Hospitality & Hotels: Peachtree Group has started construction on a 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin, targeting an early-2029 opening with rooftop and meeting-space upgrades. Local Travel & Tourism: Visit Corpus Christi is rolling out an “AI Ready” program to help local tourism businesses prepare for AI-driven travel discovery. Travel Deals & Perks: Priority Pass says it’s accelerating lounge-network expansion and rolling out more digital/AI features with Collinson’s new £500M, five-year investment plan. Road Trip Reality Check: GasBuddy reports Texas diesel and premium gas price dips in multiple counties, including a Texas County diesel low of $5.06 (week ending Sept. 5) and Kimble County premium gas as low as $4.32. Wildfire Preparedness: Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $457,413 via community wildfire risk reduction grants to fund 69 projects treating 9,610 acres. Family Travel Safety: The FAA has proposed changes to environmental reviews for commercial space launches, raising wildlife concerns around Florida’s launch sites. Travel Fun (and Chaos): Travel Guard is bringing back its “World’s Unluckiest Traveler” contest, inviting travelers to submit their worst mishaps.