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Bangladesh factories cancel orders as Gulf LNG supplies tighten — 1dThe Gulf crisis is triggering severe energy shortages in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with LNG and oil supply disruptions driving blackouts, higher fuel costs, and rising production costs for industries like garments in Bangladesh. Governments are resorting to subsidies and spot-market purchases to cope, while households face intermittent gas, long cooking waits, and power outages as regional energy markets feel the strain.

Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian — Sep 11, 2026Vail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.

Priya Raman Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.

New England and Kyoto Lead Fall Foliage Travel Picks — 2dA trio of travel outlets highlight five top fall getaways for leaf-peeping and seasonal festivals, led by New England’s foliage, historic towns, and classic seasonal comforts, with staples like Vermont lodging, the Kancamagus Highway, and Salem’s Halloween culture. The roundups also flag a Michigan fall culinary experience at Treetops Resort in Grand Rapids, offering a multi-course progressive dinner and drink tastings in early October.

Priya Raman The multi-course dinner at that Michigan resort in October sounds like a fun twist on fall travel.

Alterra Plans $350 Million Resort Investments — Sep 9, 2026Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $350 million for the 2026-27 season across its resorts, funding terrain expansions, snowmaking upgrades, avalanche-safety installations, guest amenities, and employee housing. Key projects include Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence with the Hail Peak Express adding 200 acres and seven new runs, Tremblant’s Timber Summit expanding terrain in 2027-28 and introducing a new learning area this season, plus remote avalanche control systems at Palisades Tahoe and at Mammoth/June, along with broader snowmaking improvements across several properties.

Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long.

Indy Pass plans 50+ new resorts, 300+Sports — Sep 1, 2026Indy Pass has expanded to more than 300 destinations by adding over 50 independent resorts, with about 30 more announced this week and a keynote on Sept. 8 to unveil further partners. The pass remains a two-day-per-resort program with Indy+ offering no blackout dates and a discounted third day, priced at $399 for the base pass and $449 for Indy+, with waitlist presales starting Sept. 1 and general public on Sept. 8.

Toll Brothers Expands Across Four Communities, Three States — 4dToll Brothers is expanding its luxury-homes footprint with multiple new communities across California, Florida, and New Jersey, including the opening of Hillside and Crestview at Bickford Ranch in Placer County, Sawgrass Lakes at Babcock Ranch, and Vista Pointe at Port Imperial in New Jersey, along with a Redondo Beach coastal townhome project in Southern California launching for sale. The developments feature model homes, groundbreakings, and sales programs with upscale designs, extensive personalization options, and resort-like amenities.

Priya Raman Vista Pointe looks like a decent addition near the city for anyone wanting easier commutes in Jersey.

Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros — 6dPresident Donald Trump spends weekends at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland watching the Irish Open and pursuing his well-known golf passion—playing, designing courses, and building—while highlighting his friendships with top pro golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. He frequently praises these players, shares photos with them on social media, and has invited some to the White House as part of his ongoing golf network.

Elena Vasquez Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.

Trump Ireland Visit Draws Protests and Security Disruptions — Sep 8, 2026Protests are planned across Ireland during Donald Trump’s visit, with large demonstrations in Dublin and at Doonbeg during the Irish Open, as Sinn Féin and other groups join to criticize U.S. foreign policy on Gaza and Israel. Irish leaders face a delicate balance meeting Trump while ensuring protests remain peaceful, with demonstrations targeting venues like Shannon Airport and the Doonbeg golf resort.

Trump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings and Irish Open — Sep 9, 2026Local Gaelic football takes center stage as Kilcavan and Mountmellick face off in the Laois IFC semi-final for a spot in the intermediate final, while Galway dominates the 2026 TG4 All-Star nominations following their All-Ireland win; separately, a deep dive into Trump International Doonbeg looks at the luxury resort behind the gates ahead of the Irish Open, and a Indo Daily special revisits the Lance Armstrong–Floyd Landis doping saga and its fallout.

Planned 20-Foot Virgin Mary Statue Atop California Ski Resort Sparks Anger, PetitionReporting — Dec 18, 2023A California ski resort’s plan to erect a 20-foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary is being opposed by resort users who say they don’t want anything religious injected into their fun. Mt. Shasta Ski Park, which is in…

Sundance Mountain Resort plans 100 acres, high-speed lift 2026/27 — Aug 21, 2026Sundance Mountain Resort is expanding by more than 100 acres for the 2026/27 season, led by the Electric Horseman high-speed quad and a new 1.7-mile Storyteller ridge run that will push total skiable terrain to 605 acres and improve access to the back mountain. The project promises shorter lift times and expanded options for intermediate to expert skiers as the resort completes the first phase of its back-mountain expansion with plans for further terrain additions in the coming years.

Marriott, Catalonia Plan All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Tanzania — Jul 23, 2026Marriott International is expanding its all-inclusive footprint in Jamaica and Tanzania by partnering with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to develop a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay (opening 2028) and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar (opening 2027). This strategic move, highlighted in 2026 reporting, underscores Marriott’s ongoing push to grow its all-inclusive portfolio with distinctive experiences in key leisure destinations.

One Dead, 3 Injured After Avalanche at Ski ResortReporting — Jan 11, 2024One person was reported dead and three others were left injured after an avalanche at a ski resort in California on Wednesday. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a statement on Facebook that an avalanche…

Leaders Of Union That Threatened To Shut Down Economy Have History Of Splurging On Luxury Restaurants, Resorts — Oct 4, 2024Leaders of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), who recently spent big money on upscale restaurants and swanky beach resorts, threatened to “cripple” the American economy over allegedly unsatisfactory…

Trump Putting Up Linemen In One Of His Florida Resorts As Hurricane Milton Bears Down On State — Oct 9, 2024Former President Donald Trump is opening up one of his luxury resorts in Florida to host around 275 linemen who will be working to restore power after Hurricane Milton runs its course. Trump is hosting the linemen at…

ICC leaders say US pressure campaign threatens global rule of law — Sep 3, 2026The ICC’s current and former leaders warn that attempts to isolate the court are aimed at eroding the international legal order, defending the ICC as a last-resort arbiter for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes while respecting state sovereignty. They note that the Trump administration’s sanctions and pressure on countries to quit the ICC have intensified concerns about lawlessness and the sustainability of multilateral justice.

Marcus Bell Sovereignty arguments cut both ways here. Countries want protection from international courts but also want those courts to punish their enemies.

Democrats Reportedly Quietly Planning Luxury Getaway Escape To 5-Star Resort Despite Looming Government Shutdown — Sep 27, 2025The Senate Democrats’ campaign arm is planning a two-day getaway at a five-star resort in the heart of California’s wine country in early October — at the same time the country may be in the midst of a government…