The most welcoming places on Earth for 2025 have been revealed - and it’s Sigiriya (above) in Sri Lanka that’s No.1 overall. Sigiriya is a 180m- (590ft) high ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's Matale District that's surrounded by around two-dozen hotels that are bookable on Booking.com

The world’s most welcoming places for 2025 named: Chester is No.1 in the UK while America’s oldest city makes the top 5 on the global list

The most welcoming places on Earth for 2025 have been revealed – and it’s Sigiriya in Sri Lanka that’s No.1 overall, with Chester topping the ranking for the UK and coming 10th globally. The rankings have been drawn up by Booking.com, with entries identified based on the number of Traveller Review Awards each has. Sigiriya…

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U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reached $218 billion in 2024, topping global average

U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reached $218 billion in 2024, topping global average

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts. Damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton helped push total economic losses from natural disasters in the U.S. to $217.8 billion last year, according to insurance…

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