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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night.  Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has…

Airline profits lag even as travel demand breaks records

Passengers pass through O'Hare airport in Chicago, July 3, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Record summer air travel demand isn't translating to record U.S. airline profits. Carriers will have to answer for that disconnect when they report quarterly results this month. Some airlines have forecast record demand, and in some cases, revenue. But higher…

Tourists Welcome! Uncrowded Travel Destinations in Spain

“Tourists go home.” Those words, daubed on walls and reproduced in countless news stories this year, make uncomfortable reading for anyone thinking of visiting Spain.  The sentiment poses a dilemma as well for those of us who write travel guides to this wonderful country. While we’ve always encouraged visitors to venture beyond the hot spots,…