Hotels
AA and AHA merger to form new peak body called Accommodation Australia
The Accommodation Association and the Australian Hotel Association are powering on with their merger, revealing the name of their end goal.
Aviation
Jetblue moves to acquire Spirit potentially derailing Frontier merger
There is drama afoot among the US’ low-cost carriers, as Jetblue and Frontier battle it out for custody of America’s most hated airline.
Tourism
Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association kick off merger with milestone meeting
Rumour has it the Spice Girl’s When Two Become One could be heard blasting from the conference room where this monumental meeting took place.
Hotels
The Star pulls Crown merger proposal over Royal Commission “issues”
by Huntley Mitchell
The future of James Packer’s casino empire is looking bleaker by the minute, with The Star no longer interested in teaming up.
Hotels
Crown Resorts rejects Blackstone’s bid, but The Star’s merger offer still in play
by Huntley Mitchell
The bosses at Crown have given the private equity firm a big thumbs down for its acquisition proposal.
Hotels
The Star lobs merger offer at rival Crown to create $12bn tourism and entertainment giant
by Huntley Mitchell
The Star faces some competition, however, from a private equity firm that wants to take over Crown (which, FYI, has also just hired a new CEO).
Hotels
Accor remains tight-lipped on potential IHG merger
If a merger of the two was to eventuate, it would knock Marriott off its perch as the world’s largest hotel group.
Wholesalers
Elegant Resorts & Villas merges with Aussie DMC
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Aviation
Emirates rumored to be considering Etihad take over
Emirates have denied rumours they are considering taking over Etihad, which would form the world’s biggest airline by passenger traffic.
Travel Agents
Helloworld-AOT deal looks set for thumbs-up
by Anne Majumdar
Helloworld’s major shareholders have confirmed they plan to approve the merger, as the agency group reported an increase in brand awareness.
Hotels
IHG ignores reports IHG and Starwood in merger deal talks
by Daisy Melwani
Rumours reignite causing shares to spike after reports claim InterContinental Hotels Group and Starwood held talks to create the world’s largest hotel group.
News
Investor pushes for InterContinental merger
American hedge fund Marcato Capital Management, is actively pushing for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to agree to a merger or […]