CNBC • 19th November 2024

Marriott CEO Tony Capuano: 'We are firing on all cylinders in every geography'

Marriott International's business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday.

CNBC • 18th November 2024

Thailand's same-sex marriage law could bring billions in new tourism revenue

With little regional competition, Thailand is poised to attract a portion of the $200 billion "rainbow tourism" industry.

CNBC • 18th November 2024

Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists

Thailand's same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million people and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year.

CNBC • 14th November 2024

The season's hottest gift? A travel 'experience' — here's how to buy one

Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew.Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey.Gift givers are listening too. Half of consumers said they plan to buy a travel experience for someone this year, according to Accenture's 18th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey published Thursday.But giving the gift of "trave...

CNBC • 11th November 2024

Tourist arrivals to Japan remain strong, even in fall shoulder season

Officials expect a record-breaking 35 million travelers will arrive in 2024.

CNBC • 11th November 2024

Japan to double tourist arrivals to 60 million by 2030: 'We are prepared' says Tourism Board CEO

JTB CEO Eijiro Yamakita told "Squawk Box Asia" that the country will use new destinations and attractions to lure travelers to go beyond Kyoto and Tokyo.

CNBC • 10th November 2024

Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little sign of slowing down

Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels.

CNBC • 8th November 2024

American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump's win — here's how many would actually leave

Americans disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. election took their anguish online, with searches related to moving abroad surging following the results of the presidential race.Google Trends showed that searches related to "leaving the country" and "how to move to …" spiked following the news that Donald Trump would be returning to the White House.Searches for "how to move to Canada" peaked on Nov. 6, with Google Trends showing interest in the phrase highest among Democratic strongholds, li...

CNBC • 6th November 2024

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

Share prices of prominent Chinese and Korean travel companies rose following Beijing’s announcement of the expanded visa-free program on Friday.

CNBC • 4th November 2024

Is 'Travel Tuesday' a gimmick or a chance to save on your next trip?

As interest rises, more travel companies are offering discounts on airfare, cruises, tour packages and hotel rooms.

CNBC • 3rd November 2024

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Travel Tuesday — the first Tuesday after the American Thanksgiving holiday — targets those looking for discounts on trips, rather than flat-screen TVs.

CNBC • 28th October 2024

Major airlines cancel services to China over lack of demand

European carriers are suspending services to China, while Chinese airlines are adding flights to Europe.

CNBC • 25th October 2024

Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs

Two carriers, Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines, are completely withdrawing from China.

CNBC • 21st October 2024

Mongolia has attracted 700,000 visitors in 2024, says tourism minister

That's well on the way to the country's goal of attracting one million international travelers.

CNBC • 21st October 2024

Travelers are interested in visiting lesser-known destinations in 2025

They still want to go to Italy, but Brescia and Trieste instead of Rome and Venice, reports show.

CNBC • 20th October 2024

‘They want something different’: Two reports predict a big shift in travel behavior in 2025

Go big? Not anymore. Travelers say they want lesser-known destinations that are cheaper and less stressful.

CNBC • 15th October 2024

Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert

Local governments need to change from marketing their destinations, to managing them, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

CNBC • 14th October 2024

Overtourism isn't the problem — it's 'lack of management' by cities, says sustainable travel expert

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CNBC • 14th October 2024

Protestors in Spain told travelers to 'go home.' Did they listen?

More travelers visited Spain in the summer of 2024 than ever before. One survey may show why.

CNBC • 13th October 2024

Protesters in Spain told tourists to 'go home.' Instead more arrived.

But protests are but one step in a larger plan to reduce tourism to the city, organizers told CNBC.