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He missed it when it became a World Golf Championship for only Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup players. So what to make of this new PGA Tour model of signature events and $20 million purses with small fields and most of them not having cuts? "If all the players play in those and we get great fields playing for a lot of money, then it's great. And the PGA Tour has been about doing the best for everybody, for all the pros and members. “So I'm a little mixed on that.”That's what the PGA Tour is facing this year.

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☆ Best travel destinations to visit in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-01 | by ( Cnn Travel Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +32 min

cdwheatley/iStockphoto/Getty Images Angola: Beyond the capital city of Luanda, pictured, Angola has some jaw-droppingly spectacular scenery and cultural treats. David ChiaFF/Alamy Stock Photo Mérida, Mexico: Yucatán state's capital city showcases a blend of Mayan and colonial heritage. Pavel Tochinsky/The Image Bank RF/Getty Images Morocco: This North African country is home to nine UNESCO sites, including the historic city of Meknes, pictured. Panama City is also the only world capital with a tropical rainforest within its city limits. And a historic city forever entwined with the famed Camino de Santiago.

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☆ John Nichols, Author of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War,’ Dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Sam Roberts | More About Sam Roberts | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

John Nichols, a New York City transplant to New Mexico whose exuberant novels, notably “The Milagro Beanfield War,” transformed him from an urban gringo into a local idol, died on Monday at his home in Taos. Imbued with a heady pedigree and a peripatetic upbringing, Mr. Nichols evolved instinctively from a cosmopolitan New Yorker and world traveler to a Western writer of the purple sage. He was best known for “The Milagro Beanfield War” (1974), a 445-page political allegory that tells the story of farmers in the fictional town of Milagro Valley who are denied the right to irrigate their farms because water is being diverted to a huge development. “The Milagro Beanfield War” became a crowd pleaser on college campuses, was venerated in his adopted state, and for a while was considered among the most widely read novels about Latinos. In 1988 it was adapted into a film, directed by Robert Redford and starring Rubén Blades, Christopher Walken and Melanie Griffith.

Persons: John Nichols, ”, Tania Harris, Nichols, Robert Redford, Rubén Blades, Christopher Walken, Melanie Griffith Organizations: Yorker Locations: New York City, New Mexico, Taos, Western, Milagro

☆ Louis Vuitton stages dramatic runway show in Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Stephy Chung | Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. Musician Ma Siwei and actor Dylan Wang at the Louis Vuitton Men's fashion show in Hong Kong, China. Louis Vuitton opened its first boutique in Hong Kong in 1979. Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. “I definitely knew I wanted Hong Kong to be my second stop after Paris,” he said of his Louis Vuitton show schedule.

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☆ An old quote where Anthony Bourdain called Henry Kissinger a 'murderous scumbag' is making the rounds on X
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Anthony Bourdain despised Henry Kissinger, and called him a "murderous scumbag" in his 2001 book. Screenshots of Bourdain's words are now making the rounds on X after Kissinger's death. AdvertisementThe late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was famously unfiltered, and didn't mince any words when writing about former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. AdvertisementAfter Kissinger's death on Wednesday, Bourdain's words are now making the rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Once you've been to Cambodia, you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands."

Persons: Anthony Bourdain, Henry Kissinger, — Bourdain, —, you've, you'll, Bourdain, Kissinger, Slobodan Milošević, Anthony Bourdain pic.twitter.com, NtEu4YMOW7 Organizations: Service Locations: Cambodia, Serbian

☆ ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ TV series gets release date
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon has announced that the eight-episode series “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” will release on Feb. 2, 2024. Glover also stars in the series as John Smith and Maya Erskine as Jane Smith. “In this version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, two lonely strangers land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels, and a dream brownstone in Manhattan,” the release states. New identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith.

Persons: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Smith, Donald Glover, Francesca Sloane, Glover, John Smith, Maya Erskine, Jane Smith, “, John, Jane, ” Glover, ”, ’ ” Pitt Organizations: CNN, Amazon, Entertainment Locations: Manhattan

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. They hope Las Vegas will join Monaco on the leader board of host cities for Grand Prix events around the world. Green remembered Las Vegas Boulevard casino-hotels including the Dunes, Barbary Coast, Frontier, Silver Slipper, Sands, Desert Inn and Stardust. Huge properties new to the resort corridor include Resorts World, which opened in 2021, and Fontainebleu Las Vegas, due to open next month. “I think what what is happening is Las Vegas is becoming the epicenter of the 'fun economy,'” Feldman said.

