Keyword "Vacation costs" - List of latest news (94 results)

05:53 More travelers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans to pay for trips. Here's when it may make sense

The BNPL model — which allows buyers to pay in installments, sometimes with no interest or late fees — is gaining traction among young, cash-strapped travelers.

16/04 How does an island with high prices and few beaches attract tourists? Singapore lays out a plan

Singapore plans to increase tourism revenue by more than 60% in 15 years by focusing on business travelers, live events and the stopover visitors.

19/03 People are selling Singapore Airlines miles online. Here's what the airline says about that

Buying and selling airline miles isn't illegal, but it often violates the terms of frequent flyer programs like KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines' loyalty program.

18/03 Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it's using a different playbook to attract visitors

Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so it's using world-class attractions, business conferences and live events to attract visitors.

07/03 Social media chatter about Thailand pops 60% following ‘White Lotus’ premiere

The Emmy-winning HBO series is expected to draw a surge in travel interest to the Thai island of Koh Samui, the latest setting of the hit show.

29/01 Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns

Fallout from the kidnapping of a Chinese actor who was rescued from a scamming compound along the Thai-Myanmar border has also affected other Southeast Asian countries.

17/01 Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.

08/01 Aviation industry faces a slew of challenges — 'problems that will take years' to resolve

The aviation industry is bracing for another year of turbulence, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue in 2025.

03/01 'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says

Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.

19/12 Luxury safaris are changing — here's what affluent travelers want now

Luxury travelers want more from safaris today, pushing the industry to offer experiences that highlight animal conservation efforts and neighboring communities.

14/12 Snow in the ski area in NRW: Skiing is cheap on this slope

Prices for winter holidays are currently rising across Europe and ski passes are becoming more and more expensive. But in Winterberg in North Rhine-Westphalia it is cheap.

06/12 ‘Skiplagging’ can save money on flights. Here's what happens when it goes wrong

Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.

05/12 Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10

Ed Sheeran announced this week he's taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan on Jan. 24, 2025 — the first major international concert to be held in the country.

25/11 Six travelers in Laos died from suspected tainted alcohol. Here's where incidents happen the most

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.

21/11 ‘We are firing on all cylinders': Marriott CEO says business is solid despite corporate layoffs

Marriott International's business operations and growth are solid, Anthony Capuano told CNBC Travel Monday, despite layoffs and low domestic demand in China.

14/11 The trendiest gift to give this season? Travel — if you can figure out how

Chief among complaints are needing to book exact dates for another person and lacking required details to book on behalf of another, according to Accenture.

13/11 A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost

The LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond is launching a luxury sleeper train that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales.

11/11 Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little signs of slowing down

Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels.

07/11 China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.

05/11 Is this the world's 'coolest hotel room' for baseball fans? Go inside to see the view

Travelers who stay at the hotel inside the Es Con Field Hokkaido stadium can watch baseball games from their rooms or while soaking in natural hot springs.

03/11 Interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars, with more consumers saying they prefer travel to shopping

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

25/10 Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs

A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.

22/10 He's British, she's Australian. Here's their trick to traveling 10,000 miles — with kids in tow

Stopovers break up the distance. But there are pros and cons to scheduling short trips in cities like Seoul, Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore.

10/10 He flies business and first class multiple times a year — all on credit card points

Flying business and first class may seem out of reach for most travelers, but a right mix of credit cards can speed up the journey to those coveted cabins.

04/10 Starlink to end the days of spotty Wi-Fi on planes, says Air New Zealand CEO

Reliable and fast Wi-Fi will become "ubiquitous" on full-service carriers, Greg Foran told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" Friday.

03/10 A private island for $1,000 per night — for those who are willing to get there

Pinang Island is a rustic eco-resort that opened two years ago in Indonesia. But traveling to the remote island often requires three flights and a boat ride.

30/09 'Golden Week’ bookings show Chinese travel preferences are evolving

Bookings show that Chinese travelers are staying longer, traveling farther and looking for new experiences — from quiet destinations to K-pop concerts.

27/09 'Coolcations' had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Destinations like Lapland, Finland, and Breckenridge, Colorado, are seeing a rise in seasonal travelers, as visitors seek cooler temperatures in the summer.

