Experience-led travel is driving growth across the hotel industry and sports tourism is a huge component of that momentum, Expedia says.

The kind of cruise experience guests have can depend in large part on the type of waterway they choose, with significant variety among lake, ocean and river itineraries.

Using BTS on-time performance data from July 4 flight-window records, Upgraded Points reveals the airports and airlines with most delays during the holiday weekend.

The new upper-midscale brand has long-term expansion potential of 400-500 hotels, with the first property anticipated to open in 2027.