Nikki Ekstein
Bloomberg
New York, NY, United States
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Where to Travel in Europe While the US Dollar Is Strong
Exchange rates may be great, but staggering inflation has made a lot of destinations more expensive. → Read More
Travelers Are Coming Back to the US. But They're Not Spending
It’ll take until 2025 for international tourism spending to hit pre-pandemic levels. But inbound airline bookings are nearly back to normal. → Read More
The 10 Worst Airports in Europe for Delays Right Now
London Heathrow may be in the news, but it’s far from the worst offender. → Read More
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
After a record-breaking year at campsites last year, the trend toward the outdoors is shifting in a more luxurious direction. → Read More
Hotels in the Hamptons, Miami Rank Worst for Price Gouging
But prices in other hot markets have barely changed at all. → Read More
Freedom to Travel This Summer Will Come at a Hefty Price
People are eager to take off. But staffing and tourism infrastructure problems mean it won’t be much of a holiday for many. → Read More
Vacation Home Renters Won’t Find Bargains This Summer
From $1 million-a-month waterfront mansions to condos on the Outer Banks, prices soar as more owners work from their retreats. → Read More
Travel Agents Are the Heroes You’ve Been Looking for This Summer
A profession that the internet nearly killed is helping people make sense of a chaotic, overbooked travel season. → Read More
This Summer’s Hotel Rates Will Keep You Up at Night
Lodging companies are trying to make up for lost pandemic revenue. → Read More
Airbnb Is Finally Offering Meaningful Customer Service for Guests
And it’s causing tension with hosts. → Read More
Why You Should Never Book a Hotel That Gets Only Five-Star Reviews
And other travel hacks from one of Bloomberg’s most prolific travel contributors. → Read More
What Can a Sustainable Paradise Look Like? Cancun Has an Answer
Just a few minutes from the airport and on the beach, Kanai is raising the bar for luxury—and convenience—on the Riviera Maya. → Read More
Expedia CEO Predicts the ‘Busiest Travel Season Ever’ This Summer
It’s a bold claim, but he’s not the only one making it. → Read More
Bonus Spending Guide: Indulgent Treats That Are Also Good Investments
Just because it’s a fun splurge doesn’t mean it can’t also be a smart place to put your money. → Read More
With Omicron as a ‘Golden Ticket,’ Some American Travel Fears Fade
The variant has turned into a silver lining for the travel industry, with millions of travelers feeling emboldened after a diagnosis. → Read More
How Working From Home Will Permanently Change the Way We Travel
Some say it’s the most transformative thing to happen to the travel industry since commercial flights took off. Here’s why. → Read More
The Most Luxurious Cabins to Rent for Valentine’s Day (and Beyond)
They're called "landscape hotels," and they're the big new thing in travel. → Read More
Anguilla's Covid-Free, Ultra-Luxury Strategy to Win Rich Tourists
It’s hard to get there. And that’s partly why people love it. → Read More
Indigenous Groups Are Finally Getting a Seat at Tourism’s Table
And they’re upending some of the industry’s most enduring tropes. → Read More
New Data Show How Far From 'Normal' the Tourism Industry Remains
Many of us did travel this year—we just didn't go very far. → Read More