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☆ People want sustainable travel, which spells opportunities for 'green investments'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPeople want sustainable travel, which spells opportunities for 'green investments'The United Nations World Tourism Organization says green investing opportunities exist across the tourism industry, from sustainable buildings to technology and workplace training, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ Airbnb crackdown in NYC causes uproar from hosts and some homeowners
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAirbnb crackdown in NYC causes uproar from hosts and some homeownersOther cities will be watching to see if New York City's strict short-term rental rules help residents without harming its tourist industry, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli

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☆ Watch a hotel room transform into a $62,000 suite for the Singapore Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch a hotel room transform into a $62,000 suite for the Singapore Grand PrixFrom room transformations to housekeeping at night, hotels adjust to Singapore's F1 night race with "all hands on deck" staffing, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ People in Asia are getting less sleep than others. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPeople in Asia are getting less sleep than others. Here's whyA study that analyzed sleep data from 22,000 people wearing Oura rings shows Asia residents are not catching up on sleep on the weekends, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ Airlines are weighing passengers, but not for the reasons many think
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAirlines are weighing passengers, but not for the reasons many thinkWeighing passengers is about safety and fuel efficiency, airlines say, not because of ongoing issues surrounding how to accommodate plus-sized passengers on planes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ Is your hotel charging a 'junk fee?' Here's how to spot them
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs your hotel charging a 'junk fee?' Here's how to spot themMandatory fees are on the rise in the hotel industry, especially in certain cities, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ The travel companies that are bringing A.I. to their customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe travel companies that are bringing A.I. to their customersMore travel companies are launching AI services to help travelers plan trips, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ A video led to a ban on the slaughter of dog and cats at a notorious meat market. Here's how activists did it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailA video led to a ban on the slaughter of dog and cats at a notorious meat market. Here's how activists did itIndonesia's Tomohon Extreme Market will no longer kill dogs and cats, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ An 'accent hierarchy' in the workplace? It's real, studies show
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAn 'accent hierarchy' in the workplace? It's real, studies showAccent bias in the corporate rate is driving accent reduction classes, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

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☆ Tips on dealing with the 'mountain' of emails that fill your inbox on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTips on dealing with the 'mountain' of emails that fill your inbox on vacationPutting strategies in place before you leave the office can save hours spent on email, both during and after your vacation ends, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Exceptional service may be driving a rise in traveler entitlement
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailExceptional service may be driving a rise in traveler entitlementIronically, excellent service may have worsened a growing sense of traveler entitlement. The result can be cyclical: The more travelers are given, the more they want, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Wellness trips for the whole family? More parents say they're planning them
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWellness trips for the whole family? More parents say they're planning themCNBC's Monica Pitrelli says parents are planning trips that prioritize mental and physical health, alongside the needs of their kids.

☆ Travel set to fully recover this year on two continents
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTravel set to fully recover this year on two continentsThe travel sectors in North America and Latin America are on pace to fully recover this year in terms of GDP contribution, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Business travel isn't bouncing back — and several new reports say it isn't going to
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBusiness travel isn't bouncing back — and several new reports say it isn't going toTighter corporate budgets and new ways of virtual working have permanently changed business travel, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Gen Zs grew up traveling — and are now faced with funding their own trips
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGen Zs grew up traveling — and are now faced with funding their own tripsGen Zs aren't waiting until they have high-paying jobs or a nest egg of savings to travel. Rather, they are finding ways to fit it into their budgets now, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

☆ How are Russians being treated when they travel? Here's what some say
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow are Russians being treated when they travel? Here's what some saySome Russians say they are uneasy talking about their nationality, as they fear reactions from those they meet may be hostile or combative, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Planning a trip to Disney World? Why you need a "game plan" in place
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPlanning a trip to Disney World? Why you need a "game plan" in placeLike many places, trips to Walt Disney World are all about booking in advance — hotels, restaurants, parks, even rides. Here's how the Orlando park is managing its own popularity in an era of overtourism and rapid technological change, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ It's more expensive to travel in Southeast Asia, especially in these four places
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt's more expensive to travel in Southeast Asia, especially in these four placesThe reopening of China's borders caused a steep rise in hotel prices in Southeast Asia, most notably in Bali, Bangkok, Phuket and Singapore, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

☆ More than half of workers interested in 'hush trips' this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMore than half of workers interested in 'hush trips' this yearCompanies are getting stricter about office work policies, causing some employees to keep their "workcations" secret from the boss, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Where did tourists go in Southeast Asia in 2022? Take a look at this chart
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhere did tourists go in Southeast Asia in 2022? Take a look at this chartOn the heels of the ASEAN Tourism Forum, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli recaps where tourism recovery in Southeast Asia stood at the end of 2022.

☆ Why people who don't want to travel aren't talking about it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy people who don't want to travel aren't talking about itSome travelers are worried about catching Covid-19 and travel disruptions. But for others, the reasons are more personal, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

☆ Don't want to travel? New data shows you're not alone
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDon't want to travel? New data shows you're not aloneTravel companies say pent-up demand isn't slowing down, but several new reports suggest otherwise, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli on "Squawk Box Asia."

☆ Demand for private jets remains high, but flyers are not happy about increasing costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDemand for private jets remains high, but flyers are not happy about increasing costsAccording to a survey by Private Jet Card Comparisons, 94% of respondents who are new to the industry plan to fly on private jets in the future, but less frequently than before. CNBC's Monica Pitrelli explains why.

☆ Where the cruising industry is recovering the fastest
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhere the cruising industry is recovering the fastestCruise bookings surged once Covid-19 testing and vaccination measures loosened earlier this year, but some regions are recovering much quicker than others, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

☆ Asia-Pacific's travel industry could fully recover by 2023, World Travel & Tourism Council says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAsia-Pacific's travel industry could fully recover by 2023, World Travel & Tourism Council saysA report by the World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that the global travel industry will add 126 million new jobs in the next decade, 65% of which are projected to be in Asia-Pacific, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

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