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Doster Construction has begun construction on a $150 million Sports Illustrated Resorts development in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The mixed-use resort will feature two six-story towers with 75 condominiums and 86 vacation ownership units, along with retail, dining, and entertainment amenities. The project is expected to generate approximately 1,100 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs, with completion anticipated in 2028.

Travel + Leisure Co. director Denny Marie Post sold 2,500 shares for approximately $160,000 on May 14, 2026. While this represents 55.84% of her direct holdings, the sale is not considered alarming as she retains substantial deferred and restricted shares. The transaction reflects ongoing portfolio management rather than a significant shift in sentiment toward the company.

Travel + Leisure Co.'s Executive Vice President and General Counsel James Savina sold all 31,596 of his directly-held shares worth $2.2 million on March 17, 2026. The complete disposition of his direct holdings suggests limited confidence in further price appreciation, especially as the stock has declined in March due to TSA-related travel disruptions. With a P/E ratio now at 20 (double from 2025), the stock appears expensive, making it a better time to sell than buy despite solid 2025 performance.

Geoffrey Richards, Chief Operating Officer of Travel + Leisure, sold 1,100 shares in October and additional shares in November, potentially capitalizing on the company's strong stock performance following Q3 earnings.

WorldMark by Wyndham, a vacation club, has launched a Hiking Concierge program to provide expert tips and itineraries for visitors to explore America's national parks. The program offers comfortable lodging options near popular parks and partners with a seasoned park ranger to assist families in planning their outdoor adventures.

The global outdoor vacation market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to reach $841.01 billion in 2024 and $1.74 trillion by 2028, driven by factors like increased disposable income, health consciousness, and growing interest in adventure tourism.

The FTSE 100 Index, FTSE 250 Index, and FTSE 350 Index all opened higher on Monday, with gains in sectors like Support Services, Gas Water & Multiutilities, Beverages, and Personal Goods. However, Mining, Travel & Leisure, and Oil & Gas sectors were down.

The leisure and recreation services industry is benefiting from strong consumer demand, driven by a healthy labor market, robust consumer spending, and growing disposable income. However, the industry faced challenges in the past three years due to high inflation and interest rates. The cruise industry is seeing strong demand and booking volumes, while the theme park industry is experiencing a boost from integrating advanced technology. Several stocks in this industry have shown positive earnings estimate revisions and growth potential.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Piedmont's (PDM) securing of a new lease with Travel + Leisure at Downtown, Orlando highlights solid demand for its office buildings.

Although the revenue and EPS for Travel Leisure Co. (TNL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.