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China announces visa-free entry at cruise ports to boost tourism

China announces visa-free entry at cruise ports to boost tourism

Bob Elliott

Adora Magic City, the first made-in-China large cruise ship, waits for its first commercial passengers on the dockyard in Shanghai ...

Airlines challenge Biden administration fee disclosure rule

Airlines challenge Biden administration fee disclosure rule

Bob Elliott

Aerial view of United Airlines passenger planes docked in a terminal of Newark Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on May ...

Navan: 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50

Navan: 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50

Bob Elliott

Founders: Ariel Cohen (CEO), Ilan TwigLaunched: 2015Headquarters: Palo Alto, CaliforniaFunding: $1.5 billionValuation: $9.2 billionKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learningIndustry: Travel, ...

Fallout between Maldives and India ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka

Fallout between Maldives and India ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka

Bob Elliott

Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “absolutely” helping Sri Lanka’s travel industry, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin ...

Mistake Fares: What You Need To Know

Mistake Fares: What You Need To Know

Bob Elliott

As the summer travel season approaches, we’re once again reminded just how expensive taking a trip can be. Airline tickets ...

Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister

Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister

Bob Elliott

The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the ...

Emirates airline chalks record annual profit as travel demand booms

Emirates airline chalks record annual profit as travel demand booms

Bob Elliott

An Emirates Airlines plane Karim Sahib | AFP | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai-based carrier Emirates airline ...

World’s busiest airport rankings for 2023

World’s busiest airport rankings for 2023

Bob Elliott

British Airways Airbus A319 aircraft takes off from Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, May 17, 2021.  John Sibley | Reuters ...

Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback

Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback

Bob Elliott

Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with ...

UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights

UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights

Bob Elliott

People wade through submerged street after heavy rain in United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024.  Anadolu | Anadolu | ...