Allegiant Travel Company ALGT has entered into a strategic long-term partnership with TPG Sixth Street Partners for financing the development of Sunseeker Resorts Charlotte Harbor. The resort, planned by Allegiant Air, is expected to be the largest and most unique resort in the Punta Gorda area in southwest Florida.Per the terms of the agreement, the initial commitment from TPG is $175 million for developing this waterfront resort. In fact, total investment under the partnership might increase up to $1 billion. The initial phase of this resort is expected to include around 510 hotel rooms, 189 extended-stay suite units, meeting and conference space apart from multiple restaurants, bars and retail outlets.Notably, the huge investment intended for this project is in line with Allegiant’s strategy to attract leisure travelers. Allegiant is responsible for transporting nearly 8 million leisure travelers in and out of Florida every year. The partnership apart, Allegiant was recently in news pertaining to the ‘agreement in principle’ inked with International Brotherhood of Teamsters — the union representing its 34 flight dispatchers. This provisional deal will now be voted upon. The ratification procedure is expected to take place by Apr 30, 2019. Southwest Airlines LUV too recently signed an agreement in principle with its aircraft mechanics.In fact, labor deals have been in vogue in the airline space for quite some time. Though positive on such deals, they tend to push up labor costs, thereby limiting bottom-line growth. Carriers like Alaska Air Group ALK and American Airlines AAL have seen an increase in labor costs due to deals with various labor groups.Zacks' Top 10 Stocks for 2019In addition to the stocks discussed above, wouldn't you like to know about our 10 finest buy-and-holds for the year?From more than 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank, these 10 were picked by a process that consistently beats the market. Even during 2018 while the market dropped -5.2%, our Top 10s were up well into double-digits. And during bullish 2012 – 2017, they soared far above the market's +126.3%, reaching +181.9%.This year, the portfolio features a player that thrives on volatility, an AI comer, and a dynamic tech company that helps doctors deliver better patient outcomes at lower costs.See Stocks Today >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK): Free Stock Analysis Report Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV): Free Stock Analysis Report Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research