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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bilt, the membership for where you live and the hospitality platform powering the residential ecosystem around it, today announced the expansion of Bilt OS for Hospitality to travel advisors, designed to solve the operational fragmentation that has long existed in the luxury travel advisory industry. Bilt OS for Hospitality was announced on stage at the annual Virtuoso Travel Week Tech Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bilt has long prioritized travel as a key part of its...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As workers at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square mark 50 days on strike, their union UNITE HERE Local 8 is calling out Hilton Hotels for rejecting proposed contract language that would require Hilton to tell Local 8 if ICE or DHS agents are present on the premises. The union launched a digital billboard in downtown Seattle and digital ads to Hilton customers that place Hilton’s brand inside an ice cube, symbolizing the company’s ongoing positi...

PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solairus Aviation, a leading private aviation services provider, today announced an agreement to acquire the Aircraft Management and Charter divisions of Clay Lacy Aviation. Solairus currently manages approximately 360 aircraft from more than 100 base locations across North America, while Clay Lacy manages approximately 140 aircraft. Upon completion of the transaction, Solairus will operate the world’s largest managed fleet, comprising more than 500 aircraft....

CALGARY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After months of negotiations and finally reaching a tentative agreement with the airline Monday, CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has begun the ratification process with its members. Details of the tentative agreement have been shared with members and will be reviewed during a series of meetings being scheduled for next week. Voting will begin once those meetings are completed. “This tentative agreement represents meaningful progress for WestJet fligh...

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elvis Week 2026 kicks off today at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis. The ten-day celebration honors the legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with live performances, panels, contests, a new exhibit opening, the annual Candlelight Vigil, and more. Every year since Elvis’ passing, fans have made a pilgrimage to Memphis in August to honor the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley. Elvis Week 2026 features an unforgettable lineup. Highlights include: New Elvis: The Fas...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. “We are delighted to welcome the Viking Ptah to our growing fleet on the Nile River,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking. “Egypt continues to inspire curious travelers from around the world, and with the addition of the Viking Pt...

CARHAIX-PLOUGUER, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Award-winning Korean screamo band Hollow Jan will embark on their first European tour this August, featuring a performance at the Motocultor Festival....

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter Highlights Comparable RevPAR of $167.15, an increase of 6.8% over the prior year Comparable Hotel Revenue of $382.0 million, an increase of 6.8% over the prior year Net income of $31.3 million, an increase of 9.4% over the prior year Comparable Hotel EBITDA of $119.5 million, an increase of 7.1% over the prior year Comparable Hotel...

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Park” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PK) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided an operational update and an update on its Non-Core hotel disposition initiative. Second Quarter Highlights Include: Comparable RevPAR was $216.87, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period in 2025, or a 6.8% increase when excluding the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort (“Royal Palm”), which...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. “We have surpassed 30 million Active Riders globally, our highest ever, as more people embed Lyft into their everyday lives,” said Lyft CEO David Risher. “This milestone is driven by our customer obsession and operational excellence, and fuels our transformation into a hybrid transportation platform while we deliver strong financial performance. So buckle up, t...