Persons: Michael Green, ”, Green, “, They’re, Joshua Guray, Charles Flexer, Clark, Jim Gibson, Gibson, it’s, ” Vanessa Anthes, Andrew Walsh, Walsh, Wynn, Evel Knievel, Alan Feldman, Bo Bernhard, ” Bernhard, ” Feldman, Ty O'Neil Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Bellagio, Las, gondoliers, University of Nevada, ”, Vegas, Monaco, Grand Prix, MGM Resorts International, selfies, Las Vegas, One Las Vegas, Police, NHL Vegas Golden Knights, WNBA Las Vegas Aces, NASCAR, Vegas Motor, NFL, Allegiant, Hollywood, Cosmopolitan, International, Seminole Tribe, Caesars, Villa, Caesars Palace, International Gaming Institute, UNLV, Tourism Council Locations: Las Vegas, Long Beach , California, Williamsport , Pennsylvania, Clark County, ” Clark, Vegas, Harrah’s, Flamingo, Horseshoe, Paris Las Vegas, Florida, Barbary Coast, Sands, Los Angeles

I used this strategy to recover from a devastating divorce, and now it helps me save more than $25,000 a year, which funds my world travel. Budgeting for fixed expenses is a math problem, but you only have to solve it once. Step 3: Set a variable expense budgetThe variable expense budget is the most critical part of staying on track financially. Personal money. Personal money.

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☆ Boeing CEO says travel demand recovery is 'more resilient' than he imagined
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Boeing 777x is displayed during the International Paris Air Show at the ParisLe Bourget Airport, on June 20, 2023. Calhoun said order books and demand for proposals to meet that demand are "as robust as [he's] ever seen in his career." Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is optimistic about the recovery of travel demand, which he said is stronger than he expected. In May, the World Travel & Tourism Council had forecast that the global travel and tourism sector will not reach full recovery this year. And even if that was the case, it would not be the "worst thing," given travel demand.

Persons: Calhoun, CNBC's, Dave Calhoun, I'm Organizations: Boeing, International Paris Air, Airbus, Tourism Council Locations: ParisLe, China

☆ Want a Vacation Souvenir? Buy Toothpaste.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Joshua Hunt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

To squeeze a bit more from my Mediterranean experience, I can rely a little while longer on the tube of Elmex-brand toothpaste I used to brush away all that food. I bought the toothpaste on the morning of my arrival, and spent scarcely a minute choosing Elmex over another brand. My habit of treating toothpaste as a souvenir is about celebrating rather than elevating the trivial — I’m not chasing quality, authenticity or meaning, those most overrepresented pursuits among world travelers. About a decade ago, I chose to ignore some advice I was given before moving to Japan for a study-abroad program. Japanese toothpaste, I was told, might not be to my liking, so I should pack a few tubes of my favorite brand to take with me to Tokyo.

Locations: Italy, Swiss, Naples, Vesuvius, Japan, Tokyo, American

☆ Around-the-World Itineraries on Private Jets for $120,000: Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

TCS World Travel operates global group travels by private jet. Its recently unveiled 2024 and 2025 itineraries start at 16 days for $120,000. Travelers will get to fly on a 52-guest custom Airbus A321 with lie-flat seats and large bathrooms. Interest has been so high, luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas and Oceania have seen strong or "record-breaking" booking success. But for wealthy travelers who're interested in traveling around the world but don't want to spend over 100 days at sea, there's another option: go by jet.

