At the Monaco Yacht Show, there’s no sign global turmoil is hurting sales

At the Monaco Yacht Show, there’s no sign global turmoil is hurting sales

Monaco (CNN) — The world is in turmoil. The specter of global conflict lurks on the horizon. Energy prices are putting the squeeze on millions. Covid lingers. But in Monaco, at the yachting world’s most glamorous event, it’s business as usual. This week, superyachts with a combined value of somewhere near $3.8 billion gathered together…

Ami-dong: Busan’s ‘tombstone village’ built by Korean refugees on a Japanese cemetery

Ami-dong: Busan’s ‘tombstone village’ built by Korean refugees on a Japanese cemetery

Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In October, we shift our focus to the offbeat, highlighting everything from (allegedly) haunted spaces to abandoned places. Busan, South Korea (CNN) — At first glance, Ami-dong seems like an ordinary village within…

FAA announces rule allowing more rest for flight attendants

FAA announces rule allowing more rest for flight attendants

CNN  —  Federal aviation officials announced on Tuesday that flight attendants will soon get more mandated rest time between flights. Current FAA rules say that in most cases, an airline must provide a flight attendant a nine-hour rest period after being on duty 14 hours or less. The new rule increases the rest period to…

Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region

Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s most beloved travel destinations, from the natural beauty…

Hong Kong is giving away free airline tickets to travelers

Hong Kong is giving away free airline tickets to travelers

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  Hong Kong attracted around 56 million visitors a year before the pandemic, and now the popular destination…

Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?

Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?

CNN  —  Market vendor Mr. Chan gestures around what used to be one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets. “There are no tourists now, whatsoever,” he says. Mr. Chan sells silver earrings, necklaces and scarves on Tung Choi Street in Kowloon, which is famous for its robust night market. The past three years have been harsh…