Hospitality, Travel & Events

Las Vegas – October 29, 2026 -- North Fork Mono Casino, a resort carrying an all-in project cost of approximately $750 million, opened at 3:00 PM ahead of schedule in Madera, California, with more than 2,400 slot machines and 40 table games.

Station Casinos LLC, a consolidated subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRR), manages the property in partnership with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, which developed it.

Gaming floor anchors the 264,000-square-foot property

The casino sits off Highway 99 in the Central Valley. Beyond the main floor, a High Limit Room offers 138 slots, 10 table games, a private bar and a dedicated cashier.

New York – October 29, 2026 -- Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) reported third-quarter revenue of $22.9 million, up 3% from $22.2 million a year earlier, as Club Members rose 65% year-over-year while the company absorbed a consolidated operating loss of $2.6 million.

Revenue in constant currencies was $23.0 million. Net loss attributable to Travelzoo was $2.0 million, or $(0.20) per share, compared with $0.01 per share in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP operating loss was $2.1 million, excluding $338,000 in stock option expenses and $150,000 in severance expense. The company booked an income tax benefit of $436,000.

MIAMI – October 29, 2026 -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released the full agenda for its 20th annual event, running November 10-13 at the Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand, with more than 70 experts and an opening address by Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand.

Under the theme "The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness," the program reviews 20 years of industry growth and forecasts the next 20. Focus areas are medical wellness, longevity and healthspan; hospitality and travel; and design, the arts and the built environment.

LAS VEGAS – October 29, 2026 -- Sands China Ltd. plans to issue USD-denominated senior unsecured notes to redeem in full its outstanding US$700 million 2.300% senior notes due 2027, parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) said.

Proceeds target bond redemption, revolver repayment and capex

Sands China will combine net proceeds with cash on hand to redeem the 2027 notes plus any accrued interest. It will also repay the outstanding balance on its 2024 SCL Revolving Facility. Remaining funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.

The principal amounts, interest rates and other key terms will be set at pricing. None have been disclosed.

San Antonio – October 29, 2026 -- The RK Group (RKG), a hospitality operator with 15+ integrated brands and more than 1,100 team members, is marking 80 years since it began event service on November 11, 1946. The company will observe the anniversary with a year-long series of community service and giveback initiatives.

RKG runs seven U.S. locations from its San Antonio campus

Beyond the San Antonio campus, RKG has offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington. Its services cover event production, catering, contingency mobile programs, temporary structures, large-scale fabrication and experiential design.

Clients can buy any or all services, backed by company-owned inventory and in-house capabilities. According to the company, RKG is the oldest privately owned hospitality enterprise to offer this collaborative suite under one umbrella model.

Lakewood Ranch – October 28, 2026 -- JETSET Pilates opened its first Lakewood Ranch studio in mid-October with approximately 300 founding members, marking the franchise's entry into the Sarasota-Bradenton market.

Lakewood Ranch becomes the fifth Tampa-area site for franchisee Pure Form Studios

The 16-reformer, 2,400-square-foot studio at 8386 Market St. is operated by Pure Form Studios, the development group led by co-owners Lauren and Patrick Christopher. The group already runs JETSET studios in Downtown Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood and Westchase.

Patrick Christopher's background spans finance, real estate and technology. Lauren Christopher's covers marketing, operations, brand building and customer experience.

TORONTO – October 28, 2026 -- Tully Luxury Travel has appointed Steven Salm as Chief Executive Officer, and he has bought founder Mary Jean Tully's remaining shareholding, making him a co-owner of the business. Tully steps down as CEO after nearly four decades and stays on as Brand Ambassador.

Salm buys the founder's stake and joins Jacobs as co-owner

Salm now holds equity alongside Executive Chairman and majority shareholder Clive Jacobs. The source does not disclose the terms of the share purchase.

Jacobs made the appointment. He and Salm will jointly set long-term strategy, while Salm runs day-to-day operations and growth as CEO.

Salm moves up from COO after about one year at the firm

Salm joined Tully as Chief Operating Officer in 2025 and was named CEO in October 2026. Jacobs said Salm had "proven in a short time" that he is the leader the company needs for its next chapter.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – October 28, 2026 -- Dazzler Select by Wyndham has reached 14 open hotels across the United States one year after launch, as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) courts independent owners with a flat monthly brand fee and streamlined standards.

Flat monthly fee and low-cost conversions anchor the owner pitch

Dazzler Select extends the boutique-inspired Dazzler by Wyndham brand and targets value-centric independent lifestyle hotels. Owners pay a predictable flat monthly fee and face low-cost conversions. In return they get access to Wyndham's distribution, technology and loyalty platforms while keeping their property's identity.

David Wilner, Chief Development Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said the brand is meant to help owners reach more travelers and drive more direct bookings. He added that it should "reduce their reliance on higher-cost third-party channels."

Fort Lauderdale – October 28, 2026 -- Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations in Cambodia after monthly fuel expense per cabin rose from a historical average of about $1,800 to an estimated $6,000-$8,000 in parts of Asia, and the company is now evaluating restructuring and recapitalization alternatives.

Fuel costs per cabin have more than tripled in parts of Asia

The company said the increase is too large to pass on to residents. The resulting shortfall has put its current operating model under what it called unsustainable financial pressure.

Villa Vie said it had cut fuel consumption by slowing its itinerary and spending more time in port. Those measures did not offset the cost surge, the company said, and it could not keep carrying the operating losses. Fuel prices have climbed since a conflict began in late February, according to the company.

McLean, Virginia – October 28, 2026 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $536 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,058 million, as system-wide comparable RevPAR rose 5.8 percent on a currency-neutral basis year over year.

Diluted earnings per share were $2.37. Adjusted for special items, diluted EPS was $2.45.

Hilton raises its development pipeline to 543,100 rooms, up 5 percent year over year

The company approved 30,500 new rooms for development in the quarter. The pipeline stood at 543,100 rooms as of September 30, 2026.

Hilton added 27,000 rooms to its system in the quarter, or 23,000 net additional rooms. Net additions were up 6.5 percent from the second quarter. Net unit growth reached 6.0 percent compared with September 30, 2025.