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Fascinating Map Charts Tourist Volume Around the World infographic

Curious researchers at Irish Dual Citizenship created a map indicating how many international tourists every country in the world receives. The map shows us which countries tourists flock to and which are largely undiscovered by the rest of the world. The countries that tourists skip over are often very small, difficult to get to, or unsafe.

Fascinating Map Charts Tourist Volume Around the World

Map Labels Countries According to Passport Strength

A strong passport allows holders wide access to many countries without the hassle and inconvenience of a Visa. Other countries may require a Visa upon arrival, making it easy to initially enter the country. When Visas are required for entry, travelers can get caught up in a lot of red tape, fees, and the possibility they won’t be allowed past the border. The team at Italian Dual Citizenship determined which countries have the greatest access to Visa-free travel and the most restrictions.

Map Labels Countries According to Passport Strength infographic

Busiest Airports in the World, by Passenger Count

 

Airports can be the most crowded and stressful places in the world because of the slow-moving queues and bustling gates. Regardless of the negative aspects associated with commercial air travel, on a general note, it is an impressive system, with the biggest air transit hubs recording passenger traffic numbers that rival the populations of large countries.

 

The Infographic used here has data from Airports Council International (ACI) to rank the top 10 busiest airports in the world, looking at total passengers enplaned and deplaned, with passengers in transit counted once.

Busiest Airports in the World, by Passenger Count #Infographic

Visa Openness for African Citizens

When we talk about visa openness and easy travel for African citizens, the most open countries in Africa to list are The Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. According to the 2022 Africa Visa Openness Report, the three countries do not require a visa from citizens from any country on the continent. In contrast to these countries are Egypt and Sudan, as they rank on the last spots of the list and require a visa from citizens from all other countries.

 

Out of 54, 36 of African countries have improved or maintained their visa openness score since 2016 making Intra-continental travel an ease for African citizens. Partial appreciation is for the start of acceptance of e-visas, growing from 9 countries offering the service in 2016 (when the first report was published) to 24 nations, including South Africa and Morocco, according to last years’ list.

 

Visa Openness for African Citizens #Infographic

Region-wise Covid-19 travel bans

Covid-19 has not yet left the world, in fact, is gaining strength in the form of new variants. The entire situation has forced the world to once again imply the lockdown in several countries. Speaking of the travel bans, Asia has been pretty cautious to open its borders throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, with the spike in more cases, the differences between Asia and other continents are increasing. According to the infographic, since June 1 nearly 70 percent of Asian countries had restricted people to travel from or to their nation. This accounts for a 9 percent increase in the closure of the borders since September 2020.

Region-wise Covid-19 travel bans #infographic

Tourism GDP loss in 2020

We know that the industries that were hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic include the travel industry and entertainment industry. The World Travel and Tourism Council released the latest data that shows how drastically the pandemic has impacted the tourism industries around the globe in 2020. According to the infographic, the travel and tourism industry had a setback of an unimaginable $4.5 trillion and therefore its contribution to the global GDP declined by an incredible 49.1 percent in 2020.

Tourism GDP loss in 2020 #infographic

Celebrate World Tourism Day with Google

World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27th of September on which the world appreciates the ability of tourism as how it positively impacts the lives of people across different regions. Tourism also supports and protects different religions, cultures, rituals and traditions all over the world.

2020 has not been a great year for tourism and interrupted plans of every tourist. Hence, Google partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and agreed with their statement, i.e., “we stay home today so we can travel tomorrow”.

Celebrate World Tourism Day with Google

How Generation Alpha is Influencing Leisure Family Travel

Generation Alpha is the term used for people between the period that defines the beginning of the 2010s, up till the mid-2020s. Since these are kids born after 2010, their maximum age right now would be 9 years old. Now we can all only imagine and if you have a kid that falls in the Generation Alpha category, then you know how technology has completely taken over these kids. It's not like the old times, where technology was at the basic level and far out of reach of children.

How Generation Alpha is Influencing Leisure Family Travel #Infographic

Where in the World are the Top 100 City Destinations?

 Talks about travel and tourism have been around even in the wake of the global pandemic. For humans, nothing can quench the thirst for adventure. There are a few names that always come at the top when we consider travelling. These cities have held prestige for being the ultimate tourist attraction over the years. Yet the fact cannot be changed that each city around the world brings something special to the table with its distinct culture.

