CNBC • 16th July 2024

Protests will 'absolutely' spread if European cities don’t address overtourism, says UNESCO official

Governments need to act, but travelers play a role too, said UNESCO's Peter Debrine.

CNBC • 15th July 2024

Barcelona residents call for 'tourism degrowth' to combat overtourism

Civil groups want city officials to raise tourism taxes, restrict cruise ships and limit short-term house rentals.

CNBC • 9th July 2024

Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home’

Some tourists retreated into buildings, while others verbally sparred with demonstrators.

CNBC • 8th July 2024

Airbnb hosts are doing their research — including checking out travelers' social media profiles

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CNBC • 7th July 2024

The sting of an Airbnb rejection: Hosts explain why they turn down all sorts of travelers

It may be you. But it may be one of these reasons too.

CNBC • 4th July 2024

U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why

Many Brits are considering moving abroad these days.And the motivating force is clear: money.

CNBC • 3rd July 2024

Six NYC hotels are providing free helicopter airport transfers into the city — with one small catch

With New York's congestion pricing plan indefinitely delayed, traffic into Manhattan this summer is set to be gridlocked as usual. But travelers staying in some of the city's top luxury hotels can avoid the highways altogether. Announced Tuesday, Marriott International Luxury Group is providing free helicopter transfers from John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport from July 1 to Sept. 2. The transfers can reduce transportation time from the airports into

CNBC • 2nd July 2024

Enough is enough: Japanese airlines clamp down on abusive travelers

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways updated their websites Friday with "customer harassment" policies in the wake of rising abuse of front-line workers on airplanes, in airports and even over the phone.

CNBC • 1st July 2024

Americans and Japanese take far less time off — but Europeans say they're more 'vacation deprived'

Americans take, on average, just 11 days off a year; German and French workers — nearly a month, according to Expedia's 24th Vacation Deprivation Report.

24th June 2024

Travelers underestimate the dangers of heatwaves in popular summer hotspots

From New York City to Mecca and the Mediterranean, popular tourism destinations battle high temperatures in the first days of summer.

CNBC • 31st May 2024

Here are the top 25 airlines in the world, according to AirlineRatings.com

The list considers 12 key criteria, from product ratings and passenger reviews to safety incident reports, according to the website.

CNBC • 29th May 2024

More than 40% of Gen Zs say they plan to go into debt to fund their summer trips

Paying with credit cards, over a series of months, is most popular, while others are using "buy now, pay later" services or borrowing from family, friends and banks.

CNBC • 29th May 2024

Gen Zs are traveling big this summer — how they're paying for it may surprise you

More than 40% of Gen Zs and millennials say they are willing to go into debt to pay for their summer trips.

CNBC • 27th May 2024

Europe hoteliers say the frenzied 'revenge travel' of 2023 is leveling off this year

The European Accommodation Barometer released by Booking.com and Statista shows business sentiment among European hoteliers is high, but not as high as last year.

CNBC • 24th May 2024

'We have failed economically': Bhutan turns to 'Gross National Happiness 2.0' as crisis deepens

Has Bhutan reached a point where its quest for national happiness must change?

CNBC • 20th May 2024

A fee rise ahead? Bhutan's Prime Minister on the amount people 'willing to pay' to visit

Once Bhutan reaches a "quota" of 300,000 tourist arrivals, it may consider raising its daily tourism fees, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli

CNBC • 14th May 2024

'Absolutely yes': Indian travelers boycotting the Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says tourism minister

Indian travelers' boycott of the Maldives is benefiting Sri Lanka, says Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, citing the countries tight relationship.

CNBC • 14th May 2024

Fallout between the Maldives and India is ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka, says tourism minister

The Maldives’ loss is Sri Lanka’s gain, says Tourism Minister Harin Fernando.

CNBC • 14th May 2024

Sri Lanka travel visa costs doubled to $100 last month. The reason for the hike is disputed

Sri Lanka blamed a "technical issue" on VFS Global's website. But VFS Global said it followed the directives given.

CNBC • 6th May 2024

Why more companies are using AI to respond to negative online reviews

It's thorough, unemotional and fast, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.