CNBC • 25th September 2023

People want sustainable travel, which spells opportunities for 'green investments'

The United Nations World Tourism Organization Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli that the agency is helping connect investors with opportunities that go beyond hotel investment.

CNBC • 18th September 2023

Airbnb crackdown in NYC causes uproar from hosts and some homeowners

Other cities will be watching to see if New York City's strict short-term rental rules help residents without harming its tourist industry, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 13th September 2023

Which is bigger: music or sports tourism? Both, says Booking.com

Sports-related travel is one of the fastest growing segments of tourism, says Booking.com's Nuno Guerreiro.

CNBC • 4th September 2023

A new hotel trend that puts you to sleep — literally

More hotels are launching sleep programs designed to get your sleep back on track, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 28th August 2023

Airlines are weighing passengers, but not for the reasons many think

Weighing passengers is about safety and fuel efficiency, airlines say, not because of ongoing issues surrounding how to accommodate plus-sized passengers on planes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 14th August 2023

The travel companies that are bringing A.I. to their customers

More travel companies are launching AI services to help travelers plan trips, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 7th August 2023

A video led to a ban on the slaughter of dog and cats at a notorious meat market. Here's how activists did it

Indonesia's Tomohon Extreme Market will no longer sell or slaughter dogs and cats, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 31st July 2023

An 'accent hierarchy' in the workplace? It's real, studies show

Accent bias in the corporate world is driving accent reduction classes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 24th July 2023

From fainting to fleeing, travelers brave the heat at popular summer spots

Monica Pitrelli reports on heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere.

CNBC • 10th July 2023

Taylor Swift mania shines a spotlight on rising interest in 'music tourism'

Travelers are turning one-day events into multi-day vacations, pouring money into flights, hotels and tourist attractions.

CNBC • 22nd May 2023

Tips on dealing with the 'mountain' of emails that fill your inbox on vacation

Putting simple strategies in place before you leave the office can save you hours in the end, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 15th May 2023

Exceptional service may be driving a rise in traveler entitlement

Ironically, over-the-top requests may be an unfortunate side effect of the travel industry’s success in providing flawless, end-to-end experiences, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 10th May 2023

Wellness trips for the whole family? More parents say they're planning them

CNBC's Monica Pitrelli says parents are planning trips that prioritize mental and physical health, alongside the needs of their kids.

CNBC • 8th May 2023

Travel set to fully recover this year on two continents

North America and Latin America are on pace to fully recover this year, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 8th May 2023

Hotels shouldn't be worried about business travel — 'it is starting to come back,' says JLL

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, says while traditional business travel remains dampened, more people are combining leisure and business travel, which is creating a new "demand mix" for hotels.

CNBC • 24th April 2023

Business travel isn't bouncing back — and several new reports say it isn't going to

Several factors are at play — and the longer conditions persists, the more likely a new way of doing business is becoming entrenched, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 17th April 2023

Gen Zs grew up traveling — and are now faced with funding their own trips

Gen Zs aren't waiting until they have high-paying jobs or a nest egg of savings to travel, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 10th April 2023

How are Russians being treated when they travel? Here's what some say

Russian travelers say they are often uneasy talking about their nationality, as they worry those they meet may be hostile or combative, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 3rd April 2023

Planning a trip to Disney World? Why you need a "game plan" in place

Advance bookings at Walt Disney World — yes, for hotels and parks, but also restaurants and even rides — can make for a much smoother visit, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 27th March 2023

Millennials' travel habits are changing — partying is out, these 3 things are in

Middle-aged millennials have arrived. And they're bringing their tech-savviness and social consciousness with them.