Security scare at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Heavily armed military police sealed off part of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for hours Tuesday night, the AP reports.
Top hotel for millionaires
Where do millionaires go on vacation? CNBC’s Robert Frank looks at where the rich travel.
Brussels airport goes into full shutdown
The Brussels airport was closed on Tuesday because of industrial action by air traffic controllers, officials said.
Evolution of space travel
To mark international day of human space flight we take a look at how much space travel has changed since the first human went into orbit back in 1961. CNBC’s Phil Han reports.
Officials: Zika impact ‘scarier than we thought’
Deputy director of the CDC said that the mosquito carrying the virus is present in more U.S. states than anticipated.
In-flight Wi-Fi market heats up
New satellite-based Wi-Fi services promise to change slow airplane wifi!
Real-world uses for virtual reality
Much focus has been placed on how virtual reality (VR) technology will change the gaming industry, but it has many real-world uses.
Lonely? Now you can call a random Swede
Sweden has created a national phone line allowing anyone in the world to call and chat to a random Swedish resident.
Best time to book a hotel is…
If you’re looking for a cheap holiday, here’s where and when you should book your hotel for maximum savings, according to TripAdvisor UK.
This is what you can do with leftover foreign currencies
Travelersbox kiosks at airports allow travelers to deposit leftover foreign currencies before they head home from a holiday, says Tomer Zussman, Travelersbox CEO and co-founder.
Wacky job post: Cuddle a what?
An island off the coast of Tasmania is seeking an animal-loving employee to meet — and snuggle — its internet-famous orphaned wombat, Derek.
Executive Edge: Save hundred in airfare
The “Squawk Box” news team discusses some of the morning’s most provocative headlines, including a tip that could save travelers hundreds of dollars in airfare; a new study shows merchants are lagging in adopting EMV chip card readers, and a toast to Happy Beer Day!
What cruise ships say about the economy
Geoffrey Yu, ultra high net worth investment strategist at UBS, comments on what MSC Cruises’ decision to buy four new ships means for the economy.
MSC Cruises to build 4 new cruise ships
Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, discusses the plans for the company’s four new LNG-powered cruise ships.
Zika investigators discover more side effects
Recent discoveries of serious brain and spinal cord infections reveal the virus to be more dangerous than previously thought.
Super rich hotels: Where sleeping costs a fortune
When the super rich want to live the “suite life,” they can drop tens of thousands of dollars on a single night.
World’s busiest airport is…
With over 100 million passengers last year, this was the world’s busiest airport and it may surprise you where it is.
And the top airlines are…
Researchers used publicly available information from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rate the airlines.
Branson: I couldn’t stop Virgin America sale
In a blog post, Sir Richard Branson described his disappointment in Virgin America’s sale to Alaska Air.
Airline complaints soar despite better performance
Air passengers filed more than 15,000 complaints with the Transportation Department last year.
Alaska Air to buy Virgin America for $57 per share
David Cush, Virgin America CEO, and Brad Tilden, Alaska Air CEO, discuss terms of the $2.6 billion deal which combined would become America’s fifth-largest airline.
Miami fights Zika with skeleton crew of 17
In Florida, Miami has the most reported cases of Zika, but with the least resources, The New York Times reports.
CDC boss: More work ahead to fight Zika
The U.S. has a long way to go as it tries to a solution to the spread of Zika, CDC Director Thomas Frieden says.
Cramer: Anbang got ‘too high profile’
Anbang backed out of the Starwood bidding war because of all the attention, CNBC’s Jim Cramer says.
What’s driving Wall Street to the Hamptons? Fear
Last summer, optimism drove luxury sales and rentals in the Hamptons. This year? You can sum it up in one word: Fear.
Brussels terror attacks hit Europe-wide travel
The terrorist attacks in Brussels that killed 32 people last week are set to knock international visitor numbers across Europe in the months ahead.
Flight bookings to Brussels fall
Tom Jenkins, CEO of European Tour Operators Association, talks about the impact of the Brussels terror attack on tourism to Europe.
Mobile is at the heart of travel: Google
Tourism firms need to be technologically prepared as more people spend time on their smartphones researching travel plans, says Dominic Allon, managing director at Google Hong Kong.
Flying private for the 99%
Sergey Petrossov, JetSmarter CEO and Founder, talks about his private travel company that offers unlimited private jet flights…for a price.
You definitely won’t want to smoke or drink here…
Enjoy smoking, drinking and eating junk food? You may want to skip the visit to Finland or Sweden.
Why millionaires quit Europe for sunnier climes
Millionaires are leaving Europe because of rising religious tension and concerns about the sluggish economy, a wealth analysis expert said.
This start-up redefines luxury tourism with VR
Zanadu CEO Zan Wu explains how virtual reality content can help tourists “visit” luxury holiday destinations before they make the booking.
Carnival CEO: Honored to be first to Cuba
Arnold Donald, CEO & President of Carnival Corporation, talks with CNBC’s Simon Hobbs about the company’s earnings beat, being the first U.S. cruises to Cuba, and its virtual reality partnership with Samsung and AT&T.
Fancy sleeping with the sharks? Airbnb lets you
Airbnb is offering thrill-seekers the chance to spend the night under the watchful eye of 35 sharp-toothed sharks.
Bay Area techies get direct flight to Israel
The Silicon Valley-Israel tech connection is decades old. Finally there’s a direct flight between the two.
Fancy a night sleeping with sharks?
Fancy a night with some sharp-toothed fish? Airbnb is offering three lucky individuals to win a one-night stay with a chosen guest at France’s Aquarium de Paris.
18M face severe conditions amid tornado alerts
Blizzard conditions, high winds, flash flooding, large hail and tornadoes were among the hazards, NBC News reports.
The next wave of consolidation for airlines
Gordon Bethune, former Continental Airlines CEO, discusses Alaska Airlines and JetBlue both in bid interest for Virgin America according to reports.
What to do when a volcano disrupts your travel
Ash from Alaska’s Pavlof Volcano is disrupting travel to and from airports across the state.
What’s causing the Yosemite rockfalls?
A new study pinpoints the cause of rockfalls in Yosemite National Park. USAToday reports.
EgyptAir passenger plane hijacked
Some passengers have been released from the hijacked aircraft belonging to EgyptAir, which was diverted to Cyprus.
Ex-CIA director: Europe may be too free
The EU may have to compromise on privacy protections in order to defeat terrorism, Michael Hayden says.
Why one town is pinning its hopes on…Spam?
A newly relocated Spam Museum in Austin, Minn. is being viewed as a way to boost the town’s fortunes.
Q2 airline outlook
CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on issues facing airlines in the second quarter.
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