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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin According to trade body, the World Travel & Tourism Council, Paris is the world’s most powerful city destination with, a travel sector worth almost $36BN USD in 2022, in terms of direct GDP contribution to the city. Likewise, Euromonitor named the French capital the world’s top city in 2022. Paris’s gastronomy, culture and grand palace hotels are of course legendary but if you’re looking for alternatives to the obvious attractions, here are a few suggestions for a short visit. Where to Stay Hotels near train stations are not always the most salubrious but 25 Hours Hotel is certainly an exception. And if you’re arriving by train, this hip boutique hotel is ideal as it’s directly across the road from Paris’s Gare du Nord and the Eurostar . A playful jumble of bright street art-style murals decorate rooms and public areas. The rooms are in colors and shapes inspired by the neighborhood with its African and Asian … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Paris: Best Things To See, Eat And Do

Chinese netizens criticised Thai tourism for being expensive and dangerous . A Chinese male influencer who claims to be a psychiatrist added Thailand also traps Chinese women in prostitution and is a nation of organ trafficking . Thai tourism was a hot topic on Chinese social media last week. It began when a Chinese media agency published an article on March 13, which reported that travelling in Thailand had become three times more expensive than in the past and Chinese people will be unable to visit the country as frequently as they used to. The article went viral when it was reposted on Weibo with the hashtag “Thailand is too expensive to travel.” As a result, it became the top searched story on the application, with over 450 users reading the article and many commenting on the post. Following the trend, a Chinese male influencer claiming to be a psychiatrist launched a video on his channel Xin Yi Lin Lin on the Douyin application saying that Thailand was … [Read more...] about Chinese netizens critisised Thai tourism for being expensive and dangerous

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin People often ask me, “what is Web3?” My short answer, which I elaborate on in my ‘What The Zuck’ article and keynotes , is always—you are! Why? Because the promise of Web3 flips the ownership model and gives the money and the power back to you. Social media has deteriorated in many countries—especially for women—and the tech. and media oligopolists love it. These media landlords like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter, Apple, et al. have taken control of everything we do, say, share, post and buy online—and they are not very excited about the changes Web3 can usher in to their market. Want proof? While Tik Tok’s CEO, Shou Chew, was grilled by U.S. lawmakers in Washington today—last week at SXSW, his former product head admitted this about creators: “Platforms don’t really care if you are successful…because their metrics are 100 percent focused on retention, publish rates, active days. Monetization of … [Read more...] about Web3 Rebels Vs. Tech. Oligopolies

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There is a magical time to visit a destination, just before everyone else discovers it but after some development of hotels and attractions. Ras Al Khaimah is very much in that golden era now, with several new luxury hotels opening over the last year. So if you are considering visiting, 2023 is the year to do it! When you think of the United Arab Emirates, most people think of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Still, a third emirate is becoming increasingly popular with travelers despite being a very different destination from the other two. While Dubai is known for its skyscrapers, shopping, and attractions, Ras Al Khaimah has the opposite vibe. Known as the nature Emirate, it features a wide choice of luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, and stunning scenery. Ras Al Khaimah is also a fantastic location for a twin-center vacation with Dubai. After partying in Dubai, you can unwind and take in the scenery in Ras Al Khaimah while paying less for … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit The Emirate Of Ras Al Khaimah Now

People enjoy the beach as protesters (not depicted) demonstrate against proposals to create a zip line attraction at Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 26, 2023. AFP RIO DE JANEIRO — The chance to speed down a zip line from the top of Rio de Janeiro’s breathtaking Sugarloaf Mountain should easily draw huge crowds of thrill-seekers to the iconic tourist destination. But not if Gricel Osorio Hor-Meyll has anything to say about it. Hor-Meyll, a psychologist, was one of dozens of people who protested Sunday against the construction of a 755-meter (2,477-foot) zip line that promises to let tourists whizz down from the top of Sugarloaf, the dramatic mountain at the mouth of the Brazilian beach city’s Guanabara Bay. “It’s not right. It’s going to disfigure a UNESCO World Heritage Site,” said Hor-Meyll, a member of the environmental group Ecological Action and an activist in the “Movement for a Sugarloaf with no Zip Line.” “It’s bad for the city, and bad for … [Read more...] about Zip line row erupts at Rio’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain