Taylor Swift travel tips

The world has never seen anything quite like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Cherae Robinson of Tastemakers Africa hit on a recurring theme of Condé Nast Traveler’s Seventh Annual Points of View Summit when, during a panel discussion moderated by Erin Florio about shifting travel seasons, she said, “Destinations are more than our desire to reach them.” That “more” refers in part to the people that live there and make the place. During the day’s gathering of editors, travel specialists, and industry insiders, nothing was clearer or more resonant than the idea that travel’s purpose is to facilitate human connection. When done right, visiting a place allows the traveler to share space and time with people unlike themself, and any material or cultural exchanges that might occur serve to benefit both parties. Through the aforementioned discussion, as well as two more about traveling for food and entertainment, the human element came up again and again.

When Canadian singer Bryan Adams’ Mumbai show was announced in August, it sold out within 24 hours. Two weeks later, over 80% tickets in most venues were sold – a total of 75,000 tickets for the six-city tour in December. 

China’s travel sector is making a strong comeback, following a challenging period during the pandemic.

The desire to travel for experiences is expected to keep growing, but it’s not without challenges. Leaders in providing travel experiences spoke at the Skift Global Forum in New York Wednesday: Ruzwana Bashir, founder and CEO of Peek; Jules Seeley, senior partner at McKinsey & Company; and Nishank Gopalkrishnan, chief commercial officer of TUI Musement. 

Hamptons residents are once again pushing back against the arrival of elite social clubs in the luxury beach destination.

Donald Trump is at it again, and this time he’s shared AI-generated images that falsely suggest that he has Taylor Swift’s backing for the upcoming elections.

A few lucky Swifties may be able to snag tickets to her Miami show for free this fall thanks to a new sweepstakes. This week, Florida rail company Brightline announced its Big Concert Sweepstakes, giving Taylor Swift fans the chance to win tickets to the sold-out shows in Miami in October. 

While Taylor Swift continues to captivate the world with her sold-out performances and undeniable talent, a comprehensive analysis by The Data Appeal Company - part of Almawave Group , reveals that other major musical events are making significant contributions to local economies and the international tourism landscape in 2024. This analysis of three prominent events highlights the music industry’s broad impact, showing how hosting such events attracts visitors, boosts local businesses and the hospitality industry, and creates a positive feedback loop through social media promotion.

Lake Como, in northern Italy, conjures images of glistening blue water, opulent villas and villages where celebrities like Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Amal and George Clooney try to dodge the paparazzi.

Even though Vienna won’t be hosting a Taylor Swift concert this week, it’s still getting a tourism boost from her fans.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kayla Sommese, a Taylor Swift fan who traveled from Los Angeles to Vienna to catch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her expenses.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bianca Capazorio, a 41-year-old Swiftie based in Cape Town, South Africa. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her expenses.

The summer of 2024 is in full swing and visitors are flocking to Europe from around the globe.

"I'm not spoiling my children; I'm making deposits of joy," that's what I recited to myself silently as I clicked on four tickets for Taylor Swift's one-night-only Eras Tour appearance in Cardiff, Wales.

Taylor Swift is heading back to the U.S. for another round of tour dates as part of her record-breaking Eras Tour, including a few nights in Miami. And while we're sure fans have already purchased their tickets and are diligently working on their outfits and friendship bracelets, there is one more way they can get in on the Taylor fandom in Florida and it's all about the trip to the venue.

Southwest Airlines is ready for it — ready for Taylor Swift, that is. 

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The global travel industry made significant progress in its recovery from the pandemic last year. But the tourism boom has brought challenges to certain destinations, including helping make some services more expensive.

The UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Germany has sparked a surge in sports tourism, particularly among Asian travelers, according to data from Trip.com Group.

You don't have to be a die-hard Taylor Swift fan for the (record-breaking!) Eras Tour to be on your radar. Each weekend, she lights up the stage—there in her glittering prime, the lights refracting sequined stars off her silhouette every night—during over three hours of sparkly Broadwayesque performances, rolling into cities all over the globe from New York to Tokyo to Melbourne to Madrid. Finally, this summer, London gets its own taste of the Taylor Swift show. The Eras Tour has sold out eight dates at Wembley between June and August, equating to nearly one million Swifties descending on the city.