Travel
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
Baona | E+ | Getty Images Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips. The ability to work remotely is a major leg up when planning out itineraries. About 49% of employed travelers are “laptop luggers” — those who plan to work at some point […]
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Bookings for Disney’s first cruise in Asia are opening soon. Here’s how much the trip costs
Bookings for Disney’s first cruise in Asia open on Dec. 10, 2024, about a year ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage, which is scheduled to depart Singapore in December 2025. Prices for a three-night cruise on the Disney Adventure for two adults start at $958, while double occupancy rates for four- and five-night cruises start […]
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The trendiest gift to give this season? Travel — if you can figure out how
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of […]
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A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost
LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond will launch a luxury sleeper train next year that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales. The Britannic Explorer will run three itineraries: one to the southwestern county of Cornwall and the other to the opposite end of England through the Lake District of Cumbria in the […]
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How the ultra wealthy travel in Dubai
Dubai went from a sleepy gulf port to a glittering jewel in a single generation. The so-called City of Gold attracts over 17 million visitors a year, but only a select few get to experience the truly over-the-top glitz and glamour it has to offer – until now. Dubai went from a sleepy gulf port […]
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Singapore Airlines shares fall 6% as profit nearly halves amid intensifying competition
An Airbus A350-941 from Singapore Airlines is preparing to take off on the runway at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on May 1, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Singapore Airlines dropped after the city-state’s flag carrier reported a fall of almost 50% in net profit for its first half April […]
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Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little signs of slowing down
Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. The country welcomed 2.93 million foreign visitors in August, followed by another 2.87 million visitors in September — well above the 2.52 million and 2.27 million who arrived during those same months in […]
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American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump’s win — here’s how many would actually leave
Americans disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. election took their anguish online, with searches related to moving abroad surging following the results of the presidential race. Google Trends showed that searches related to “leaving the country” and “how to move to …” spiked following the news that Donald Trump would be returning to the […]
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Airbnb pops on mixed quarterly results
CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa joins ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to talk Airbnb earnings. Source
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China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea
From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports from eight countries in Europe — Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco and Liechtenstein — as well as South Korea can visit for business or leisure purposes for up to 15 days without needing […]
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