Hospitality and leisure industry
Layoffs loom on the horizon, some economists say
From rising inflation to a red-hot job market and the negative gross domestic product in between, economists are divided on the health of the U.S. economy. “There has been a lot of talk recently that we’re in a recession. We have two quarters of declining GDP that often happens with the recession. … But we […]
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You can visit Bhutan again — if you’re willing to cough up $200 a day in fees
The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax. Before the country closed its borders in March 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, travelers to Bhutan were required to pay a minimum daily package rate of $200-$250 — depending on the time of year. […]
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Shanghai, Mumbai, Melbourne and beyond: CNBC names the best Asia-Pacific hotels for business travel
Business travelers are on the road again. So there’s no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific. CNBC joined with the market and consumer data firm Statista to produce rankings of the “Best Hotels for Business Travelers.” A second list of rankings for hotels in Europe and […]
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For Russians, vacations aren’t what they used to be. But they still have options
There was a time when Western Europe was the destination of choice for Russian tourists. But things have changed. Max, a Russian in his 40s, used to stroll museums in France, enjoy fine cuisine in Italy, and go on hikes on the hills of Spain. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. This year, Max, who told CNBC […]
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Google Flights just busted a common fantasy about preserving money on flights
There are several methods to conserve money on flights. But booking airfare on a certain working day of the 7 days isn’t 1 of them, in accordance to knowledge from Google Flights. Reserving mid-week — and specially Tuesdays all-around midnight — is typically cited as the best time to buy flights. But in the previous […]
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Three people with travel ‘dream jobs’ explain how they scored them
From waiting tables to living in a basement apartment, three travel hosts tell CNBC about how they got to where they are. Here are their stories. Samantha Brown Job: Emmy-award winning TV host of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”Started in: Comedy “I went to Syracuse University for musical theater because I so desperately wanted to […]
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Which web site has the most inexpensive hotel fees? A new analyze when compared charges to obtain out
A lot of travelers try out to save cash by looking the world-wide-web for cheaper hotel prices. But a new study implies it could not be really worth the time — at least in some places. The vacation insurance comparison web page InsureMyTrip as opposed prices for 950 motels in 19 world wide metropolitan areas […]
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How do people in Asia-Pacific feel about travel right now? It depends on where they live
For the most part, residents of Asia-Pacific can travel again. But some are more confident about packing their bags than others. Travel confidence is “diverse and nuanced” in the region, according to a new survey commissioned by the travel website Booking.com. Some 11,000 people in the region were polled about their comfort levels and concerns, […]
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Nearly half of Singaporeans want to travel to one place – and it’s not Malaysia
Some 49% of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation abroad, according to the market research firm YouGov. Interest may be even higher among young citizens. Some 68% of Singaporeans aged 16 to 24 years old indicated they are considering Japan for their “next vacation,” compared to 37% of those aged 55 […]
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New Zealand had one of the world’s strictest Covid lockdowns. Now its borders are fully reopening
After more than two years, New Zealand is fully reopening its borders and welcoming back all international travelers. The country is reopening on July 31, some three months earlier than previously announced. Earlier this year, New Zealand’s borders were opened to Australians and citizens of 60 places that do not need visas to enter, including […]
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