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The travel & tourism sector witnessed a notable decline in deal activity in the first half (H1) of 2025, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) announced year-on-year (YoY) fell by around 8% in H1 2025, reveals GlobalData, is a leader in data and analytics. GlobalData: An Analysis Deals Database All deal types covered by the study registered a decline. The number of venture financing and private equity deals registered YoY decline of around 25% and 20%, respectively, during H1 2025 while M&A activity…
Even for seasoned travellers, international customs (and domestic TSA) can cause some anxiety. Will your slices of Italian prosciutto between T-shirts pass through? You might get in trouble if you have a banana at the bottom your carry on. These situations are not only stressful or disappointing, but also funny.When is it less funny? It’s not funny when your prescription medicine is confiscated at customs. It is essential to have these medications on you when you travel, whether you need them for chronic conditions like high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis or an EpiPen. You need to be aware of these tips…
Mahali Mzuri Virgin Limited Edition’s Mahali Mzuri Safari camp in Kenya has recently been renovated. It was ranked among the top hotels in the world by Forbes magazine for 2021. T+L’s World’s Best Awards. Private conservancy access allows for uncrowded game drives and flexibility in off-road tracking or night drives. From the deck of your tent and from communal areas, you can enjoy unrivalled panoramic views. Each renovated tent includes claw-foot baths, separate rain showers, oversized lounge sofas in designated living areas, as well as private decks enhanced with Maasai custom beadwork, contemporary African design elements, and other modern African…
Blacklane, a chauffeur service, recently added the option to book a Rolls-Royce through their platform. The Rolls-Royce is initially only available in Dubai. Booking a car could be an experience of first class. Premium chauffeur service Blacklane The company will introduce the luxury cars as “Platinum Class”, a new service. The company offers a range of opulent cars. Middle East expansion plans The only language available at the moment is Dubai. Blacklane’s CEO and co-founder Jens Wohltorf stated that he was “excited about the next ambitious phase of our new Platinum Class coming to life very soon around the world.” Blacklane will…
This sponsored content was developed in collaboration between Skift and a partner. Hotel performance in the world was strong throughout 2024. In fact, it averaged 7% growth over 2023. The momentum began to slow in 2025 and by May the sector was down 7%. Skift Travel Health Index Hotel performance was down by 2 percentages points from the year before, the first easing of the overall performance since 2020. Every revenue stream is important in the face of continued volatility and uncertainty. The most recent Data SnapSkift and Onyx CenterSource examined why the GDS model of agency remains one hospitality’s…
It is more difficult to obtain capital today than it was in the past four or five year. Capital stacks for hoteliers should be strategically constructed. Mary Beth CutshallChief growth officer Vision Hospitality Group; Michael Harper, president, hotel lending, Peachtree Group; Jason RabidouxChief Investment Officer Davidson Hospitality Group; Billy Gilchrist, chief financial & investment officer, ARK Holdings Group; Ricky Raman, COO, PeachState HospitalityOffer tips and solutions for making the process of obtaining capital for your project less difficult. Post HB Roundtable: Navigating today’s capital landscape First on hotelbusiness.com.
It is convenient to have one of the most safest Caribbean islands available right now. Americans don’t even need a passport. Always All InclusiveSandals Resorts released the findings of its Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025The data-driven safety metrics used to rank the top 10 Caribbean destinations. They looked at data from four categories of safety risks. Always All Inclusive then combined the results to produce a score of safety for each island. Puerto Rico The No. 6 spot is taken by the health care sector. Health care received the highest ranking of 10, and had a 7.6 composite score for…
Reading Time 2 The following are some of the most recent and relevant articles. Ireland: Real estate developer Firethorn is currently building the Sackville Place, a 138-bedroom hotel in Dublin’s central city., The Gofer management division of SW3 Capital is now in charge. Sackville Place is Firethorn’s very first project outside of the UK. It also marks its debut into the tourism industry. Stewart Construction is delivering the seven-storey building, which will include a variety of room types, including private doubles, double, triple and quadruple bed dormitories. Communal spaces including a bar, café, and lounge will span the ground floor…
Images by RoomRaccoon RoomRaccoon has named Chaim blog as its Head of Payments. Chaim will be responsible for leading the platform’s global payment strategy. Chaim has a background that includes SaaS, Fintech, and Hospitality Tech. He brings deep expertise to building scalable payment systems for hoteliers. These solutions streamline operations and increase cash flow. RoomRaccoon Payments already delivers strong results. The solution offers hoteliers an integrated solution that includes online and in person payments, seamless reconciliations with bookings and reduced fraud. Chaim will focus on expanding the local and alternative payment options available, increasing adoption and improving the commercial model…
In a land with a rich and accessible history, it is easy to see why. ItalyIt can be difficult to know where to begin. My girlfriend and I decided to take a weeklong Italian vacation in the summer of this year. Rome Then we will wind our way to Verona via the medieval city of Siena to see the Palio—a famed, centuries-old biannual horse race. Airbnb listings in Pitigliano were recommended by a Pisan. I was looking for a way to see a different side (less crowded) of Italy’s rich history. I stumbled across the Attico Panoramico Nell’antico Borgo—a panoramic…