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Onvicta aposta no “Travel Design & Concierge” para se afirmar no mercado das viagens de luxo

22 October 2026 at 10:32
TnewsA Onvicta, criada por Paulo Frutuoso Carvalho, iniciou atividade como agência de viagens em setembro de 2026, sob o conceito de “Travel Design & Concierge” e o objetivo de “desenvolver uma abordagem mais pessoal e cuidada às viagens de luxo”. Em entrevista ao TNews, a empresa explica a sua abordagem à criação de experiências personalizadas, o perfil de clientes que procura captar e as parcerias que pretende desenvolver, abordando ainda os principais desafios do mercado e os próximos passos.

Agências de viagens já podem reservar os circuitos 2027 da 4TOURS

22 October 2026 at 10:30
TnewsHá uma diferença entre visitar um destino e descobri-lo, entre passar por uma cidade e compreender a história que a construiu, entre fotografar uma paisagem e percorrê-la. É nessa diferença que nasce a programação 4TOURS para 2027, já disponível para reserva. Desde a Europa às grandes paisagens da Ásia e da América do Sul, a […]

SpaceX-Tesla merger could create a Frankenstein's monster Wall Street can't value

22 October 2026 at 10:28
Elon Musk sits in a formal setting wearing a dark suit and light tie, with attendees blurred behind him.

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Some pairings feel inevitable. "Friends" had Ross and Rachel. "The Office" had Jim and Pam. Elon Musk has SpaceX and Tesla.

But a deal between Musk's two giant companies could end up looking more like Frankenstein's monster than a Hollywood love story. And investors might struggle to understand and value it.

The SpaceX-Tesla tie-up isn't a shoo-in, but both sides are officially considering it. That raises questions about what's gained from a merger.

Combining the companies turns Musk's two jobs into one. Their somewhat overlapping AI plans could create significant efficiencies in areas like compute and talent. Joe Ciolli, author of the First Trade newsletter, broke down the pros and cons for SpaceX and Tesla investors.

These companies have A LOT under their hoods, though. Here are just some of the businesses or long-term bets that SpaceX and Tesla are pursuing:

  • Space-mission services (Falcon 9, Dragon, Starship)
  • Internet service (Starlink broadband)
  • Mobile carrier (Starlink Mobile)
  • Electric vehicles (Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster)
  • Government satellite systems (Starshield)
  • Autonomous vehicles (Robotaxi)
  • Humanoid robots (Optimus)
  • Energy storage (Powerwall, Megapack)
  • Frontier AI models (Grok)
  • Social media (X)
  • Payments app (X Money)
  • AI infrastructure (Colossus)
  • AI coding tools (Cursor)

And don't forget Musk's grandest ambition: colonizing Mars.

A conglomerate with such a diverse set of businesses can become a headache to value.

Let's start simple: How would you describe a SpaceX-Tesla entity?

A space company? An AI company? A robotics company? Saying it's "a little bit of everything" might not sit well with investors.

When a company plays in a bunch of industries, the market doesn't always give it the benefit of the doubt. There's a term for this phenomenon: conglomerate discount.

It means a company's stock is valued lower than the sum of its individual parts. Some investors fear the company will be too complex to manage, or too expensive to run. Others worry its combined financials will make it hard to understand its true health, or stronger parts of the business will subsidize weaker ones.

A widely cited 1995 paper on the topic found the discount to be between 13% and 15% among a sample of diversified companies from 1986 to 1991.

Some academics and economists have argued the conglomerate discount is a relic of the past. A 2024 McKinsey report said the discount wasn't necessarily automatic. Instead, heavily diversified companies often had weak performance or lacked financial transparency, which made it harder to assess their true value.

Either way, these types of companies require investors with a broad appetite. (Or a tough stomach.)

Imagine you're excited about Starlink's potential, but not as keen on humanoid robots. Expensive robotics projects could suck up the budget you were hoping would go to Starlink. Or the money generated by Starlink could subsidize the losses accrued in an underperforming division.

