The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. According to new reports, travelers are starting to curtail their travel plans due to inflation and rising travel costs. A recent report by Morning Consult reveals that travel intentions are increasing in some countries but flatlining or declining in others, particularly in Europe. …
Kyoto’s flat geography makes it perfect for long strolls. During my three-month trip in May, I found it incredibly easy to navigate the city using bustling Shijo Street, also known as Shijo-dori. I covered almost 130 miles on foot, from running errands to exploring popular attractions like Nijo Castle and Kiyomizudera. Kyoto’s traditional businesses and …
Many travelers are accustomed to nightly tourism taxes tacked on to their hotel bills. But daytime taxes are a new ask. Venice’s city council on Tuesday approved a long-awaited regulation to tax day visitors 5 euros ($5.38) to visit the city. The new tax will be implemented over 30 non-consecutive days in 2024, falling on …
Holiday Travel Tips: How to Optimize Your 2023 Travel Plans Holiday travel can be a stressful endeavor, with airport crowds, premium prices, and the pursuit of “holiday magic” taking a toll. However, there are ways to cut down on expenses and minimize stress with a little planning and budget savvy. We’ve gathered expert advice to …
The Best Hotel in the World: Passalacqua on Italy’s Lake Como The 50 Best organization has declared Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa situated on the picturesque Lake Como in Italy, as the best hotel in the world. This announcement was made during the unveiling of “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” in London. Passalacqua was once the …
New Sites Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List The World Heritage Committee has recently announced the addition of 37 new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Among these sites is one located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi …
Planning a holiday can be a stressful experience, but travel agents have always been there to help. However, there’s a new player in town: chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard AI, and Microsoft Bing. These chatbots can provide instant and mostly free travel recommendations. But which one is better for planning vacations? CNBC Travel decided to find …
Many Airbnb users with bookings in New York City this Christmas are scrambling to find new accommodations. The company announced plans to cancel and refund bookings for stays after Dec. 1, according to the Associated Press, after long-planned regulations aimed at curbing illegal short-term rentals in the city went into effect on Sept. 5. The …
Chinese travelers are returning to Banyan Tree Holdings hotels, its founder told CNBC. Christian Heeb| Prisma By Dukas | Universal Images Group | Getty Images A dearth of Chinese travelers is nothing to “worry about,” said Banyan Tree Holdings founder Ho Kwon Ping. “They are definitely going to come back,” he told CNBC’s Chery Kang …
It may have seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. According to an online notice by local authorities, two individuals allegedly used heavy machinery to remove a significant portion of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province, in an apparent effort to create a shortcut. The accused pair utilized an excavator to widen …