Taking a vacation from work may soon become mandatory
More employers are considering mandatory vacation, full office shutdowns and other ways to get workaholic employees to take a break.
Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its picturesque and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment.
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.
United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens
United’s Kinective Media is the latest example of how airlines have adopted new revenue streams such as cobranded cards.
'Everyone is too scared to come': Taiwan's earthquake deals a blow to top tourism hotspot
As Asia’s tourism industry rebounds, Taiwan’s Hualien County struggles to attract travelers following a deadly earthquake in April 2024.
Here are the top 25 airlines in the world, according to AirlineRatings.com
Qatar Airways is the “Airline of the Year,” according to AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based airline’s back on top after falling behind Air New Zealand in 2023.
Rise of resort day passes offers travelers luxury on a budget
ResortPass holds 95% of the day-guest market and has partnered with luxury hotels including the Waldorf-Astoria, JW Marriott and Fontainebleau.
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.
China announces 15-day visa-free stay in select provinces for cruise travelers to boost tourism
Travelers can now stay in China up to 15 days visa-free when entering via cruises, the government announced Wednesday, as part of efforts to woo tourists.
$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.
Your vacation was ruined, and the company apologized — with a heartfelt note written by ChatGPT
Using generative AI to write apologetic responses is a taboo topic in the travel industry, which prides itself on personal service.
Dubai's new airport will be five times the size of its current one and aims to be the largest in the world
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport will be the biggest in the world once completed.