Not discriminatory to Chinese travelers
South Korea on Tuesday hit back at claims that its Covid rules for Chinese travelers are “discriminatory,” saying more than half of its imported cases are coming from China. In…
Don’t want to travel? Many in Japan say they’ll ‘never travel’ again
Everyone is traveling, it seems. Data shows people are traveling more often and for longer periods of time, with many planning big bucket list-style trips this year. But this isn’t…
Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, June 13,…
What does it take to be a 5-star hotel? Here’s what star ratings mean
CNBC Travel examines the meaning behind hotel star ratings, whether travelers can rely on them in the age of the internet, and the biggest differences between four- and five-star hotels.…
Tickets on the Orient Express are sold by two companies
The “Orient Express” has been called the “king of trains” and the “train of kings.” Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route between Paris and Istanbul, which…
Is it safe to cruise again? Yes, say fans who are cruising again
Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard. Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the industry would never recover. But cruising fans…
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 —…
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…
Paris Fashion Week showcasing 107 houses over 9 days
Paris is the center of the global luxury industry this week with Tuesday marking the first major day of ready-to-wear shows. Powerhouses Saint Laurent and Dior are among some 107…
Glamping for $1,000 as cost of Catskills weekend getaway peaks
Forget caviar wishes and champagne dreams. This fall, it’s more like cider-doughnut wishes and local IPA dreams — and it’ll cost you. At AutoCamp Catskills, a fancy new camping resort…