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Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN — So many places to see in the world. So many people eager to see them. International tourism reached about 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the United States issued a record number of passports. And if you visited any popular destination over the summer, you’d probably argue it was more crowded than ever. So maybe it’s time to look at places that are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in the…
In 2023, the tourism sector in Southeast Asia experienced significant growth, led by Thailand and Vietnam. The region has shown a strong post-pandemic resurgence, marked by an increase in international tourism. Southeast Asia’s tourism industry experienced a strong recovery in 2023, with the international arrivals, aviation and hospitality sectors showing encouraging trends. This positive outlook is the result of strong performance in 2022 and the continued efforts of Southeast Asian governments to increase tourism. Key developments include the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross-Border Transport of Passengers by Road Vehicles, which aims to streamline cross-border movement of tourists…
Positive adjectives emerge in Asia’s tourism leaders’ outlook for 2024, with most expecting the new year to bring continued strength in industry improvement and growth. Singapore Tourism Board chief executive Melissa Ow said the city-state’s continued investment in new products and experiences, as well as the ability of industry players to respond to new travel trends, has made Singapore a leader in leisure. We believe this puts us in a strong position to attract tourists. Clockwise from top left: Melissa Au of Singapore Tourism Board. Sandiaga Uno from the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. Dane Chen of the…
Note: The Travel Awaits team regularly updates content to provide the latest, and most accurate information to our readers. The updated content in this article may not reflect the views or opinions of the original author. Living in Vero Beach, I am surrounded by incredibly interesting and beautiful towns running up and down the coast that are so close in mileage yet so far away otherwise. I am continually taking road trips to visit and discover as many as I can. From beautiful beaches to one of the most historical cities in America, the pride of the space program to…
Why will it matter in 2024? As travel costs continue to rise, home swaps have become a more affordable option than shelling out for expensive hotels or Airbnb. And while the concepts of Couchsurfing and home exchanges have been around for decades, some sophisticated new platforms are redefining what home exchanges look like today.Twin City, which operates in cities like Lisbon and Los Angeles, has curated a community of over 1,100 carefully vetted users in just eight months. For an annual subscription fee of approximately $189, members can find Twins to connect with through the platform and are encouraged to…
Tourism is the lifeblood of Greece’s economy, accounting for about one-fifth of its GDP. Around 800,000 people out of a population of 10.3 million work in the sector, which is expected to generate £34 billion in revenue this year, close to its pre-pandemic peak.The main problem with overtourism on some islands is environmental. Santorini has 15,000 inhabitants, but it can be visited by up to 2 million tourists a year. 90% of GDP comes from travel trade. George Sarelakos, founder and chairman of environmental charity Aegean Libres, said high tourist numbers “lead to extremely polluted harbors and reefs on popular…
CNN — This year, the focus was on making up for lost time. After the pandemic, tourists flocked to Europe’s biggest cities and America’s national parks in a form of “revenge travel,” visiting or revisiting some of the destinations that were inaccessible during the pandemic. But the world has changed a lot since the pandemic began: Many businesses have closed as people shifted to remote work, and not all tourist attractions have made it through this period unscathed. Here’s a list of places you won’t be able to visit in 2024, whether they’re closed permanently or temporarily. The Centre Pompidou,…
Japan will be the most popular destination for solo travelers by 2024, according to a new report.getty Traveling alone for the first time is a rite of passage for travelers. It gives you the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, deepen your sense of empowerment and independence, and spend your time exactly the way you want. But when you muster up the courage to go on an adventure alone, you’re faced with big questions. Where is the best place to travel alone? There is no need to look outside of Japan. It was named the top destination for…
CNN — Following several years of pandemic-induced downturn, the travel sector is not only back, it’s positively booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the industry is expected to bring in some $9.5 trillion in 2023 — which accounts for 95% of its pre-pandemic levels. Nowhere is this surge more evident than at popular tourist hot spots around the world, many of which have experienced record visitor numbers over the past year. Such surges may be sweet for local economies and hospitality businesses’ bottom line, but they also come with notable downsides: increased noise, pollution, traffic and strain on…
Next time you’re on a plane, if the person next to you doesn’t seem to have anything other than bright red, it might be Celia Parlers. The Kindle case, sweater, sunglasses, headphones, and charging cord all come in a shocking scarlet color. This is how she won’t forget anything on her seat or in her seat pocket.”Everyone focuses on red,” said Parels, 62, of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. You don’t notice the sparrows. ”Parels was one of more than 180 New York Times readers who accepted an invitation in September to share their favorite travel hacks. Lots of tips for packing…