CNBC • 21st May 2023

Should you check emails on vacation or face a ‘tidal wave’ of messages later? These CEOs have some ideas

For workers at war with their inboxes, neither is a great option.

CNBC • 18th May 2023

This trader's got the 'perfect' job for full-time travel — and he's teaching others how to do it

Boat life, van life, backpacking, motorhomes — Patrick Schulte's done it all. Now he's teaching others how to trade to live a life of constant travel.

CNBC • 14th May 2023

No, you can’t ride a lion on safari — why more companies are telling travelers ‘no’ these days

It's one of the dirtiest words in hospitality — prepare to hear it more.

CNBC • 9th May 2023

Wellness travel is rising among a particularly weary group of travelers — parents

Amusement parks and road trips — this is this stuff many family vacations are made of. Yet a new survey shows parents increasingly want in on a trend that isn't often aimed at families: wellness travel.

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 • 7th May 2023

Travel won’t fully recover this year — but it will get close

The global travel sector is forecast to reach $9.5 trillion in 2023, just 5% shy of its GDP contribution in 2019.

CNBC • 1st May 2023

Planning a solo trip to Seoul? Here are some places that cater to singles in Seoul

A decade ago, a person who walked into a restaurant in Seoul and asked for "han myung-I" —a table for one — could be declined service. That's because restaurants in South Korea prefer groups of two or more, owing to a complex mix of local social dynamics, profit margins and simple logistics — a tableside grill has to be cleaned whether it serves one patron or four, after all. Solo rejections commonly occurred at family restaurants and barbecue outlets, two quintessential spots to sample some of

CNBC • 23rd April 2023

New reports say business travel isn’t going back to normal — ever

Higher costs, tighter budgets, climate goals and new ways of virtual working have permanently changed business travel.

CNBC • 16th April 2023

Gen Zs don't have a lot of money, but they're traveling anyway

Gen Zs aren't easing into the travel market — they are exploding into it.

CNBC • 11th April 2023

What's deemed ‘unacceptable’ behavior on flights may depend on where you’re from

To recline or not to recline your seat? The position in which you fly — and how fervently you feel about the topic — may depend on where you live.

CNBC • 9th April 2023

Russian travelers say they fear one question: ‘Where are you from?’

One traveler said foreigners used to ask her about ballet and vodka. Now when she reveals her nationality, she braces for negative comments, she said.

CNBC • 2nd April 2023

Why fans say trips to Disney World are now 'incredibly complicated' to pull off

To some, mastering Disney's new rules is all part of the fun — not to mention a way to reduce wait times. But some casual parkgoers says strategizing a stay can be overwhelming.

CNBC • 26th March 2023

More millennials are turning 40 — and they're changing travel as we know it

With their vacations no longer defined by spring break sojourns or backpacking on the cheap, millennials are seeking trips that focus on mental health and relaxation.

CNBC • 22nd March 2023

Finland is the world's happiest country. Now it's giving away free trips to show travelers why

According to Finnish authorities, happiness is a skill that can be learned.

CNBC • 5th March 2023

Travel demand fuels a boom in Asia Pacific — in hotel rates

Data shows rates have climbed more than 45% in destinations that are attracting the most Chinese travelers.

CNBC • 2nd March 2023

Not all passports are created equal. Here's a list of the most powerful ones

The United Arab Emirates passport leapt from being tied for 32th place to No. 1, according to a new index.

CNBC • 26th February 2023

I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a vacation. Here’s what happened next

Artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries. But how good are they?

CNBC • 23rd February 2023

Travel writers name the world's 15 best escapes for peace and quiet

Most memories don't stick. But some are never forgotten.

CNBC • 14th February 2023

Shut out from their top destinations, Chinese travelers are turning to other places

Chinese travelers said they wanted to visit Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea. But that's not where they're going — at least not yet.

CNBC • 2nd February 2023

A travel insider explains how people who hate cruising — can learn to enjoy it

Private shore excursions let cruisers break free from crowds — even if just for the day.