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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.
CNBC • 29th April 2024 Asia is beautiful and warm, but here's what's holding its yachting industry back Red tape, high taxes and difficulty moving yachts between countries are some of the challenges facing Asia's growing yachting industry, Simpson Marine COO Richard Allen told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 22nd April 2024 Lost your luggage? A website sells items found in unclaimed bags at steep discounts Lost bags can become someone else's bargain, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 18th April 2024 The 'golden rule' of traveling for introverts Introverts can manage vacations better by taking private time every day, traveling in small groups and - always - booking a separate room, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 8th April 2024 Why travel interest in Japan has increased since the pandemic It's about the culture, shopping and food. But Japan is also perceived as being safe, clean and cheaper than usual, reports CNBC's Travel Eidtor Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 1st April 2024 Why higher luxury travel costs are likely here to stay Rising rates aren't hurting demand, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 25th March 2024 'Passport-free' travel begins in Singapore at one of world's busiest border crossings Singapore's government said slashing QR codes is faster and just as secure, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 4th March 2024 Singapore paid a 'grant' to secure Taylor Swift concerts. Good business or unfair to other countries? Singapore's "grant" to secure Taylor Swift's concerts in the city-state prompts questions about the future of competition for musical acts and tourism dollars, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 26th February 2024 Travel recovery in Asia-Pacific: The numbers don't tell the full story Tourist arrivals are up in Asia-Pacific, but details behind the numbers show which countries are making the biggest strides towards a full recovery, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
22nd February 2024 Embraer says net revenue will double by 2030 Embraer expects net revenue to reach $10 billion by 2030, CEO Francisco Neto told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 16th February 2024 The Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train is back, but different The luxury train returned to the rails this week, but with several key changes, including two new routes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 5th February 2024 Are calls to boycott the Maldives working? Islands see fewer Indian travelers following social media feud From the launch of the world's largest cruise ship to calls within India to boycott the Maldives, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli discussed the latest travel news on Squawk Box Asia.
CNBC • 29th January 2024 How much does when you travel affect costs? A lot in places like Japan, Italy and the Maldives.
CNBC • 8th January 2024 Will it cost less to fly in 2024? What to expect from airlines this year Airfares are expected to drop this year, but not by much, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.