Domestic and international tourist crowds traveling in Japan
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan. On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed…
Why investors may want to add retail ETFs to their cart
‘Tis the season for shopping — and maybe for some investors: ETFs. Despite consumer headwinds tied to the economic slowdown, Amplify ETFs’ Brian Giere sees opportunities in retail. “We are…
As TV prices dip 17%, Black Friday shoppers may find ‘excellent deals’
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images Televisions are among just a handful of consumer goods and services that have dropped in price in the last year — which may translate…
Thanksgiving turkeys get Biden pardon as president makes election joke
President Joe Biden pardoned the official Thanksgiving turkeys on Monday — and in the process made a series of “Dad” jokes at the expense of Republicans for falling well short…
Wendy’s Peppermint Frosty to launch as new holiday treat
The holiday season will be in full swing at Wendy’s this month with the chain’s new Peppermint Frosty. Wendy’s restaurant locations will start serving the minty soft-serve dessert nationwide on…
When will Asia’s travel industry recover? Maybe as soon as 2023
A new report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one in the world to recover by 2023. This year’s “Travel & Tourism Economic Impact” report —…
More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month. Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they’re adding dozens of flights to cities across…
Inflation to curb holiday travel plans
Higher costs are already disrupting Americans’ holiday travel plans just 50 days before Thanksgiving. A new survey by Bankrate found about eight in 10, or 79%, of people polled are…
What are the best business hotels in Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt
International travel may still have its challenges. But finding a solid hotel for a business trip isn’t one of them. CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release…
Cheapest airline tickets? How to save money on flights and airfare
There are many ways to save money on flights. But booking airfare on a certain day of the week isn’t one of them, according to data from Google Flights. Booking…