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Hyatt is in talks to acquire Standard Hotels. Discussions are in "advanced stages" but have not been finalized.
The first Standard Hotel property, The Standard Hollywood, opened on Sunset Boulevard in 1999 and closed during the pandemic. The original investors included Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Benicio del Toro.
Current Standard Hotels locations include New York's Meatpacking District and East Village; Miami Beach; London; Maldives; Ibiza; and Hua Hin.
In recent years, Hyatt has acquired Two Roads Hospitality (including Alila, Thompson, Destination Hotels), Apple Leisure Group, the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels, and the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform.
Generally speaking, these acquisitions have been positives for Hyatt by growing their footprint and making their loyalty program more attractive. The only clear exception is Mr & Mrs Smith because it resulted in the loss of their SLH Hotels partnership which was better for customers. Additionally, Hyatt has lost its MGM partnership to Marriott.
(HT: @crucker)
Long Beach Airport has announced a new daily nonstop service to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) through Southwest Airlines.
Lidl workers in Belgium initiated a strike and blockades on June 5, following similar actions in France and Italy.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its flight offerings for the 2025 pro football season, introducing new routes and increasing capacity to accommodate fans traveling to major games.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen addressed the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, emphasizing the urgent need to reform the nation's air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure.
Last month, over 130 volunteers from Delta Air Lines and several partner organizations collaborated to construct a new playground in College Park, Georgia.
Walking together on Omaha Beach, 19-year-old college student Caleb Walker and 101-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers reflected on the sacrifices made during the D-Day invasion.
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