Persons: who're Organizations: Travel, Travelers, Service, Seven Locations: Wall, Silicon, Seven Seas, Oceania

☆ Extreme heat in the Mediterranean could dent tourist bookings in future
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“This can be attributed to travelers seeking out less crowded destinations, and milder temperatures,” the association said. This summer’s extreme temperatures follow blistering heat last year. Meanwhile, online searches for northern European destinations increased by 3 percentage points to hit 10%. Southern Europe still popular with BritsDespite rocketing temperatures, countries in southern Europe are still the go-to spots for many vacationers. Spain, Greece and Turkey are still “by far the most popular [destinations],” he said, which hasn’t “changed at all.”— Barbie Latza Nadeau and Chris Liakos contributed reporting.

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☆ ‘Love the Philippines:’ Ad agency apologizes for using footage of other countries in tourism video
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A Filipino ad agency has come under fire for using footage of other countries in a promotional video for the country’s new tourism campaign, “Love the Philippines.”Days after the campaign launched on June 27, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it was investigating allegations that the video contained several shots of countries other than the Philippines. On Sunday, DDB Philippines issued a statement “profusely” apologizing for the “highly inappropriate” use of foreign stock footage in the video, which has since been taken down. The use of foreign stock footage in a campaign promoting the Philippines is highly inappropriate, and contradictory to the DOT’s objectives,” DDB Philippines said, according to the CNN Philippines report. Last year, tourism represented 17% of the country’s GDP, the World Travel and Tourism Council reported in June, according to CNN Philippines. Otherwise, I have a duty to ask questions,” Salceda said, according to CNN Philippines.

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☆ He ran out of countries to visit, so he created his own
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Richard Collett | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —“I like to put it simply,” says Randy “R Dub!” Williams, a late-night “slow jams” DJ from San Diego who’s also known as “the Sultan of Slowjamastan.” “I ran out of countries, so I created my own.”A broadcaster by night, Williams has spent his life attempting to visit every country in the world. The Republic of Slowjamastan even claims over 500 registered citizens, while 4,500 more are said to have been conditionally approved or are waiting in line for citizenship. Williams was inspired to create his own country after visiting various “micronations” – self-declared territories often run by eccentric leaders – on his world travels. Republic of Slowjamastan Ministry of CommunicationsWilliams says he is working on creating diplomatic ties with other countries, and he’s had his Slowjamastan passport stamped by 16 different countries on his recent travels, including South Africa, New Zealand, Vanuatu, and the United States. The next stage is for the sultan to gain recognition of his micronation’s secession from the United States, although that might be a little far-fetched even for Williams.

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☆ Ukraine says it advances on Bakhmut's flanks to entrap Russians
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Olena Harmash | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Moscow says capturing Bakhmut now opens the way to further advances in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine says its advance on the Russian forces' flanks was more meaningful than its withdrawal inside the city, and Russian reinforcements sent to hold Bakhmut will weaken Moscow's lines elsewhere. Ukrainian forces were still advancing, particularly south of Bakhmut, Maliar said, though she said the intensity of fighting on the northern flank had subsided for now. "Wagner Group mercenaries likely secured the western administrative borders of Bakhmut City while Ukrainian forces are continuing to prioritise counterattacks on Bakhmut’s outskirts," the Institute for the Study of War think tank said on Monday. In the latest Russian attack, some 15 blasts were heard overnight in the southern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, a frequent Russian target lately.

☆ Travel won’t fully recover this year — but it will get close
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Morgan Awyong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The World Travel & Tourism Council says the global travel and tourism sector won't fully recover this year — but it will get close. The return of tourism jobsAnd this year, jobs in the travel and tourism sector will recover to 95% of 2019 levels, according to the report. In 2019, 334 million people worked in the travel sector — an all-time high, it said. By 2033, the WTTC forecasts the travel sector will employ some 430 million people around the world, representing nearly 12% of the global workforce. But "we can't expect that momentum to continue into 2023," according to a forecast published by the travel risk intelligence company Riskline.

☆ 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.

☆ Hybrid solar eclipse draws thousands to remote Australian town
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, April 20 (Reuters) - A rare hybrid solar eclipse over a remote town on Australia's west coast drew thousands on Thursday to witness the event. Astronomy fans and enthusiasts from around the world travelled to Exmouth, a tiny beachside town roughly 1,200 kilometers from state capital Perth, to witness the total solar eclipse. Thursday's eclipse was a rare "hybrid" type, not seen worldwide since 2013. In a hybrid eclipse, depending on where viewers stand, the moon either blots out the sun, a total eclipse, or obscures the center while leaving a ring of light visible, an annular eclipse. While the total eclipse was only visible from a few parts of Australia, Indonesia and Timor Leste, a partial eclipse was visible across all three countries and parts of southeast Asia.

