Articles tagged “pop culture”

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

Tourism

BTS’ Jin Leads Global Tourism Push as Seoul Turns Up K-Pop Charm

Seoul's betting big on K-pop's global pull, and it’s working. BTS’ Jin is fronting their latest tourism push, showing that K-pop’s influence isn’t just hype — it’s real economic power.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

BTS’ Jin Leads Global Tourism Push as Seoul Turns Up K-Pop Charm

Tourism

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Singapore: Exclusivity and Tourism Impact

Thailand has alleged Singapore paid $3 million a concert to keep Taylor Swift from performing elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Singapore didn't say how much it paid. The debate shows the power of music events for tourism.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Singapore: Exclusivity and Tourism Impact

Tourism

Las Vegas’ Super High Short-Term Rental Prices

Today's podcast looks at Taylor Swift’s travel impact, Hilton’s new growth idea, and short-term rentals in Las Vegas.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

Las Vegas’ Super High Short-Term Rental Prices

Tourism

A South Korean pop culture primer for all Gangnam Style tourists

There's nothing like an international pop phenomenon to get people interested in a new destination. As travelers will see, though, South Korea's soft power has more than just good beats you can dance to.

David Thomas, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Hotels

The lodging industry can rest easy: Stephen King’s The Shining sequel doesn’t happen at a hotel

The horrors of at the fictional Overlook Hotel have likely driven down offseason bookings at scenic lodges for a generation. Here's hoping the sequel will allow a bit of thaw for the industry.

Andrew Hough, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Cruises

Beatles fans book themed cruise on the world’s largest ship

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, which can hold 5,400 passengers, will host a Beatles tribute cruise, but fans of the Fab Four have not booked the entire ship so plenty of other passengers may wonder why they keep hearing Beatles on repeat.

Skift | 12 years ago