Travel
Is it safe to travel to Thailand right now? Thai officials say yes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is expecting that country’s upcoming Songkran festival will generate more tourism revenue than it did last year, despite projections that the March 28 earthquake has dampened tourist arrivals to the kingdom. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which epicentered in neighboring Myanmar, caused a building under construction near Bangkok’s famous Chatuchak market to […]
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Southwest’s bag fees and other changes could backfire, Fitch warns
A Southwest Airlines jet approaches Midway Airport on Dec. 15, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) John J. Kim | Chicago Tribune | Getty Images Southwest Airlines‘ new policies such as charging for checked bags for the first time could backfire, Fitch Ratings said Thursday. Southwest is reversing its […]
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The most powerful passports of 2025 — a new country tops the list
Ireland has the strongest passport in the world, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2025. It’s the first time that the northern European country has held the solo No. 1 spot in the annual ranking from Nomad Capitalist, a tax and immigration consultancy. Ireland did, however, come close in 2020, when it tied for the […]
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Barclay’s Trevor Young on consumer pullback in travel
Trevor Young, Barclays analyst, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss what’s behind the slowdown in travel demand. Source
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International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
In spring, they come for the cherry blossoms. In fall, for the foliage tours. Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country’s reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond. Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33% this past winter from pre-pandemic levels. Some 10.5 million […]
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Jefferies’ David Katz bullish call on cruises amid consumer trade-down
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The Exchange David Katz, Jefferies analyst, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the winning sectors for the consumer trade-down and why he’s bullish on cruises. 03:31 37 minutes ago Source
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Close call reported between Delta flight and Air Force jet near Reagan National
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images A Delta Air Lines flight had a reported close call Friday with a U.S. Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. CNN first reported the close call between the Airbus A319 that was departing Reagan and an Air Force T-38 jet, […]
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Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States’ $50 billion travel deficit
Canadians hold an “Elbows Up” protest against U.S. tariffs and other policies by U.S. President Donald Trump, at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 22, 2025. Carlos Osorio | Reuters Canadians are skipping trips to the U.S. and visitors from other countries could soon follow threatening to deepen the United States’ $50 billion […]
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Your credit card likely has benefits you don’t know about — here’s how to find them
Elite status at hotel and car rental companies can bring a host of benefits, from complimentary breakfast to upgraded vehicles. But achieving these lofty tiers are a stretch for the average traveler. Or are they? Upgraded loyalty status and other travel benefits come with some credit cards, and many of these perks are touted by […]
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How Salt Lake City transformed into one of the hottest housing and job markets in the U.S.
Salt Lake City has become a thriving metropolis with a booming population and plenty of job opportunities in banking and tech. Many residents, like former Gov. Michael Leavitt, point to the 2002 Winter Olympics as the catalyst for the city’s transformation. “A lot of good things came together at the right time. We had a […]
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