London gives the classic England vibes and it is known for its mostly cloudy weather. Or the fresh Renaissance spirit and vibes that generate from Florence, Italy. If we come a bit toward the East, then Agra in India reminds us of the legacy of Mughals— one of the many Indian cities to do so, due to the magnificent Taj Mahal, a marvel and one of the seven wonders of the world. Every city within a country has its own specialities to explore.

Where in the World are the Top 100 City Destinations? #Infographic

The COVID-19 Impact on Leisure Travel Trends

It goes without saying that the nature of COVID-19 has affected the travel and tourism industry the most. Airlines, hotels, and local modes of transit such as taxis and trains have all suffered equally at the hands of the global pandemic. Many businesses have adapted to the changes caused by the coronavirus impact, and the trends in travelling have also changed.

Not just from the business end, but plans at the traveller's end have also changed. This has affected travellers from all across the globe. As per a recently conducted study, travellers have responded as to how they changed their plans in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This is an important learning element for those who are working in the travel and tourism sector, as understanding the evolving changes can help make better marketing decisions and in turn, gain more customers.

The COVID-19 Impact on Leisure Travel Trends #Infographic

How Covid-19 pandemic affected tourism

Earlier in 2020, the UN’s World Tourism Organization published an estimate that predicted how Coronavirus pandemic could affect tourism rate this year. Three scenarios were published out of which only one was positive. The one published in May predicted that travel restrictions would be eased by July. With this scenario, which was surely too optimistic and early for the international flights to resume estimated a tourist drop by 58% in comparison to the tourist rate in 2019.

How Covid-19 pandemic affected tourism #infographic

The Most Popular Travel Brands and How Much Money they Make

 How many types of travel brands are there? It's not just about hotels and airlines. But how much money do the brands in these categories make? Decisions for each category are made easier with the help of websites like TravelAdvisor, that offer ratings to clear up the travellers' minds. In fact, TripAdvisor itself is included in one of these categories and it earns through ads on the website and commissions via customers' bookings.

 Definitely, when the tourism industry is mentioned, airlines and hotels are the first one to cross our minds. Although travelling by land is popular within a country and adjoining countries, but flights remain the top choice for travellers for cross-country travelling. It's not just the seat via which airlines run and make money, but additional fees for extra luggage, entertainment onboard, hosting services and much more. Not all airlines are at the top though, for example, Air Canada has faced massive revenue decline.

The Most Popular Travel Brands and How Much Money they Make #Infographic

Hotel Market in the UK and London Hotel Investment Plans

 The UK hotel market enjoyed a healthy year in 2019 and more hotel plans are in the making, as the market is only expected to grow. As per the Investment Review 2020 Report of the UK Hotel Capital Markets, hotel investments have seen a massive increase of 26%, that is, up to 6 billion pounds.

However, the scenario was entirely different in 2018 when due to Brexit, there was an average of 3% decline due to the uncertain political situation in the UK, in contrast to the average of previous 5 years. Brexit is known as the UK making an exit from the European Union.

Hotel Market in the UK and London Hotel Investment Plans #Infographic

The Most Vulnerable Countries to the COVID-19 Impact on Tourism

 The travel and tourism industry has suffered the most at the hands of the global pandemic. The global GDP has seen an all-time downfall, as the industry of travel and tourism was the most major contributor. It is due to the rapidly spreading nature of the coronavirus that flights, trains and other modes of travelling were suspended.

 But which countries have suffered the most due to the halt of tourism? Italy and Spain are on the top because of the number of cases and how deadly the pandemic has caused damage there. In the long term, it would be really hard for both the countries to recover economically, since both of them would be bustling with tourists and adventure-seekers in the past. There are more countries in the list though.

The Most Vulnerable Countries to the COVID-19 Impact on Tourism #Infographic

Spain's Top Ten Best Places to Visit

One of the most sophisticated European countries, Spain offers you a unique blend of culture- the art, the food, unique entertainment such as flamenco dances and Spanish guitar music. It's all just too good to be true. Not to forget that Spain also has a very rich history and therefore, you can also find lots of mosques and castles there due to the Christian-Muslim interaction in the past.

 One of the famous architectural wonders you can visit is the Alhambra, situated in Granada, Andalusia. It is an old fortress which started off initially small in 889 when it was built, but slowly it was transformed into a large, regal palace for the king. The Alhambra is a fusion of two art styles, namely Gothic and Islamic and it is popular all over the world for it. It's even included in art history books as one of the most remarkable architectural monuments, so visiting it should surely not be missed.

