Monica Pitrelli is an editor for CNBC Travel and a journalist with a background in law. Based in Singapore, Monica covers a wide range of travel-related topics, including luxury travel, sports tourism, and safety concerns in different regions. She has also been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Telemundo San Antonio, and ADAM BERG.
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Monica Pitrelli's coverage primarily focuses on travel and tourism, with an emphasis on uncovering industry-specific data and insights. She frequently cites data to support her articles, indicating a preference for evidence-based information.
Her work also delves into topics such as scams in the travel industry and sustainable hotels. When reaching out to Monica, consider providing well-researched data-driven insights related to trends or issues within the travel and tourism sector. Additionally, pitches highlighting innovative approaches or solutions in response to challenges faced by travelers could resonate with her focus.
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Mongolia has attracted some 700,000 international visitors this year, Nomin Chinbat, Ministry of Culture, Sport, Tourism, and Youth, told “Squawk
Trend reports from Expedia and Booking.com say around two-thirds of travelers say they want to visit off-the-beaten-track destinations that are less crowded in 2025, reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.
By: Monica Pitrelli
Longer flights following the closure of Russain airspace require more fuel, raising operational costs.
Major airlines are reducing services and, in some instances, withdrawing from China altogether as longer routes to Asia following the closure of Russian airspace have raised operational costs, while demand has been low, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
By: Monica Pitrelli
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By: Monica Pitrelli
Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.
Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years as more companies offer discounts on airfare, hotels, cruises and tour packages, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.
Take a walk through the "Fighter's Clubhouse," one of eight hotel rooms where travelers can watch baseball games at the attached stadium, the Es Con Field Hokkaido.
From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit.
By: Monica Pitrelli
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