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Waterparks Maintain Momentum in 2024 Amid Growth and New Opportunities

In 2023, waterpark owners and operators saw a more competitive market as attendance levels remained similar to 2022 while ticket pricing growth was more subdued. This occurred due to increased competition from a variety of additional attractions and...

David J. Sangree
David J. Sangree
MAI, CPA, ISHC, is President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors
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12 April 2024Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)Leisure Travel
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Opinion

Toward the Horizon: A Leisure Travel Forecast

Global leisure travel spending is projected to reach $9,332 billion by the end of 2029, an almost 50% increase from 2023. Today’s consumers feel confident in the value of travel — and are willing to make it a priority. But the vacations they’re crav...

Vivek Neb
Vivek Neb
Managing Director, APAC & MEA at Escalent’s Travel & Tourism Practice
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5 April 2024EscalentLeisure Travel
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Supplier News

Grupo Xcaret and Uplift Announce Partnership to Offer Guests Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options

Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s travel brands, announced today a partnership with Grupo Xcaret, a leader in sustainable tourism offering travelers a unique and immersive experience celebrating Mexican culture and herit...

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Grupo Xcaret and Uplift Announce Partnership to Offer Guests Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options12 December 2023UpliftLeisure Travel
Grupo Xcaret and Uplift Announce Partnership to Offer Guests Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options
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Hotelbeds partners with Barceló Hotel Group to expand travel opportunities for its clients

Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, has entered a partnership with Barceló Hotel Group. This strategic distribution agreement increases Hotelbeds’ accommodation portfolio while also extends Barceló Hotels & Resorts’ brand in Europe, the Middle East and Af...

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Hotelbeds partners with Barceló Hotel Group to expand travel opportunities for its clients 7 November 2023HBX GroupLeisure Travel
Hotelbeds partners with Barceló Hotel Group to expand travel opportunities for its clients
Hilton Grand Vacations to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations
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Hilton Grand Vacations to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BVH; OTCQX: BVHBB) for $75 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing ...

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Hilton Grand Vacations to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations 6 November 2023Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.Leisure Travel
Hilton Grand Vacations to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations
Press Release

2024 Emerging Travel Trends: Marriott International Study Reveals Venue Customization, Flexibility Options, and Immersive Experiences Critical for Group Travel

Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) revealed its 2024 Travel Trends Forecast, providing a comprehensive look at how event planning, business travel, and priorities are expected to evolve in the coming year. According to ...

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2024 Emerging Travel Trends: Marriott International Study Reveals Venue Customization, Flexibility Options, and Immersive Experiences Critical for Group Travel30 October 2023MarriottLeisure Travel
2024 Emerging Travel Trends: Marriott International Study Reveals Venue Customization, Flexibility Options, and Immersive Experiences Critical for Group Travel
Crowne Plaza Launches MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES for Flexible and Diverse Gatherings
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Crowne Plaza Launches MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES for Flexible and Diverse Gatherings

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts(IHG), is launching a groundbreaking MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES, a concept for the Greater China market, capitalizing on the rising demand for domestic cultural tourism and “BLEISURE” tra...

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Crowne Plaza Launches MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES for Flexible and Diverse Gatherings28 September 2023IHGLeisure Travel
Crowne Plaza Launches MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES for Flexible and Diverse Gatherings
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How and where families are traveling on Airbnb this summer

While the days are longer, summer months can seem shorter as we strive to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of them before the weather turns. For families, the speed at which the summer months move can feel even faster with children out of school...

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How and where families are traveling on Airbnb this summer29 August 2023AirbnbLeisure Travel
How and where families are traveling on Airbnb this summer