Hospitality and leisure industry
Macao locks down landmark Lisboa hotel after more than a dozen Covid-19 cases
In this 2019 photo, the Grand Lisboa casino resort towers over dilapidated buildings in Macao. Anthony Wallace | AFP | Getty Images Macao has locked down one of the city’s most famous hotels, the Grand Lisboa, after more than a dozen Covid-19 cases were found there on Tuesday, with infections spreading rapidly in the world’s […]
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Thailand ends almost all travel restrictions — but one key rule remains
Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know the country is “allowing almost everything” again. That’s according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the governmental entity responsible for promoting tourism to the country. Masks are no longer required, and the country’s color-coded system — which placed limits that […]
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Forget the Eiffel Tower. Here’s where the French travel in France
International travelers may prioritize visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when they visit France. But French residents have other ideas. Border restrictions during the pandemic largely gave locals the chance to explore their country without foreign tourists, which in 2019 numbered some 90 million. The French did not squander the opportunity. More […]
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Three easy ways to find hidden cameras in hotels and rental homes
Nearly 60% of Americans said they were worried about hidden cameras in Airbnb homes in 2019. And 11% of vacation home renters said they had discovered a hidden camera during a stay, according to a survey by the real estate investment company IPX1031. Spy cameras are not a new problem. In South Korea, more than […]
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Travelers are upset about rising costs, but most aren’t canceling their plans just yet
Summer travel talk sure isn’t what it used to be. Rather than sun, sand and surf, many travel discussions now center on inflation, rising fuel costs and flight cancellations, a situation which could derail a much-needed 2022 summer travel comeback. Travel conversations on Twitter decreased 75% from April to May, while discussions related to gas […]
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Golf vacations to top British courses are selling out this year — and next
Travelers planning a golfing vacation to prestigious courses in the United Kingdom may need to act fast. Some of the U.K.’s top venues are selling out, not just this year, but for spots — or tee times — in 2023, due in part to growing confidence in international travel among wealthy Americans. Travelers are attracted […]
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Japan is about to welcome back foreign travelers, but domestic tourism remains its priority
After more than two years of closed border policies, Japan is set to welcome back international travelers this week. Come June 10, foreign tourists traveling via packaged tours can enter Japan. However, the government’s priority still lies in boosting domestic tourism numbers, said Tadashi Shimura, president of Japan Association of Travel Agents. Even before the […]
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First time on a yacht? Avoid these 7 amateur mistakes
While most of the travel industry struggled to get back on its feet, the yachting industry had a different problem during the pandemic: serving everyone wanting to charter a boat. Like the rise in private jet travel during the pandemic, charter demand remains “extremely strong,” said Crom Littlejohn, chief commercial officer of the yacht brokerage […]
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Here’s why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living
Many renters believe that a cost-of-living crisis is brewing in America’s major cities. New York City is showing up as a hotspot of rent inflation. The average rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan rose to $3,995 a month in May 2022 — a 41% increase from one year ago, according to Zumper. Sudden, double-digit rent […]
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Four ‘dream jobs’ for people who love to travel
Many people occasionally travel for work. But for some, travel is at the heart of their jobs. CNBC Travel spoke with people from four industries about occupations where working from home — or an office for that matter — isn’t an option. A year of travel Name: Sebastian ModakJob: Former New York Times “52 Places […]
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