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ASTANA – Central Asian countries are showing economic growth despite continued global geopolitical turmoil, increasing attention to the region and strengthening partnerships with other countries. This development is expected to bring great benefits to all Central Asian countries, especially Kazakhstan, Kazinform news agency reported. Photo credit: tdh.gov.tm. For Central Asia, 2022 was packed with high-level summit meetings with countries such as China, India, Russia, and the European Union. In 2023, Central Asian leaders participated in a summit in China in May, outlined priorities for partnership with the EU in June, and strengthened cooperation with Gulf states in July. Kazakhstan has…
You’d have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by the little streets of Paris, the palaces of Vienna, or the twisting canals of Venice. After all, there’s a reason these iconic cities are as timeless and as popular as they are. But Europe is more than just these well-known destinations. In fact, some of Europe’s most beautiful and exciting cities are often also some of the continent’s smallest or most unassuming. “Europe is such a great place to visit to enjoy the varying cultures, food, and history,” Sofia Markovich, a Travel + Leisure A-List travel advisor…
<\/div><\/div>”],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> Sure, our national parks protect stunning landscapes that are the backdrop to countless fond memories for families and adventurers alike. But these parks have also been the scene of baffling crimes and strange scenarios, from gangster-owned moonshine operations to unexplained disappearances. There are an estimated 330 deaths per year in our parks, according to the National Park Service. Most of those are accidental—drowning is the number-one cause—but the odd murder does occur. People occasionally just seem to vanish. The Park Service even maintains a website with information about cold cases of people who went…
CNN — For Americans, it’s summer of overseas travel. After three years of being confined to their homes, people are heading to Europe and the Pacific Ocean in droves. And once they get there, they spend more money. The three major U.S. international carriers, American Airlines (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and United Airlines, have all seen a surge in international passenger traffic in recent months and added additional services to meet demand. . Daniel Slim/AFP/Getty Images Travelers walk through Denver International Airport on July 30. Airlines report more than doubling in travel from the U.S. to destinations across the…
The only thing better than visiting the hundreds of beautiful national parks across America is doing so for free.The National Park Service has designated six free admission days for all U.S. national parks in 2024. On this day, you can visit the national park without paying admission fees (which range from about $3 per person to $35 per vehicle). Once in the country, you will still need to pay for activities such as camping, boat launches, special tours, and transportation. However, these free entry days to national parks are a great opportunity to save money on a visit to one…
When Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Hester Van Buren recently proposed a 1 percentage point increase in the city’s tourist accommodation tax (already among the highest in Europe), her city council colleagues had only one criticism: answered. Even bigger.”It’s a huge cost for the city, of course, but also for welfare and livability,” Van Buuren said in a recent interview at Amsterdam City Hall. “We’re not going to increase residents’ taxes. So we said, ‘Let’s make visitors pay a little more.'”Many of Van Buren’s colleagues across Europe have similar ideas. While urban tourism has continued to grow steadily in the years leading…
More people will be interested in Sweden this year, which could be the start of the “Scandinavian summer” travel trend.Martin Wallborg | E+ | Getty ImagesIs it extreme heat or a new normal?Some travelers aren’t waiting to find out whether this year’s heatwave in southern Europe is an anomaly or part of a long-term pattern caused by climate change.Tom Merchant, co-founder of London-based luxury travel company Black Tomato, told CNBC that his company is already seeing a shift in interest from travelers looking to escape the summer heat.”We’re seeing strong interest and desire to take advantage of the Scandinavian summer,”…
Esports events took center stage at the recent Asia IR Expo in Macau, with panelists at the conference saying such activities have great power in attracting young travelers and driving Asia’s tech-advanced economy. I emphasized that there is. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Macau found that China’s Generation Z is digitally connected, adept at multitasking, and prefers casino games, esports, and video games as well as lifestyle. Hong Kong wants to host events such as e-sports and music festivals Sean Chan, CEO of Hong Kong-based esports organization Talon Esports, said that with good connectivity within China…
Written by Lacey Faltz Last updated: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11:10 a.m. ET European countries are some of the most popular destinations in the summer, and many of the cities and destinations facing record numbers of summer tourists are also looking to curb the downside of too many tourists. , introducing new rules and regulations. What is overtourism?The term “overtourism” is gaining popularity as destinations begin to think long-term about their tourism strategies. This often goes hand-in-hand with sustainability efforts, as it is unsustainable to have too many tourists than a destination can successfully manage. Overtourism can lead to…
Crowd of tourists on Barceloneta beach, Barcelona, Spaingetty Fed up with housing shortages, traffic, noise, pollution and trash, many of Europe’s popular destinations are switching from “Come” tourism campaigns to “Don’t” anti-tourism strategies. Dissuading visitors is very strict. Many of the most iconic destinations that were literally overrun with tourists have become uninhabitable for locals and overcrowded, unsafe and uncomfortable for tourists. The beauty, tranquility and simplicity of many of Europe’s most idyllic and popular destinations cannot withstand the millions of people who visit them each year. Although it has not yet reached the level of a formal problem for…