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☆ Indian wedding industry: Elephants, Michelin stars and Mughal jewels make it a $130 billion business
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Diksha Madhok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Sujit Jaiswal/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Indian wedding industry has boomed since the country emerged from the pandemic. “And this is irrespective of the economic classes.”At about $15,000, the average Indian wedding costs more than three times the average annual household income. Indian weddings are often spread across several days, with an average guest list of 326, compared with 115 in the United States, according to The Knot Worldwide. Rihanna, couture and emeraldsThe average luxury Indian wedding can cost anywhere between $200,000 and $400,000, according to Jefferies. No luxury Indian wedding is complete without lavish meals, which at times involves flying in Michelin star chefs and the finest of ingredients from across the world.

Persons: Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Mukesh Ambani’s, Tim Chi, Nita, Anant, Sujit Jaiswal, it’s, Jefferies, ” Jefferies, Nasir Kachroo, ”, Sima Taparia, Aditya Motwane, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, “, you’ve, Ambani’s, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Rihanna, Motwane, —, Stringer, Knight Frank, Tina Tharwani, Nita Ambani, Olivier Polet, Tharwani, Virat, Vanessa Almeida, Almeida, videographers, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Rafiq Maqbool, Narendra Modi, ” Modi Organizations: New, New Delhi CNN, Silicon, CNN, Getty, Netflix, Motwane Entertainment, Shaadi, Michelin, Backstreet Boys Locations: New Delhi, Radhika Merchant . India, India, Mumbai, AFP, South Asia, Jammu, Kashmir, United States, Indian, Jamnagar, Monte Carlo, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Florence, Indian Italian, Tuscany, Goa, Italian, Genoa

☆ Shohei Ohtani: How one man has brought a new wave of Japanese tourists to LA
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

And with 12 new Japanese sponsors, Japanese-language stadium tours and new Japanese menu items, the Dodgers are making the most of the Ohtani effect. A mural showing Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani is painted on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles. “He’s just a phenomenal individual, right?” said Judy Clow, who brought her brother from Japan to a Japanese-language tour at Dodger Stadium. My gosh!”Shohei Ohtani warms up before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on March 24, 2024. Some of the six new Japanese-language tour guides at Dodger Stadium actually worked at Angels Stadium previously, serving the same fans.

Persons: There’s, Takayo Hizume, CNN it’s, Shohei, Robyn Beck, ’, Hizume, Ohtani, Los Angeles –, Akira Yuhara, ” Yuhara, swindling, “ He’s, ”, Judy Clow, Harry, Christine Gerriets, ” Gerriets, Kay Ponak, Norma Galeana, CNN Mihana Hayashi, takoyaki, Hayashi, Nanoha, “, giveaways, Stan Kasten, ” Kasten, Kasten, Robert Vargas, Vin Scully, ” Vargas, “ Ohtani, Adam Burke, Hiroko Hinata, Natasha Chen, CNN Yuhara, Miyako, Don Tahara, Shania Baweja, Jason Kravarik Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, Dodgers, Ohtani’s, CNN, Angeles Dodgers, Getty, Dodger, Los Angeles Angels, Angels, Daiso, Toyo, Far, Los, Los Angeles Tourism, LA Tourism, Ohtani's Dodgers, Far Bar Locations: Japan, Los Angeles, California, Pacific, Miyako, Little Tokyo, AFP, –, South Korea, Southern California, LA, Anaheim, guacamole, Nagoya, Asian, Japanese

☆ Tourists can be a turnoff for wealthy travelers in hotspots like Tulum and Mykonos. Here are 4 places that are still an oasis for the ultra-rich.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewDuring the summer months, if you're not on vacation yourself, it feels nearly impossible to avoid seeing pictures or videos of everyone else's trips to popular hotspots. But while both destinations still attract several million tourists yearly, some ultra-rich vacationers seek more exclusive locations away from the hoi polloi. Its casinos, luxury shopping, and excess of yachts make it "a playground for the ultra-rich," according to West. Courtesy of Fraser YachtsFive-star hotels have attractive amenities, but luxury yachts unlock another level of privacy and mobility for those rich enough to own or charter one.

