Alex Ledsom

1 week ago | forbes.com | Alex Ledsom

Spain is grappling with a severe housing crisis fueled by overtourism, short-term rentals, and foreign property investments. In response, the government has taken bold steps, including ending its golden visa program, removing over 65,000 illegal Airbnb listings, and proposing a 100% tax on foreign property buyers. With an intention to welcome 1 million foreign workers over the next three years, the plan to solve Spain's overtourism issues has never been more prescient.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Alex Ledsom

Cruise ships' reputations have come a long way since the pandemic when they became synonymous with being tied to port, sick, and stranded. Many companies and analysts are betting big that these are the future of vacations, allowing neverending travel without the fear of overcrowding.

2 weeks ago | forbes.es | Alex Ledsom

¿Qué hace que una ciudad sea verdaderamente feliz? Las ciudades más felices del mundo destacan por crear entornos donde sus residentes prosperan y los visitantes quedan encantados. Una buena ciudad, sin duda, ofrece un estilo de vida asequible para sus residentes, en términos de vivienda accesible y buenos empleos, pero también es mucho más. Una ciudad que hace felices a sus residentes les proporciona servicios y protege a sus habitantes en los sentidos ambiental, económico y social.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Alex Ledsom

What makes a city truly happy? The world's happiest cities excel in creating environments where residents thrive and visitors are enchanted. A good city undoubtedly offers an affordable lifestyle for its residents, in terms of accessible housing and good jobs, but it's also a lot more. A city that makes its residents happy provides for its citizens in terms of its services and protects its people in environmental, economic, and social senses.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.br | Alex Ledsom

A Alemanha é o país mais populoso da Europa e uma das maiores economias do mundo. O país reúne castelos medievais, mercados de Natal e vilarejos históricos integrados a grandes cidades modernas. Mas até onde o dinheiro pode ir para quem vive lá? E o que significa ter riqueza no país? Em 2024, a Alemanha foi o sexto país mais pesquisado no site Numbeo por norte-americanos interessados em visitá-la ou se mudar para lá.