According to Airports Council International, full-year passenger traffic in 2024 will reach 9.4 billion, up 102.5% from 2019 – a milestone in the recovery of global passenger traffic.
There are still a lot of exciting events and events happening around the world in 2024, so we’ve put together a few pieces to give you some inspiration for your 2024 trip.
01
Paris, France
2024 Olympic Games
In the summer of 2024, Paris will welcome the Olympic Games, and it deserves to be one of the focuses of the world.
The whole city of Paris will be on display – the first-ever Olympic break dancing competition will be held at the Place de la Concorde; Beach volleyball courts will surround the Eiffel Tower; The opening national parade will be carried down the Seine River, and a series of new hotels and restaurants will welcome a large number of visitors from all over the world.
In addition, 2024 will also be the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, which will also bring a series of related celebrations.
02
Saudi Elola
Moving between history, present and future
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has just won the right to host the 2030 World Expo. Of all the ambitious tourism developments in Saudi Arabia, El Ola AlUla is perhaps the most fascinating, which may explain why Qatar Airways recently launched a new flight to it from its Doha hub.
Located in northwestern Saudi Arabia, El Ora is a 2,000-year-old archaeological site that intertwines stories of different civilizations and histories. At the same time, various tourism facilities are being improved, and in 2024, not only new resorts will be built, but also some art projects in cooperation with international artists, so that people can feel the shuttle between the history, the present and the future.
03
Germany
European Football Championship
In the summer of 2024, the quadrennial European Football Championship, also known as the European Championship, will be held in Germany, and 10 German cities including Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich will be the host cities.
What could attract more attention than this important tournament? In Munich, the recently opened Rosewood Munich is just a short walk from the charming Old Town.
04
Hungary
A distinctive Central European country
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is known for its architecture, from neo-art and neoclassicism to Gothic and Baroque, connected like a ribbon by the blue Donau River, and its ornately designed, mineral-rich thermal baths.
November 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the unification of the three previously divided cities of Buda, Pest and Obuda, bringing with it a host of cultural events – the city’s oldest chain bridge reopens after two years of restoration; New buildings such as the spectacular Hungarian House of Music also mark the 150th anniversary.
Of course, there is much more to Hungary than Budapest, and this unique Central European country has many lesser-known resources for travelers to explore.
05
Canada
A cultural tour of the First Nations
Canada, a vast country, will welcome a series of First Nations cultural Tours in 2024.
Quebec will launch Polar Ecology Tours in the northernmost region of Quebec, the home of the Inuit people, to see polar bears with the Inuit people, providing an unparalleled nature immersion experience. The Biennale of contemporary indigenous Art will also be held in Montreal throughout 2024.
Metis Crossing, one of Canada’s most high-profile First Nations tourism projects, has added eight new stargazing domed homes in Alberta to allow people to experience the culture and warmth of the Metis people through the sky, land, architecture, food and more.
06
Singapore
More vivid environmental protection and ecological journey
Singapore has recently adopted a visa-free policy for ordinary Chinese passports for stays of up to 30 days. After the news was announced, Ctrip’s data showed that the search volume in Singapore increased by 80% compared to the first hour before the announcement, the search volume of tickets increased by 90%, and the search volume of Universal Studios Singapore tickets increased by 40% from the previous month.
Resorts World Singapore, where Universal Studios Singapore is located, will also launch a new SeaWorld project in 2024, with a more sustainable concept to create a more vivid environmental experience.
07
Malaysia
The Belmond Orient Express luxury train is once again in service
Malaysia, like Singapore, also announced visa-free visas for Chinese passports for stays of up to 30 days, which led to a surge in searches in Malaysia, up 170% month-on-month.
In 2024, the Belmond Orient Express luxury train will run again in February after a four-year hiatus, and the revamped express will offer several new itineraries, such as the “Essence of Malaysia Tour” that takes visitors from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, with a side trip to Langkawi, and Penang, one of the most delicious cities in the world.
Alternatively, Wild Malaysia options include a stop at Taman Negara National Park, where visitors may spot Sumatran rhinos or tigers.
08
Japan
Kobe Port Tower reopened
Some parts of Japan are still getting attention for new highlights in 2024, such as the reopening of the Kobe Port Tower, which will allow visitors to overlook the city sandwiched between steep mountains and the sparkling sea.
While Kobe is best known for its namesake beef, design avant-garde Spaces such as the new Officine Universelle Buly skincare store and new creative space Vague Kobe reflect the city’s strengthening credentials when it comes to design.
