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In Brief: Global hotel development pipelines remain active despite rising construction and financing costs, while airlines and geopolitical tensions continue to influence travel flows. At the same time, hotel brands are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, wellness travel is expanding in Asia, and hotel investment activity continues across key markets. Global Hotel Development Pipelines Remain

Caterpillar’s latest acquisition brings Australia-based mining technology and software company RPMGlobal under its wing. Based in Brisbane, Australia, RPMGlobal specializes in data-driven software solutions spanning the entire mining value chain for miners, manufacturers and contractors. The company’s products aim to inform customers’ decisions on mine design, scheduling, simulation, haulage, operations, asset management and finance. Some

Australia could unlock about AUD 300 billion ($210.9 billion) in economic opportunity by advancing a pipeline of 70 clean industrial projects, according to a new briefing from two global industry alliances. March 13, 2026 Ev Foley From pv magazine Australia Australia’s transition to clean industry could unlock approximately AUD 300 billion in economic opportunity if

Alex Reid is legal director and Ed Lamport is a senior associate at Winckworth Sherwood After many years of discussion over construction payment practices, it now looks likely that the government will overhaul the industry’s use of retentions. The implications of the proposals could be far-reaching, disrupting the financial norms that industry partners rely on

UK games revenue rose 7.4% by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 1:15pm GamesIndustry.Biz has shared some news from the folks over at the Entertainment Retailers Association that suggests 2025 was a pretty big year for gaming in the UK. The ERA gathered data from multiple sources to show that UK customers spent £5.4 billion on gaming in

News Andrew Gioannetti Saturday 6 December 2025 Director at Pat and Max Ltd, Tunapuna, Melissa Senhouse smiles after receiving an award for her late father and president Max Senhouse from the Greater Tunapuna Chamber President Ramon Gregorio during the chamber's dinner and awards on December 4, at National Racquet Centre, Tacarigua. - Photo by Ayanna

Construction industry heavyweights have thrown their weight behind proposals to exempt medium-sized home schemes from the Building Safety Levy (BSL). Housing secretary Steve Reed (pictured) on Tuesday (16 December) announced a raft of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), including an exemption from the levy for sites of fewer than 50 homes. Industry

NASA is requesting feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy to ensure a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station. The agency released a draft Phase 2 Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) Friday...