Chinese Travelers Thinking Less of European Destinations

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved an increase in the allowed number of scheduled roundtrip weekly passenger flights by Chinese airlines to the U.S. to 50, up from 35, beginning March 31, according to a DOT order filed Monday.

The demand for travel is alive and well. Many travel businesses have experienced record-breaking sales since their return. With demand back to normal or even better, it's a great time to grow your business. A growing business is a wonderful thing, but it can also come with its challenges.

This upcoming spring instead of just seeing historical sites in European cities, why not also stay in some cultural landmarks while you’re there. Major cities like Berlin, Zurich and Amsterdam have hotels in centuries-old buildings allowing you to immerse yourself in rich architectural details and notable surroundings. Here are four hotels to enjoy contemporary comforts and sleep in a piece of history:

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Since moving from Seattle to Luxembourg for school, I've noticed a few things the European country does better than the US.

The Salomon brand and functionality have always been synonymous. Ever since its inception in the French Alps during the late ’40s, the design collective’s mission has remained the same—to make gear that transforms the wearer’s life experiences. Today, it’s come a long way from the ski-boot origins and expanded its offering to include an everyday “Sportstyle” collection with pieces fit for city-dwellers who enjoy the exhilaration of the athletic outdoors.

The proposed multi-billion-dollar Atlantis resort in Hawaii shows no signs of life after the company entrusted to build it went into liquidation last month, according to a filing on the Hong Kong exchange.

Let’s face it: the combination of crowds and chaos that await at every airport curb is the easiest way to put a dent in that pre-vacation elation. But what many travelers don't realize is that you don't need to be a frequent flyer with elite status or a top-tier credit card to be treated like a VIP at the airport.

Amtrak announced a new flash sale to help travelers looking to book a rail trip save money on their adventure this spring.

A sleeper train renaissance is underway in Europe and night services are set to be one of the most popular ways to travel in 2024. New routes are connecting the continent’s buzziest cities with improved comforts like WiFi, coffee and breakfast included in the ticket price. The new night trains are also boosting the no-fly movement by offering a more sustainable alternative with a lower carbon footprint than car journeys and flights.

The European Union has more than 7,000 miles of high-speed rail, connecting dozens of cities around the continent.

Riviera Travel is set to launch two new river ships, the 178-guest Riviera Radiance and 114-guest Riviera Rose, in March and April 2025.