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
For digital nomads, home is where they lay their laptops
With the world of work now more flexible than ever, many young people are upping sticks and packing their businesses into their backpacks. It may be the trip of a lifetime, but it can pose issues for the cities they’re leaving behind
Boom and bust in Buenos Aires
Argentina’s volatile financial market has long been an enigma to economists. As Buenos Aires cultivates a generation of entrepreneurs, the city must determine what is holding it back from international success
Flights, camera, action: screen tourism brings economic boost
As more tourists plan holidays inspired by their favourite movie and television sets, screen tourism is helping to revive many a country’s economy
Aarhus finds success as European Capital of Culture
Last year, Aarhus became the European Capital of Culture. While previous hosts have struggled to unite their citizens behind the year-long programme, the city created a scheme all its residents could share in
The paradox of the Philippines’ ecotourism sector
The Philippines intends to capitalise on its natural beauty by investing in ecotourism, but the resulting economic boom could come with its own costs
The cost of Seattle’s growing tech sector
Seattle is quickly becoming one of the world’s most prolific tech hubs, but its success has been followed by a housing crisis and rising homelessness. Now, the city must learn to look after its low earners too
The rising popularity of solo travel
Travelling with your nearest and dearest is great, but there is nothing like the freedom of having your own schedule and the satisfaction gained from adventuring alone
Full steam ahead: the revival of luxury train travel
Today, the journey has become as enjoyable as the destination itself, as more of us choose to take it slow and experience the scenic route. Business Destinations explores the revival of luxury train travel
The cost of restoring Italy’s historic landmarks
Rome’s ancient monuments are some of the city’s biggest draws, but maintaining them comes at a huge cost. Although private corporations have been more than willing to pick up the bill, their involvement has proven controversial
Estonia offers online residency to business owners
In 2001, the tiny post-Soviet republic of Estonia made internet access a human right. Estonia’s next project is to use the internet to democratise access to entrepreneurship through its e-residency programme
How Taiwan became Asia’s island of industry
Despite mounting tensions with China cutting off a major source of travellers, tourist numbers in Taiwan are on the rise. The island nation is now on track to become Asia’s newest and brightest hub for business