Persons: —, Alexa West —, Aman, Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber, Valentin Luthiger Andermatt, Knight Frank, Mark Cavendish Organizations: Service, United Nations World Tourism Organization, Business, Aman Resorts, Aman Resorts Aman Resorts, Monaco Monaco, Monaco, Wall Street, Yachts, Fraser Yachts Locations: japan, Italy, Tourism, US's Utah, Aman Resorts Aman, Its Utah, Utah, Switzerland, Monaco, Mykonos, St, Tropez, Sardinia, Carinthia

☆ I loved my first visit to Switzerland — but my trip would've been better if I hadn't made these 5 mistakes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I think I would've been better off in a cheap hotel room, which likely would've had a better bed and no kitchen area, which I didn't need. Using Google Maps to locate bus stopsThis sneaky bus stop was in an underground pass beneath a building. I would walk to the exact spot where Google Maps said the bus stop was and see no signs or benches. I'd wander around looking for the bus stop while watching several buses drive past me without stopping. AdvertisementEach time, I had to ask a local or two where the bus stop was.

Persons: —, Moritz, Morgan McFall, Johnsen, I'd, would've, Airbnb Organizations: Service, Business, Google, SBB Locations: Switzerland, Zurich, Swiss, Europe, Sion, France, St, Johnsen Switzerland

☆ The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Davis Giangiulio | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they've already got, but not splashing out as much on new ones. Swimming pool installations were part of the home improvement frenzy that swept the country during the pandemic as Americans were stuck at home. Pool Corp., a national pool equipment distributor with a roughly $11 billion market valuation, said last week it expects new pool construction to fall by 15% to 20% this year. But businesses that rely on Americans' appetite for home upgrades are still adjusting to leaner times — including pool builders. In Arizona, Ast said, "the lines get blurred a little bit between luxury and need in the middle of the desert."

Persons: Skip Ast, wasn't, Scott Payne, Payne Organizations: Pool Corp, Shasta, Airlines, Analytics, Ast, Corp Locations: Phoenix, Hatfield , Pennsylvania, Shasta, Arizona

With New York's congestion pricing plan indefinitely delayed, traffic into Manhattan this summer is set to be gridlocked as usual. But travelers staying in some of the city's top luxury hotels can avoid the highways altogether. Announced Tuesday, Marriott International Luxury Group is providing free helicopter transfers from John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport from July 1 to Sept. 2. The transfers can reduce transportation time from the airports into Manhattan to as little as five minutes, the company said. The flights, operated by the urban air mobility company Blade, are available for guests staying at least two nights in one of the six Manhattan hotels:The St. Regis New York JW Marriott Essex House New York W New York - Union Square The New York EDITION The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan MidtownHelicopter transfers land at one of two helipads in Manhattan: Blade Lounge East on East 34th Street or the newer Blade Lounge West on West 30th Street, where a car service waits to drive guests to their hotels.

Persons: John F Organizations: Marriott, Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Regis New, Regis New York JW Marriott, Regis New York JW Marriott Essex House, Union, The, Carlton New, Helicopter, East, West Locations: Manhattan, St, Regis, Regis New York, Regis New York JW Marriott Essex, York, Carlton New York

☆ How Britain Changed Over 14 Years of Conservative Rule
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Josh Holder | Ademola Bello | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

How Britain Changed Over 14 Years of Conservative RuleSince Britain’s Conservative Party took power 14 years ago, most things have not gone the way it planned. The Economy Has StagnatedAverage productivity growth has declined since 2010…0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 2.0% 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: Office for National Statistics. 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: N.H.S. 50% 60% 70% 80% 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: N.H.S. 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: Trussell Trust … and thousands more people are sleeping on the streets than in 2010.

Persons: Conservatives ’, England …, Boris Johnson, —, Hong Kongers, Rishi Sunak Organizations: Conservative, Britain’s Conservative Party, Conservatives, Local, gov, Conservative Party, European Union, National Health Service, National Statistics, Institute for Public Policy Research, Public Services, Labour, Commons, Department, Loans Company, Higher Education Statistics, YouGov Locations: Britain, Thursday’s, Germany, United States, London, Ukraine, England, Rwanda, United Kingdom

☆ America’s Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Jeanna Smialek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The travel industry is in the midst of another hot summer as Americans hit the road and make for the airport to take advantage of slightly cheaper flights and gas. But the 2024 vacation outlook isn’t all sunny: Like the rest of the American consumer experience this year, it is sharply divided. Many richer consumers — always the lifeblood of the travel industry — are feeling good this year as a strong stock market and rising home values boost their wealth. The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this summer. Budget hotel chains, by contrast, are expected to report a pullback.

