Europe's Upcoming Ban on 'Climate Neutral' Marketing to Affect Travel Brand Greenwashing

Over the October 7 to 8, 2023 weekend, Hamas militants fired rockets into Israel, taking hostages while also killing hundreds and injuring thousands of people. In response to the attack, Israel has ordered a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4-Do Not Travel advisory for specific areas, and airlines have canceled flights.

What could be more enticing than a winding train journey through the Swiss mountains, sitting opposite tennis star Roger Federer and comedian Trevor Noah?

I'm a travel writer, which means I'm well versed on the allure of Airbnb.

Following a summer of landmark picketing, negotiating and deal-reaching for some of America's pilots' unions, flight attendants are moving into the spotlight. Some groups of cabin crew are weighing a strike as they call for substantial salary increases and better working conditions.

“Basilicata has always been poor – even the mafia didn’t bother us,” my guide, Nicola, smiled. It’s a Iine I heard a lot in this improbable region. Paradoxically, it has enough oil to make a Texan envious – yet for decades it was known only as ‘Italy’s shame’.

Generator Group, which owns or runs 21 hotels, gave a financial update on Monday that underscored the post-pandemic boom in travel.

For the tenth time, the Algarve, in southern Portugal, has been voted as “Europe's Leading Beach Destination” at the 2023 World Travel Awards. No other destination has won this award, which honors travel and tourism, so many times. The other top shortlisted beach destinations included: Cannes, France; Corfu, Greece; Costa Navarino, Greece; Mallorca, Spain; Marbella, Spain; Porto Santo Island, Madeira and Sardinia, Italy.

A Thai princess and her entourage sweep through the glass-atrium foyer of Time Kaan, past tall cabinets stuffed to the ceiling with antique tomes and recipe books, to take a seat for dinner. Dutiful waiters are lined up against the wall waiting to be called forward, and the mingled fragrance of cinnamon, pepper and coconut drifts from the kitchen. A flash-happy photographer buzzes around the dining room, capturing the royal arrival, while, behind him, a large clock with golden hands counts down the minutes to the first course.

Bangkok-based typography artist and founder of The Only Market Bangkok, Maan Sriluansoi, is on a mission to shine a spotlight on life in the Thai capital. Driven by nostalgia, Sriluansoi has upended everyday objects into mementos for locals and in-the-know tourists, such as T-shirts emblazoned with ‘Bangkok Tourist’ and old-school enamel dinner sets. Using traditional Thai topography in his work, Sriluansoi recreates and embeds the ancient script in fresh new ways.

After a tumultuous month in New York City that led to thousands of Airbnb delistings, the short-term rental giant is focusing on Paris and other European cities. 

As the federal government inches closer toward a government shutdown, travel will remain largely the same for Americans if it indeed happens. However, in the event of a shutdown, travelers may feel the effects in various situations.

Experience unparalleled luxury at the Four Seasons Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River—an opulent urban resort nestled in the vibrant heart of Bangkok. Officially unveiled in December 2020, this exquisite five-star gem is one of Southeast Asia's premier luxury destinations and a standout addition to the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel collection. The hotel is a tranquil sanctuary amidst the bustling metropolis, where nearly eleven million residents call home.