25/09 Cathay Pacific bans couple after video showed inflight dispute over reclined seat

A video of the incident shows a couple taunting, using vulgar gestures and jostling the chair of a female passenger who reclined her seat on a long-haul flight.

13/09 People love traveling, but dislike planning. Hear how Booking Holdings CEO plans to change that

Rather than travelers planning a trip from scratch, companies will know "everything" about the traveler from the start, said Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel.  

10/09 Why a Disney vacation may have gotten too pricey for the average American family

Disney said its parks and experiences segment felt pressure due to lower consumer demand and inflation in its Q3 2024 earnings.

02/09 Has Boeing shaken your confidence to fly? A new MIT study could restore it

Boeing's ongoing quality control issues have rattled traveler confidence. But a new study from MIT says flying is getting safer by the decade.

27/08 A tale of two travel recoveries: Japan soars, while China struggles to lure travelers back

Travel demand to visit Japan is setting records, but interest to visit China remains muted among international visitors.

23/08 Can a robot give a decent massage? We tested one at a luxury hotel in New York City

Lotte New York Palace is the first hotel to partner with Aescape, a New York-based robotics company that developed an AI-powered robot that gives body massages.

21/08 'The World' is a luxury ship that travels the world full time — here's how much an apartment on it costs

A resident explains the pros and cons of living on "The World" — a luxury ship with privately owned apartments.

20/08 'Travel is too expensive right now': Americans are spending less or skipping trips altogether

After two years of strong gains, demand for leisure trips is starting to dip as travelers pull back on travel spending.

19/08 Planning a luxury trip to Singapore? Here's what to do and where to stay

For many, Singapore is synonymous with luxury, with everything from top-tier accommodations to high-end shopping and restaurants.

16/08 A $1.4 million vacation? Take a look inside a yacht that costs that much per week

The 255-foot superyacht Malia hit the market in 2023 with a price tag of $120 million. But she can be yours for $1.4 million per week.

15/08 North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say

North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according to operators that organize trips to the country.

29/07 'Sports tourism' is huge. But the Summer Olympics caused travel to Paris to plummet

It's a common misconception that host cities see an explosion of travelers around the Olympic Games, says OAG's chief analyst, John Grant.

26/07 Exhausted at work, she spent four months in France and Spain on a $6,800 budget

Rowena Hennigan took a self-funded sabbatical from work to rest and reset, spending four months in Europe on a shoestring budget. Here is how she made it work.

24/07 How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

CNBC Travel's First Class explores the top places to stay, eat and spend your time in Paris —with an unlimited budget.

19/07 Packing your bags for Paris? Here’s what to expect from a visit this summer

The key to enjoying a trip to Paris, this summer or at any time, is knowing what to expect before you arrive.

18/07 A new Raffles hotel opened in India's 'Pink City.’ Here's what it looks like inside

Raffles Jaipur is a 50-room luxury hotel in the heart of Rajasthan's capital city.

03/07 Six NYC hotels are providing free helicopter airport transfers into the city — with one small catch

Free transfers are available from John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport for guests staying in select suites this summer.

03/06 Take a tour inside a Parisian hotel suite that costs $52,000 per night

Les Grands Appartements at Paris' Hôtel de Crillon are 335 square meters (3,606 square feet) of top-to-bottom luxury designed by fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld.

03/06 Go inside one of the world’s most iconic hotels: Raffles Hotel Singapore

Take an insider's tour with CNBC's First Class through the old world grandeur and colonial architecture of Raffles Hotel Singapore.

03/06 It's hosted Thomas Jefferson and Tom Cruise — step inside the $270,000 a week French chateau known as “Little Versailles”

It was built in the 17th century with the help of Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Andre Le Notre, who were instrumental in building the Palace of Versailles.

30/05 Gen Zs are traveling big this summer — how they're paying for it may surprise you

Some 42% of Gen Zs and 47% of millennials say they're willing to go into debt to pay for their summer vacations, according to Bankrate.

28/05 Safaris aren't the only tourist attraction in Africa. From cruises to wine tasting, here's what else you can do

Safaris draw many to Africa, but travelers can also hike, bike and cruise around the continent, tour its wine regions and explore coastal cities like Mombasa.

24/05 'We have failed economically': Bhutan turns to 'Gross National Happiness 2.0' as crisis deepens

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay stated that the country's approach to GNH is changing on some level because of its economic struggles.

