Top 5 hot springs
From the black lava fields of Iceland to the mountains of the Japanese Gunma province, hot springs are a spectacular sight. Business Destinations picks out the five best
Lisbon is a lively destination for a stopover
TAP Air Portugal’s stopover programme is bringing more visitors to Lisbon. The city is ready to showcase its culture and cuisine
The best of Beirut
Luxurious accommodation and intricate 19th-century architecture make Beirut a stunning city to visit, but it’s the food that truly brings it alive
Last chance destinations: here today, gone tomorrow
Many destinations are under threat from climate change, prompting tourists to make ‘last chance’ trips before the option is taken away. But the trend is only speeding up the rate at which such destinations are being lost
Venezuela’s tourism industry tanks as violence proliferates
The Venezuelan Government has earmarked tourism as a way of reinvigorating the country’s failing economy. However, attracting travellers will be a difficult task
Afghanistan gains Test status, but will its team find success?
Over the last few decades, Afghanistan has suffered hugely from war and terrorism. Now, the astonishing rise of the country’s cricket team offers unity and hope for the future
Tourism to the Himalayas causes a mountain of problems
Tourism to the Himalayas is on the rise. While this trend has the potential to bring economic stability to the region, the effects of increased visitor numbers aren’t all positive
Banksy’s Palestine hotel brings tourists to the troubled region
Tourism to Palestine is on the up, with anonymous artist Banksy and his Walled Off Hotel contributing to this surprising trend
Hospitality is second nature at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar
Dakar, Senegal’s capital city, has plenty to offer visitors, from areas of natural beauty to those of great historical significance
Top 6 destinations for photography enthusiasts
From Instagram devotees to photography hobbyists and all the wanderlust-filled travellers in between, more people are heading to locations known for their photographic potential
Business by San Francisco Bay
The South San Francisco Conference Centre celebrates 25 years of successful business events and looks ahead to more of the same in the years to come
Farm-to-fork eating takes over California’s food scene
Demand for locally produced, farm-to-fork food is soaring in the US, and California is at the heart of the trend. While the big hitters like LA continue to shine, lesser-known spots such as Sacramento are making a name for themselves