☆ Leon Cooperman is bullish on oil and has 20% of his portfolio in energy stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Leon Cooperman said Monday oil prices are headed higher on the back of a demand comeback, boosting his energy stock picks. He said he has 20% of his portfolio in energy stocks. The widely followed investor said his two favorite stocks in the sector are Canadian oil and gas producers Paramount Resources and Tourmaline Oil . "It's growing production at 15%," Cooperman said on Tourmaline Oil. Paramount Resources shares are up more than 3% this year, while Tourmaline Oil saw its stock fall more than 17%.

☆ Inflation isn't dampening people's desire to travel — but travel companies may be missing a trick
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-11 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | Chris Dwyer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Inflation and higher living costs may be weighing on consumers' wallets, but there's one area where many are unwilling to cut back: their desire to travel. The number of people willing to fork out more on travel could be even higher, as costs rise. Inflation and higher living costs may be weighing on consumers' wallets, but many are unwilling to cut back on travel. Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty ImagesThe disconnect could mean travel companies might fail to provide consumers with the deals they're looking for. The United Nations World Tourism Organization said that it expects the global tourism market to recover 80% to 95% of pre-pandemic levels this year.

☆ Travel companies are ‘greenwashing’ — here are 3 ways to find ones that aren't
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

But finding companies that are serious about sustainability isn't easy, said James Thornton, CEO of tour company Intrepid Travel. "You see hotels saying they're sustainable, and then you're using these little travel bottles for shampoos and shower gels," he said. "The honest truth is that every travel company is ultimately contributing towards the climate crisis," he said. "So the best thing any travel company can start to do is measure the greenhouse gas emissions it creates." Other companies with B Corp status include Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry's, Aesop — and Patagonia, which Thornton called "arguably the most famous B Corp in the world."

London/Abu Dhabi CNN —Dubai has scrapped a 30% tax on alcohol and will no longer charge tourists or expats for permits to buy alcoholic drinks as the emirate tries to attract more foreign workers and visitors in the face of growing regional competition. Two major retailers in the city, located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said they had slashed their prices to reflect the tax cut. MMI, one of Dubai’s biggest alcohol retailers and a subsidiary of the state-owned Emirates group, has 21 stores across the city, according to its website. Muslims are prohibited from acquiring licenses for purchase of alcohol in Dubai. The sale of alcohol in the UAE is already more liberalized compared to neighboring Gulf countries.

☆ Top tips for saving money at Disney parks while traveling with a family on a budget
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Gabrielle Reeder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

For non-Florida residents who want to visit Disney World, purchasing a vacation package is cost-effective, travel agent Shannon Devine told Insider. For non-Florida residents, purchasing a Disney World vacation package is cost-effective, Shannon Devine, an independent travel agent with Academy Travel who specializes in planning Disney family vacations told Insider. A view of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort main entrance at Walt Disney World. Disney Tsum Tsums or smaller stuffed animals are at Walmart or Target for a fraction of Disney parks' costs. For an estimate of Disney trip costs, visit the Disney World Coast Calculator.

☆ Asia-Pacific's travel industry could be the first to recover by 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A new report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one in the world to recover by 2023. This year's "Travel & Tourism Economic Impact" report — an annual publication by the London-based World Travel & Tourism Council — shows that, compared with pre-pandemic levels, tourism revenue in 2020 dropped more in Asia-Pacific (59%) than anywhere else. The 10-year forecastThe WTTC's report expects continued gains to Asia-Pacific's travel industry in 2023, followed by another year of positive growth in 2024. Where travel jobs will beThe WTTC predicts the global travel industry will add 126 million new jobs in the next decade. The China issueThe report notes that Asia's ability to fully rebound by 2023 could be jeopardized if China continues to restrict international travel.

☆ 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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