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U.S. travel sector sees weak World Cup demand as hotel and flight bookings lag
With the World Cup about to begin, the expected lift for U.S. travel and tourism has not yet emerged across key host cities. Hotels are cutting room rates and airlines are seeing softer inbound ...
U.S. voters show resistance to AI data center expansion, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Public concern over the rapid buildout of infrastructure for artificial intelligence is emerging as a political issue in the United States ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. A new national ...
U.S. World Cup travel demand tests pricing power across host cities
North America is beginning to host the expanded 2026 World Cup, but the expected windfall for U.S. tourism businesses is developing unevenly across markets. Flight bookings, hotel demand and ...
North America World Cup set to lift travel, retail and beer stocks
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, brokerages are positioning for a consumer spending boost tied to the tournament. Analysts ...
Castlelake explores MSC partnership for potential easyJet takeover bid
Castlelake is weighing a partnership with shipping and logistics group MSC as it studies a possible bid for easyJet, adding a new cross-sector angle to the contest for the UK budget airline. The ...
U.S. travel industry warns Newark international closure could cost economy $8 billion a year
Concerns are rising over potential changes to border staffing at Newark Liberty International Airport, a key gateway serving the New York metropolitan area. The U.S. Travel Association says ...