21/05 Think Bhutan’s $100 daily tourism fee is pricey? It could go even higher, says prime minister

Bhutan may increase its $100 daily sustainable tourism fees if the country's tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC.

17/05 Some vacationers expect to carry summer travel debt, report finds. Here's how to avoid that

Americans are looking forward to traveling this summer, but some won't pay off their credit cards. Here's how to lower costs and avoid summertime debt.

14/05 Sri Lanka travel visas doubled to $100 last month. But the reason why is disputed

VFS Global "missed out" on offering 30-day e-visas to Sri Lanka, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando told CNBC Thursday. But VFS Global said it was following orders.

09/05 $22,000 per week? All-inclusive resorts go big to win over luxury travelers

All-inclusive resorts are making a play for luxury travelers by adding butler service and access to private spaces to their hotel amenity lists.

30/04 Covid caused a ‘massive spike’ in yacht sales — now some of those boats are back on the market

Several years after a buying frenzy, the yachting industry is seeing a sudden rush of pre-owned yachts hit the brokerage market.

22/04 AirPods, Rolex watches, Louis Vuitton bags: A company selling lost luggage items attracts worldwide fans

Unclaimed Baggage buys and sells items lost on airplanes and in hotels. A new report details the priciest and most fascinating finds in its 54-year history.

18/04 The cost to ride on India's luxury trains may surprise you

See inside four of India's most luxurious trains: Palace on Wheels, The Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey and Maharajas' Express.

15/04 An introvert’s guide to surviving group travel

Introverts can handle traveling with others better by setting a few grounds rules during their trips.

08/04 What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said

Customs in Japan are serious stuff. Here's what to know about talking, eating and boarding a train that may not be obvious even to well-seasoned travelers.

05/04 Richard Branson’s cruise line launches month-long cruise for remote workers

The month-long "Scarlet Summer Season Pass" includes a room, meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and access to workspaces. It costs $9,990 and covers two people.

02/04 The reason luxury travel is so expensive these days

Yes, inflation and rising labor costs matter. But travelers' unflinching willingness to pay the new higher rates means the "old" prices may never return.

29/03 Italy's new 'Orient Express' isn't running yet — but rates are already soaring

In the past 16 months, starting rates for a one-night journey aboard Accor's new luxury train jumped 75% — from 2,000 euros ($2,168) to 3,500 euros per person.

22/03 'Quiet luxury' was once all about fashion — but now it describes how the top 1% travel too

Stealth wealth is spilling into the travel industry, as the rich forgo glitzy see-and-be-seen destinations for more discreet getaways. 

11/03 'The ultimate adventure': Why more Indian travelers are taking extreme road trips

More Indians are taking road trips these days — both within the country and beyond, solo and in groups — as access to better vehicles and better roads grows.

05/03 Debate heats up as Singapore prime minister says exclusive Taylor Swift deal isn't 'unfriendly'

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday the country's closed-door deal with Taylor Swift's promoters is "not unfriendly" to nearby countries.

20/02 Traveling teachers work with families who travel the world — here's what it pays

Traveling teachers accompany families on extended trips abroad, teaching the kids in half-day sessions while earning up to $10,000 a month.

16/02 The Eastern & Oriental luxury train restarted this week — here’s what a trip costs

Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the tracks after a near four-year hiatus. The train, one of the best in Southeast Asia, has a new look and new routes.

28/01 How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunch the numbers in 5 top spots

As travelers shift when they travel, off-season rates are changing. Deals can still be found in Japan, the Maldives and Rome, but there are fewer in NYC.

16/01 The top 9 'must-have' travel experiences of 2024, according to luxury advisors

The luxury travel company Virtuoso asked 20,000 travel advisors to share the experiences that should top travelers' lists in 2024.

09/01 A new train pass is launching in Japan this winter — but travelers will have to act fast

Japan's Rail Pass isn't the money saver it used to be. But the Kyun Pass may save money for travelers headed to winter hot spots like Nagano.

08/01 Will air fares remain high in 2024? Here's what experts say

Passengers, planes and revenues are projected to increase in 2024, but the commercial airline industry still faces a bumpy year ahead.

03/01 Why foreign workers are flocking to this 700-year-old European city

Green, clean and laidback, Lithuania’s capital Vilnius is attracting skilled foreign workers — some of whom tell CNBC Travel that they're there to stay.