Organizations: Foods, Walmart, Budget

☆ These are some of Dubai’s most expensive luxury hotel rooms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The suites rooms are all connected via a mobile app, allowing guests to control their room's thermostat, lighting, and television remotely. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The triple-height library provides a secluded space to work, read or relax. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The entertainment room is kitted out with a 98-inch LED screen for a home cinema experience. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Every room has stunning views — including the marble-clad bathrooms. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Guests can enjoy designer amenities made by French fashion house Hermès, as well as bespoke gold toothbrushes, combs and brushes.

Persons: Masyaf, Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Villa, Abra, Lana, David, what’s, Jay Z, Louis Vuitton Organizations: CNN, Villa, Jumeirah Dar, Dar, cabanas, Atlantis, Imperial, Penthouse, Seasons Dubai, Four, Dubai, Suite, Jumeirah Burj, UAE dirhams, Royal Locations: Gold, Dubai, Dar Al, Jumeirah Dar Al, Arabian, Dorchester, Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Burj Al, Arab

☆ Some NYC Marriott hotels are offering free airport transfers by helicopter for top-paying guests
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Six Marriott hotels in New York City are providing free airport transfers by helicopter. They're offering the Blade rides to guests in select suites at some of its most luxurious hotels. Blade's shared transfers between JFK or Newark and Manhattan cost from $195 per seat each way. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSix of Marriott's most luxurious hotels in New York City are offering free helicopter airport transfers to some of their top-paying guests.

Persons: Blade's, —, Marriott, John F Organizations: Marriott, Service, Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Business Locations: New York City, JFK, Newark, Manhattan

Marriott doesn't have a maximum number of free nights allowed for each reservation, so one night will be free for every five booked. Below, you can see that the second night is the free night, as it was the first night listed at the lowest rate. The caveat with this program is that you have to hold one of its three credit cards: the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, or IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. Courtesy of Taryn WilliamsHow I stay for free with HiltonLike Marriott, Hilton offers a fifth night free. Each Hilton credit card comes with a different level of status depending on the fee, but the basic Hilton Honors American Express Card has no annual fee and comes with the necessary silver status.

Persons: Taryn Williams, IHG, Hilton, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, South America —, Business Credit, Hilton Honors Locations: Uruguay, South America, Montevideo, IHG

☆ Here's how much it cost this Swiftie to chase his idol across 4 countries and 10 shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He added that he lived vicariously through Swift's music in his formative years. $230 on Eras Tour merchHe spent about $230 on official Eras Tour souvenirs, which included two t-shirts, one hoodie, and one crewneck sweater. Swifties are shelling out big time for the Eras TourJailani is not the only one willing to spend big bucks for the Eras Tour. A report by research company QuestionPro found that Swifties were spending $1,300 on average to attend the Eras Tour. According to Rolling Stone, a 27-year-old fan visited the Eras Tour 20 times across North America.

Persons: —, Daniel Jailani, Taylor Swift, Jailani, Swift, Daniel Jailani Jailani, QuestionPro, Rolling Organizations: Service, Business, Wembley, —, Singapore Coldplay, Singapore Airlines, Swift's, Tourist Italy, BMI, Fitch Solutions Locations: Singapore, Australia, France, United Kingdom, He's, London, Melbourne, Lyon, Paris, Here's, North America, Europe, Milan, Italian, Portugal, Spain, Swiftonomics, Canada

☆ How to save money on summer vacations, according to a travel expert who has been to 90 countries
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Don't worry about where other people are going. Instead of trying to make a faraway destination work on a budget just to keep up with influencers and travel trends, plan your trip based on what you can reasonably afford, even if the destination isn't far from home. "You don't have to go to big theme parks or shell out hundreds of dollars on hotels," she said. "When I grew up, we piled up in a station wagon, went on long trips, and packed a cooler with bologna sandwiches. Our dog Gidget came with us, and we stayed in little motor lodges along the way.