Spain's Top Ten Best Places to Visit #Infographic

Train Travel in Europe

Every year, Europe attracts millions of tourists and it's no wonder why. The culture and landscapes of every country are different and that is what makes it the most interesting. If you have only ever travelled between European countries by plane, well, we can't really undo the past! However, your future travelling plans to various European countries can be made more exciting if you have never experienced train transit before.

 Not that travelling by plane is a bad way to go, but train travelling has its own set of pros which we just can't ignore. Let's start off with the first one- beautiful sights! Who would want to miss the lush European landscapes and country scenes while listening to music or even in silence? Secondly, European train travel is known to have a good record of being on track. Literally and non-literally, they have well-maintained, comfortable trains that also leave and arrive on time.

Train Travel in Europe #Infographic

Best London Tour Apps

You cannot fully enjoy in a foreign country unless you know its major attractions, best eateries, and must-attend events. London is one of the significant tourist spots where people from all around the globe visit. Planning a tour to London? Check out the following apps and don't miss any single attraction.

Exploring Apps


No matter how long you are going to stay in a country, all you want is to explore every bit of that country/city. London has several places that no tourist shall miss. These travel apps will help you choose the best places to visit.

1) Voice map Audio Tours


This app provides the feature of audio information while you travel through particular places. Voice map Audio Tours requires your GPS location so that you can get audio information from wherever you pass by. This app provides both free and paid tours, and you can easily find places of interest. New places mean new routes that you are totally unaware of, but, this app solves the problem for you by giving proper directions.

2) Timeline Trip London


It is another excellent app to guide you all through your trip by using your GPS location. You can find historical places to visit in London through this app along with the information on old buildings, history of a specific place, etc. Timeline Trip London is the best app for people who love history.

Food Guide Apps


No trip is ever complete without trying new and traditional food of the country. The following apps would work great in helping you find out the best restaurants in London to dine in.

1) Smith Finder


This is a fantastic app which helps you to find out pubs near your location. You can also catch up with your friends by sharing the location from this app to your friends through email, Twitter, or SMS. Along with the pub's location, you will be able to check their opening and closing time, menu, and, most importantly, customer reviews.

2) Wriggle


Discover new restaurants and pubs through Wriggle and also the deals they are offering. If you feel lazy enough to visit a restaurant, you can order the food through the app.

3) OpenTable


Nothing gets more frustrating then travel all the way to a restaurant and finding out that it is packed with no tables available. To avoid this hassle, reservations come to the rescue. OpenTable allows you to find hundreds of restaurants around London and make reservations through the app.

Event Finder Apps


Many events regularly happen in London, which is enjoyed by everyone. Try out these apps to catch up on some live events that you might not want to miss.

1) DICE


It is an app that shows music events alerts and allows you to book your tickets beforehand without paying a single pound.

2) Riverside London


A number of events take place alongside the River Thames in London. Download this app to know more about the River Thames' events with your loved ones in a fresh environment.

Check the infographic attached below for more apps to help you through your vacation.

Best London Tour Apps

Infographic by: Lastretchlimos.co.uk

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So Much to Do at Lombok Island!

 The sandy beaches, dramatic sunsets and the sight of the glistening vast oceans- who doesn't love islands? And when you speak about islands, Indonesia is just one of those countries you can't leave out- it boasts as many as seventeen thousand islands. Amongst these, Bali is known as one of the world's top tourist destination but there has been a recent addition to the list of beautiful tourist-spot Indonesian islands, and that is Lombok Island.

Let's come to the facts which make islands such a popular tourist destination. One reason is that they offer a variety of experiences in just a few days. You can experience mountainous sights, a bit of nightlife (if that's the kind of island you are going to), as well as just play with sand and water as it touches your sunburnt feet. It doesn't matter if you are going on a honeymoon or just a family vacation, islands can offer you an adventure of all kind.  

 Now there's so much to do at Lombok Island as well. Whether you are a fan of exploring the land or swimming along with marine creatures in the depths of the ocean, you'll find it there. Activities ranging from surfing and diving to rafting and motocross, all are eagerly awaiting you. Not only this, but the literal meaning of 'Lombok' is chilli and the island has been named so due to its famous spicy chilli peppers.

So Much to Do at Lombok Island! #Infographic

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