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Sulari maintains lead in Anantonese Tourism
Long Season, excellent Infrastructure and Attractions make city Top Destination
Sulari, Duchy of Suldanor
March 30, 5675


Sun Beach, Free City of Sulari, gets more than 1 million visitors a year; The Sulari Hills can be seen to the South

Also known as "Sun City", the Free City of Sulari, Duchy of Suldanor keeps top honors of Leading Tourist Destination in the Anantonese region. A number of factors contribute to this designation, including an early arrival of temperatures and weather conducive to tourism (due to the warm Gaduri Current, "Beach Season" lasts from early April until late October, while the beaches remain open year round), an abundance of infrastructural hubs, including the main International Airport and train station in the entire nation, several interstate highways and National Highway links, excellent public transport, and a massive and organized workforce capable of maintaining the service industry. Sulari is known as Kalistan's Second City, but in all things but prestige and political power, Sulari is first.

"Given our natural features, of course we will attract those looking to relax," said Ms. Freida Marques, spokeswoman for the Lord Mayor, Lord Greg Xander. "There is a laid back attitude here in Sulari. We work hard and we play hard, and people find that exciting. Consequently, we get people from all over the world coming to Sulari." Marques said that more than 1 million tourists make their way to Sulari's beaches on the sunny and calm Sulari Bay every year for sunbathing, people watching, and water activities. They spend their money in Sulari's casinos and horse tracks, eat in Sulari's vast restaurant district where they can find whatever sort of food they desire at any hour of the day, and stay in Sulari's hotels, beach rentals and hidden bungalows in the nearby Sulari Hills.

"There are many other attractions in Sulari as well," said Ms. Marques. "Kalistan's movie and national entertainment establishments are here," she said, remarking that Republican Pictures is located in Sulari, as much of KRTVN's on air talent and much of the music establishment. "ARC, LTD, and LCR are all located here, and the club scene is constantly buzzing. You can go tan all day, eat at the nation's finest dining in the evening, and take in a concert at any one of 65 Major music venues in the city or countless clubs, bars, and soundstages. Or, if you like, you can take in the theater: We have more than 25 black box theaters, and 13 theaters, auditoriums, and Rounds across the city. The Imperial Opera is located in Sulari. It is a cultural center." Marques also notes that The Sulari Suns also make their home here, as well as several minor football, baseball teams, and race tracks.

Sulari is also fashion capital of Seleya, and not only the home of Kauffman Agency, and Del Valle fashion houses, but also the corporate headquarters of dozens of retail fashion outlets. "You can dress very well, very easily in Sulari," said Marques. "On this point, people often come to Sulari simply to buy fashion." Sulari also has outlets from Kaliburg jewelry dealers that attract tourists. "Black pearls are a favorite in Sulari: Last year alone, Sulari sold more than ₭14.3 Million Imperial in black pearls alone."

With all these attractions, it is not surprising that Sulari is also the main city for expats in the Empire. "It always seems that there is a shortage of workers in this city, which protects the working class' wealthy," said Marques. "So our city is always welcoming to immigration: If you want to come here, and make a living, it is very easy to do so." Marques says that the pernicious housing shortage regularly acts as a break to immigration. "Housing isn't so expensive, but it is difficult for the City to keep up with demand. We are always struggling to keep up." The natural birth rate, domestic migration and international immigration has pushed Sulari over 2 million within the Free City itself spread over 14 neighborhoods and another 5 million in the metropolitan area.

"Sulari has something for every visitor, and will continue to remain on top of Anantonese Tourism for the foreseeable future." She noted rising tourist spots, like those in Egelion and Istalia. "Each of these have their benefits," said Marques. "Cartablanca is a beautiful city. It is just a beautiful town. Its season is short, but it also provides access to winter activities that Sulari doesn't have. Istalia provides exotic locations for those who would like the full foreign experience. But: These areas are up and coming, and focus on their niches, while Sulari has something for everyone, and we do it year round, all day, every day, for year after year, decade after decade, century after century. Sulari is the the destination for those who like the sun, the beach, and the leisure life."

@LaModa