Tourism
Inflation hasn’t affected travel activity in Europe that much, says Indian hospitality firm
Mandar Vaidya of Oyo says that’s probably because of pent-up demand. Source
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Japan is set to open its doors in June, but some locals aren’t happy about it
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent’s most popular destinations — remains firmly closed. That may soon change. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday at a news conference in London that Japan will ease border controls in June. Locals often celebrate the easing of pandemic-related border restrictions, but some […]
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New Zealand to open international borders fully to visitors from end-July
A view of the Auckland International Airport’s arrivals area on April 13, 2022. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday the country will fully reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships also welcome back to local ports on the same day. Fiona Goodall | Getty Images News […]
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There was a ‘big rebound’ in leisure travel after omicron wave ebbed, says Indian hospitality company
Kavinder Singh of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India discusses the pent-up demand in the travel industry. Source
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What’s the best hotel for business travel? Take CNBC’s survey and tell us your favorite
Business people are getting out and about again. And they’re looking for places to stay. More people are traveling for business meetings and industry events now than at any time in the past two years. A full recovery may be a couple years away, but Deloitte is forecasting 55% of business travel will be back […]
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Why solo female travelers are joining group tours
Everyone told me not to travel solo during a pandemic. Especially not to learn snowboarding, a sport that not all travel insurance policies cover. It didn’t help that I wanted to visit a country where I don’t speak the language. Administrative matters — such as Covid tests, vaccination certificates and health declarations — would be […]
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Americans view these Asian countries as safer now than before the pandemic
A new study shows American travelers view many Asian nations as safer travel destinations now than they did four years ago. South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam rose in the annual safety rankings published by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. The survey in the 2022 “State of Travel Insurance Report” also […]
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The reality of ‘fairytale’ town Gastonia
Olivia Garcia shares her experience taking a detour to Gastonia only to find out it does not look at all like what she thought it would be. Source
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The reality of ‘fairytale’ town Gastonia
Olivia Garcia shares her experience taking a detour to Gastonia only to find out it does not look at all like what she thought it would be. Source
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U.S. actor Kevin Costner’s travel app aims to tell people about America’s history
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Academy Award winner Kevin Costner’s U.S.-based travel app, HearHere, aims to tell stories on the people who first inhabited North America and the complete history of the United States, including the “most unflattering parts.” CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli reports. Source
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