{"id":11664,"date":"2023-03-24T16:47:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T08:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=11664"},"modified":"2023-08-15T17:02:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T09:02:36","slug":"the-pleasures-and-perils-of-set-jetting-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/set-jetting-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pleasures and Perils of Set-Jetting: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Pleasures and Perils of Set-Jetting: Everything You Need to Know&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642216624{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Be it Squid Game or Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, we&#8217;re willing to bet you&#8217;d travel to the set of your favourite movie or TV show in 2023.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680172485173{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The set-jetting trend has long been a huge part of travel and tourism. We&#8217;ve all had our fantasies of being part of an iconic series on TV, be it a K-drama or a show on HBO. But set-jetting (or taking location vacations) is fast becoming one of<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/into-the-unknown-how-2023-travel-trends-will-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the biggest travel trends<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for international travel in 2023. It picked up as the pandemic years led to a rise in binge-watching, which inspired new ways of journeying once the world reopened. But can it all be picture-perfect?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-2023-trend-nami-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting 2023 trend - nami\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679643745679{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1-what-is-set-jetting\"><strong>What is Set-Jetting?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-location-scouts-mvp-set-jetting\"><strong>Location Scouts: The Real MVP behind Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-what-do-location-scouts-do\"><strong>What do Location Scouts do?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-pleasures-set-jetting\"><strong>The Pleasure of Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-perils-set-jetting\"><strong>The Perils of Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-environmental-impact-of-set-jetting\"><strong>The Environmental Impact of Set-jetting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-set-jetting-sustainable\"><strong>Can Set-Jetting be Sustainable?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments\"><strong>MetroResidences Singapore Serviced Apartments\u2014Your Home Base for Travels Beyond<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642586901{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"1-what-is-set-jetting\"><strong>What is Set-Jetting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679644329603{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The meaning of set-jetting (or taking location vacations) is to travel to destinations that were the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Filming_location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">filming locations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of movies. Think <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winter Sonata<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and Nami Island, or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lord of the Rings<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and New Zealand. More recent examples include visiting the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, the setting for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/12\/25\/style\/white-lotus-vacation.html?searchResultPosition=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Season 2 of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The White Lotus<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Or, a visit to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/tokyo\/your-name-real-life-locations\/45058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">real-life locations in Tokyo that inspired the hit-anime <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Name<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642605666{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"2-location-scouts-mvp-set-jetting\"><strong>Location Scouts: The Real MVP behind Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679643314231{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Set-jetting now seems to come on the heels of peak TV, but it wasn&#8217;t always like that. The term &#8216;set-jetting&#8217; was first coined by journalist Gretchen Kelly in the New York Post back in 2008. But back then, movies held more sway in pop culture, before big-named streamers like Netflix and HBOMax came onto the scene. Fans of the movies would flock to the actual filming locations of their favourite movies, wanting to recreate the most memorable scene.<\/p>\n<p>But all this comes at the backs of location scouts. Finding a film location isn&#8217;t as easy as finding an Insta-worthy seaside or mountaintop. Location scouts would spend days or weeks travelling to find the perfect key locations for the most important part of the film. That&#8217;s because location scouting sets the stage\u2014literally\u2014for the making of the film.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-2023-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting tourism 2023\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642621572{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"3-what-do-location-scouts-do\"><strong>What do Location Scouts do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679644287761{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s usually done in the pre-production stage of filmmaking. But location scouting can happen during or after the scriptwriters, producers, or directors have decided on the scenery they need for the work. Sometimes, the location scout attached to a film project would even start looking for interesting locations to get a database of locations ready beforehand. Sometimes the head of the locations department, the location manager, would even hire a freelance location scout to find new locations when there are changes to the script or the direction of the film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And that&#8217;s not all. A location scout also needs to consider nearly all aspects outside of the actual film production:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">overall aesthetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">financial viability of shooting at the location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">logistical feasibility, including but not limited to distance from the base of operations or other locations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">availability of facilities to keep crew and talent safe and dry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">availability of electrical power or the feasibility of bringing in generators for lights and electrical equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">available light (indoors or outdoors) and weather conditions (outdoors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal permission from and cooperation with location owners, neighbours, local governments and law enforcement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With that, location scouts make the foundations of movie magic. And now, the screen tourism business is on a roll. Screen tourism has grown into a billion-dollar industry. It&#8217;s no wonder why tourism boards across the world would want a piece of the pie. Take Lord of the Rings for example. It&#8217;s one of the most successful examples of how the screen tourism business can bring plenty of opportunities, especially for locales with little else to build on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 1998, director Peter Jackson spotted Alexander Farm during an aerial scout in New Zealand\u2019s Waikato region. As it became one of the many beautiful filming locations in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lord of the Rings <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">franchise, the farm began welcoming tours before<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/news\/2016\/09\/175905\/visit-hobbiton-one-new-zealands-top-tourist-attractions-during-tolkien-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hobbiton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was built. In 2014, the New Zealand government spending statistics estimated out of the $17.2 billion spent on domestic and international tourism, $142 million was spent visiting 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css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642638915{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"4-pleasures-set-jetting\"><strong>The Pleasure of Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679643581952{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The set-jetting trend is proving to be an absolute game-changer for tourism. Tourism offices and tourism boards across the world are ditching the travel commercial. Tourism offices now instead leverage the allure of popular movies and TV shows.