Hospitality and leisure industry

How much does it cost to rent a superyacht? Try $1.4 million per week
The 255-foot superyacht Malia sold in 2023 with a price tag of $120 million. But she can be yours for ...

North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say
North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according to operators that organize tours ...

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets
NEW YORK — Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of ...

Singapore launches biometric processing at airport
From Monday, some passengers arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport won’t need to show their passports to clear immigration. As part ...

What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to ...

Air New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Air New Zealand scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets on Tuesday, citing lags in producing ...

Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games
Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for ...

Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?
BARCELONA, Spain — Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for ...

They expected an Olympic boon. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust
PARIS — On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering its charming medieval ...