Royal Caribbean just spent $3B to own half of Sandals
The cruise giant is buying a 50% stake in the all-inclusive resort chain for $3 billion, a bet that land-based vacations are the next growth engine.

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The cruise giant is buying a 50% stake in the all-inclusive resort chain for $3 billion, a bet that land-based vacations are the next growth engine.
David Ellison says the Paramount-WBD merger has full clearance after settling with state AGs, clearing the path for an October 1 close.
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