRENDS

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited | December 23, 2021

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a leading global developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Studio City Phase 2, the thrilling new cinematically-themed entertainment and leisure destination in Macau. Scheduled to be open together with Studio City Phase 2 in December 2022, W Macau - Studio City is set to become an iconic additi...

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY

Travel, Travel agencies, Travel suppliers, Travel booking experience | June 21, 2021

The collaboration focuses on improving the Travelport+ platform by using AWS technology to increase processing capacity, speed up content delivery, and enhance customization capabilities in the booking experience. The global platform that links travel agents and suppliers, Travelport, will be moved to AWS. In addition, Travelport will rely on AWS Managed Services to offer trusted operational expertise to improve platform efficiency and security. “By utilizing ...

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

Habitas | June 10, 2022

Habitas adds to its extensive accolades by being announced the winner of the prestigious Hospitality Design Awards 2022. Habitas is a sustainable, experience-led hospitality brand with properties on three continents. Habitas AlUla, the brand's most recent endeavor, won the Lifestyle Hotel category of the Awards and was commended for its beautiful, eco-friendly design in the middle of AlUla's desert valley. This honor adds to Habitas' current success, which most recentl...