Travel is continuing to rise to pre-Covid levels, according to U.N. Tourism. And Airbnb’s annual list of trending destinations highlights the international locations guests are most eager to visit next year. Ali Killam, Airbnb’s Editorial Lead, tells CNBC Make It the list shows three key travel trends that will likely dominate the new year: experiential travel, group … Read more
Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The route — which last held that position in 2019 — again tops the list despite seat capacity remaining 15% below pre-pandemic levels, according to OAG’s report. Seven of the 10 busiest international routes in the … Read more
The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan’s declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced the initiative, which allows metropolitan government employees to take three days off each week. This move is designed to support young families … Read more
Sanitary pad manufacturers in China are facing severe backlash after investigations and viral videos revealed that many popular brands are selling products shorter than their advertised lengths. The revelations have sparked outrage on social media, raising concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the quality of feminine hygiene products. Revelations Spark Widespread Criticism In early November, … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Modest-income households have a strong appetite for travel and “a real desire to find a value alternative,” said Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano, while in Japan following the debut opening of the company’s midscale brand, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, in Asia-Pacific (excluding … Read more
If you are one of the many Americans planning an escape next year, this unique adventure might be exactly what you’re looking for. Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences announced the Tour La Vie program which offers passengers the opportunity to live aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for up to four years. Villa … Read more
For years, 36-year-old Anders Boisen lived in apartments all over the city of Aarhus, the second-largest in Denmark. Despite having a comfortable living situation — a two-bedroom apartment he shared with a girlfriend at the time — and a job working in city development at a local municipality, Boisen tells CNBC Make It he felt … Read more
Denmark consistently ranks among the world’s happiest countries, and most recently was named the No. 1 country for quality of life. If you’ve ever considered a move to Copenhagen in pursuit of nice weather, work-life balance, and competitive pay, now’s your time. This month, The Greater Copenhagen Region launched a marketing campaign for its new … Read more
Picking where to go on your next vacation just got a little bit easier. National Geographic has just released its “Best of the World 2025” list of the top global destinations, curated by a team of travel experts and international editors. The aim of the magazine’s list is to “highlight extraordinary places around the world” … Read more
If you’re a digital nomad or can work from just about anywhere, and have been wanting to add the continent of Africa to your list of destinations, you might want to consider Kenya. President William Ruto announced Kenya’s Digital Nomad Work Permit on October 2 at the opening of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. The … Read more
