In June 2023, the US Travel Association released its biannual travel forecast, suggesting stabilized growth in the domestic leisure travel sector after months of increased demand. The organization’s President and CEO Geoff Freeman explained that the intensity of last year’s surge was beginning to diminish. The US Travel Association expected the domestic leisure travel industryContinue reading “Travel Focus: 6 Exciting Travel Industry Trend Predictions for 2024”
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The Top 8 Cybersecurity Concerns for Businesses in 2024
By the end of 2024, experts predict that cyberattacks will cost the global economy somewhere in the region of $10.5 trillion. This staggering sum highlights the need for people, businesses, and governments to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. As in virtually every other industry, artificial intelligence is having a huge impact on cybersecurity, affectingContinue reading “The Top 8 Cybersecurity Concerns for Businesses in 2024”
5 Asian Mountain Destinations That Will Astound Travelers
It is no exaggeration to say that Asia is home to more immense, awe-inspiring summits than any other continent on earth. Indeed, the 100 highest mountains in the world are all located within Asia, from Mount Everest and K2 to the dramatic peaks of Mongolia’s Altai range. In this article, we look at five iconicContinue reading “5 Asian Mountain Destinations That Will Astound Travelers”
Travel Focus: Amazing Yet Underrated West Asian Tourist Destinations
Asia is the largest of the earth’s seven continents in both size and population. Among Americans, “Asia” probably first brings to mind countries like China, Japan, Thailand, and other East Asian nations; however, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula are part of Asia, too. Encompassing a myriad of different peoples, cultures, and traditions, WestContinue reading “Travel Focus: Amazing Yet Underrated West Asian Tourist Destinations”
A Tourist’s Guide to South Korea: When to Visit and What Attractions to See
With a blend of Chinese influences in its Buddhist-era temples, a coastline adorned with intriguing volcanic geology, and a capital city boasting innovative modern architecture that can rival any Japanese city, South Korea is a culturally and historically diverse nation known for its warmth and friendliness. Read on for a selection of the most interestingContinue reading “A Tourist’s Guide to South Korea: When to Visit and What Attractions to See”
4 of the World’s Most Popular Adventure Travel Destinations
The adventure travel niche is experiencing remarkable growth, contributing to a global revenue of approximately $282 billion in 2021, with the United States accounting for over $40 billion in the same year. Projected with a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent, the adventure travel market is anticipated to surpass $1 trillion by 2030. WithinContinue reading “4 of the World’s Most Popular Adventure Travel Destinations “
Rethinking Tourism in a Climate Emergency
Launched at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in September 2021, the Glasgow Declaration is a plan designed to help the tourism industry honor the global commitment to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and meet the overarching objective of achieving net zero by 2050. The global tourism industry is incredibly vulnerable to climate change. However,Continue reading “Rethinking Tourism in a Climate Emergency”
6 of the World’s Most Exciting and Unusual Cruise Itineraries
Today, cruise vacations encompass much more than the well-trodden Mediterranean or Caribbean haunts, venturing as far afield as the North and South Poles and even the Amazon Rainforest. One of the great things about traveling by boat is its potential to open up a wide variety of remote and inaccessible destinations, even areas with littleContinue reading “6 of the World’s Most Exciting and Unusual Cruise Itineraries”
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That No Visitor to Sri Lanka Should Miss
The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka around 500 BC, having migrated there from India. According to legend, the island’s first settlers were led by Vijaya. In 260 BC, Mahinda arrived in Sri Lanka, introducing Buddhism, which quickly became an integral part of Sinhalese culture. The island was originally divided into separate states, until the reign of DutthagamaniContinue reading “5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That No Visitor to Sri Lanka Should Miss “
These 8 Golfers Won the Masters Tournament at Least 3 Times
One of golf’s four majors, the Masters Tournament is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The world-class course, created by legendary amateur champion Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts, is both challenging and beautifully designed; iconic segments include Amen Corner and Magnolia Lane. Horton Smith won the first-ever Masters Tournament, thenContinue reading “These 8 Golfers Won the Masters Tournament at Least 3 Times”
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