Why Saudi Arabia is betting big on soccer
Soccer in Saudi Arabia has entered a new era — the era of having global superstars play on Saudi turf. The 31-year-old Brazilian soccer star Neymar just became the latest …
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International travel surges while domestic airfares, hotel rates lag
Women pose for a photo while holding an ice cream at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022. Guglielmo Mangiapane …
Taylor Swift is single handedly giving a boost to hotel industry revenue
Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 30, 023. Taylor Hill/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift is providing a gold rush …
Big San Jose office project could be converted to housing highrise
SAN JOSE — A big office tower that’s proposed for a choice site in San Jose could morph into a housing highrise, the project’s principal developer says, a fresh indicator …
How to use AI to plan a vacation? Companies are bringing it to you
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of …
The 10 most expensive travel destinations in the world? See the list
Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are …
Bank of Canada ‘remains independent’ amid political comments: Macklem – National
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem reaffirmed the central bank’s independence on Thursday in response to politicians weighing in on the institution’s interest rate decisions over the past week. “I …
BART launches array of transit changes as “fiscal cliff” looms
OAKLAND — BART’s quest to avoid a forbidding “fiscal cliff” and boost ridership is poised to launch next week with a plan to ditch half-hour waits on nights and weekends …
Higher prices are driving some resort community residents to leave: ‘There is a sadness’
This is the fifth instalment of New Roots, a series from Global News that will look at how evolving migration patterns and affordability challenges have changed life in communities …
What is a destination fee, and why are more hotels charging them
My hotel bill from a three-night trip to New York City included 21 charges. Nine were for “destination fees.” There were three daily fees of nearly $35 each — …