Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 airplane as seen on the final approach landing at New York JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, NYC, USA. NurPhoto / Contributor Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced that the airline will be making “modifications” to its loyalty program in the next few weeks, following customer backlash over the …
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 …
Girls and young women have set a goal to become homeowners by the time they reach 30, which is considered more important than getting married or earning a lot of money. According to Girlguiding’s Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2023, 52% of young women aged 7 to 21 want to buy a house by 30, making it …
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 …
Delta’s new SkyClub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines is implementing changes to the way customers earn elite frequent flyer status, making it more challenging for many American Express cardholders to access the carrier’s airport lounges. This decision reflects the evolving landscape of luxury air travel. Effective …
EmirMemedovski | E+ | Getty Images This August, two years into their relationship, Yumi Temple and her boyfriend, Daniel, moved into their first apartment together, in Denver. It was Temple’s first time living with another person, outside of family, and she quickly learned there was a lot to navigate. The couple decided to see a …