Ryman to Buy Orlando Resort Including Ritz-Carlton for $1.38 Billion
Ryman Hospitality Properties will purchase an Orlando resort including a Ritz-Carlton hotel. The deal, announced August 10, 2026, totals $1.38 billion.
Host Hotels Raises 2026 Profit Outlook After Strong Q2 RevPAR and Asset Sales
Host Hotels reported a 7% rise in comparable hotel RevPAR for Q2 2026 and raised its full-year profit forecast. Growth was driven by disciplined rate management, FIFA World Cup demand, and Maui market recovery.
Sunstone Hotel Investors Surpasses Q2 2026 Profit Expectations with Strong Earnings
Sunstone Hotel Investors reported Q2 2026 earnings surpassing profit expectations with 9.3% RevPAR growth and $77 million in adjusted EBITDA. Resort properties, including Wailea Beach Resort and Andaz Miami Beach, drove strong gains amid rising leisure and group travel.
Accor Debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island Joining Handwritten Collection
In August 2026, Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel became part of Accor’s Handwritten Collection, marking the group’s first property in Las Vegas. The 2,884-room resort retains its independent brand identity while offering guests access to Accor’s ALL loyalty program and competitive room rates starting at $69.
UK Couple Faces Surprise Fees at Chicago Ambassador Hotel After Third-Party Booking
An English couple booked five nights at Chicago's Ambassador Hotel through Love Holidays with a $0 balance due but were charged several hundred dollars in undisclosed fees on arrival. The hotel and travel agency face scrutiny over fee disclosures.
Host Hotels & Resorts Q2 2026 Revenue Rises 7% Driven by World Cup and...
Host Hotels & Resorts reported a 7% rise in comparable RevPAR in Q2 2026, fueled by luxury resort rate gains and FIFA World Cup demand. The company raised its full-year profit and revenue outlook.
Sunstone Hotel Investors Exceed Q2 2026 Earnings Expectations
Sunstone Hotel Investors beat Q2 2026 profit expectations with a 9.3% rise in portfolio RevPAR. The company raised its full-year guidance and completed the sale of Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
Accor Debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island Joining Handwritten Collection
Accor has entered the Las Vegas market by adding Treasure Island hotel to its Handwritten Collection, making it Accor’s largest global property. IHG, Marriott, and Hilton also announced hotel openings and plans in Portugal, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and the Maldives.
Host Hotels Q2 2026 RevPAR Up 7%, Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast
Host Hotels & Resorts reported a 7% rise in comparable hotel RevPAR in Q2 2026 and raised full-year revenue and profit forecasts. The company completed a $12 million sale of Sheraton Parsippany and paid a $0.92 per share dividend in July.
Accor Enters Las Vegas with Treasure Island Joining Handwritten Collection
Accor entered the Las Vegas market on August 8, 2026, by adding Treasure Island hotel to its Handwritten Collection brand. The move forms part of Accor's growth strategy in the region.
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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled After Child Refuses Seatbelt on Victoria-Toronto Route
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on August 6, 2026, after a child refused to wear a seatbelt. The airline returned the plane to the gate and rebooked passengers for the next day.
FAA Ground Stop at Chicago O’Hare Due to Severe Storms August 11, 2026
The FAA issued ground stops at Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports on August 11, 2026, due to severe storms with high winds and heavy rain. These actions caused significant flight delays and operational disruptions.
Porter Airlines Flight 444 Cancelled Following Toddler Seatbelt Incident
Porter Airlines cancelled Flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto on August 6 after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt, forcing the flight to return to gate. The delay pushed departure past Victoria International Airport's 12:30 a.m. curfew, resulting in passenger stranding and cancellation.