Global Business Travel Group, Inc. has withdrawn its Shelf Registration dated June 01, 2023 in the amount of $327.06893 million. Security Name: Class A Common Stock Security Name: Preferred Stock Security Name: Depositary Shares Security Name: Debt Securities Security Name: Warrants Security Name: Subscription Rights Security Name: Purchase Contracts Security Name: Purchase Units Transaction Features: Omnibus/Universal Shelf Registration

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. has withdrawn its Shelf Registration dated June 21, 2022 in the amount of $3.235783 billion. Security Name: Class A Common Stock Securities Offered: 488,051,738

Long Lake Management Holdings Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE:GBTG) from a group of shareholders for $5.1 billion on May 2, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Amex GBT shareholders will receive $9.50 per share in cash, which represents a 60.2% premium to Amex GBT’s closing stock price on May 1, 2026. The transaction is being financed with a combination of equity provided by Long Lake’s existing investors and Koch Equity Development LLC, and $2.5 billion committed debt financing provided by JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, and MUFG. In case of termination of transaction, Long Lake Management Holdings Inc. will pay a termination fee of $270 million while Global Business Travel Group will pay $200 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Amex GBT’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed, and Amex GBT will become a privately held company. As of May 28, 2026, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary proxy statement, and the Company filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on July 6, 2026, in connection with the Merger Agreement. The special meeting of the Company’s stockholders will be held virtually on August 3, 2026, to act on the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement, as disclosed in the Definitive Proxy Statement. The transaction is subject to subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by Amex GBT’s stockholders, receipt of requisite regulatory clearances, the expiration or termination of the waiting periods applicable to the Transactions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and CSA approval. The Board of Directors of Global Business Travel Group, Inc. formed a special committee for the transaction. The deal has been approved by the board of both of the parties. The expected completion of the transaction is in the second half of 2026. Shareholder approval for the proposed acquisition of the Company by Long Lake Management was obtained on August 3, 2026. The Merger is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. David M. Baron of Rothschild & Co US Inc. acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider and will receive a fee of an aggregate fee of up to approximately $46 million for its services, $0.25 million of which was paid as a one-time retainer fee, $4 million of which became payable upon delivery of Rothschild & Co’s opinion and the remainder of which is contingent upon the consummation of the Merger. David Klein, Brian Junquera, Daniel Wolf, Rachael Lichman, Purun Cheong, Sophia Hudson, Seth Traxler, Shellie Freedman, Sara Zablotney, Rob Fowler, Brandon Newman, and Luci Hague of Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to the Special Committee of Global Business Travel Group, Inc. Ian Nussbaum, Sean Parish, Seth Gottlieb, Tad Freese, Julian Azran, Stella Tang, Meredith Monroe, David Brenneman, Philipp Studt, Wesley Lepla, Arthur Long, Pia Naib, Max Raskin, Paul Rosen, Ruchi Gill, Peter Sluka, Salvatore Vanchieri, Robert Brown, Calum Docherty, Joshua Marnitz, Pierre Louis Cléro, Matthias Rubner, Romain Nairi, Rainer Traugott, Tobias Leder, Kyle Jefcoat, Zhonghua (Stephen) Shi, Pelin Serpin, Stefano Sciolla, Andrea Stincardini, Nineveh Alkhas, Sarah Lightdale, Liyun (Louise) Deng, Margaret Linkous, Andrew Galdes, Farhana Sharmeen, Alejandro Ortiz, Luis Lozano, Naiara Rodríguez Escudero, Veronika Miskovichova, Katharine Moir, Christian McDermott, Harriet Stephenson, and Kendall Burnett of Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor for Long Lake Management. Peter Serating, Max Troper, Michael A. Wiseman and Thaddeus Hartmann of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor for Global Business Travel Group, Inc. Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase, and BofA Securities, Inc. acted as financial advisors for Long Lake Management. Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to American Express. Led by J. D. Weinberg, Covington & Burling LLP advised Rothschild & Co. Doug Horowitz, Kristen P. Poole, Dean Masuda, Dean Masuda of Gibson Dunn acted as as financing counsel to Long Lake Management. Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor and Jones Day acted as legal advisor to Koch Equity Development. Long Lake Management Holdings Inc. completed the acquisition of Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE:GBTG) from a group of shareholders on September 29, 2026. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Amex GBT stockholders received $9.50 per share in cash representing a 65.1% premium to the 30-day VWAP from the date of the merger agreement. In connection with the completion of the transaction, Amex GBT common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Amex GBT will now operate as a privately held company. The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result the security was suspended from trading on September 29, 2026.

