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Healthy coral reefs are good for tourism – and tourism can be good for reefs
Wednesday 21st of June 2017
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, contributing trillions of dollars to the global economy and supporting the livelihoods of an estimated one in ten people worldwide.
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China’s top 10 tourist attractions
Monday 19th of June 2017
Welcoming nearly 57 million tourists, China accounts for over 20% of international arrivals in the Asia-Pacific region. Although only 5% of its population has a passport, China is also the largest source market in the region, with 127.9 million departures in 2015.
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It’s not just self-driving cars. Trains could soon be autonomous too
Thursday 15th of June 2017
Judging by the frequency that self-driving cars are mentioned in scientific discussions and the media, they are not only the next big thing, but might actually take over as our main means of transportation.
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When will we see a Tesla of the skies?
Thursday 15th of June 2017
Recently, Boeing and JetBlue Technology Ventures announced their funding for an electric regional aircraft made by aviation start-up Zunum. Judging by the reactions from the media and the public, there’s considerable appetite for a “Tesla of the skies”: an all-electric jumbo jet, equivalent to today’s Boeing Dreamliner or Airbus A380, that will shuttle you comfortably from Paris to New York.
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In Yangon the car rules. Here’s how that can change
Monday 12th of June 2017
At the dawn of the 21st century, planners around the world will consider a new agenda for cities. They would shrug off the dimly remembered nightmare of snaking concrete highways and smog-occluded horizons.
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Here’s what a day is really like for a smart-city commuter
Thursday 8th of June 2017
The alarm on your smart phone went off 10 minutes earlier than usual this morning. Parts of the city are closed off in preparation for a popular end of summer event, so congestion is expected to be worse than usual. You’ll need to catch an earlier bus to make it to work on time.
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These are the cities where commuting costs the most
Friday 26th of May 2017
Next to housing, transportation is one of the largest recurring expenses people face. In a major metropolis, that likely means a fair amount of time packed into the subway, trolley, or bus getting a little too acquainted with your fellow city dwellers.
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India will sell only electric cars within the next 13 years
Tuesday 23rd of May 2017
Every car sold in India from 2030 will be electric, under new government plans that have delighted environmentalists and dismayed the oil industry.
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The US may be home to Uber, but another country is dominating the ride-sharing race
Tuesday 9th of May 2017
For young, tech-savvy people in major cities, summoning an Uber has become a quick and easy way to get around.
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China’s home-grown passenger jet has completed its maiden flight
Monday 8th of May 2017
China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home.
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South-East Asia’s most tourism-friendly destinations
Tuesday 25th of April 2017
With over 104 million international arrivals in 2015 and an average growth of 8%, South-East Asia’s travel and tourism industry has incredible potential to help generate growth, create jobs and enable regional development.
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4 supersmart ways technology is changing your commute
Wednesday 12th of April 2017
Have you spent another morning packed, sardine-like, into a train carriage? Or tapping your steering wheel in yet another endless traffic jam?
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The new travel boom: why your next holiday won’t be where you expect
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Today, the number of people on the move is unprecedented, with international tourist arrivals increasing from just 25 million in the 1950s to 1.2 billion in 2016.
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Which are the most tourist-friendly countries?
Thursday 6th of April 2017
In 2016, the travel and tourism industry contributed an astonishing $7.6 trillion to the global economy – that’s 10.2% of global GDP. It also generated a total of 292 million jobs, which means that 1 in 10 people work in the sector. The numbers of international arrivals are just as impressive, reaching 1.2 billion in 2016, 46 million more than in 2015.
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Latin America’s 10 most tourism-friendly destinations
Thursday 6th of April 2017
With over 41 million international arrivals in 2015 and an average growth of 5%, Latin America’s travel and tourism industry has incredible potential to help generate growth, create jobs and enable regional development.
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Low-cost airlines have democratized travel. It’s time airports did their part
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Mobility – the movement of people and goods – is both a fundamental right and a linchpin of the global economy. But without air travel, it can’t happen. Making air travel accessible to all is therefore crucial, and airlines, airports, regulators, governments and relevant stakeholders have a duty to work together to make this a reality.
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In the wrong hands, your passport is a weapon of mass destruction
Thursday 6th of April 2017
According to German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, what we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history. Year after year, we see this play out in the travel industry: when it comes to keeping travellers safe, we keep making the same mistakes.
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Forget millennial backpackers – globe-trotting baby boomers are transforming travel
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Internationalism is booming.
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We can make travel faster, safer and more affordable. It starts by tearing down walls
Thursday 6th of April 2017
The world is on the move. People from across the globe are travelling more than ever before. By 2030, a global population of 8.5 billion people will take nearly 2 billion international trips. Most of the growth will come from outside the United States – in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Travel drives economic growth and job opportunities – it’s good for my company’s business – and it promotes peace and understanding across cultures.
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Half of all new cars in Norway are electric or hybrid
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
Norway already has the highest per capita number of all-electric cars in the world: more than 100,000 in a population of 5.2 million.
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Do millennials signal the death of the car?
Friday 24th of February 2017
Cars have been at the heart of American culture for more than a century. Until recently, getting a license and buying a car were considered rites of passage, and the car you chose was widely regarded as an expression of your identity, reflecting your priorities and revealing your status.
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The 7 Earth-size planets that could be home to aliens
Thursday 23rd of February 2017
Less than a year ago, astronomers announced an astounding discovery: They’d found three Earth-size planets orbiting a small, dim red star.
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Taking a trip? These are the world’s most visited cities
Thursday 23rd of February 2017
Which is the world’s most popular city to visit?
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7 ways to make travel safer
Friday 17th of February 2017
An unprecedented number of people are on the move, and the numbers are only going to keep rising. International arrivals rose from 25 million in the 1950s to 1.2 billion in 2016, and are expected to reach nearly 2 billion by 2030.
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Qantas announces the world’s longest direct flight
Tuesday 14th of February 2017
Australian airline Qantas has announced plans for the world’s longest commercial flight.