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Summer is almost over in August, but there’s still time for one last trip before resuming the autumn routine. I spoke with local experts and included some of my favorite destinations to curate this list of 15 of the best places to travel in August in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you decide to enjoy August at your favorite local beach or some distant shore, we hope these destinations will provide some vacation inspiration. Chicago Cory Giguere/Travel + Leisure Chicago’s August weather is warm, and according to Judson Corrie, assistant director of guest experience and concierge services at…
Maybe it’s the mountain air, the vibrant (er, chaotic) streets, or the abundance of living heritage that reminds us of our (tiny) place in world history, but Kathmandu can’t help but induce a real calm: Nepal’s largest city has endured extreme adversity, like the devastating 2015 earthquake that reduced precious historical monuments to rubble, or, in the case of its queer community, a long-standing absolute monarchy.After the kingdom was abolished in 2007, homosexuality was finally legalized, and Nepal is now one of the most progressive countries in Asia when it comes to LGBTQI+ rights (initials are preferred here, with the…
The Porter County Council is set to make an appointment to the Indiana Dunes Tourism Board of Directors, and now the council wants to appoint two people to that board.The council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to ask the county commissioners to reform the commission and approve the additional appointments. Chairman Mike Brickner (R-At-Large) was the lone dissenting vote. Councilman Andy Bozak (R-At-Large) was absent.There were four applicants for the vacancy created by Mitch Peters’ resignation from the tourism board amid controversy over the sudden resignation of former tourism board executive director Lorelei Weimer and his payment of a $225,000 settlement…
2023 marked an important turning point for tourism in the Italian city of art: according to the Florence Tourism Research Center, accommodation nights will end the year at 445.3 million, 8.1% more than in 2022 and returning to pre-COVID levels. The hotel sector recorded a significant growth of 9.3%, while the non-hotel sector experienced a more gradual recovery. The Italian art city’s online booking rate of 38.9 percent was the highest in the European Union, ahead of countries such as Greece, France and Spain, and it mainly welcomes tourists from the United States and the United Kingdom. 10 must-visit art…
Image source: Wikimedia Commons/Chris Watson When you think of the foundations of Alabama’s economy, agriculture and auto manufacturing might come to mind, but as we enter June and summer approaches, another driver of Alabama’s economy is tourism. Whether it’s the Gulf of Mexico, rivers and lakes, or the southernmost hills of the Appalachian Mountains, few states have the terrain diversity that Alabama offers outdoor enthusiasts. Alabama’s tourism industry generated approximately $23.5 billion in revenue in 2023. Four of the past five years saw an increase of $1 billion due to increased tourism. What generated the record revenue? An estimate is…
Cricket fever is proving to be a boon for the Caribbean’s tourism industry, with flights and hotels reportedly nearly full on some of the islands hosting the upcoming matches.Tourism officials in Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados are excited about the benefits their economies will see in the coming months from the hosting of the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the tour of England.Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Board chief executive officer Colin James said the influx of tourists is set to set new records for the country’s tourism sector. “We have over 4,000 people coming. Australia,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tourism and visitor spending in Nashville is breaking records and is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. New data released by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation (NCVC) shows that the number of visitors to Music City will reach a record high of 16.8 million in 2023, up 4% from 16.2 million in 2022. Forecasts show attendance reaching 17.1 million in 2024 and 17.5 million the following year in 2025. Attendance is expected to continue to grow steadily from then on, reaching 18.1 million in 2027, when the new Nissan Stadium opens. By 2033,…
Faster check-in The Hilton Honors app allows members to completely bypass the traditional check-in process at a hotel front desk, allowing them to skip the reception line after a long-haul flight and go directly to their room. “Evolution of the Hilton Honors app also includes digital check-in, which allows guests to not only avoid the check-in desk altogether, but also allows them to choose the room that’s right for them,” says Michael. “So some guests may want the room closest to reception, while others may want a room on a higher floor or away from the elevators, which means fewer…
The Malaysian state of Melaka (also known as Malacca) is poised to gain global recognition after it appointed iconic Chinese actress Fan Bingbing as its tourism ambassador. Bing Bing will officially kick off her journey as the state’s tourism ambassador by visiting Melaka, Malaysia next month to promote “Visit Melaka” from 14 to 16 June 2024. What you need to know about Fan Bingbing’s visit to Malacca Melaka state Chief Minister Abu Rauf Yusoh posted on social media about his recent meeting with Bing Bing’s international manager Jersey Chong, saying he hopes the Chinese star’s arrival will attract more tourists…
Developing countries, which account for 52 of the 71 countries that improved since 2019, have made great progress but need significant investments to close the gap and increase their market share. With the lifting of COVID-19 related travel restrictions and strong pent-up demand, the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Survey 2024. The United States, Spain, Japan, France and Australia are the top economies in 2024. The Middle East will see the strongest recovery in international tourist arrivals (up 20…