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Asian Travelers Are Confused By Sustainable Travel: Thats An Industry Problem

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Net zero, carbon neutral, sustainable, offset - how popular are these words, do travelers know what they mean? Will they value sustainable tourism products more than industrial ones? Sustainability has always been at the heart of successful destination management. The information in the reports serves as a barometer of how broad consumer understanding has changed over time when it comes to greener travel. However, most Asian consumers report a lack of access and information, and hard-to-verify claims, as the main reasons why they are not choosing sustainable travel options. Will they be able to stand alone among the nomads of the world? With consumers increasingly demanding sustainable travel options, it is important to share information in a transparent and meaningful way to make sustainable travel an easier option for everyone. Compared to other regions, Asian travelers are 95 percent more likely to choose sustainable travel, compared to 74 percent in the Americas and 69 percen

Top 10 Coastal City Break Travel Destinations

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Some of the world's most popular tourist destinations also have world-class beaches lining their shores, meaning you can combine all the city's attractions with sunny relaxation. Travel industry experts are helping vacationers decide where to go for a beach vacation this summer by ranking the world's best beach towns in terms of entertainment availability, restaurants and local weather. Here are the 10 best places to stay in coastal cities around the world: Dubai, UAE - Beaches - 13, Activities - 144, Restaurants - 411, Safety Rating/100 - 83.66 Valencia, Spain - Beaches - 10, Events - 132, Restaurants - 512, Safety Rating/100 - 74.64 Dubrovnik, Croatia - Beaches - 14, Events - 2674, Restaurants - 1487, Safety Score/100 - 84.63 Alicante, Spain - Beaches - 13, Events - 130, Restaurants - 500, Safety Rating/100 - 72.34 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Beaches - 12, Activities - 176, Restaurants - 555, Safety Score/100 - 67.72 Hong Kong - Beaches - 41, Entertainment - 32, R

As Hong Kong Eases Travel Restrictions, Bangkok Becomes Most Searched Destination In Asia

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Bangkok has emerged as the top travel destination for Hong Kong residents as online searches for flights from the Special Administrative Region (SAR) increased by 290% following the easing of hotel quarantine periods. The findings were disclosed by Expedia Group Inc., which said the outbreak occurred in the first 24 hours since the announcement on Aug. 8 that Hong Kong authorities had reduced the quarantine period for hotels to three days from seven days from Aug. 12. (Editor and photo credit: Anantachai Saothong/Unsplash) Asian destinations are on the radars of Hong Kong residents, according to data from Expedia. Bangkok became the most searched destination with a 1040% increase compared to the previous week. The capital of Thailand is followed by the Japanese city Osaka (more than 1000%) and the capital of South Korea Seoul (900%). Thailand's world-famous beach resorts of Phuket and the city-state of Singapore were also hit hard after the lockdown was eased. The popularity

Visa On Arrival To The Philippines: List Of 158 Countries

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Effective April 1, 2022, passports from visa-exempt countries (see below), diplomatic and service passports with valid visa waiver agreements, and foreign nationals with valid visas may enter the Philippines. , just in case. [1] The holder's passport is valid for at least six (6) months after arrival; [2] having a round-trip ticket to the country of origin or the country of subsequent destination; [3] Will any of these COVID-19 vaccination certificates be accepted under current IATF regulations? i) International Certificate of Immunization and Prevention of the World Health Organization; (iii) National/Government Digital Certificates of foreign governments agreed with VaxCertPH (subject to IATF authorization). (4) A negative result of the pre-departure RT-PCR / ART test is not required in the following categories: [a] Aliens 18 years of age or older who have received the first series of the COVID-19 vaccine and at least one (1) booster of the COVID-19 vaccine; [b] Foreigne

Fly And Live Anywhere For 30 Days In The Philippines With Airbnb & AirAsia

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Out of Town Blog (Outoftownblog.com): Have you ever dreamed of taking an extended vacation to live and work from anywhere, or just the vacation of a lifetime? For the first time, Airbnb and AirAsia Philippines have teamed up to offer a Filipino (and up to 3 traveling companions) the ultimate dream adventure to fly and live anywhere in the Philippines for 30 consecutive days. From remote workers to creatives, families, slackers, vacationers, and more; Airbnb and AirAsia are looking for a special winner to fly and stay anywhere in the Philippines between September and October 2022. The winner will receive an amazing Airbnb travel credit worth Php 200,000 and 12 round-trip domestic flights with AirAsia and can bring up to three travel companions. The month-long adventure will see the winner and their guests stay at the country's most exclusive Airbnb hotels and travel with AirAsia to destinations on their bucket list. Get ready to experience your home in a whole new light as you d

German Outbound Travel Surprising Development

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cheap holidays Chaos at the airport In which hotel will the Germans stay? More than a quarter of German travelers book online through a travel agency How do Germans book travel? Visiting friends and family is the main reason to travel Worried about the virus The recovery of German travelers is good news for Austria The Germans will once again be the world champions in international travel and tourism. Travel abroad from Germany will surpass the 2019 record by 2024 In 2019, 116.1 million Germans traveled abroad. The economy wasn't at its best, but that didn't stop the Germans from exploring the world. By 2024, this number is expected to reach a record 117.9 million Germans abroad. Tour operators and travel agents are prepared in German. Cheap travel and visiting friends and family and non-urban destinations, especially the country's favorite tourist destination, Austria, are the most popular. The data was part of research in a recent GlobalData report, Germany

Ecotherapy, Forest Bathing And Much More: 19thcentury Mansion In Shimla Assures You The Peace You Deserve

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Express Press Service The Japanese know both nature and human nature. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing in Japanese, is a fast-growing global health trend that involves meditative walking to "capture the atmosphere of the forest," as it literally says. Today, a grand colonial house in Shimla offers the same ecological therapy to its guests. Starting July 10, Jungle House, a 19th-century palace nestled in an ancient forest next to the Jakhu Temple, has launched guided tours for guests enjoying jungle bathing. A half-day activity (starting at Rs 2,500) is the Jakhu Tibba (hill) tour. An accompanying naturalist reveals the wealth of species here, including sightings of Himalayan wildflowers, trees, birds and occasional wildlife. A 700-meter path through the forest is lined with pines, cedars and rhododendrons and leads to the highest point of the Raj's former summer capital, offering breathtaking views of the valley at 8,000 feet. "The landscape is therapeutic. But you