[ad_1] Everyone is traveling, it seems. Data shows people are traveling more often and for longer periods of time, with many planning big bucket list-style trips this year. But this isn’t the reality for all. Another group of people are quietly emerging from the pandemic with little to no interest …
Read More »What do hotel star ratings mean? Here’s a breakdown
[ad_1] Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars? That’s the case with Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated five stars on Booking.com, four stars on Forbes Travel Guide and three stars on Frommer’s. This is because star ratings are “not …
Read More »Domestic and international tourist crowds traveling in Japan
[ad_1] I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan. On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico sign without anyone else in the background. Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Days later, CNBC’s Abigail Ng saw …
Read More »Private air travel costs are increasing, but flyers still want to stay
[ad_1] Covid-19. Airport chaos. Lack of available flights. Many travelers say those are the reasons they ditched airlines for private jets during the past two years of the pandemic. But a new survey shows most of the newly converted aren’t ready to return to commercial aviation just yet. Some 94% …
Read More »Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
[ad_1] Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard. Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the industry would never recover. But cruising fans say: That’s ancient history. “Given a choice, we would be living on the cruise ship for the remainder …
Read More »Want to book a flight but pay for it next year? Here’s how it works
[ad_1] Travel demand is still picking up, and so are the prices of flight tickets. Surging prices are causing some to cut back on spending, but others are finding new ways to pay for their holiday plans. More airlines are partnering with “buy now, pay later” firms to give customers …
Read More »When will Asia’s travel industry recover? Maybe as soon as 2023
[ad_1] A new report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one in the world to recover by 2023. This year’s “Travel & Tourism Economic Impact” report — an annual publication by the London-based World Travel & Tourism Council — shows that, compared with pre-pandemic levels, tourism …
Read More »More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
[ad_1] Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month. Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they’re adding dozens of flights to cities across Asia. Citing strong demand and relaxed border restrictions, both airlines announced more flights between Singapore and Japan, South Korea …
Read More »How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits
[ad_1] Vivian James Rigney is no casual traveler. The executive coach and speaker has visited more than 80 countries and lived on three continents. He’s also climbed the highest mountains on all seven continents, the so-called Seven Summits. It’s a feat that took him 14 years — one, he estimates, …
Read More »What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
[ad_1] Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip. CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release a ranking of the “Best Hotels for Business Travelers” in the Middle East. This is the first ranking …
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