Travel
Taj Hotels owner goes global with bold expansion into Europe and the Middle East
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) discusses its plans to expand its flagship Taj Hotels in the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as the hotel group taps into the growing GCC-India corridor. He talked about the […]
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Spirit Airlines warns it might not be able to survive without more cash
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines has warned it might not be able to survive as a going concern if it doesn’t raise more cash, five months […]
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We will ‘be ready’: After government rebuke, Resorts World Sentosa CEO discusses future of integrated resort
Resorts World Sentosa will “be ready” when Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority considers its casino license renewal in 2026, the company’s CEO Lee Shi Ruh told CNBC late last month. In November 2024, Singapore’s gambling agency announced it was renewing the integrated resort’s casino license for two years, instead of three, citing “unsatisfactory” tourism performance from […]
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Travel card benefits are ‘getting harder to maximize,’ analyst says. What to know before you apply
Oleksandra Yagello | Moment | Getty Images As some popular travel credit cards boost annual fees and amend benefits, experts say it’s time to reassess which cards — if any — merit a spot in your wallet. “Annual fees are not inherently bad; you just need to make sure that you’re getting value from [the […]
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Sri Lanka’s Vegas moment? Melco’s casino resort targets Indian tourists
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Melco’s City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia’s first integrated casino resort, is targeting Indian tourists with luxury experiences beyond Colombo’s beaches. Gihan Cooray, Deputy Chairman of John Keells Holdings, says that the potential from Indian travelers is vast and waiting to […]
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34-year-old and his family saved $60,000, quit their jobs to move to Taiwan for 13 months: ‘This is not something that can afford to wait’
Ever dreamed of taking a sabbatical from your career and traveling the world? Jason Lee and his wife Katie did that when, in July 2024, they moved themselves and their son from Columbus, Ohio, to Taipei, Taiwan. Jason and Katie, both 34, came up with the idea after they brought Forrest, now 6, to visit […]
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I’ve helped hundreds of Americans move abroad—this is the No. 1 overlooked country in Europe: ‘It checks a lot of boxes’
Like many Americans, I had always dreamed up moving to Europe. And in 2015, at 35, I decided to leave Texas for Spain. Two years later, I founded She Hit Refresh, a community that helps women over 30 take the leap abroad. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of women build new lives in countries like […]
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Using my phone as a Paris guidebook cost me $50 — here’s how to save on your bill when traveling abroad
Key Points There are a few ways to prevent your cell phone bill from increasing much while traveling internationally, experts said. Among their biggest tips: Consider a T-Mobile cell plan, buy an eSIM or rely solely on Wi-Fi networks. Source
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Expedia stock soars on recent quarter
CNBC’s Contessa Brewer breaks down the latest earnings from Expedia. Source
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American adds Budapest, Prague and Buenos Aires flights for summer 2026
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines is reviving some of its pre-pandemic destinations like Prague and Budapest, Hungary, as international travel continues to hold up better than domestic demand. Other additions include its first-ever Dallas […]
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