More wineries in France are opening to visitors, said a French wine tourism expert. Of France’s 87,000 wineries, only 13% were open to the public five years ago, said Martin Lhuillier, head of...
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Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is de...
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Covid impact on long-term bookings
More people are booking longer-term rental stays because of flexible working arrangements as a result of the pandemic, says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. “The pandemic has untethered millions of peop...
FAA chief Steve Dickson announces resignation midway through term
Stephen Dickson, administrator of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nominee, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation confirmation hearing in Washington D.C., May 15, 2019. St...
Cramer says many companies aren’t ready for a post-Covid pandemic world
Many companies appear to be ill-equipped to thrive in a post-Covid world, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday. “I have not seen a lot of companies who are prepared for post-pandemic. I’...
Coalition of US crypto firms unveils travel rule compliance platform, TRUST
A coalition of some of the US’s largest crypto firms is rolling out a solution to heightened anti-money laundering standards. The so-called Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology, or “T...
Singapore to waive quarantine for all vaccinated travelers post-omicron
The transit hall of Changi International Airport in Singapore on Jan. 12, 2022. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore intends to allow vaccinated visitors from all countries to skip...
Western Union Partners with Travel Wallet for Expansion in South Korea
One of the world’s leading cross-border payment companies, Western Union (WU) has recently announced its expansion in South Korea through a collaboration with Travel Wallet, a financial technology fir...
Virgin Galactic Stock Surges. Reservations for Space Will Open Wednesday.
Text size Reservations for Virgin’s space tourist flights will open Wednesday. Courtesy Virgin Galactic Space tourism pioneer Virgin Galactic is getting closer to commercial operations. The comp...
Twitch For Travel Backed By VCs As Post-Pandemic Winner
The surprising ongoing popularity of virtual tour from streamers like Prague tour guide Misa have helped British startup Heygo attracted $20 investment from a clutch of top ventures capital funds. Hey...
“Space Anemia”— Just One Of The Many Impacts of Space Travel On The The Human Body
Space travel is booming. With companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic attempting to revolutionize space tourism, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes widely available to the ge...
The Tech Trends Driving A Much-Needed Travel Sector Transformation
Many startups are developing technologies that solve the problems of unnecessary human contact and … [+] friction throughout the airport experience. Photo by L.Filipe C.Sousa on Unsplash Tech in...
Russia crisis begins disrupting Ukraine air travel as insurers drop some aircraft coverage
An Ukraine International Airlines passenger plane is seen as Turkey’s first official spotter area has been put into service for aviation enthusiasts and photographers at Istanbul Airport in Ista...
central bank governor on inflation, tourism recovery
Inflation in Thailand will largely be “contained” because the price pressures in the country are not as broad-based compared to some developed markets, said the governor of Bank of Thailan...
New Icelandic carrier makes a play in low-cost transatlantic market
Passengers board an Airbus passenger jet operated by Icelandic low-fare carrier Play. Play Startup low-fare Icelandic airline Play announced new transatlantic service out of a third U.S. airport, Stew...
SpaceX’s Starship is solution to efficient space travel
Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during a press conference at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas on February 10, 2022. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images CAMERON COUNT...
Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Malaysia, Philippines reopen for travel
Another day — another border reopens. In the past two weeks, a slew of countries announced plans to reopen or relax border restrictions. This includes places that have maintained some of the str...
Booking.com taps Idris Elba in ad kickoff
Battered by the pandemic, the travel industry is looking to better days ahead, with Super Bowl ads and consumer giveaways aimed at coaxing travelers to book long-delayed trips. Booking.com is reviving...
How Far Does Your Electron Travel?
Can blockchain solve one of the most problematic issues in renewable energy? 24 May 2020, Thuringia, Henneberg: Opponents of the planned “Südlink” power line are demonstrating … [+] ...
Middle East’s growing popularity for winter sports
A skier performs a jump during a contest as part of the “DXB Snow Week” at the Ski Dubai indoor resort. KARIM SAHIB | AFP | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Skiing in the desert ...
Here’s what the Spirit and Frontier airlines merger means for travelers
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines expanded aggressively over the last decade offering travelers no-frills service in exchange for ultra-low airfares. Their executives vow to keep it that way, even...
The grandest mansions in France and Italy to buy, rent or visit
The Chateau de Chambord, in the Loire Valley region of France. DEA / C. SAPPA | De Agostini | Getty Images France and Italy are home to some of the most storied castles, palaces and grand homes in the...
‘Mattress Mack’ places record-setting bet on Bengals
Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” said he drove 100 miles from Houston to cross the border into Louisiana on Thursday to make what’s believed to be the largest mobile s...
What Is The Future Of Air Travel?
What will air travel look like in 2035 and beyond? Learn more about the latest trends in the aviation industry and how your flying experience will change over the next few decades. Air travel has a re...
Southwest will bring booze back on board Feb. 16 after nearly two years
Travelers wait to check in at the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on October 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kevin Dietsch | Getty...
Airstream Joins The E-Revolution With Its Concept Travel Trailer
A prototype eStream, Airstream’s concept all-electric travel trailer. Airstream Airstream long has proved it can do a lot of product innovation inside and out while retaining the bullet-shaped e...