Brian Kelly, The Points Guy founder, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of travel, what’s behind the decline in airfare, travel demand outlook, and more.
It’s a good time to be a traveler, says The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly
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See some of the best photos from National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’
National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world. Here are CNBC’s picks of the best of the best. A leap of faith A young emperor penguin […]
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‘We are firing on all cylinders’: Marriott CEO says business is solid despite corporate layoffs
Marriott International’s business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday, amid layoffs of more than 800 corporate employees and continued sluggishness in China’s tourism market. “We are firing on all cylinders in every geography,” he said. The company’s third-quarter earnings showed a 3% increase in worldwide RevPar — or revenue per […]
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American Airlines to shame boarding line cutters with new technology
Haiyun Jiang | Bloomberg | Getty Images Watch out, line cutters. American Airlines is rolling out new technology across the country to crack down on travelers trying to get on the airplane before their boarding group is called. Customers who try to scan a boarding pass before their group is called will hear a two-note […]
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