Olivia Patterson is a business correspondent for TravModo, specializing in the leisure and hospitality industries. She reports on new developments, corporate investments, and their economic impact on local communities.
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A new cruise port is proposed for Manatee County, Florida, to accommodate larger ships blocked by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Developers project $1.6 billion in earnings and 31,000 jobs, but a local p
A new Sphere entertainment venue is planned for National Harbor, projected to generate more revenue than the Washington Commanders and Six Flags combined. The $1 billion project involves significant p
David Lloyd Clubs is expanding its operations in Italy with plans for new facilities, signaling a significant investment in the country's growing leisure market and aiming to meet the rising demand fo
David Lloyd Clubs has opened its 103rd UK facility, David Lloyd Bicester, on June 29, 2024. The club features a 100-station gym, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, spa, and a DL Kids area, creat
Southwest Airlines and the City of Austin have finalized a $5.5 million economic deal aimed at creating over 2,000 high-paying jobs in the Texas capital.
Walt Disney World has filed 15 lawsuits against Orange County, Florida, over property tax assessments, claiming valuations for its theme parks and resorts are excessive and violate state law.
David Lloyd Club has opened a new £15 million health and wellness facility in North London, creating 80 jobs. The club features extensive fitness, spa, and family amenities, including indoor/outdoor p
The David Lloyd Club has opened a new leisure facility, offering state-of-the-art gym equipment, swimming pools, spa services, and family-friendly programs.
Six Flags Entertainment has appointed John Reilly as its new President and CEO, effective December 8, following a challenging summer with attraction breakdowns and attendance drops.
David Lloyd Clubs is expanding its footprint in Scotland with a new premium health and wellness facility in Shawfair, Midlothian, featuring gyms, pools, racket sports, and family amenities.
A new David Lloyd Club has opened in Adlington, Macclesfield, offering state-of-the-art fitness, wellness, and family amenities on the former AstraZeneca site.
David Lloyd Club has announced plans for a new leisure facility, signaling continued expansion in the health and fitness sector. The club will feature modern amenities, including gyms, studios, and sp
David Lloyd Clubs has opened a new £12 million health and racquets club in Shawfair, Midlothian, creating approximately 80 jobs for the local community.
David Lloyd Club has opened a new leisure facility, offering state-of-the-art fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, racquet sports, and family amenities to members.
The Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore will cease operations as a Marriott affiliate by December 31, leading to 69 employee layoffs. The future branding and operational plans for the 338-room ho
Demolition has begun on the long-vacant City Motel in Avenel, New Jersey, to make way for a new five-story, 104-room Cambria Suites Hotel.
Rehoboth Beach parking revenue for fiscal year 2026 fell by nearly $1 million from budget projections, largely due to heavy June rainfall and D.C. area economic uncertainty, though the city anticipate
A woman in her 40s died at Disney's Pop Century Resort, marking the fourth death at Walt Disney World in a month, raising guest safety concerns.
Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, has closed permanently after decades of operation. The 523-acre property is now up for sale, with its future use yet to be determined, following the park's strugg
David Lloyd Club opens its 100th UK and Ireland facility, David Lloyd Acton Park, a state-of-the-art leisure center offering extensive fitness, spa, and family amenities in West London.