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Neo Hui Yun Rebecca analyzes the growing demand for live music shows in Southeast Asia and how countries in the region can capitalize on this opportunity. Long lines of hopeful fans waiting to buy concert tickets. Virtual queues of millions of people, tickets sold out in record time – these were the constant stories featured on various social media platforms and news outlets this year. As the world reopens borders to resume activities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the live music industry is slowly gaining traction, with millions of fans Compete to get exclusive tickets to your favorite bands…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will launch a new social media campaign on World Tourism Day, September 27, to promote intra-ASEAN travel as a key COVID-19 recovery measure to revitalize the tourism industry. focused. The campaign, hosted on Meta, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, is part of an initiative supported by Global Affairs Canada under the Canada Development, Trade and Investment Facility. It was developed by UK-based creative agency MDSG in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat. ASEAN’s new campaign hopes to encourage Southeast Asian travelers to travel to the region Its theme, “Your dream holiday, closer than…
The recovery of international air capacity in Asia has been largely mixed, with different restart timelines across the region. So which regions are recovering the most and the least? And have you seen any surprises so far? The analysis looked at 11 markets. China Taiwan India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Singapore South Korea Thailand Vietnam Compared to 2019 levels, India is the most recovered market, with international seat capacity in August 2023 expected to be 4% above 2019 levels. Vietnam is not far behind, at -8% from pre-pandemic levels, Singapore -11%, Indonesia -12% and the Philippines -17%. Accelerating recovery of…
New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty. As you travel around the country, you’ll find dramatic black-sand beaches, hot springs, sandy coves, towering mountains and aquamarine lakes. City breaks include cosmopolitan Auckland, cool capital Wellington and ever-evolving Christchurch. But many of the best places to visit in New Zealand involve leaving the city limits and immersing yourself in the great outdoors. When planning your itinerary to Aotearoa (the Maori name for New Zealand), here are nine spots that should be at the top of your list. Queenstown is one of the world’s top destinations for adventure sports © Terry…
Cantinas and cathedrals. Art and archaeology. Mariachis and mountains. Ruins and rainbow reefs. Mexico makes a mesmerizing escape for lovers of adventure, romance, history, culture, food, and fiery festivals. Then there are the much-lauded beaches with clear, blue waters you’ll want to step right into and silent paradise islands without a soul in sight. From the deep canyons of Chihuahua to the peaks of Veracruz, these are the best places to visit in Mexico. 1. Mexico City Best place for art and vibrant culture Wondering where to go for your first trip to Mexico? Start in the bustling capital that brims…
As a digital nomad who works and travels full time, I spend a good portion of the year in South America. The first city I visited was Buenos Aires, and it immediately stole my heart — it is arguably one of the best cities on the continent. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to explore beyond Argentina, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay; Peru will be added to that list in the coming months. South America has unlimited things to offer, from beautiful beaches and mountainside villages to world-class cuisine and two of the New 7 Wonders of the World.…
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Sunday that he has ordered U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier and additional aircraft, to move closer to the eastern Mediterranean in response to Hamas’ unprecedented multi-pronged attack on Israel. A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed Monday that at least nine Americans were among the more than 700 people killed in Israel in Hamas attacks. “Today, in response to this Hamas attack on Israel, and after detailed consultation with President Biden, we announced several actions to strengthen the Department of Defense’s posture in the region to strengthen regional deterrence efforts,” Austin said in a…
This article was created by National Geographic Traveler (UK).Fascination with the Northern Lights dates back to the beginning of civilization, with dancing waves of colorful light depicted in ancient French cave paintings dating back to 30,000 BC. They are usually seen only on dark, clear autumn and winter nights in the northern part of the Northern Hemisphere, near the Arctic Circle. This light relies on unpredictable solar flares that release charged particles that collide with gases in the atmosphere, so if you go to see the aurora borealis, you risk missing the sight entirely.But these solar flares have become more…
My earliest travel memory is visiting my parents’ home country of Mexico when I was six years old. My parents couldn’t afford airfare for our family of six, so we caravanned with four other families and made the 36-hour pilgrimage from Los Angeles to my father’s home state of Colima. My parents saved up money, took unpaid vacations, and sacrificed sleep all year long to make this trip happen, and in the 20+ years since then, I’ve taken about 25 flights to 10 countries across three continents, while my parents have visited a total of five countries between them, including…
My earliest memory of traveling is visiting my parents’ native Mexico when I was 6 years old. They couldn’t afford airfare for our family of six, so we caravanned with four other families and made the 36-hour pilgrimage from Los Angeles to my father’s home state of Colima. For this trip, my parents saved money all year, took unpaid time off from work, and sacrificed their sleep. Over the 20+ years since, I have taken her on approximately 25 flights to 10 countries on 3 continents. On the other hand, my parents have visited a total of five countries, including…