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/set-jetters-three-star-superstars-and-foodie-menities-expedia-hotelscom-and-vrbo-reveal-2023-travel-trends-301680892.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Expedia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> found that streamed movies and TV shows are now the top sources of travel inspiration (40%). Streaming platforms have surpassed social media (31%) in their ability to influence travellers, with 68% of them considering visiting a destination after seeing it in a show or movie\u2014a whopping 61% booked a trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s no surprise. After all, being a part of your favourite movie is one of the most exquisite travel experiences you can have. Instead of just going to your typical tourist trap, you can immerse yourself in the world of your favourite stories and experience what the characters went through. You can learn more about how the local culture, traditions, and history inspired the scene too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set-jetting can also bring economic opportunities to the local communities where the filming locations are. This trend can increase tourism in the area, generating income and job opportunities for local businesses and residents. Overall, set-jetting can provide an exciting and memorable travel experience while benefiting local communities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-tourism-trend-2023-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting tourism trend 2023\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642654403{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"5-perils-set-jetting\"><strong>The Perils of Set-Jetting<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679644357459{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]You know what they say: with great power, comes great responsibility. All these economic opportunities can come at a cost. Because large swathes of tourists descending onto filming locations can disrupt the lives of local residents and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Take Dubrovnik, Croatia, for example. After the release of <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>, 1 million visitors visited the historic city in 2019. The city centre began to gentrify, with many traditional shops and restaurants replaced by souvenir shops and cafes catering to tourists. As a result, the city was losing its authentic character, and its cultural heritage was being eroded. The surge in tourists raised real estate prices as well. Locals now find it challenging to afford housing in the city centre as it&#8217;s now filled with hotel rooms and serviced apartments instead. So, in the end, large corporations were able to financially exploit local communities.<\/p>\n<p>The ancient city of Dubrovnik faced a potential threat to its timeless way of life. As the influx of tourists surged, the locals became dependent on the industry for their daily bread and butter. People shifted away from traditional occupations, such as fishing and agriculture, to ride the tourism boom. The shift had an impact on local culture and traditions, as younger generations were less inclined to inherit and carry on the practices of their forefathers.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting-locations-2023-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-set-jetting locations 2023\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679643707423{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"5-environmental-impact-of-set-jetting\"><strong>The Environmental Impact of Set-jetting<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679644376495{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The environmental impact of set-jetting can be devastating too. For example, Maya Beach was made famous by Danny Boyle&#8217;s 2000 film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Beach<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">which starred Leonardo Dicaprio. At the height of its popularity, it had 5,000 visitors every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But pollution from litter, boats, and sun cream destroyed over 80% of the coral around Maya Bay. Yet for years, Thai authorities were reluctant to shut down the beach because the location generates about 400 million baht (SGD15 million in today&#8217;s value) in revenue a year, even as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2018\/feb\/25\/can-tourist-ban-save-dicaprios-coral-paradise-thailand-maya-bay-philippines-boracay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">there was mounting evidence of the damage.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Thai Government finally<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2018\/oct\/03\/thailand-bay-made-famous-by-the-beach-closed-indefinitely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> closed the beach indefinitely in June 2018<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to allow it to recover from the ecological damage of mass tourism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since then, Maya has returned to its pristine glory. Over 30,000 colonies of corals are now growing undisturbed, and underneath the clear water, blacktip reef sharks have returned\u2014at least 160 of them were seen during a drone flight in December 2021.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642666271{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"6-set-jetting-sustainable\"><strong>Can Set-Jetting be Sustainable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679644446408{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But there is hope. The key lies in the responsible management of these locations. In February 2022,<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/asia\/thailand-maya-bay-krabi-reopening-nature-rejuvenated-2483841#:~:text=Maya%20Bay%20is%20the%20crown,The%20Beach%2C%20starring%20Leonardo%20DiCaprio.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Thai authorities decided to reopen Maya Beach,<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0along with a slate of new rules to ensure the area remains protected. Tourists now need to make prior reservations before visiting, and the beach can only have 375 people at one time during its operating hours between 7am and 6pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passenger boats heading to the location are required to dock in a specific area behind the bay. From there, a lengthy wooden pathway guides visitors to the renowned beach. At the bay, tourists can only spend up to one hour, and swimming is no longer permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But beyond that, it calls for us to take a more mindful approach towards our international travel. When we visit a charming town, let us be conscious of the local community. When we visit historical locations, let us remember the lessons from the past. When we see beautiful vistas, let us remind ourselves of how precious life is.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682068665582{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"about-the-writer-benedict-lim\"><strong>About the Writer: Benedict Lim<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682068680382{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]As the resident punmaker, Benedict is really bad at making people laugh. They&#8217;re much better at diving into the nuances of the things they write about.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679642683831{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments\"><strong>MetroResidences Singapore Serviced Apartments\u2014Your Home Base for Travels Beyond<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680245230926{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Looking for your\u00a0home away from home? Our\u00a0Singapore apartment rentals\u00a0and\u00a0serviced apartments\u00a0are perfect for a\u00a0longer period\u00a0of stay. We have properties in luxury developments across Singapore\u2019s most coveted addresses:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/bugis\/4338\">\u00a0Bugis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/bukit-timah\/3873\">Bukit Timah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/tanjong-pagar\/b12194\">Shenton Way,<\/a>\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/novena\/1964\">\u00a0Novena<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And, you can rest easy at any of our properties. We adhere to our strict Property Standards that account for the comfort and cleanliness of all our serviced apartments. 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