Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here's why
TOPSHOT - People take photographs with Mount Fuji at Lake Yamanakako in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture on December 5,...
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From concerts to train rides, bots are winning the ticket wars — but they're only part of the problem
Purchasing concert tickets has long been a high-stakes affair, with popular events often selling out within minutes. Increasingly, however, fans...
The Iran war is providing an unexpected boost to secondary city travel in Asia-Pacific
PHU QUOC, VIETNAM - MARCH 20: People walk on Ba Keo Beach on March 20, 2026 in Phu Quoc, Vietnam....
Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 16: China Southern Airlines aircraft are seen parked at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport on May 16,...
Room rates could increase between 8-12% amid strong demand, says Taj Hotels owner IHCL
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailPuneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO at Indian...
Despite Iran war, hotel demand is now back on track, says Marriott APAC President
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailTravelers from abroad cancelled hotel bookings in Asia-Pacific...
Asian travelers seek respite in other options as Middle East travel plans stay grounded
Passenger planes sit on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Drones fell near Dubai...
A Netflix cooking show is changing how people travel — and restaurants are seeing bookings jump 303%
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 17, 2025: Participants Jung Ho-young, Hudukjuk, Monk Sunjae, Son Jong-won, producers Kim Eun-ji and Kim...
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Visitors (L) dressed in kimonos look at photos they took during a visit to Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district...
Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser...
From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America's free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat
Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesAt some point in the 1980s and 90s, the free hot breakfast...
BTS comeback tour turbocharges concert tourism, with hotel searches jumping as much as 6,700%
Concert tourism is expected be one of the travel industry's more lucrative drivers this year, according to Trip.com, and the...
Vacations can be stressful—here are 3 ways to fully unwind, according to a psychologist
Monica Virga, a 38-year-old entrepreneur based in Norway, found it unsettling to go from a period of working 20 hours...
Watch CNBC's full interview with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic
CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses holiday travel and travel trends with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic. Source link
Travelers booking later, prioritizing flexibility: Best Western CEO
CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses holiday travel with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic. Source link
5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It's about the experience you walk away...
Asia’s middle class fuels regional travel growth: Marriott International President
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailRajeev Menon, Marriott International’s President for Asia Pacific...
Sonder announces bankruptcy plans; tells guests to vacate hotel rooms: 'People were scrambling'
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International said a...
Travelers' demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia
A growing number of travelers want more from their hotels than a soft bed and clean place to sleep.They want...
Singapore's F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses...
