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Home » Europe » European AI Law Sets Global Standard for Travel and Tourism Friday, March 15, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesEurope has reached a key milestone in the digital era by finalizing its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act and establishing groundbreaking AI regulation. This legislative achievement places the EU at the forefront of global AI governance, balancing the twin goals of promoting technological innovation and protecting human rights, democracy, environmental sustainability and the rule of law.After the decisive vote of the European Parliament, the AI Act now awaits final approval from the European Council. This step is largely procedural, with the…
Travelers tell us about their favorite unexpected destinations When you visit a new place, you probably go into it with an idea in your mind of what to expect. And there’s nothing like traveling somewhere and having your expectations blown away. So I asked the BuzzFeed community to tell me about a destination they loved more than they expected. Here’s what they had to say, along with some responses from travel-loving redditors. 1. “Moab, Utah. We stayed for a week. Each day was a spectacular day road trip. The scenery in Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park was beyond…
Zhangye Danxia Geopark, ChinaGetty ImagesGeology buffs and avid Instagrammers alike will be drawn to the Rainbow Mountains’ otherworldly hues. The colors were formed by layers of mineral deposits deposited over millions of years, but it’s hard to look at the reds, yellows, and oranges flowing out and not feel like you’re witnessing magic. . amalfi coast, italySlow Images // Getty ImagesThere are so many beautiful places in Italy that it’s hard to choose just one, but the idyllic hillside towns of the Amalfi Coast like Positano should be at the top of your must-see list. For a stay immersed in…
skift take Asia travel is expected to continue its post-pandemic boom this year, and here are some of the things that are shaping travel on the continent. — Rashard Jorden Asia Pacific is expected to play a key role in the growth of the travel industry this year. Skift Research predicted that outbound travel from China is expected to increase significantly, with travel revenues in the region expected to increase by 20% year-on-year in 2024. So what are the top travel trends in Asia? We posed the question to artificial intelligence chatbot Ask Skift. Ask Skift used information published in…
Southeast Asia’s economies exhibited robust performance in the fourth quarter 2023. GDP grew in all economies, with growth in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam increasing during this period, while Malaysia and the Philippines recorded slower growth (Exhibit 1). Strong domestic demand, backed by stable employment prospects and easing prices, along with a continued recovery of the services sector—particularly tourism—and early signs of improvement in exports demand supported growth. The view for 2024 is cautiously optimistic. All Southeast Asian economies are forecasting better performance, while acknowledging ongoing challenges. Strong private consumption could be boosted if prices remain moderated and the employment…
It’s no secret that we at Thrillist love to travel—in fact, it’s pretty much all we do. And with every new flight, mountain summit, cocktail bar, and hotel check-in, we always learn something new. That’s why we’re in the habit of turning to our team of seasoned editors and global contributors, each with extensive boots-on-the-ground experience, to help you plan your next jet-setting adventure.If you dream about travel as much as we do, it’s likely your list of dream destinations has grown unrealistically long. Should the next trip be the white sand beaches of the Caribbean or a capital across the…
El Salvador New entry as of November 15, 2021 El Salvador has now joined Mexico in being the second country in the WORLD in late 2021 to have no entry requirements or vaccine passports. El Salvador originally reopened in September 2020 but was requiring all arrivals to bring proof of a negative PCR test. Then, on April 21, 2021, they also added proof of being fully vaccinated as a way to avoid testing. However, now as of November 15, 2021, all requirements have been dropped. Norway New entry as of February 12, 2022 Norway becomes the first European country to…
Did you know that holding a valid US visa on your Indian passport opens up a world of visa-free travel to many countries across the globe? Destinations like Mexico, South Korea, Guatemala, Singapore, Taiwan and Aruba are just a few of the places you can explore hassle-free with your US tourist visa. The Indian passport ranks 65th globally on the Passport Index and 82th on the Henley Passport Index, offering limited visa-free travel options for Indian citizens. However, having a valid US tourist visa significantly expands your travel possibilities. Many countries recognise the stringent screening processes implemented by US authorities…
Setting out to choose Europe’s top national parks was no easy task. The parks are incredibly diverse, and that is what makes them so special. Here’s a list that offers an enthralling mixture of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife, fulfilling activities, local culture and (occasionally) compelling history too. The scenery at Austria’s Hohe Tauern National Park is dazzling at every turn © scimmery / Shutterstock 1. Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria Capped off by the 3798m (12,461ft) hump of Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak and unfurling over a whopping 1856 sq km (717 sq miles), the Hohe Tauern National Park is one of…
In short, Norway is amazing. Along the west coast, shimmering blue fjords carve deep inland, picture-perfect villages hug the coast and gravity-defying farms cling to the steep slopes above. In other regions, the coastline is less dramatic, but still stunning with whitewashed towns and countless islands. Meanwhile, Norway’s interior is home to some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful mountains, dotted with green agricultural valleys and dense forests. Almost everywhere you go in Norway, you’ll find breathtaking scenery and plenty of inspiring activities. Here are the best places to visit in 2024. The iconic National Opera House rises along Oslo’s…