Marriott International has released an updated statement reaffirming its commitment to acquire Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

U.S. logistics executives who toured Cuba’s shipping facilities say the island nation has potential to be a key shipping hub for the region, but there are significant hurdles.

Aviatur, one of Latin America’s leading travel management companies, has selected to use Travelport’s technology.

In 2015, global travel and tourism sector added 7.2 million jobs to the global economy and contributed over $ 7.2 trillion in GDP, according to the latest economic impact report of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase the 380-room Thompson Miami Beach hotel from an affiliate of Geolo Capital.

Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the companies have signed an amendment to their definitive merger agreement that creates the world's largest hotel company.