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 …
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A ban ends dog and cat meat trade in Sulawesi
The Tomohon Extreme Market was once a top tourist attraction in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi — a live animal market filled with everything from fileted pythons to skewered …
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 …
How to save money on travel? Cat-sitting in exchange for a free stay
I love Spain. So when a friend of a friend who lives on the island of Mallorca asked if I could look after her five cats in exchange for staying …
Women are fueling the box office in China, Hollywood should take note
Fans watch a movie at a cinema in Shanghai. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Women are fueling China’s box office despite making up a smaller share of …
Airlines add flights to get travelers off Maui
Passengers try to rest and sleep after canceled and delayed flights while others wait to board flights off the island as thousands of passengers were stranded at the Kahului Airport …
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 …
Where to stay in India? These 8 former palaces are now hotels
The Maharajas of India’s past built magnificent palaces as a symbol of their power. But in 1971, India abolished “privy purses,” or governmental payments made to these rulers. Several of …
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 — …
American Airlines pilots approve labor deal with big raises
An American Airlines plane takes off from the Miami International Airport on May 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines pilots approved a sweetened labor …