China markets rise as upbeat holiday travel data boosts tourism stocks; Hong Kong shares fall – CNBC
1 hour ago Chinese travel stocks rise as holiday tourist numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels The China Travel Stock Index rose 2.1% in early trading on Monday, its highest level since January 30. Shanghai-listed Air China rose 1.2%, China Southern Airlines rose 1.7% and Hong Kong-listed Chinese online tourism services group Dongcheng Travel rose 1.5%. Toledo […]
Virgin Galactic grounded after pin ‘detaches’ on space tourism voyage
In space, no one can hear a pin drop. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket was forced to land after parts fell off during its first space tourism flight in 2024. On January 26th, during the latest spaceflight, Galactic 06, an “alignment pin came loose.” The company announced on Tuesday. This pin was used to join […]
This 8-passenger luxury balloon could be the next stage in space tourism
Space travel has long been a dream of many people, but it has largely been reserved for astronauts, elite scientists, and the ultra-wealthy. now, cosmic perspective — a company dedicated to making space travel a reality — has launched a new spacecraft called. spaceship neptune. Space Perspective's goal is to make space travel a more […]
Warmer winter weather creating headaches for businesses who rely on winter tourism
Many U.S. states rely on winter tourism, but record-warm winter temperatures are putting some businesses in the red. The U.S. winter tourism industry typically generates billions of dollars in economic impact, but record-breaking warmth has left businesses in many cities across the country struggling. In Longville, Minn., Tara Muller uses the Lake Reach Ice Road […]