Persons: Kamon Supasawat, Brown Locations: bologna

☆ A retired boomer moved from Florida to Panama to start life anew after her husband and son died. Everything is cheaper, she said, and life has been much calmer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In 2006, her son died in a construction accident, six months after her husband had a major stroke. They settled in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Sussman got a job in the catering department for several hotels. AdvertisementHer husband decided he wanted to live his last years on the property where they would have their dream home, and they put a manufactured home on the property. "I didn't know who I was in this new role. I didn't know where to go from there."

Persons: Janet Sussman, Sussman, Panama Sussman, " Sussman, she's Organizations: Service, Business, pats, United, Panama City Locations: New York, Panama, Philadelphia, Tarpon Springs , Florida, Florida, Airbnbs, Panama City, United States, Clearwater , Florida, Panama —

☆ Insider Today: Wall Street recruiting hell
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Become an Insider and start reading now. One senior partner at McKinsey told Business Insider that helping clients use generative AI might become most of the firm's work in the future. Alexsl, Tovovan/Getty Images, Abanti Chowdhury/BIGoogle's Gen Z studyResearchers at Jigsaw, a subsidiary of Google, unearthed alarming findings about Gen Z's internet habits. W6/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIPE "Hunger Games"Private equity's annual recruiting process kicked off earlier than ever this year, sending young bankers into a frenzy.

Persons: —, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, They're, Goldman Sachs, Ashley Kostial, Taylor Glascock, She's, Alberto Miranda, Pong, It's, Abanti Chowdhury, Gen Z, influencers Organizations: Service, Business, Software, Venture, Consulting, McKinsey, SAP, BI, Aetna, Cognition, NFL, Google, Getty Locations: New York City, America, Silicon Valley

☆ I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Faye Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The second trip came with a significantly higher price tag of $38,000. Gladys TsoiOur first trip to Japan included two other poodle friends, while our second trip in April 2024 was a family affair with my parents and brother. For the second trip, we opted for a private jet both ways. Gladys TsoiOur second trip, which took place in April, lasted 8 days and covered 10 prefectures. Our road trip took us through Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, and Itoshima.

Persons: —, Gladys Tsoi, we'd, splurging, Hershey, Milo, mutt, Mount Fuji, Tsoi, Mount Aso, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Hong Kong International Airport, Hershey, Japan, Mount, Korean Air, Japan Airlines Locations: Hong Kong, Japan, Malibu, Tokyo, Hakuba, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Izu, Seoul, Inumo Shibakoen, Shibuya, Mount Omuro, Kyushu, Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, Nampuro, Milo

The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. We paid for our travel and hotel entirely with points, and we saved by booking months in advance. Add to it the guilt of paying for said trip, and it's even harder to justify an adults-only trip. That's why we decided to cash out our Marriott Bonvoy points and airline points to pay for the entire trip guilt-free. Whether you're looking to maximize transferrable credit card points for loyalty programs or get your first credit card, our guide to the best credit cards can help you make the right choice.

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☆ Heat waves in Europe are getting more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was accustomed to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas, which is currently being blasted by unrelenting heat, frequently experiences heat waves. “I always joke around that I have such a high heat tolerance; I bring my sweatshirt with me to class in August (in the US),” she said. Hiking in high temperatures has been a common thread linking recent deaths in the country. Amer Ghazzal/ShutterstockExtreme heat is one consequence of climate change impacting tourist hot spots across Europe.

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☆ 5 money management tips to ensure your funds keep growing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Sponsor Post | Sponsored Apple Card | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Opening a high-yield savings account can be a game-changerWhile 68% of Americans have a standard savings account, according to Forbes, fewer take advantage of high-yield accounts that offer better returns. Although you can choose to receive a physical titanium Apple Card, it's also automatically built into Apple Wallet on iPhone. 3 To access Savings, Apple Card Owners and Co-Owners must open a Savings account. To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. If you reside in the U.S. territories, please call Goldman Sachs at 877-255-5923 with questions about Apple Card.

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☆ Sparks Flew All Over the World
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Tammy Lagorce | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ms. Lal, who had jolted him with a sense of instant attraction when they first met, was, at long last, single. Ms. Lal and Mr. Riglin are social media influencers. Mr. Riglin was there to take pictures. Both were on a fast track to accruing a million followers as travel content creators. At first, “it was just for fun, something people were starting to do,” Mr. Riglin said.

