Mews Buys Hotel AI Startup. Plus: 3 Other Travel Tech Acquisitions

New details about JetBlue and Spirit Airlines continue to emerge as the airlines face off with the Department of Justice in antitrust court.

At the start of the year, Sortis Holdings said it would acquire Ace Group International, owner of Ace Hotels, for $85 million in cash. Now the deal is off.

It'll be even easier to escape to paradise this holiday season thanks to a returning flight route from the U.S. to the Bahamas.

Hyatt has bet more of its future on China than any other Western hotel group. It has 40% of its hotel pipeline there — a greater percentage than the hotel development pipeline of any public company in its peer group.

October is one of my favorite months in New York City. Here, you get a mix of chilly fall days and unexpectedly warm temperatures, plus the leaves change into vibrant hues of orange, yellow and red. With many schools on fall break, there are plenty of tourists in town checking out that delightful Central Park foliage (and staying at the best hotels in the area) and, for me, it's one last chance to hold onto the city before it really gets cold.

It’s almost fondue season, and if you want a truly unique experience with the most scenic alpine backdrop, head to the Carlton Hotel St. Moritzto book lunch or dinner in one of their fondue gondolas. Starting this December 8, 2023 until the winter season ends, you can enjoy an intimate feast starring cheese plus a few other Swiss delicacies. Last year the gondolas were such a hit that the St Moritz hotel is bringing them back by popular demand. “Serving cheese fondue and other special menu items offers guests an experiential dining opportunity,” says Constanze Grossman, director of public relations at the Tschuggen Collection.

Earlier this year, I was browsing Amazon for a few last-minute carry-on essentials when I saw the Airplane Pockets tray table cover pop up as a suggested item. I had never seen such a thing, and my first thought was that it's actually pretty genius. Would this mean I never have to touch or eat off a dirty airplane tray table ever again? I turned to my fellow Condé Nast Traveler editors to see if I'd been missing out on the tray table cover trend. In a room full of frequent fliers, no one had seen or used anything like this before, but our editors were equally intrigued. I was sold. I purchased this $30 Amazon travel essential, and now, a few flights later, I will never fly without it again.

Since 1931, the Hotel Juana has played host to writers, artists, musicians and cultural greats. Now those free spirits, as well as the rest of us, have a dedicated place to seek inspiration or while away the hours in paradise. Paseo, a bar, restaurant and casual meeting spot - named for the Spanish word for a leisurely stroll - is the latest eatery to grace Juan-les-Pins, the family friendly enclave in tony Antibes, featuring a vibrant garden patio, arresting interior and delicious fare.

Wyndham’s executives talked at length Thursday about why they wouldn’t accept the unsolicited bid from Choice Hotels – a $9.8 billion buyout offer after assuming debt.

The village of Salto de Castro in Zamora in the northwest of the country made headlines last year when it went on the market for just €260,000 - less than the average price of an apartment in Barcelona.

WHY IT RATES: Many people in the travel and tourism industry have been impacted by Morris Silver’s expertise.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

Princess Hotels & Resorts has announced a variety of wedding packages that couples can consider for 2024 at its stunning properties in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Here’s a look at the seven options: