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In this article Dubai is known for its modern architecture, including the Burj Khalifa, which at 2,700 feet tall is nearly twice the height of the Empire State Building. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates’ potentially indefinite status on the U.K.’s “red list”

Along with Clorox wipes and toilet paper, the demand for backyard swimming pools has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Across the country, swimming pool and hot tub suppliers struggled to meet a sudden wave of demand. But putting in a pool is a pricey proposition, and not everyone who wanted to swim could

urbazon | E+ | Getty Images You may want to reconsider any plans to travel abroad. That’s the recommendation from the U.S. State Department, which updated its Travel Advisories list this week warning Americans against foreign travel to include about 80% of countries worldwide. Calling the risks the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic poses to travelers as

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 06: A cosplayer poses as Batman during New York Comic Con 2019 on October 06, 2019 in New York City. Daniel Zuchnik | Getty Images Grab your capes and utility belts, New York Comic Con will be hosted in-person this year. On Thursday, ReedPop, the company behind the annual

In 2020, when the world suddenly ground to a halt, most people postponed or canceled all of their plans due to the coronavirus crisis.  Many were issued vouchers or credits good for a future date. Now, one year later, those credits have likely expired — or are about to. More than half of all adults, or

In this article TRIP Siesta Key beach in Sarasota, Florida. Pola Damonte via Getty Images | Moment | Getty Images Americans are looking to finally get out and about this summer, and interest in both well-known and new emerging getaway spots is rising along with temperatures, according to travel companies. Online travel guidance platform Tripadvisor

A United Airlines plane seen at the gate at Chicago OHare International airport (ORD)on October 5, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images United Airlines‘ shares fell more than 5% Tuesday morning after the carrier reported its fifth consecutive quarterly loss, and its CEO expressed uncertainty about when two key parts

In this article BKNG Booking Holdings may be about to book some gains. So says JC O’Hara, chief market technician at MKM Partners, who sees potential in the travel services name as it lags its rivals year to date. Though Booking is up more than 10% this year, other travel stocks are winning out, with

In this article AEO LEVI KSS PTON M OR-FR JWN MC-FR Shoppers wearing protective masks carry bags on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shoppers are emerging from their cocoons and aspiring to switch it up from sweatpants, stubble and streaming. With

So-called bucket list destinations come with big expectations — and often big crowds too. While overtourism can ruin many a holiday destination, it’s not the only reason vacations miss the mark. Here, travel writers who contribute to CNBC’s Global Traveler share the worst disappointments of their professional careers. Stonehenge, UK “Although I may have my

In this article ABNB The Airbnb logo is displayed on the Nasdaq digital billboard in Times Square in New York on December 10, 2020. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images Airbnb is going to need millions of new hosts to meet incoming demand as travel picks up again, CEO Brian Chesky told CNBC. “To

Maldives will soon offer visitors vaccinations on arrival as part of its three-pronged initiative aimed at reviving the country’s hard hit travel sector, according to its tourism minister. The “3V” strategy, which encourages tourists to “visit, vaccinate, and vacation,” will provide a “more convenient” way to visit the country, Abdulla Mausoom told CNBC on Wednesday.

News that U.S. officials recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine could have a ripple effect on the travel industry and how willing consumers are to take a trip this summer, some investors fear. Travel stocks have seen a mixed performance – the JETS airline ETF, for example, is

In this article BA United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing in London Heathrow International airport in England, UK. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images Boeing‘s March aircraft sales outpaced cancellations for the second month in a row as some airlines turn their attention to the industry’s recovery from Covid-19‘s toll on travel. The manufacturer

In this article DIS Views of the Disneyland theme park, still closed due to COVID-19 on July 11, 2020 in Anaheim, California. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images It’s been more than a year since Disney’s two California theme parks were forced to shutter due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, the company’s theme park

In this article DIS New superhero recruits will be able to experience Disneyland’s Avenger Campus on June 4, Disney said during a theme park webcast Thursday. The new area is an extension to Disney’s California Adventure theme park in Anaheim, California and features Marvel’s mightiest heroes from Earth and the stars. “What I can tell

The Sueiros had it all — great careers, a community of friends and kids enrolled in a top-notch international school in Boston. Will was a corporate accountant, and Jessica ran a graphic design business from home. Life was “comfortable, uneventful and routine,” said Jessica Sueiro. “Life was good” for the Sueiro family before they began

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who advised cruise lines on Covid protocols, told CNBC on Friday he believes a safe environment can be created on the ships. Gottlieb’s comments came one day after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state sued the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, demanding the public-health agency allow cruise lines to immediately resume

In this article EXPE Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Many people are itching to book a trip to their favorite summer getaway spot but are not sure about Covid outbreaks or vaccination, testing or quarantine requirements. Online travel shopping company Expedia Group Thursday launched COVID-19 Travel Advisor, an online tool that provides information about

In this photo illustration, a message saying “COVID-19 PCR test result has been verified, of Travel Pass app mobile application by IATA (International Air Transport Association) seen displayed on a smartphone screen in front of IATA logo. Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Travel restrictions that require proof of Covid-19 vaccines or negative tests