CNBC • 29th January 2025

Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns

Concerns about scam compounds continue to reverberate through the country.

CNBC • 27th January 2025

Lunar New Year travel bookings are up into and out of China

More Chinese holidaymakers are traveling but not at 2019 levels yet.

CNBC • 27th January 2025

Chinese people are willing to spend for travel experiences, says analyst

Consumer confidence is weak, but people still want to travel, says Hong Kong-based firm.

CNBC • 20th January 2025

Japan wants more travelers, but Kyoto signals it's had enough

Japan wants to attract more than 20 million more travelers by 2030. However, Kyoto’s new accommodation tax increase, which for some will rise to $64 per person per night, signals it wants fewer tourists, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 13th January 2025

Travel demand remains very strong, says Star Alliance CEO

CNBC's Monica Pitrelli and Sri Jegarajah talk with Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiatoulias about the outlook for the airline industry in 2025.

CNBC • 9th January 2025

The world's most powerful passport has a clear winner this year — in 2024 it was a six-way tie

Singapore has the world's most powerful passport for travel, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index.

CNBC • 8th January 2025

Aviation industry faces a slew of challenges insiders say will take years to resolve

Delivery delays at Boeing, engine maintenance issues and supply chain problems will continue well into 2025.

CNBC • 6th January 2025

Boeing shares down 30% in year since door panel blew off

Boeing shares have dropped more than 30% in the year following a door panel that blew off a 737 Max 9, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.

3rd January 2025

Why Aeromexico was the world's most on-time airline in 2024

Company culture, investments and a sound relationship with its hub boosted the airline's on-time performance, says Cirium's CEO.

CNBC • 31st December 2024

The world's top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

Companies are turning to new brands of water that are purified and bottled on-site.

CNBC • 23rd December 2024

Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment, Sands China CEO says

Sands China CEO Grant Chum said Macao was diversifying its economy away from gaming, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the city that concluded Friday.

CNBC • 17th December 2024

The world's busiest flight routes in 2024

Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route. But it pales in comparison to the world's busiest domestic route.

CNBC • 11th December 2024

Indian outbound travel will be ‘the story’ of the next decade, says Hilton executive

By 2034, India's outbound travel spend is projected to more than double.

CNBC • 10th December 2024

Travel is finally back — and an era of huge growth is upon us

The global recovery story is set to end this month.

CNBC • 9th December 2024

Travel recovery is ending — and a new era of growth is beginning

Global travel arrivals are set to fully recover this month, says U.N. Tourism. but they won't stop there.

CNBC • 9th December 2024

Indian travelers will be 'the story' of the next 10 years, says Hilton APAC President

India's travel story is ahead of us, says Alan Watts.

CNBC • 5th December 2024

Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10

The stop in Bhutan's capital of Thimphu will be the first major international concert to be held in the country.

CNBC • 25th November 2024

Six travelers in Laos died from suspected tainted alcohol. Here's where most incidents occur

Most incidents of methanol poisoning occur in Asia, led by Indonesia, India and Russia.

CNBC • 25th November 2024

Most methanol poisonings occur in Asia

Doctors Without Borders says more than 39,000 people have been poisoned and nearly 13,000 people have been killed by methanol-laced alcohol, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli

CNBC • 20th November 2024

‘We are firing on all cylinders': Marriott CEO says business is solid despite corporate layoffs

Marriott International's business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday, amid layoffs of more than 800 corporate employees.