CNBC • 29th July 2024

'A pretty common occurrence': Cities don't see a huge bump in tourism the year they host the Olympics

For the past two decades, cities that host the Summer Olympics haven't see an immediate bump in tourism arrivals, says OAG Chief Analyst John Grant.

CNBC • 20th May 2024

A fee rise ahead? Bhutan's Prime Minister on the amount people 'willing to pay' to visit

Once Bhutan reaches a "quota" of 300,000 tourist arrivals, it may consider raising its daily tourism fees, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli

CNBC • 14th May 2024

'Absolutely yes': Indian travelers boycotting the Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says tourism minister

Indian travelers' boycott of the Maldives is benefiting Sri Lanka, says Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, citing the countries tight relationship.

CNBC • 18th April 2024

Lost something on a plane? It may end up helping someone in need

Unclaimed Baggage CEO Bryan Owens explains how items people lose while flying, such as eyeglasses and wheelchairs, are donated to people all over the world.

22nd February 2024

Embraer says net revenue will double by 2030

Embraer expects net revenue to reach $10 billion by 2030, CEO Francisco Neto told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 5th February 2024

Countries enacting visa exemptions receive a 'huge burst in travel,' says Agoda CEO

After enacting a visa-free policy for travelers from India and China on Dec. 1, 2023, Malaysia saw a 400% increase in travel searches, Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern told Squawk Box Asia.

CNBC • 18th December 2023

Demand for luxury travel is 'going higher and higher,' says HotelPlanner CEO

“Luxury travel right now is at an all-time high, said HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel.

CNBC • 20th November 2023

Organized scams are a growing issue for Southeast Asia, UN says

Pia Oberoi, senior advisor on migration and human rights at the United Nations Human Rights Office, says transnational crime groups are tricking people into working for scamming compounds in Southeast Asia.

CNBC • 30th October 2023

'Businesses need to make the change:' Soneva founder on environmental fees at his resorts

A 2% environmental levy has generated nearly $12 million which has been used to subsidize energy in India, plant trees in Thailand, and buy stoves in Myanmar and Darfur, Sudan.

CNBC • 24th October 2023

We're not moving our Middle East headquarters, says Intercontinental Hotels Group CEO

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf disputes reports that the company is moving its regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia, telling CNBC's Monica Pitrelli the company is committed to stay in Dubai.

CNBC • 24th October 2023

Revenge travel is over — even in China, says CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group

"We're really past revenge travel — even in China," Intercontinental Hotels Group CEO Elie Maalouf told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 23rd October 2023

'Large influx' of investments into Saudi Arabia's tourism sector over last 3 years, official says

Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Saudi Arabia's deputy minister of tourism destinations enablement, tells CNBC's Monica Pitrelli that the country has "very ambitious targets."

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 • 21st August 2023

Is your hotel charging a 'junk fee?' Here's how to spot them

Resort fees, destination fees, even hospitality service fees — hotels are playing the name game with new mandatory charges, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

CNBC • 3rd November 2022

Asia-Pacific travel recovery will 'boom' as North Asia reopens, travel association CEO says

Liz Ortiguera, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, tells Monica Pitrelli she's "confident we'll return again."

CNBC • 3rd November 2022

We have benefited from the pent-up travel demand despite global headwinds, Richard Nuttall tells CNBC.

Richard Nuttall, CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines, talks to CNBC's Monica Pitrelli about how the airline is faring given the economic turmoil in the country.

Telum Media • 19th May 2022

Telum Talks To... Monica Pitrelli, Editor, CNBC Travel

Telum Media speaks with Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel, on the state of travel recovery and trends we can expect in 2022 and beyond.

CNBC International TV • 26th April 2022

U.S. actor Kevin Costner on why it's important to tell the "ugly" truths about American history

Academy Award winner Kevin Costner says “libraries of stories” are being contributed to HearHere, an immersive storytelling road-trip app that he co-founded.

CNBC • 22nd April 2022

U.S. actor Kevin Costner's travel app aims to tell people about America's history

Kevin Costner wants to talk about the history of the United States, including its "most unflattering parts." CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

CNBC • 8th March 2022

A Ukrainian tour guide explains what it feels like to flee her home

Ukrainian tour guide Olga Dudakova explains what it feels like to flee her home country with her three children.