In a survey last year, Chinese travelers said that they were most interested in visiting Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea. But that’s not where they’re going — at least not...
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Chinese travelers want luxury travel and hotels, survey shows
Consumers in China plan to pay up when it comes to hotels, a Morgan Stanley survey found in late January. The research points to growing demand for high-end and luxury hotels in China now that the cou...
Where will White Lotus be filmed next — Maldives, Japan or Thailand
When the HBO black comedy “The White Lotus” premiered in the summer of 2021, it took viewers to Hawaii’s sunny Maui. It was a perfectly timed pandemic escape full of intrigue, satire...
Hong Kong to give away half a million air tickets to boost tourism
Hong Kong’s new global promotional campaign will “kickstart” the city’s reopening to international travelers, the Hong Kong Tourism Board told CNBC’s “Squawk Box As...
how to find sustainable travel companies
People said the pandemic made them want to travel more responsibly in the future. Now new data indicates they’re actually doing it. According to a report published in January by the World Travel...
China’s $6 trillion consumer market is digging itself out of a slump
BEIJING — China’s consumption recovery from zero-Covid is getting off to a solid start – after a depressing fourth quarter. When Michelin-starred restaurant Rêver reopened Thursday from a Lunar ...
New reports show travel risks around the world
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks. Safest cities: p...
a full recovery not expected this year
Singapore is welcoming them back, but a full return of Chinese tourists isn’t likely in 2023, Singapore Tourism Board executives said at a press conference Tuesday. Singapore Tourism Board’...
Why Singapore isn’t singling China out
Singapore’s Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung told Parliament Monday that the government is not imposing new restrictions on travelers from China because limited flight capacity, combined with its...
Chinese are angry at South Korea and Japan
Travel restrictions launched in the wake of China’s border reopening may be affecting where people there are booking trips. But it’s not out of spite, said several Chinese travelers who sp...
2023 Resolutions For The U.S. Airlines Industry
As 2022 wraps up, airlines can look to 2023 and set some aspirational goals. getty It is a good time to reflect on what has happened as the year comes to an end. What worked well, and where can we imp...
Five Reasons U.S. Airlines Can Be Thankful As 2022 Comes To A Close
Airlines have a lot of challenges, but there are reasons to be thankful and optimistic as we move … [+] into 2023. getty Airlines have a lot to complain about. Everything is expensive — airplane...
Pack these snacks, says nutritionist
Travelers have a host of pathogens to dodge this winter, including the “tripledemic” of infections caused by Covid-19, flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). But there are steps people...
How The Last Three Years Has Structurally Changed Airline Travel
This is an extreme example of blending work and leisure travel! getty Sometimes change comes slowly, and sometimes it arrives more quickly. The way that people travel by air has been relatively consta...
Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard. Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the industry would never recover. But cruising fans sa...
When will Asia’s travel industry recover? Maybe as soon as 2023
A new report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one in the world to recover by 2023. This year’s “Travel & Tourism Economic Impact” report — an annual ...
More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month. Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they’re adding dozens of flights to cities across Asi...
Five Reasons Why Airline Business Travel Has Permanently Changed
Businesses have learned that video platforms are stable and effective to replace some activities … [+] that used to require airline travel. getty Business travel for airlines has been the lifebl...
What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip. CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release a ranking of the “Best Ho...
What are the best business hotels in Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt
International travel may still have its challenges. But finding a solid hotel for a business trip isn’t one of them. CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release a ranking of...
What is required to travel to Hong Kong? Many, many tests
Travelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. But they will have to submit to a barrage of Covid tests. They can go to work, take public transportation and go to ...
Blended Travel Is Not New, Nor Is It The Savior For Lost Airline Business
People have been combining business and leisure trips for decades. A new focus on this travel … [+] creates opportunities and risks for the large U.S. airlines. getty Since the pandemic has chan...
Best hotels for business travelers in Asia-Pacific
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...
How Large U.S. Airlines Can Address The Change In Business Travel
The idea of the “road warrior” business traveler is changing, and large U.S. airlines need to adjust … [+] their businesses as leisure travel becomes a bigger percentage of total volumes. getty ...
Cheapest airline tickets? How to save money on flights and airfare
There are many ways to save money on flights. But booking airfare on a certain day of the week isn’t one of them, according to data from Google Flights. Booking mid-week — and especially Tuesday...
How to find cheap hotel rooms? Survey compares popular website rates
Many travelers try to save money by searching the internet for cheaper hotel rates. But a new study suggests it may not be worth the time — at least in some places. The travel insurance comparison sit...
how Emirates is wooing luxury travelers
Dubai’s Emirates airline in August announced an investment of over $2 billion to improve its inflight customer experience, including cabin interior upgrades and new menus — with unlimited caviar...