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Please do not wander outside the resort after dark. Keep flashy clothing and jewelry to a minimum. Please be aware of your surroundings. These are some of the travel rules that Ginger Moore, a former logistics analyst in Panama City, Florida, follows when traveling solo throughout the Caribbean.Moore, 75, has always felt safe during his time in Jamaica and will be returning home for the fourth time on Wednesday. But while she’s still happy about her trip this year, her concerns are heightened by the U.S. State Department’s re-issued travel advisory for Jamaica in January.”I think there are definitely areas…
CNN — Singapore has attracted fans from all over Southeast Asia and abroad for Taylor Swift’s Elas Tour, much to the annoyance of the city-state’s neighbors. Anger is not directed at the superstar, but at an exclusive deal the Singapore government has struck with concert organizers to make it the only venue for her to perform in Southeast Asia. Swift brought a windfall to Singapore by having fans buy flights, accommodation and souvenirs in the city-state – as she does everywhere she goes. But countries in the region have expressed displeasure after Philippine Rep. Joey Salceda said exclusive agreements are…
Travelpix/Shutterstock The hotel sector continues to grow as Asia Pacific tourism is expected to fully recover in 2024, according to PropertyGuru’s tourism news roundup. Hong Kong is also looking to reinstate its 3% hotel tax to boost revenue in 2024, while the extended stay accommodation market is booming. Asia-Pacific tourism nears full recovery in 2024, driven by hotel sector growth A new CBRE study published in the World Property Journal finds that institutional investors are increasingly looking to Asia despite tourist arrivals to major destinations remaining at 70-80% of pre-pandemic levels. The company is said to be attracted to prime…
Taylor Swift turned heads at the Asia Summit on Tuesday. Singapore’s leaders have been asked to defend their exclusive concert deal with the singer, which risks sowing bad blood in the region by preventing her from performing in the neighboring country. Singapore is a key member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 10-nation bloc known as ASEAN. The three-day summit was expected to focus on the humanitarian crisis in member state Myanmar and the conflict in the South China Sea. Instead, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was grilled on the sidelines of the summit about the lucrative…
Taylor Swift has landed in Southeast Asia, or at least parts of it. All six of her sold-out shows will take place in Singapore, the region’s wealthiest country.Many of her fans in this region of over 600 million people are disappointed. But the Singapore leg of Ms. Swift’s wildly popular Elas tour, which began last weekend and ends on Saturday, is a soft power coup, meant to help the country’s economic recovery post-pandemic.These shows, and the undisclosed cost Singapore paid to host them, have also sparked diplomatic tensions with neighboring Thailand and the Philippines.Last month, Thai Prime Minister Sureta Thavisin…
In these days of digital nomadism and working remotely, a list of Europe’s best cities has even greater value—and this annual ranking by Resonance, a consultancy group in real estate, tourism, and economic development that AFAR has partnered with for several years, has the most thorough, holistic approach around.“It’s not just best city to live, it’s not just best city to work, or best city to visit,” said Chris Fair, president and CEO of Resonance Consultancy. “It’s taking a cross section of all those factors.” In 2024, Resonance updated its metrics to focus on three key areas—livability, lovability, and prosperity—that…
March 19, 2024 is the spring equinox, when the sun crosses the equator and heads north. Those living in the northern hemisphere can expect more serotonin-boosting sunshine, warmer temperatures, and a rejuvenation of nature. Few U.S. cities experience this seasonal change as beautifully and dramatically as Washington, DC, with its 3,800 cherry blossom trees. Gifted to the nation’s capital in 1912 by the late Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki, it remains a visually striking symbol of rebirth, hope and friendship. Brought to you by washington.org The bursting of cherry blossoms is a huge draw for the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival…
Europeans remain confident in their travel spending power in 2024, despite continued cost of living pressures across the continent, according to a new report from Accor, the world’s leading hospitality group. The report is based on a survey of 8,000 travelers from seven European countries, with more than half (54%) believing they will have more money to spend on travel in 2024 than they did in 2023. However, only 11% of respondents said so. They spend less. People in Poland are the most confident in their travel spending power this year compared to last year, with 64% expecting an increase…
One of the best parts of being in a relationship is having a built-in travel buddy — and enjoying uninterrupted one-on-one time as you visit new places together. A trip with your significant other, whether domestic or international, almost always guarantees you’ll learn something new about one another — perhaps your girlfriend gets a rush from cliff diving, or your boyfriend can make friends with anyone despite only being able to say one phrase in the local language. When you’re deciding where you want to go, consider which components of a romantic getaway matter most to you. Are you up for…
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The world’s first national park was born in the USA, and today there are 63 across the country, ranging from the frosted peaks of Denali in Alaska to the swamps and ‘gators of Florida’s Everglades, via the rock arches of Zion in Utah and the waterfalls of Tennessee’s Great Smokies. Lovers of the outdoors are spoilt for choice here — and the hardest decision for many visitors to the US usually involves choosing where to go first. With options for hiking, natural wonders, wildlife and more, these are the best parks for…