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Travel + Leisure
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This City Was Just Named the Best in the World for Remote Workers—and It Has Affordable Living, Fast Internet, and a New Digital Nomad Visa
Remote work has never been more popular, and while there are amazing cities across the world to set up a digital office, Taipei tops the list for workers from the United States. That's thanks to the city's great work-life balance, fast and affordable internet, great healthcare, moderate rent, and low cost of utilities and transportation, according to a study by Holafly, a travel eSIM company. It's no wonder considering Taiwan was named the happiest country in East Asia this year. American travelers can visit the country visa-free for up to 90 days, the State Department noted. And earlier this year, Taiwan launched a six month digital nomad visa, the latest in the country's efforts to boost tourism. At the time, Taiwan said it hopes about 10% of the people who come to work remotely will stay with the goal of welcoming about 10,000 digital nomads by 2028. "Taipei has emerged as the most well-rounded city for remote workers," Holafly wrote in its study. "From affordable living to a world-class healthcare system, the capital of Taiwan strikes a powerful balance between productivity and lifestyle." Beyond Taipei, Holafly lauded Bangkok as the second-best city in the world for U.S. remote workers thanks to its affordable cost of living and abundance of co-working spaces. "Known for its unique blend of traditional culture and modern amenities, Bangkok offers a dynamic and affordable environment for remote workers," the company wrote. That was followed by Prague—which was singled out for "above-average mobile internet speeds, paired with cheap monthly internet costs"—with Amsterdam and Dubai rounding out the top five. To determine the list, Holafly looked at visa requirements, internet speeds, internet costs, healthcare access, and other expenses like utilities and rent. Remote work is on the rise. This year, Holafly said there were more than 40 million digital nomads across the world, including 18.1 million of them from the U.S. The company said that's a 147% increase compared to 2019. Countries have been getting on board as well with several major destinations launching digital nomads visas, like New Zealand, the Philippines, Spain, and more. Closer to home, Los Angeles was named the best city in the U.S. for remote workers last year thanks to its fast Wi-Fi hotspots, its warm climate (and incredible beaches), diverse neighborhoods, and abundance of recreational activities, networking opportunities, and cultural amenities. That was followed by Dallas, Florida's Jacksonville, New York City, and San Antonio.
Scoop
03-06-2025
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- Scoop
International Visitor Spending On The Up
Press Release – New Zealand Government International Visitor Survey results show for the year ending March 2025, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealands economy, up 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality New data showing international visitor spending increased by almost ten per cent on the previous year is welcome news, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. 'Tourism is our second highest export earner and today's results show just how important the sector is to unleashing economic growth in New Zealand,' Louise Upston says. International Visitor Survey results show for the year ending March 2025, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealand's economy, up 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. This reflects an increase of 4.3 per cent in international visitor arrivals, with 3.32 million visitors coming to New Zealand, up from 3.18 million in 2024. 'In real terms, that means more bookings in our restaurants, more reservations at local accommodation and visitor experience providers, more people visiting our regions and attractions, more jobs being created across the country, and an overall stronger economy.' When adjusted for inflation, this equates international spending to $9.7 billion or 86 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. 'The growth in visitor numbers and spending is very encouraging but there is still more work to do to ensure tourism and hospitality can really thrive,' Louise Upston says. 'Amongst other initiatives, the Government announced a $20.4 million Tourism Boost package this year to help drive visitor numbers. 'New Zealand is open for business, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors to our beautiful country.'
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
International Visitor Spending On The Up
Hon Louise Upston Minister for Tourism and Hospitality New data showing international visitor spending increased by almost ten per cent on the previous year is welcome news, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. 'Tourism is our second highest export earner and today's results show just how important the sector is to unleashing economic growth in New Zealand,' Louise Upston says. International Visitor Survey results show for the year ending March 2025, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealand's economy, up 9.2 per cent compared to the previous year. This reflects an increase of 4.3 per cent in international visitor arrivals, with 3.32 million visitors coming to New Zealand, up from 3.18 million in 2024. 'In real terms, that means more bookings in our restaurants, more reservations at local accommodation and visitor experience providers, more people visiting our regions and attractions, more jobs being created across the country, and an overall stronger economy.' When adjusted for inflation, this equates international spending to $9.7 billion or 86 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. 'The growth in visitor numbers and spending is very encouraging but there is still more work to do to ensure tourism and hospitality can really thrive,' Louise Upston says. 'Amongst other initiatives, the Government announced a $20.4 million Tourism Boost package this year to help drive visitor numbers. 'New Zealand is open for business, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors to our beautiful country.'
