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The irreparable damage caused by underfunding the arts
When a fire destroyed Brazil’s oldest historical institution in 2018, the loss was felt around the world. This preventable tragedy underscored the global issue of underfunding cultural organisations
10 Top Conference Destinations
Choosing a venue for your next high-profile event can be a difficult process. Business Destinations lends a helping hand by exploring some of the world’s most exciting destinations for meetings and conferences.
10 Top Destinations
While some countries and cities are unlikely to ever fall off of the travel industry’s radar, other lesser-known locations are gradually beginning to take centre stage. Business Destinations takes a look at the 10 top destinations that we think travellers should consider visiting on their next business trip.
Five of the world’s best diving locations
As many of us dream of dusting off our wetsuits and digging out our snorkels, Howard Angel, a marine ecologist and pro diver, takes a look at five of the world’s very best dive sites to give you some inspiration when booking your next trip.
We will meet again – in Jeju
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all of our lives, and this is no more keenly felt than in the events industry, where MICE travel has all but stopped until we wrestle back control from the grips of the pandemic. Jeju CVB has been working hard so that it is ready to welcome visitors back to its shores
How to future-proof your hotel
In the competitive hospitality sector, it is particularly important for businesses to move with the times and provide the amenities that every modern traveller has come to expect
The US should be wary of a trade war with China
The US has long blamed its economic failings on other nations. Unlike its standoff with Japan in the 1980s, though, its tussle with China could prove costly
Pack it in: the hassle of flying with baggage
Travelling is a wonderful experience that can expand the mind and leave lasting memories. But why does it have to come with so much baggage?
Tourists are having a bad trip on counterfeit ayahuasca
Ayahuasca tourism may have brought economic opportunity to rural South American communities, but the rampant commercialisation of the drug is threatening its spiritual roots
The family-sized gap year
As the nature of work becomes increasingly flexible, more people are taking the leap and whisking their entire families abroad for extended breaks
Caught between conflicts, the unique island of Socotra is under threat
The island of Socotra is one of the world’s most unique territories, but conflict in the Middle East is threatening to destroy its delicate social and ecological balance
Can skyscrapers replace the Middle East’s oil industry?
Skyscraper construction has soared as countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia look to forge pathways towards more sustainable growth. But new high-rises aren’t always indicative of progress
Africa’s craft trade: opportunity or exploitation?
In South Africa, the growing craft economy is providing a way for women in poor rural communities to achieve financial self-sufficiency
Women’s football could be a lucrative investment
Women’s football remains a largely untapped resource for brand sponsorship. A recent surge in interest, however, has shown that with continued investment, the sport could provide significant returns
Busan’s infrastructure boom
Event spaces in Busan are already an impressive draw for international event organisers. With more spectacular venues set to open in the coming years, the South Korean city is fast becoming one of the best MICE destinations in the world
Oversupply is causing coffee prices to plummet
Times are tough for coffee growers in South America. After prices hit a 15-year low in May 2019, many of the region’s farmers are starting to question whether the industry can still provide a sustainable livelihood
South-East Asia is refusing to put up with the West’s rubbish
After China decided to restrict its waste intake from abroad, South-East Asia became the West’s new dumping ground. Today, the region is pushing back, leaving the global recycling ecosystem in turmoil
Visitors to LA are guaranteed the red carpet treatment
Los Angeles is a hotbed of leisure and business activity, which is set to become all the more vibrant thanks to the city’s ongoing developments
CITY Guides
Madrid guide
Madrid has long been esteemed for its culture, climate and excellent business facilities. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, here’s our guide to one of Spain’s best cities
Pick of the best: Christmas markets in Europe
With the festive season in full swing, Europe’s cities are alive with mulled wine, roast chestnuts and bratwurst. Laura French takes a look at some of the best Christmas markets on the continent
Venice: doomed to become a historical Disneyland?
Once the most important trading outpost in Europe, Venice is now known simply as a magnet for global tourists. Jules Gray asks the crucial question: does the city need to diversify its economy in order to survive?
Tel Aviv: one of the world’s best entrepreneurial destinations
Israel’s cultural capital has made a name for itself as a thriving ‘start-up nation’ on the world stage
Destinations introduce tourist tax in attempt to control swelling visitor numbers
Tourist destinations increasingly lack the infrastructure and resources to manage snowballing visitor numbers. While tourist taxes have provided some relief, the creation of a sustainable tourism market will require a more holistic approach
Vitoria-Gasteiz proves its capacity as a world-class events destination
Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its quaint wineries and picturesque green spaces, but the city has also proven its credentials as a host of major international events
The business events to attend this autumn
This autumn, experts in banking, investment, leadership development and cryptocurrencies will travel across the world to take part in the season’s biggest business events
Machu Picchu is struggling under the weight of legend
Machu Picchu has become synonymous with travel to Peru, creating a double bind for the country’s tourism sector that’s hard to resolve
Bringing authenticity to Mexico’s tourism industry
An eco-conscious resort at the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Hotel Xcaret Mexico celebrates the country’s natural, historical and cultural treasures to bring visitors an authentic experience
The ethics of visiting a region in dispute
Authorities in Chinese-occupied Tibet have named tourism a priority for the restricted region, yet have destroyed cultural monuments and undermined ethnic Tibetans’ way of life to facilitate access for foreign visitors