As many of us dream of dusting off our wetsuits and digging out our snorkels, Howard Angel, a marine ecologist and pro diver, takes a look at five of the world’s very best dive sites to give you some inspiration when booking your next trip.

The capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence is famed for its Renaissance art and architecture. Between trips to the Duomo and traditional trattorias, visitors can venture into the city’s more modern watering holes

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Event spaces in Busan are already an impressive draw for international event organisers. With more spectacular venues set to open in the coming years, the South Korean city is fast becoming one of the best MICE destinations in the world

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Tourist destinations increasingly lack the infrastructure and resources to manage snowballing visitor numbers. While tourist taxes have provided some relief, the creation of a sustainable tourism market will require a more holistic approach

Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its quaint wineries and picturesque green spaces, but the city has also proven its credentials as a host of major international events

Machu Picchu has become synonymous with travel to Peru, creating a double bind for the country’s tourism sector that’s hard to resolve

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Authorities in Chinese-occupied Tibet have named tourism a priority for the restricted region, yet have destroyed cultural monuments and undermined ethnic Tibetans’ way of life to facilitate access for foreign visitors

In recent years, Seoul has worked hard to improve its standing as a meetings destination. Today, the South Korean capital is rightly lauded for the culture, food and events it offers business travellers

The Netherlands tourist board has announced it’s adopting an approach of destination management over destination promotion as mass tourism threatens to overwhelm the city