Tag: tourism
Quota boost to foreign exchange workers will ease Banff labour shortage, tourism industry officials predict
The federal government is opening the door for 15,000 more foreign exchange workers to enter Canada next year, and that's welcome news for the general [...]
Domestic and international tourist crowds traveling in Japan
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan.On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico [...]
Is North Korea open to travelers? No, but it may also depend on China
In 2008, the national anthems of both North Korea and the United States resonated throughout the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre — echoing hopes of a tha [...]
Where can disabled people easily travel? Survey names the top cities
The Valuable 500, a business coalition, released its list of the top 10 most accessible cities in the world. The report cited a survey conducted among [...]
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 i [...]
Want to book a flight but pay for it next year? Here’s how it works
Travel demand is still picking up, and so are the prices of flight tickets. Surging prices are causing some to cut back on spending, but others are fi [...]
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 Econo [...]
Weak yen to boost travel; no full rebound without China
After more than two years of strict Covid-19 border controls, Japan reinstated visa-free travel to 68 countries on Tuesday.Maki Nakamura | Digitalvisi [...]
More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month.Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they're ad [...]
How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits
Vivian James Rigney is no casual traveler.The executive coach and speaker has visited more than 80 countries and lived on three continents.He's also c [...]
What are the best business hotels in the Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Preparing for a business trip to the Middle East? CNBC has made it easy to find the best hotel for the trip.CNBC Travel and the market data firm Stati [...]
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 dat [...]
The one tip to fund full-time travel
"What if I were to die tomorrow, what would you do for the rest of your life?" That's what Malaysian Samantha Khoo asked her Singaporean husband Rene [...]
What is required to travel to Hong Kong? Many, many tests
Travelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. But they will have to submit to a barrage of Covid tests.They can [...]
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan? $200 a day plus travel costs
The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax.Before the country closed its borders in March 202 [...]