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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.

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.

Air New Zealand will begin selling access to its long-awaited Economy Skynest from May 18, giving economy and premium economy passengers the option to book a lie-flat sleep pod on some of the world’s longest flights. The move is a notable shift in how airlines are thinking about comfort on ultra-long-haul routes.

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.

Expedia Group’s new AI Trust Gap report suggests that travelers are increasingly open to using AI for discovery and planning, but remain cautious when money, booking control, and post-trip support are involved. The findings highlight a growing split between where travel inspiration happens and where transactions still feel safe.

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.