News

Jenny Hunnicutt poses in front of the Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise, which she’s been on for nearly nine months traveling the world. While on board, she’s working remotely for her writing and consulting business based in Florida. Courtesy: Jenny Hunnicutt Jenny Hunnicutt has always loved to travel, but last year she embarked on a

In this article SPT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning

I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors that shape the international travel experience? Identifying the nations I have explored in depth over multiple visits — popular places like Turkey, Nepal, South Africa

In this article LUV UAL DAL JBLU AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Airplanes from United and JetBlue and Delta populate the taxiway at Laguardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City.  Bruce Bennett | Getty Images U.S. airlines are reducing their capacity through the end of the year in a bid

Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to Paris during the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for hotel rooms, house rentals and event tickets turn travelers away?   For a multitude of reasons, many people — including residents — avoided Paris in the build-up to the Olympic Games, despite prognostications

Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. Ginza avenues are lined with shops of expensive brands and restaurants in the heart of Tokyo. It is half past five p.m. on Friday. People flock to Ginza for shopping, dinner and drinking with their friends. Ginza became

FARNBOROUGH, England — Airlines showcased new business class seats at one of the world’s biggest air shows this week, as corporate travel demand is forecast to rise in 2024 in a new report. Qatar Airways displayed its business class upgrade at Farnborough Airshow near London. The most talked-about new feature was the in-flight entertainment monitors

In this article AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT American Airlines shares shed more than 5% in premarket trading Thursday after the carrier slashed its profit forecast for the year after a backfired sales strategy and an industry-wide glut of flights that have forced airlines to discount seats. American said it expects to earn

Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100 — with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores. Based on the study’s assessment, Singapore scored 0 points.

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night.  Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has

In this article BA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Boeing 777X airplane takes off during its first test flight from the company’s plant in Everett, Washington, January 25, 2020. Terray Sylvester | Reuters FARNBOROUGH, England — Boeing won orders for at least 40 wide-body jetliners from Korean Air, including the yet-to-be-certified 777X jetliner,

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the company’s plant in Renton, Washington, U.S. June 25, 2024.  Jennifer Buchanan | Via Reuters LONDON — Boeing‘s output of 737 Max planes is showing signs of improvement, the new head of its commercial unit said ahead of a major air show on Sunday, while admitting that the

In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The United Airlines terminal on July 19, 2024 as a global technology outage affected LAX airport in Los Angeles.  Myung J. Chun | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Flight cancellations and delays eased on Saturday as airlines worked to recover from a global IT

Travelers wait in line at a Delta Airlines counter at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 19, 2024. Airlines around the world experienced disruption on an unprecedented scale after a widespread global computer outage grounded planes and created chaos at airports. Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images Major airlines like United, Delta and

During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a Parisienne. I would move back in a heartbeat. But I also feel for international visitors who arrive with a romantic vision of beautiful perfection, only

The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent.  The first, Raffles Udaipur, opened in 2021. Both hotels are in Rajasthan, a northwestern Indian state known for its stunning forts and historical palaces, like the Hawa Mahal. Jaipur, the capital city

In this article RCL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT With consumers getting more selective on how and where they vacation, cruise lines are fighting for Americans’ tourist budgets. Royal Caribbean thinks shortening trips and packing the days with activities and exclusive opportunities will keep customers hooked. “I think we are an experience-driven mindset,” Royal

Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s turning into a very volatile situation,” said UNESCO’s senior project officer for sustainable tourism. “Civil society coming and trying to make change is very important,

In this article DAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines on Thursday forecast record revenue for the third quarter thanks to booming summer travel demand, but its forecast fell short of analysts’ estimates as carriers discounted fares after expanding flights. In the current quarter, Delta expects

In this article SPCE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Commercial space flight is becoming more and more common, with companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic all transporting paid customers into space over the last several years. People interested in seeing the earth from an unusual vantage point may soon have another option.