27/12 Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here's how to navigate it

Surcharges in taxis in Italy aren't clearly displayed or easy to understand. They also vary by city, making preparation the key to avoid getting ripped off.

25/12 Ultra-luxury Aman Resorts launches a more affordable brand called Janu. Here's what it costs

Aman's first hotel from its new brand — Janu Tokyo — is cheaper, but still crosses the $1,000 threshold on most nights.

21/12 Booking, Agoda or Expedia? A review of 200,000 hotel searches shows which has the best rates

RatePunk's data showed that Agoda had the lowest hotel rates in Asia and Middle East, while Booking.com had the best rates in Europe, and Priceline in the U.S.

19/12 Travelers want deals — here's where to find them, says HotelPlanner CEO

There are travel deals to be had, Tim Hentschel, Hotelplanner's CEO told Squawk Box Asia Monday. But travelers need to to know where to look.

27/11 Southeast Asia's first luxury hotel made from retired buses opens in Singapore — take a look inside

The Bus Collective is Southeast Asia's first resort hotel to repurpose 20 retired buses into luxury hotel rooms. These rooms will be open for stays in December.

27/11 Pack your jerseys. The era of 'sports tourism' is here

No longer content to watch games from home, sport fans are shelling out big money to attend events like F1 races, tennis matches and the Summer Olympic Games.

23/11 The ultimate work perk? This company provides a free place to stay in Spain

PhotoAid employees, who all work remotely, can stay in a company apartment on the Spanish island of Tenerife as often as they want — provided they work there.

07/11 Here are the 'unwritten rules' of air travel

A new survey shows air travelers find their fellow passengers highly irritating, with people who invade their space or fly while sick topping the list.

06/11 Some people buy a car during a midlife crisis. This man bought a small-town hotel instead

Rather than retiring, Matt Rogatz bought a hotel in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Then he bought a guest house, spa and former jail in the town too.

30/10 Is your hotel sustainable? Not if these two things are in your room, says Soneva’s founder

Soneva and Six Senses founder Sonu Shivdasani said "sustainable" hotels shouldn't have branded water or toiletries in plastic bottles — and that's bare minimum.

24/10 Revenge travel is over — even in China, says CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group

Travel demand has reached a "sustainable place," said Intercontinental Hotels Group CEO Elie Maalouf. "We're pleased with the demand ... and hope it continues."

19/10 He visited every country in the world — without flying. Here's how much it cost

Danish traveler Torbjorn Pedersen says he's the first person to travel to every country around the world without flying, a feat which took him 10 years.

02/10 Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon

After enduring years of inflation and rising travel prices, travelers may be finally cracking under the economic pressure, new reports suggest.

26/09 I walked more than 100 miles in Kyoto. Here are 5 new places worth visiting

Artisanal shops are popping up across Kyoto — with matcha, coffee and guided meditation —not far from the city's temples and famous sights.

21/09 These are the 50 best hotels in the world

The best hotel in the world is Passlacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy's Lake Como, according to the 50 Best organization's inaugural ranking.

18/09 Airbnbs in NYC are disappearing. Here's what could happen to hotel prices

Hotel prices likely to rise in New York City, so travelers should book "sooner rather than later," said Kevin Davis, CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality's Americas.

18/09 Which is better — ChatGPT or a travel agent? Here's our pick

Generative AI is getting better by the week, but can it best the skills of a professional travel planner? Intrepid Travel accepted CNBC's request to find out.

15/09 A village on an Italian island is providing free housing to digital nomads

The Sardinian village of Ollolai is paying for housing and bills for digital nomads who agree to give something back to the community before they leave.

28/08 Your boarding pass and weight, please: Why airlines are asking passengers to step on the scales

Airlines weigh passengers in the name of safety and fuel efficiency, often because it's required by law. But whether it's necessary depends on who you ask.

21/08 I was charged ‘junk fees’ by a New York City hotel. Here’s what happened next

Junk fees, resort fees, destination fees. Whatever you call them, mandatory hotel fees are on the rise, with new lawsuits and legislation aimed at reining them in.

11/08 $1,850 a day? What it costs to visit the 10 most expensive vacation destinations in the world

The Caribbean island of St. Barts is the world's most expensive place to visit, according to a ranking of average travel costs in 100 popular vacation spots.