Spirit Airlines could be nearing liquidation just months after signaling it expected to exit bankruptcy. The latest setback underscores how fragile the ultra-low-cost model has become in a market shaped by higher fuel costs, shifting traveler behavior, and intense pressure from larger rivals.
G Adventures is expanding its National Geographic Signature collection with 17 new itineraries, growing the higher-end small-group line to 49 trips as demand rises for more immersive, expert-led travel.
Travel + Leisure Co. is bringing a Sports Illustrated Resort to downtown Baton Rouge, converting the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center into a new sports-focused hospitality property tied to LSU, riverfront traffic, and the city’s growing role as a sports tourism hub.
Princess Cruises is planning a major long-term expansion with three new Voyager-class ships that will become the largest in the brand’s fleet. The order signals where the line sees the next phase of cruise growth: bigger ships, updated social spaces, and a more modern version of the Princess experience.
Holland America Line is launching a $500 million multiyear overhaul of six ships, bringing Pinnacle-class touches, new dining venues, and more flexible accommodations to some of the most important vessels in its fleet.
American Airlines has raised checked bag fees and tightened Basic Economy rules, becoming the latest U.S. carrier to push more travel costs onto passengers as airlines grapple with higher fuel expenses.
American Express Global Business Travel is giving Egencia a major upgrade with agentic AI and deeper expense integration, aiming to make corporate travel booking faster, more conversational, and less fragmented for both travelers and finance teams.
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months as Jumeirah begins the first major restoration in the hotel’s history. The project is designed to preserve one of the city’s most recognizable luxury landmarks while updating it for the next generation of high-end travel.
MSC Group is expanding its private-island strategy in the Bahamas with Sandy Cay, a new luxury retreat set to open in 2028. The project adds a more secluded layer to the company’s Ocean Cay model and shows how cruise lines are continuing to invest in controlled, high-value shore experiences.
Hyatt has delayed the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall until early 2027, extending the recovery timeline for one of Jamaica’s most important tourism corridors. The decision keeps a large block of upscale room inventory offline for another year and underscores how storm recovery is increasingly being tied to broader repositioning.
The former Mandarin Oriental Miami has been demolished, ending a 26-year run on Brickell Key and clearing the site for a much larger luxury hotel and residential project. The implosion marks both a symbolic reset for the island and the start of a more ambitious, more controversial redevelopment phase.
Reported merger discussions between United and American have reopened the biggest question in U.S. aviation: whether the industry’s next phase will be shaped by competition or further consolidation. Even if a deal never materializes, the fact that it was raised says a great deal about the pressure building inside the market.
Booking.com has warned some customers that unauthorized parties may have accessed reservation-related personal information. The company says payment data was not taken from its systems, but the incident is likely to deepen concerns around travel-platform security and phishing risks.