It's why giant, sprawling companies are often less appetizing than a pure-play stock.

Ultimately, a deal is often about selling a vision to investors. And there's arguably no one better at doing that than Elon Musk.

Now he just needs to prove SpaceX and Tesla were always meant to be together.

Read the original article on Business Insider

Portugal United leva oferta turística portuguesa à Malásia em ação comercial com 30 agentes de viagens

By: TNews
22 October 2026 at 09:57
TnewsA iniciativa reuniu profissionais locais para promover Portugal nos segmentos de lazer, incentivos corporativos e turismo de compras. O Portugal United integra a VIP Hotels, a Into Travel DMC, o Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet e o Lutecia & Grace Smart Design Hotel.

Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise

22 October 2026 at 00:01
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Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise

22 October 2026 at 00:01
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story  Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise Pennsylvania officials warned doctors this week about an increase in congenital measles as the state continues to battle the worst outbreak in the disease it has seen in decades.  © Matt…

Accor prevê abrir 23 hotéis na República Dominicana, com cerca de 6.000 quartos

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 16:24
Accor assina acordos com a República DominicanaO grupo hoteleiro tem atualmente 23 projetos no pipeline de desenvolvimento no país, que representam cerca de 6.000 quartos, mais de 1.000 branded residences e potencial para criar até 9.000 empregos diretos. A expansão abrange hotéis urbanos, resorts e unidades orientadas para o segmento MICE.

85% dos viajantes já regressaram de férias mais cansados do que partiram, aponta estudo da Booking

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 13:01
TnewsA procura por férias que privilegiem o descanso, experiências culturais locais e opções de bem-estar personalizadas deverá marcar as tendências de viagem em 2027, segundo a 11.ª edição do relatório anual Travel Predictions, da Booking.com.

Alentejo quer reforçar lugar nos programas dos operadores turísticos brasileiros

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 12:30
Fabiano Camargo, presidente do Conselho da BRAZTOA, Marina Figueiredo, presidente executiva da associação, e José Manuel Santos, presidente da Agência Regional de Promoção Turística do Alentejo (ARPTA)A região pretende aproveitar a posição de Portugal no mercado brasileiro para captar mais visitantes e diversificar os circuitos vendidos pelas operadoras. Segundo o Anuário BRAZTOA 2026, Lisboa foi a cidade internacional mais vendida pelos associados da entidade em 2025.

Mercado das Viagens abre nova agência na Figueira da Foz

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 12:08
Bárbara Gomes lidera a nova agência do Mercado das Viagens na figueira da FozA rede de agências de viagens reforça a sua presença nacional com uma nova unidade liderada por Bárbara Gomes, profissional com três anos de experiência no setor. A expansão insere-se numa estratégia de crescimento sustentado através do franchising.

Pestana Hotel Group nomeia Rita Marques e Helena Soares de Moura para a Comissão Executiva

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 11:20
Helena Soares de Moura e Rita MarquesRita Marques ficará responsável pelas áreas de Tecnologias de Informação e Marketing, enquanto Helena Soares de Moura assumirá os pelouros de Recursos Humanos Corporativos e Comunicação & Relações Institucionais.

Turismo do Alentejo formaliza apoio a alargamento da Associação Dark Sky a toda a região

By: TNews
21 October 2026 at 10:44
TnewsO Turismo do Alentejo associou-se à Associação Dark Sky com o lançamento do Dark Sky Alentejo, um projeto que pretende alargar a proteção e valorização do céu noturno aos 47 concelhos da região, abrangendo uma área de referência de 27 mil 330 quilómetros quadrados, equivalente a 29,63% da superfície de Portugal. O protocolo que formaliza o apoio institucional da Entidade Regional de Turismo do Alentejo e Ribatejo à iniciativa foi assinado em Évora a 20 de outubro.
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