CNBC • 21st April 2024 AirPods, Rolex watches, Louis Vuitton bags: A company selling lost luggage items attracts worldwide fans Unclaimed Baggage attracts about one million people per year from some 40 countries, says company CEO Bryan Owens.
CNBC • 18th April 2024 Lost something on a plane? It may end up helping someone in need Unclaimed Baggage CEO Bryan Owens explains how items people lose while flying, such as eyeglasses and wheelchairs, are donated to people all over the world.
CNBC • 14th April 2024 An introvert’s guide to surviving group travel Round-the-clock "togetherness" can be too much of a good thing for some travelers.
CNBC • 29th March 2024 Italy's new 'Orient Express' isn't running yet — but rates are already soaring Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher.
CNBC • 21st March 2024 Passport-free travel in Singapore is here — but only for certain travelers One of the world's busiest border crossings no longer requires handing over your passport — if you're traveling via car, that is.
CNBC • 8th March 2024 A new warning to Bali tourists: 'Stay away from civet coffee,' says PETA PETA says there is (another) reason to rethink this drink.
CNBC • 6th March 2024 Here are the most powerful passports for 2024 — Switzerland tops the list Visa, taxes, global perception. It's all on the table in this ranking.
CNBC • 5th March 2024 Debate heats up as Singapore prime minister says exclusive Taylor Swift deal isn't 'unfriendly' Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-state ensured she would "make Singapore her only stop in Southeast Asia."
CNBC • 23rd February 2024 A 'family vacation' for two: Why more parents are taking trips with one child at a time Breaking up the group may seem anti-family, but the experience can strengthen bonds between parents and kids better than a traditional trip.
CNBC • 16th February 2024 The Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train is back, but different The luxury train returned to the rails this week, but with several key changes, including two new routes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 7th February 2024 Bhutan's new 'Mindfulness City' is massive — with plans showing a city unlike any other in the world If built, the city will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore.
CNBC • 5th February 2024 Countries enacting visa exemptions receive a 'huge burst in travel,' says Agoda CEO After enacting a visa-free policy for travelers from India and China on Dec. 1, 2023, Malaysia saw a 400% increase in travel searches, Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern told Squawk Box Asia.
CNBC • 30th January 2024 Boeing’s reputation takes a hit after 737 Max 9 fallout, survey shows Net trust dropped 12 percentage points, according to Morning Consult report, which surveyed some 170,000 people.
CNBC • 29th January 2024 Do you trust Boeing? A new survey shows how far trust in the company has fallen.
CNBC • 28th January 2024 How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunch the numbers in 5 top spots Cheaper trips, thinner crowds and good weather are why shoulder season is giving peak season a run for its money.
CNBC • 22nd January 2024 CNBC investigates the best method to uncover a hidden camera in a house CNBC investigates the best method to uncover a hidden camera in a house Think you could find a hidden camera in your midst? CNBC conducted five rounds of testing to see whether a flashlight, a phone app or special tech devices worked the best, reports Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 21st January 2024 How to find hidden cameras in hotels and house rentals: We tested five ways — and one's the clear winner Spycams are getting smaller, harder to find and easier to buy.
CNBC • 15th January 2024 Is it safe to go to the Middle East right now? A new survey's surprising results A survey shows concerns about antisemitism and Islamophobia are causing some travelers to change their travel plans — even for domestic trips, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
CNBC • 14th January 2024 Americans are canceling trips that are thousands of miles from Gaza. Here's why A new survey shows one in five Americans said they had cancelled, delayed or rescheduled plans as a direct result of the Israel-Hamas war.
CNBC • 10th January 2024 Social media uproar may cost the Maldives millions, as feud with India intensifies The online fight underscores the travel industry’s exposure to geopolitical and religious conflicts — even when they're not in your own backyard.