CNBC • 15th June 2022

Travelers are upset about rising costs, but most aren't canceling their plans just yet

The outlook for summer travel remains strong, with many travelers saying they’re concerned but undeterred about their upcoming plans.

CNBC • 2nd June 2022

First time on a yacht? Avoid these 7 amateur mistakes

Do as you please, say industry insiders, but don't break these rules on packing, boarding and interacting with the crew.

CNBC • 27th May 2022

Thousands of people are leaving Hong Kong — and now it's clear where they're going

Hong Kong lost residents in 2020 and 2021, but this year is expected to far surpass both years in terms of the numbers of people leaving for good.

CNBC International TV • 26th April 2022

U.S. actor Kevin Costner on why it's important to tell the "ugly" truths about American history

Academy Award winner Kevin Costner says “libraries of stories” are being contributed to HearHere, an immersive storytelling road-trip app that he co-founded.

CNBC • 23rd May 2022

Four 'dream jobs' for people who love to travel

Monica Pitrelli spoke with people from four industries about occupations where working from home — or an office for that matter — isn't an option.

Telum Media • 19th May 2022

Telum Talks To... Monica Pitrelli, Editor, CNBC Travel

Telum Media speaks with Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel, on the state of travel recovery and trends we can expect in 2022 and beyond.

CNBC • 19th May 2022

For the first time since the pandemic, leisure and business flights surpass 2019 levels

After analyzing 37 global markets, the Mastercard Economics Institute found that cross-border travel reached pre-pandemic levels in March.

CNBC • 13th May 2022

Are stratospheric balloon rides to 'space' safe?

Stratospheric balloons, as a whole, are considered to be quite safe, but opinions differ on whether to use hydrogen or helium to power passenger flights, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 12th May 2022

Want to travel to space? In 2024, balloons might take you part of the way there

There are no bone-rattling rockets or face-contorting g-forces. It's a ride so smooth, passengers can eat, drink and walk around during the flight, say companies preparing to launch passengers into the stratosphere via high-altitude balloons.

CNBC • 28th April 2022

Americans view these Asian countries as safer now than before the pandemic

South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam rose in the annual safety rankings published by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.

CNBC • 22nd April 2022

U.S. actor Kevin Costner's travel app aims to tell people about America's history

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.

CNBC • 21st April 2022

Why would an Oscar-winning actor create a travel app? Kevin Costner shares his story

Kevin Costner discusses HearHere, the road trip app he co-founded that sends short stories to travelers when they approach places with an interesting backstory. Kevin Costner knows a good story when he hears one. That's why he said he was intrigued when he heard about an app designed to alert travelers of notable, yet often unnoticed, places of interest along their journeys. "I'm the guy that driving around America … when you see those bronze markers along the way, I want to stop. I want to rea

CNBC • 14th April 2022

Leaked documents show notorious ransomware group has an HR department, performance reviews and an 'employee of the month'

A Russian group identified by the FBI as one of the most prolific ransomware groups of 2021 may now understand how it feels to be the victim of cyber espionage.

CNBC • 7th April 2022

Here's why people are still flipping out on airliners

Unruly passengers incidents are decreasing. But the good news may end there.

CNBC • 1st April 2022

Anonymous targets Western companies still doing business in Russia

CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli says some of the companies targeted by Anonymous have since announced intentions to curtail business operations in Russia.

CNBC • 31st March 2022

Franchises have contracts that complicate a quick exit from Russia

One expert said they will likely shut their operations despite having no legal right to do so.

CNBC • 31st March 2022

Anonymous’ next cyber target: Western companies still doing business in Russia

Boycotts, name-checking by Zenlenskyy and now cyber hackers - the pressure intensifies against companies still operating in Russia.

CNBC • 31st March 2022

What it's like to travel to Australia right now

CNBC's Monica Pitrelli went to the land "Down Under" to answer common questions about traveling to Australia.

CNBC • 29th March 2022

Some passports are better than others. Here's a list of the most powerful ones

While many passport rankings focus solely on visa-free travel, this index adds taxation, global perception, ability to obtain dual citizenship and personal freedoms into its scoring.

CNBC • 28th March 2022

What it’s like to travel to Australia right now

Lawmakers and academics wondered whether international travel to "Fortress Australia" would rebound once the borders reopened. Early indications are looking good.