Families from Massachusetts affected by a deadly fire at a vacation rental in Barahona, Dominican Republic have filed a civil lawsuit in King County Superior Court against Expedia Inc., Expedia Group, Inc., HomeAway.com, Inc., and VRBO Holdings, Inc.Case #: 26-2-30948-5 SEA. This trip was meant to be a joyful family getaway and a chance for three generations to return to the Dominican Republic, the country of their birth, with the highlight being the christening of two young children. Instead, in the early morning hours of June 13, 2026, a fire engulfed the family's vacation rental. Four people died, including a five-year-old child, and other family members suffered severe and lasting injuries. The lawsuit alleges Defendants did not employ filters, warning banners, interstitial screens, or other meaningful point-of booking safety notices to alert travelers when a listing disclosed it lacked a smoke detector. The Complaint also alleges this is not an isolated problem. VRBO continues to list thousands of accommodations for rent that it knows - because hosts have disclosed to VRBO - do not contain any smoke detectors. Forty days after the fire, Plaintiffs' counsel conducted searches of VRBO listings in multiple Dominican Republic locations and found that the vast majority of available properties did not list smoke detectors, indicating approximately 80% of listings reviewed were "potential death traps" with no smoke detectors. A follow-up search found that approximately 66% of listings reviewed still lacked smoke detectors.

Expedia Group announced a marketing collaboration with Redion, marking the first time a travel insurance and assistance brand has joined Expedia Group Advertising as a dedicated partner. Multi-year partnership opens a new advertiser category for Expedia Group and gives travelers earlier details about travel protection across its brands. The agreement opens an entirely new advertiser category for the company and reshapes how travelers encounter protection options during planning and booking. The addition reflects the accelerating expansion of Expedia Group Advertising beyond its traditional base of hotels, airlines, and destinations. Redion's arrival extends that trajectory into travel insurance and assistance, a category that sits at the intersection of both worlds. For more than 15 years, Redion, formerly known as Europ Assistance worldwide and Generali Global Assistance (GGA) in the U.S., has provided travel protection to Expedia Group customers. This collaboration moves that relationship beyond product distribution into a strategic advertising alliance, with co-branded editorial, on-platform experiences, and targeted activations rolling out across Expedia Group brands beginning in Third Quarter 2026. For travelers, the shift means that Redion can now cohesively appear throughout the traveler's journey to maximize brand awareness and peace of mind.

Booking.com collaborated with 9 partner hotels across the U.S. to offer experiences that reveal how well companions handle the moments that can make – or break – a trip. The Turbulence Test stays are customized by each property for limited-time stays beginning September 14, 2026. Booking.com commissioned new research to reveal the top travel "icks" among American travelers. The company also partnered with Dr. Jess Carbino, a relationship expert and renowned sociologist, to unpack the findings and explore what they reveal about compatibility on the road. Participating properties are offering an exclusive, limited-time package on Booking.com that comes with a physical Booking.com Turbulence Test Kit. Partners will challenge each other with a travel-themed conversation deck, "Would You Rather?" dilemmas, "Red Flag /Green Flag" speed rounds, and a blindfold for taste tests, before wrapping up with a survey to get their official compatibility verdict. Paired with property-specific additions like resort credits or local excursions, it's the ultimate way to see if you're truly travel-compatible. Lotte Hotel New York is offering a package inclusive of $200 F+B credits. Nova Hotel Brooklyn gives guests the beloved hotel amenity of late check-out. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco sets the scene for a playful stay, with Skywheel Tickets, late check-out and an all-time favorite S'mores kit to be enjoyed in their courtyard. Circa Resort & Casino - Adults Only is offering a package that includes a $50 beverage credit, complimentary 1-hour late check-out and a Legacy Club glass of champagne, among other extras. Westgate Resorts is providing 2 tickets to onsite Treasure Island Water Park, a $50 resort credit, 2 bicycle rentals and complimentary mini-golf. The Elser Hotel pairs city and bay views with a range of amenities and a "305 Challenge" – a Miami-themed couples game where you divide up vacation decisions across the stay: one picks the pool spot, the other picks the drinks; one chooses the restaurants, the other books the reservation time. Legacy Vacation Resorts Kissimmee gives guests plenty of space to unwind, while customized compatibility challenges and a Make Your Own Cocktail amenity add something a little different to the stay. Legacy Vacation Resorts Lake Buena Vista + The Fold Orlando allow partners to enjoy their Make Your Own Mocktail kit between park hopping.

