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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VENU+, a leading global provider of tech-enabled guest mobility, storage, and entertainment solutions today announced the upcoming deployment of its GoPod® Locker technology platform at Al Shallal Theme Park, one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognized amusement destinations. VENU+ is backed by ZCG Private Equity, the private equity arm of Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a privately held global firm. The installation, scheduled to go live in Summer 2026, marks VENU+’s...

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE SURPASSES $400 MILLION IN TICKET SALES WITH OVER 3 MILLION TOTAL TICKETS SOLD...

Musqueam Traditional Territory (Richmond, B.C.)--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Canadian Entertainment (“Great Canadian”) announced today the successful closing of the sale of River Rock Casino Resort (“River Rock”), located in Richmond, B.C. on Musqueam lands, to a partnership formed by Petroglyph Development Group (“PDG”), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Musqueam Capital Corp (“MCC”), the economic development arm of Musqueam Indian Band. The closing completes the previously...

THESSALONIKI, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Happy Holidays S.A. today announced the signing of an Investment Agreement with Qatar-based JTA Investment Holding for the development of the sustainable SARTIMARE Beach Resort & Spa project in Sarti, Halkidiki, Greece. Under the agreement, JTA Investment Holding will invest €65 million into the development. The project will be built on a site of approximately 120,900 square meters, with construction scheduled between 2027 and 2030. Designed with a str...

TYSONS, Va. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent, in partnership with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, unveiled a star-studded lineup of musical performances and unique Nashville speakers and experiences for its flagship customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT. Highlights include a high-energy entertainment lineup including performances from country stars Chris Janson and Carly Pearce and an “only in Nashville” industry panel that will bring together leaders from the...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Access Point Financial provided a $29.25 million bridge loan to American Hotel Income Properties....

TAMPERE, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kristian Sallinen has been appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra....

BETHESDA, Md. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a membership-based collection of independent boutique and lifestyle hotels and resorts, today announced a strategic partnership with Canary Technologies (“Canary”), a leading hospitality technology platform. Through Curator’s Preferred Vendor Program, Curator members will receive preferred access to Canary’s AI-powered guest management platform and digital guest journey tools. Pebblebrook Hotel Tr...

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missed guest requests, delayed room turnover, and unresolved maintenance requirements are common hospitality issues that often trace back to communications gaps in an organization's operations and technology infrastructure. Mitel, a global leader in business communications, is helping hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and other hospitality operators modernize communications and deliver enhanced guest and staff experiences to drive brand loyalty and more profitable...

LONGUEUIL, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is launching its first flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport - MET, a significant, privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project, located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore. The airport’s close proximity to downtown will meaningfully contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities. Four inaugural routes begin today: with Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City, and St. John’s, N.L. Over...