Vacations
Millennials are driving a sports tourism boom — and spending big to do it. Here’s why
Vince Nguyen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur based in Vietnam, spends a few hundreds almost every month traveling to other countries to play pickleball. The sport, which began as a pastime after injuring himself in American football, has since become central to his lifestyle, as he plays it for two to four hours almost daily. Since he […]
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U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign urging travelers to improve their behavior at airports and on flights, as disruptive incidents remain far above pre-pandemic levels. The effort, called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You,” aims to restore civility in the skies and address a surge in disruptive behavior. […]
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‘Hassle’ and ‘humiliation’: What it’s like traveling with a weak passport
Alex from South Africa lives in Singapore and frequently travels overseas for business and pleasure. But her passport is a big deterrent to free-and-easy travel — so much so that she is willing to “gladly” trade it for another. “If someone offered me a different passport, or my children a different passport, I would grab […]
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Sonder announces bankruptcy plans; tells guests to vacate hotel rooms: ‘People were scrambling’
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International said a licensing agreement between the two companies had ended. The deal, signed in August 2024, allowed Sonder hotels to be booked via Marriott’s Bonvoy website and was widely considered a lifeline for the San Francisco-based company, […]
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This couple left their jobs to travel 160,000 km across the world in their Land Rover
When 28 year olds Nick Chazee and Mathilde Vougny packed up their belongings to travel the world three years ago, they chose to do it in an unconventional way — in their Land Rover. Chazee, who was working at a technology startup, and Vougny at the United Nations, were exposed to frequent work travel. But […]
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Singapore’s F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses near the Marina Bay track. But the money isn’t staying in Singapore. Data shows travelers are also spending across Asia before and after the three-day Formula One race, which begins Friday. Flight bookings analyzed by […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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Where Asians want to travel in Asia in 2025
Bali. Bangkok. The Maldives. These destinations often top “bucket lists” for global travelers, but travelers from Asia-Pacific are planning trips to other destinations in the region, search data from Booking.com this year showed. The data, which analyzes searches from Jan. 1 to June 30, showed travel interest in Asia-Pacific varies by country. However, one country […]
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The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit
The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country’s political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting. In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year. However, noting a “sharp and widespread” drop in […]
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How are Gen Zs affording luxury trips? For some, it’s all a facade
Jon Morgan, co-founder of business consulting firm, Venture Smarter, was mentoring a Gen Z entrepreneur when he noticed something strange about her life and the one she portrayed online. His 23-year-old mentee had spent 1½ years crafting a luxury travel persona — one that suggested she was living a $500,000-a-year lifestyle, he said. In reality, […]
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