Bordeaux En Primeur 2024: Are Release Prices in Line with Market Value?

The aim of this article is to determine the fair release prices for Bordeaux 2024, and to compare them with the prices actually charged during the en primeur campaign, which is now ending. The aim is twofold: to assess the consistency of châteaux’ pricing strategies with the market, and to provide a decision-making tool for industry players.

US Deals 2025 Midyear Outlook: Hospitality and Leisure

Hospitality and leisure (H&L) dealmakers began 2025 with cautious optimism, but continued volatility in capital markets and trade policy has forced a reassessment of growth strategies. While the volume of large, transformative deals remains subdued, targeted M&A is providing operators with opportunities to adapt portfolios, sharpen strategic focus and scale digital capabilities. For well-capitalized buyers, current conditions offer an opening to acquire differentiated assets at favorable terms.

Revenue Management Leader IDeaS Unveils eBook to Help Cruise Operators Drive Revenue Using Data-Driven Insights

IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software, today announced its latest Lessons in Revenue eBook, “Data-Driven Revenue Management in the Cruise Industry: Navigating the Groundswell,” to help cruise organizations navigate today’s challenging operating environment while capitalizing on opportunities to optimize revenue.

The future of travel starts here: Meeting travelers at the moment of imagination

What sparks the desire to travel? According to Amadeus’ Travel Dreams report, the journey begins long before a booking is made – it starts in the inspiration phase, where emotion, storytelling, and digital influence come together to shape a traveler’s next great escape. Drawing insights from 6,000 travelers across six countries, the report reveals a global shift toward more personalized, emotionally resonant, and tech-enabled travel experiences.