Articles tagged “mergers and acquisitions”

Economic uncertainty leads to lower valuations, and that means it can be a good time to buy for companies that have the means.

It's scaling back a plan to double its hotel count and it's not focused on profits. But expect a lot of growth in Spain and more franchising.

OpenAI is taking a step toward its AI knowing more about you. For travelers, that could be key to an assistant that anticipates needs.

Ascott got its start providing extended stays for corporate travelers. But it hasn't opened enough properties in places where people dream of vacationing. So expect it to buy resorts.

Generator's blend of hostel affordability and hotel-style design reflects where younger traveler demand is heading and Brookfield wants in.

Amadeus views acquisitions as a strategy for tech innovation. This is the third deal the company has announced since the start of 2024.

The sale further shrinks Sabre compared to its larger competitor, Amadeus. But it will benefit from less debt and more focus on its distribution business.

JetBlue Ventures is still focused on investing in startups for the airline industry, but its funding is not coming from JetBlue anymore.

The sale of EasyHotel underscores how hard it was for the brand's founder to replicate his success with airlines in the hotel world. It also reveals one real estate investor's faith in budget hotel investments in Europe.

Typically, in mergers, the bigger fish swallows the smaller one, stamping its quirky innovations into corporate conformity. This deal is attempting something different.