InterContinental Hotels Group Acquires 51 Percent Stake in Regent Hotels and Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake of 51 percent in Regent Hotels and Resorts for $39 million in cash; and it will have the right to acquire the remaining 49 percent interest in the luxury lodging company in a phased manner from the year 2026.
Although Regent Hotels and Resorts…
What Do FlyerTalk and WebMD Have In Common? As of Today, The Answer Is…
Internet Brands — which is the company that owns FlyerTalk and other Internet web sites — has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WebMD Health Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $2.8 billion.
“Under the terms of the agreement…
Surf Air Acquires Airline With Similar Business Model and Will Add New Markets
“Good list, but don’t forget Rise, Private-flight Sharing in Texas. Now serving Dallas, Houston, Austin and Midland. Expanding soon to San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Northwest Arkansas and more. Fly unlimited for just $1,650 per month.”
When Clynt Taylor — who is a reader of The Gate — posted this comment on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in response to this article which listed hassle-free airlines as possible alternatives to flying as a passenger on commercial airlines, RISE had only been established during the prior year and was not included on the list…
…but this official announcement…
Virgin America Name to Cease to Exist in 2019
After what is being called “careful consideration,” the Virgin America name will likely cease to exist as a brand sometime in the year 2019 — exactly when has not yet been determined — as part of the continued integration with Alaska Airlines, which announced the acquisition of the airline almost one year ago and was approved by the Department of Justice of the United States on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.
Virgin America Name to Cease to Exist in 2019
Although the two airlines will adopt the name and logo of Alaska Airlines — whose refreshed branding was unveiled back in January of 2016 — the combined airline…
Your Chance to Win a Trip for Two in the #Twogether Sweepstakes in Celebration of the Merger of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America
In celebration of the acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Airlines being completed earlier today, you could be one of 600 people to win two certificates — which can be used toward round-trip economy tickets on flights flights marketed by Alaska Airlines and operated by Alaska Airlines, Virgin America, Horizon, SkyWest or PenAir to a choice of greater than 100 destinations with the #Twogether Sweepstakes — excluding flights to…
Alaska Airlines Acquisition of Virgin America Approved by Department of Justice
The commercial aviation industry in the United States officially shrunk a little more due to consolidation, as the United States Department of Justice approved the acquisition of Virgin America Incorporated by Alaska Airlines earlier today after the completion of its review…
…but although Alaska Airlines was not required to divest any assets as a condition of clearance, the approval was under the condition of a caveat…
Link Your Marriott and Starwood Accounts to Transfer Points and Match Elite Status
Not wanting to add to the flood of articles at BoardingArea earlier today pertaining to the ability to now link your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest program accounts with each other, I decided to wait until now to post this article, as there was no rush to impart this news.
If you are a member of the Marriott Rewards, Ritz Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest frequent guest loyalty programs, you can link all three accounts together and maximize your earnings and redemptions, which is considered by many members to be great news.
However, you cannot…
AccorHotels Acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel Completed Today
“Following the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting on July 12, 2016, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel”, according to this official press release. “This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential and profitability, and significantly expands the company’s footprint in North America, the world’s largest and most influential consumer market.”
AccorHotels Group — which…
Fodor’s to be Acquired by Internet Brands
Internet Brands — which is the company that owns FlyerTalk and other Internet web sites — has reached an agreement with Penguin Random House to acquire Fodor’s.
“The agreement reflects the growing value and potential of digital and mobile consumer engagement with travel information and content”, according to…
Carlson Hotels Acquired by HNA Tourism Group
Consolidation in the global lodging industry continues, as illustrated by this press release revealing the agreement that Carlson Hotels, Incorporated — which was founded by Curt Carlson in 1938 — is to be acquired by HNA Tourism Group Company, Limited.
No details have been given at this time as to the financial information associated with the acquisition; nor has a specific timeline of the completion of the acquisition yet been released publicly; although…
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