Hospitality and leisure industry

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No, you can’t ride a lion on safari — why more companies are telling travelers ‘no’ these days

Social media, sustainability measures and staffing shortages are among the reasons travel companies are having to deny travelers' requests these

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New reports say business travel isn’t going back to normal — ever

High travel costs, tighter corporate budgets and virtual meetings have permanently changed business travel, according to new corporate travel reports.

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Gen Zs don’t have a lot of money, but they’re traveling anyway

Unlike their parents and grandparents, Gen Zs are less likely to view travel as a discretionary expense, according to new

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Asia’s ‘best restaurants’ list is out — and it’s no surprise which country made the list 17 times

Japan is home to 17 of the region's "best" 100 restaurants, while Singapore and Thailand tied for second place with

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Travel demand fuels a boom in Asia Pacific — in hotel rates

Hotel rates in destinations that are popular with Chinese travelers are 45% higher, with rates going even higher in Singapore

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I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a vacation. Here’s what happened next

Artificial intelligence chatbots say they can help travelers research destinations and plan itineraries. CNBC Travel put ChatGPT to the test.

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