Persons: Jacob Samuel Mills Riglin, Agnieszka Ewa Lal, Lal, Riglin, Instagram, Mr Organizations: Aggie Locations: Koh Samui, Thailand, Los Angeles, New York, Abu Dhabi

☆ There is one European country where Taylor Swift didn't change the economy so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTaylor Swift's Eras Tour has made it to five European countries so far. Portugal, Spain, and Sweden's hotel prices in May increased several times' their 2021-2023 average. The Eras tour has had a massive economic impact on other countries. In Chicago, Eras tour dates led to 96.8% hotel room occupancy, an all-time high for the city, per the BMI report.

Persons: —, Swift, QuestionPro, concertgoers, Taylor Swift's, Ben Julius Organizations: Service, BMI, Fitch Solutions, Business, Philadelphia Federal Reserve, MBI, Tourist Italy Locations: France, Portugal, Spain, Paris, Lyon, Netherlands, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Chicago, Italy, Milan

☆ Analysts love these cheap dividend-paying stocks heading into the second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The stock market has had a hot first half, with the S & P 500 up roughly 15%, but there are still opportunities for investors to find cheap names with solid dividends. They also have upside to the average analyst price target of 10% or more, according to FactSet. The S & P 500 energy sector has also done well this year, up more than 9% so far. SLB has a whopping 41.5% upside to the average price target, while ConocoPhillips has more than 27% upside to the average price target. About 68% of analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or overweight, and it has nearly 22% upside to the average price target.

Persons: Sempra, Baker Hughes, SLB Organizations: Federal Reserve, CNBC Pro, Hotels, Resorts, BMO, Utilities, ConocoPhillips, Analysts, Oil, Hasbro, Bank of America Locations: SLB

☆ A Gen Xer relocated from Austin to rural Arkansas thanks to a $16,000 mover incentive that helped pay his mortgage. Now he's enjoying the 'good, hometown living.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA Papa Johns recently opened in Osceola, Arkansas — and Britt Lorino is thrilled about it. Despite raising their family in Austin, Lorino and his wife decided to settle in Mississippi County because of its mover incentives. Program leaders told BI that they have attracted 80 new homeowners since Work Here, Live Here launched in 2022. Their adult children still live in Austin, and Lorino said his son can't afford a home there. He isn't sure if he and his wife will live in Mississippi County forever, but they plan to stay for several years.

Persons: —, Papa Johns, Osceola , Arkansas —, Britt Lorino, Lorino, It's, everything's, Austin — Organizations: Service, Business, Big, Steel, US Steel, Big River Steel ., Midwest, Osceola Locations: Osceola , Arkansas, Osceola, Memphis, Austin, Mississippi County, Houston, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Rural Mississippi County, there's, . Osceola

☆ I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Kris Ann Valdez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But we knew there had to be more to visiting the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon West features the world-famous Skywalk, a glass walkway on a canyon's edge. Another way to access the South Rim is via The Grand Canyon Railway, which begins in Williams, Arizona. Visitors forget to enjoy the sweeping views from multiple vantage pointsOnce you're in Grand Canyon Village, board a complimentary shuttle. Even so, we still carry a paper map with us when we go to the Grand Canyon.

Persons: —, we've, it's, KrissAnn Valdez, Moran, Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Oprah Winfrey, Anthony Baylor, we'd Organizations: Service, Business, Railway, Myers, Norwegian Villa, National Park Service, Park Service Locations: Arizona, North, Grandview Point, Williams , Arizona, Canyon, Mohave, —, Swiss, Norwegian

☆ Luxury-travel advisors are in demand as Gen Z and millennials splurge on stress-free, meaningful vacations
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Luxury travelers are not necessarily looking for the best deals but the best way to plan a trip without the hassle. Business Insider talked to three luxury-travel advisors about the industry's growth and how to transition into travel advising. D. Tours TravelAngela Adto Tepper, the owner of AZA Luxury Travel, said that the shift toward luxury travel had increased since the pandemic, with more Americans prioritizing travel. Traveler agents work on commission, getting a percentage of hotel, cruise, or tour costs, which is paid after a trip is over. Travel advisors can also offer complimentary upgrades and have access to experiences that might not be available to the public.

Persons: Gen, —, Gen Z, Diana Hechler, Hechler, Angela Adto Tepper, Tepper, it's, Maurice Smith, Eugene Toriko, Smith Organizations: Service, Travelers, Grand View Research, Agents, Business, AZA, Advisors, Michelin

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