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 • 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

New brands on bottled water are popping up in top hotels. Here's why

Transportation of water over water doesn't make sense, says Nordaq CEO Johanna Mattsson.

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 4th October 2024

Air New Zealand CEO says SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi will be 'fantastic' for its flyers

Reliable and fast Wi-fi “will become ubiquitous” on full-service carriers, he told Squawk Box Asia Friday.

CNBC • 20th September 2024

Travelers spend millions of hotel points for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences at Formula 1 races

These experiences can't be bought with money. But they can be won through auctions.

CNBC • 13th September 2024

'I don't think that was the right decision.' Booking Holdings CEO on being labeled a 'gatekeeper' under EU law

Glenn Fogel told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli he isn't against regulations, like the European Union's Digital Markets Act, but that he wants "rules to apply to everybody equally."