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Travel Leaders Network’s (TLN) 20 top leisure travel agencies, which collectively account for $2.5 billion in annual preferred partner travel sales, are poised for a profitable 2026, thanks in large part to strong cruise demand, amplified marketing strategies and learning how to capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI).During the company’s Leisure Leaders Meeting, which was held in Coral Gables, Fla., TLN surveyed 20 of its highest-producing leisure agency owners, who assessed their prospects for the year ahead. “Our top agencies are confident heading into 2026,” said Travel Leaders Network President Lindsay Pearlman. “Luxury and cruising continue to deliver exceptional returns, and…
AI companies are making their much-anticipated enterprise plays, but the results are wildly inconsistent. Just this week, Deloitte announced it’s rolling out Anthropic’s Claude to all 500,000 employees. On the very same day, the Australian government forced Deloitte to refund a contract because their AI-generated report was riddled with fake citations. It’s a perfect snapshot of where we are: companies racing to adopt AI tools before they’ve figured out how to use them responsibly. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane dig into the messy reality of AI in the workplace, plus funding news and…
The Hollywood Burbank Airport air traffic control tower stands in Burbank, California, on Oct. 6, 2025.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesTravelers should prepare for potential flight disruptions this holiday weekend as the government shutdown continues, a group representing the largest U.S. airlines said Friday.Air traffic controller shortages this week delayed flights at some U.S. airports, including in Burbank, California, and Nashville, Tennessee. “It is safe to fly, but ATC staffing shortages strain the system and cause flights to be spaced out, slowing down everything. In some cases, flights may be delayed or even cancelled,” said Airlines for America, whose members include…
Travel protection needs vary significantly depending on where you are going and what type of accommodations you will have when you get there. Whether you’re booking an Airbnb, planning a road trip or embarking on a cruise, understanding your travel insurance coverage options can help protect your investment and provide peace of mind. Travel Insured offers advice to travelers no matter what type of travel they book.Airbnb Stays: Beyond Basic Host Guarantees When booking an Airbnb, it’s crucial to review the host’s protection policies and cancellation terms. While Airbnb’s Host Guarantee may cover certain damages, it’s not a substitute for comprehensive travel…
Celestyal Cruises has launched a new “Cruise + Save” promotion featuring Mediterranean and Greek Islands itineraries starting at just $110 per person per day. The campaign showcases multiple voyage options designed to attract travelers seeking value-packed European adventures. The promotional lineup includes several carefully curated itineraries. A seven-night “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” cruise visits Athens, Santorini, Mykonos and Kotor, with pricing beginning at $769 per person. The Parthenon, Athens, Greece (Photo Credit: Celestyal Cruises) For those focused exclusively on Greek destinations, the “Idyllic Greece” package offers a seven-night journey through Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete, also starting at $769. History enthusiasts will…
Apple on Thursday shared how it’s making changes to comply with a Texas state law, SB 2420, which introduces age assurance requirements for app stores and app developers. Although Apple already rolled out its own age assurance technology and tools earlier this year in anticipation of a regulatory crackdown, the tech giant called out the Texas law over privacy concerns. In a developer announcement, Apple explains, “…we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or…
The Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.Lionel Ng | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Moneyed entrepreneurs are looking to move, but not necessarily for the reasons you would expect, according to a new survey by HSBC.The bank polled 2,939 business owners with at least $2 million in investible assets or a total net worth of $20 million during April and May of this…
India has kicked off a pilot to let consumers shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT leading the rollout and integrations with Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude in development, as the South Asian nation becomes the next major market for global AI companies. On Thursday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the federal body behind the country’s widely used Unified Payments Interface (UPI), partnered with OpenAI and fintech firm Razorpay to enable consumers to shop and pay directly through ChatGPT. Razorpay confirmed to TechCrunch that the pilot is being rolled out nationwide and will become widely…
MACAO — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday the WNBA could be next to play games in China. Silver spoke exclusively with CNBC courtside from the first of two NBA games in Macao. “We have to get through a new collective bargaining agreement with our players,” he said. “But once we do, there’s so much interest in women’s basketball here, I think we’d love to bring a WNBA game to Macao or to mainland China.” The games this weekend mark the NBA’s return to China after a six-year hiatus. The league is actively trying to grow its footprint in its No. 2 market,…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 2:35 PM ET, Thu October 9, 2025 UPDATED: 2:35 EST on Thursday, October 9, 2025Over a week into the government shutdown, air passengers are still being impacted by longer wait times at TSA checkpoints and, in some cases, delays caused by less air traffic controllers. Yesterday, FlightAware data reported a total 4,608 flight delays and 60 cancellations. As of 2:00 p.m. EST, FlightAware is reporting 2,584 delays today and 55 cancellations. While it’s a smaller number than Monday’s over 5,000 delays, air traffic controllers calling out sick while they remain unpaid are impacting flights across the…