The Ifo institute predicted on Friday that overseas visitors to Germany, the host nation for Euro 2024, would enhance the country’s economy by 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion).

According to Germany’s leading economic research institute, the accommodation and food retail sectors stand to gain the most from the games. This equates to approximately 0.1% of the country’s economic production in the second quarter of the year.

“However, the effect is only short-lived, so that exports of services due to returning tourists are likely to fall again after the end of the European Championship in the third quarter and remain the same on balance,” Gerome Wolf, an Ifo researcher, stated.

The institute estimated that during the championship, more than 600,000 foreign visitors and 1.5 million additional overnight stays are anticipated, based on data from the FIFA World Cup that Germany hosted in 2006.

In addition, the German Economy Ministry anticipates a brief rebound in consumer-facing industries following extremely low retail sales this year—though not to the same degree as during the World Cup in 2006.

Experts concur that the German national team’s performance in the competition will also have an impact on the Euro 2024’s overall impact on the greatest economy in Europe.

On Friday evening, the competition will begin with their matchup versus Scotland.

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More than 70% of the planet is covered by the ocean, which is also our primary source of protein for more than a billion people worldwide. The ocean also generates at least 50% of the oxygen on Earth and is home to the majority of the planet’s species. Not to mention, the ocean is essential to the world economy, with 40 million jobs in ocean-based sectors predicted by 2030. There is a fascinating world of marine life hidden in the depths of the ocean; as many as two million marine species are still undiscovered, out of the approximately 230,000 that are currently described. Of course, one can also visit the well-known wrecks, such as the USS Saratoga, SS Thistlegorm, Hilma Hooker, SS Yongala, and RMS Titanic.

Top scuba diving spots in the world
Krabi, Thailand: One of Thailand’s largest coral reefs, Bamboo Island, is tucked away within the Phi Phi archipelago. This underwater wonderland, which spans nearly four football fields, has depths ranging from two to six meters. Float gracefully over stunning coral reefs in the Arabian Sea, which are teeming with colorful marine life.

Where to stay: The Ritz Carlton Reserve on Krabi’s Phulay Bay. In addition to guided dive adventures, the ultra-luxurious hotel arranges visits to the Phi Phi Islands, the Hong Islands, and Phang Nga Bay.

Diving Trip: Thai Bhat (TBH) 4,500 includes a guide, two dinners, hotel transfers, equipment rental, and two nights plus TBH 600 for national park fees (equivalent to Rs. 10,211 + 1,361).

Muscat the capital of Oman :is a unique mix of modern and old buildings. It is well-known for its vibrant markets, mouthwatering seafood, museums, and perpetually blooming gardens. Muscat is nestled between mountains and the ocean. Unbeknownst to many, the city is home to a fantastic underwater playground that is located right off the coast of Oman. There are more than 20 diving spots, including the renowned Al Munassir wreck and vibrant coral gardens.

Where to stay: Shangri-La Muscat is the ideal setting for water adventures, combining elegance and excitement.

Omani Rial (OMR) 60 for a guided dive, equipment rental, and an intro dive supplement (Rs. 12,947) is the cost of the diving trip.

Qatar: It should come as no surprise that this adventurer’s paradise is encircled by water. Beyond its sandy landscapes are amazing reefs, intriguing wrecks, and some enormous pelagic animals, such as whale sharks up close and dugongs feeding quietly on sea grass and sergeant majors gliding in and out of reefs. A unique diving experience is produced when you combine it with shore diving locations where the ocean and dunes meet, as well as offshore wrecks like the Pericles and the Mo. Explore the reefs’ lowest points, which reach maximum depths of 15 metres and swim alongside Arabian Blue Fish, Barracudas, or even nurse sharks.

At Poseidon Dive Center, beach dives, equipment rentals, underwater photography, refreshments, and transportation to the inland sea cost 1,400 Qatari Rials (Rs. 32,040).

Seychelles archipelago: Consisting of 115 distinct islands, the Seychelles archipelago lies tucked away in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Beneath the glittering azure surface are a variety of marine life and vivid coral reefs. With their glistening waters and towering granite boulders covered in greenery, the inner islands of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue provide an amazing underwater exploration backdrop. There are interesting wrecks to investigate among these immaculate seas, such the Ennerdale, a sunken oil ship that is currently occupied by creatures from the deep.

The astounding diversity of marine life on the outer islands, where encounters with manta rays, whale sharks, and other marine species are common, complements the wall dives. Scuba diving the outer islands’ waters offers the possibility of amazing dives into Desroches Island’s caves and canyons, vibrant wall dives off Alphonse, and current dives into the primary artery feeding the world’s biggest elevated coral atoll, Aldabra Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Big Blue Divers: Total Rs. 6321 + Rs. 3612 (EUR 70 for guided dive, equipment rental, and underwater camera rental). The cost may differ based on the location and is for dives off the coast of Beau Vallon, Mahe.

Ras Al-Khaimah: From tranquil coral gardens to fascinating wrecks, Ras Al-Khaimah’s underwater worlds are a diver’s paradise, presenting a rich mosaic of marine life and hidden treasures. At a depth of 25 to 38 meters, the Alya Wreck is a unique dive site that appeals to both technical and recreational divers. Imagine yourself discovering sunken treasures, exploring vibrant coral gardens, and coming across inquisitive marine life against the backdrop of unending blue skies and crystal-clear waters.

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is the place to stay.

Diving Trip AED 400 for equipment rental, underwater photography and film, and guided dive (Rs. 9,000).

Reef Magnificence in all directions: With the exception of microorganisms and fungi, over 800 species of reef-building corals produce habitats that support an estimated 32% of all known marine species; 91% of marine species are yet unidentified. But not everyone is able to take in the beauty and richness of the ocean by diving in. However, The Ocean Agency’s 360-degree photos allow you to take in a 360-degree panorama of the beauty of the reef while lounging at home. On the UN page, you may also perform a 360-degree dive.

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As the financial hub looks to strengthen relations with mainland China, a new high-speed sleeper train service is expected to slash travel times between Hong Kong and Beijing and Shanghai by around half.

According to a statement from MTR Corp., the services, which begin on June 15 and operate Friday through Monday, will cut the average travel time between Beijing and Hong Kong from over a full day to 12.5 hours. Shanghai travel times will now just take 11 hours instead of 19.5, as announced by Hong Kong’s mass railway operator.

Travelers can spend as little as HK$937 ($120) to visit Beijing; a trip to Shanghai starts at HK$682 ($87), and sleepers are more expensive. This is in contrast to roughly $100 for a 3.5-hour journey in mid-June from Hong Kong to the capital of China and as little as $78 for a flight that takes less than three hours to go to Shanghai.

In addition to taking longer, the overnight train services will only operate once daily, while there will be at least twelve flights between Hong Kong and the two mainland cities during the weekend. On the route that is well-liked by both tourists and business travelers, long-haul daytime train services that last almost eight hours will still operate.

According to MTR, customers may now “maximize their travel time and conveniently plan their business or leisure itineraries” thanks to the introduction of sleeping trains. On June 5, tickets for the new service will go on sale.

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