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."

CNBC • 11th September 2024

'It will come.' Booking Holdings CEO on how travelers will book trips in the future

Glenn Fogel talks to CNBC's Monica Pitrelli about the future of AI-powered travel planning.

CNBC • 10th September 2024

Wyndham expands in Asia-Pacific with 'owner first' strategy, says executive

APAC President Ooi Joon Aun said 19 of the company's 25 brands are operating in Asia-Pacific.

CNBC • 9th September 2024

Asia-Pacific expected to have 90% of the world's fastest-growing markets for air travel

Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific is expected to more than double by 2042, according to Airports Council International.

CNBC • 2nd September 2024

Is flying less safe? A new MIT study shows how risks are changing

Fliers are rattled, but statistics shows commericial aviation is getting safer with time.

CNBC • 2nd September 2024

Problems at Malaysian Airlines reached a 'breaking point,' says aviation specialist

“Something obviously went wrong here,” said Sobie Aviation’s Brendan Sobie, of Malaysia Airline's labor and part shortages.