George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss the company’s new milestone in the path to space tourism. Source link
Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides on the path to space tourism
Category: TRAVEL
Carrier will go ‘fully carbon neutral’ next month
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Friday the company is going “fully carbon neutral” starting March 1. “It’s a big challenge and it’s a big commitment,” Bastian said on “Squawk Box.” Delta is committing at least $1 billion over the next decade to reduce environmental impact, focusing on clean technological investments for […]
‘It was all life and no work’
Barry Diller speaks during the CNBC Next 25 Gala in New York on Nov. 6, 2014. David A. Grogan | CNBC Expedia Chairman Barry Diller told analysts he’s determined to reset the travel company’s “all life and no work” corporate culture, since he took over the company following an executive shakeup last December. On Expedia’s […]
What to do in Tampa if you’re not a beach person
Mural in Tampa, Fla. Courtesy of Visit Tampa. Miami and Orlando may be the tourist destinations that come to mind when travelers think of Florida, but Tampa is becoming a rival. It’s also a popular convention destination, so you may find yourself there on business. If that’s the case, and you don’t have the time or […]
Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium gets rave reviews despite $1,000 cost
How much are you willing to pay for a ticket to the local zoo? Say $25, maybe $35? A one-day pass to the San Diego Zoo, the most expensive — and largely considered the best zoo in the U.S. — charges $58 (before discounts). So how does Canberra, Australia’s National Zoo & Aquarium get visitors […]
Airlines’ Seattle turf war heats up with American, Alaska partnership
An American Airlines plane at left, leaves a gate area near an Alaska Airlines plane, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. Ted S. Warren | AP Airlines are stepping up their battle over Seattle, where the spoils are high-spending corporate travelers from technology giants like Amazon and Microsoft and millions of […]
Watch CNBC's full interview with OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal
Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO Hotels, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss the company’s recent layoffs, strategy and more. Source link
Oyo CEO Ritesh Agarwal touts hospitality start-up despite criticism
Indian budget hotel chain start-up Oyo, valued at $10 billion in its latest fundraising round, has faced a number of gripping headlines, including multiple reports of hotel owners in India and China not getting adequate compensation from the company. In an exclusive interview with CNBC’s Seema Mody on “Squawk Alley” on Tuesday, Oyo’s CEO and […]