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Travel has become much more valuable and people are willing to pay more, says Malaysia’s Capital A
Tony Fernandes of the airline discusses its timeline for returning to pre-Covid capacity. Source
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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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Indonesia saw a strong tourism rebound in the first quarter of 2022, says minister
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Future Tech Asia Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia’s minister of tourism and creative economy, says it is removing some Covid-19 measures as foreign tourists return. 02:18 an hour ago Source
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Japan wants to boost domestic tourism, says industry body
Tadashi Shimura of the Japan Association of Travel Agents discusses the country’s travel outlook. Source
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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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The release of pent-up demand in the travel industry is still underway, says Mastercard
David Mann of the Mastercard Economics Institute discusses the findings from its latest travel report. Source
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For the first time since the pandemic, leisure and business flights surpass 2019 levels
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, global leisure and business flights have risen to levels not seen since 2019. That’s according to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s third annual travel report, titled “Travel 2022: Trends & Transitions,” published yesterday. After analyzing 37 global markets, the report found that cross-border travel reached pre-pandemic […]
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