By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
Southeast Asia's senior travel gap threatens silver economy growth
East Asia and Singapore lead in senior-friendly travel infrastructure, while Southeast Asia struggles with accessibility gaps. Airports like
Ice Castles brings its frozen attraction to Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau
Ice Castles will debut in Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau this winter, marking its first Quebec location. The attraction features hand-sculpted
UAE slashes tourist VAT refunds to one day with AI platform
The UAE has reduced tourist VAT refunds from nine days to one business day using an AI-powered digital platform. The system is live at Dubai
Osaka's Mitsutera Temple preserved inside 15-storey hotel
Mitsutera Temple in Osaka has preserved its 200-year-old Edo-period main hall by integrating it into a 15-storey hotel. The four-year projec
Philippines lags rivals as politics and airport woes mount
Philippines falls behind regional peers in tourism recovery. Political tensions, airport bottlenecks, and higher costs are deterring visitor
Spain's off-peak tourism push gains ground with cultural and wellness draws
Spain's off-peak tourism now accounts for 47% of activity, led by cultural and wellness experiences. Emerging markets like Argentina, Poland
K-pop tours drive record travel demand across Asia Pacific
BTS and BIGBANG tours are driving double-digit growth in flight bookings and hotel occupancy across Asia Pacific. Singapore sees a 62% rise
French Unrest Hits Hotels and Agencies as Government Steps In
Hotel cancellations and vandalized travel agencies mark France's unrest. The government has introduced curfews and a support fund, but long-
Canada, Air Canada, Lufthansa team up to court South Indian travellers
Destination Canada has signed a marketing pact with Air Canada and Lufthansa Group to lure South Indian travellers. The initiative, unveiled
TAT pitches Thailand as wellness hub at CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok
TAT showcased Thailand as a Global Wellness Destination at CNN Global Perspectives in Bangkok, aligning with its value-over-volume strategy.
Fiji targets friend groups with flexible itineraries and new Asia flights
Tourism Fiji is courting friend groups with flexible itineraries blending adventure and relaxation. Fiji Airways will boost Hong Kong–Nadi t
Middle East turmoil and rising costs cloud 2026 tourism outlook
UN Tourism has downgraded its 2026 international arrivals growth forecast to 1-2%, citing Middle East conflict, higher oil prices and inflat