Expedia Group, Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, Sep-09-2026 02:25 PM. Venue: The Palace Hotel, California, United States. Speakers: Ariane Gorin, CEO & Director.

Booking Holdings Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, Sep-09-2026 10:10 AM. Venue: The Palace Hotel, California, United States. Speakers: Ewout Lucien Steenbergen, Executive VP & CFO.

Booking Holdings Inc. Presents at Citi’s 2026 Global TMT Conference, Sep-08-2026 03:55 PM. Venue: New York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York, United States. Speakers: Glenn D. Fogel, President, CEO & Director.

Expedia Group announced 12 new partner products and functionalities across its flagship vacation rental brand, Vrbo, and property management software, Escapia. Vrbo Sponsored Listings helps partners advertise in premium Vrbo search placements with no upfront costs. Vrbo Sponsored Listings (Live Now): Following a successful pilot with early adopters, including AvantStay, Vacation Rental Collective and Liquid Life Vacation Rentals, Expedia Group launches Vrbo Sponsored Listings globally. The pay-per-booked-night advertising solution offers no upfront risk and helps partners secure premium placement at the top of relevant Vrbo search results. New Rates and Promotions: Vrbo partners now have more tools to optimize revenue potential while meeting the needs of the 91% of vacation rental travelers who are influenced by promotions. Same-Day Bookings (Live Now): Allows eligible partners to tap into the lucrative market of last-minute travelers by opting in and enabling bookings within 24 hours (before 12pm day of stay). Limited Time Offers (Coming Soon): Spotlights and enables greater visibility for participating properties during peak Vrbo-merchandised shopping moments (i.e. Black Friday, Spring Sale). Vrbo Listings on Expedia Packages (Coming Soon): Enables Vrbo properties to be booked as part of an Expedia package, attracting one-stop-shop travel planners by pairing properties with additional trip elements including flights and car rentals. Non-refundable Rates (Coming Soon): Allows partners to surface both refundable and lower-priced non-refundable rates on eligible properties, attracting price-conscious demand while preserving high value bookings and profit margin. Enhanced Arrivals Experience: New functionalities allow partners to efficiently engage with travelers throughout their stay journey. Welcome Guide (Live Now): Centralizes essential stay details and automatically sends guests access instructions before check-in with delivery confirmation for host visibility. Inbox-Scheduled Messages and Templates (Live Now): Automates key traveler communications and uses new template personalization tags sourced directly from the Welcome Guide. Flexible Cancellation Policies (Live Now): Two new cancellation policies give partners more ways to drive bookings by offering guests the flexibility they expect. Partners can now choose to offer a full refund up to 5 days before check-in, or up to 1 day before check-in. Host with Confidence (Coming Soon): Currently in beta, Vrbo’s new host protection program will help partners operate with greater confidence and fewer financial risks by providing solutions that address property damage, chargebacks, and income loss from cancellations due to guest-caused damage. Expedia Group also launches new features to its property management software, Escapia. New Reservation Grid (Live Now): Upgrades Escapia’s most-used tool to a modern, visual workplace, enabling partners to easily manage availability, reservations, and quotes. Updates also include new multi-quote support to compare and send multiple property options in one email. Distribution Optimization: Helps partners accurately manage popular third-party OTA reservations through a phased set of improvements, including folio management and commission enhancements, which are live now, with more automation tools coming soon. Vrbo Payments (Pilot): Vrbo Payments combines payment processing with improved traveler experiences that help reduce cancellations, offers enhanced fraud and chargeback support, and provides access to One Key members booking with travel rewards. The result is a more efficient way for partners to scale with less operational burden.