Mondrian is the test. Ennismore is betting big. Their theory? Lifestyle brands don’t just survive all-inclusives. They outlast them. We’ll see if the check clears.
Saudi Arabia’s Big Play
Next five years in the Kingdom matter more than you think. They set the stage for fifty. A survey of over 40 travel execs maps it out. Five paths. Sustainable success. That’s the goal. Global tourism order is up for grabs.
The Vacasa Wipeout
Remember the $4.5B valuation? 2021 feels like another century. Vacasa is gone. Casago picked it up for less than $10 million. Almost all property manager acquisitions are sold. Or turned into franchises. What’s left of the empire? Not much. A quiet collapse.
Crossing the Border
Canadian travelers are back in the US. Kind of. Numbers are up. Good, right? Wrong. It’s just a bounce from last year’s nosedive. We are still down 29% from 2024. Does “rebound” feel right when the hole is that deep? Probably not.
Accor and IndiGo Connect
Loyalty programs are usually quick. Not this one. Accor and IndiGo took a year to launch their exchange. Why so long? They aren’t just swapping points. The ambition is larger. Experiences are next. The links go deeper.
