By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
West Asia conflict reroutes medical travel away from Gulf hubs
Airspace closures and missile threats are driving medical travelers away from Gulf hubs. Indian hospital groups report 30-75% drops in overs
WTTC launches free platform to support one million tourism SMEs
The WTTC has launched Together in Travel Community to support one million tourism SMEs with free resources and a global network. Research sh
Nassau & Paradise Island reveal 2026 winter lineup with Bocelli, Ludacris, Junkanoo
Atlantis will host Andrea Bocelli and Alex Warren this winter. Baha Mar's New Year's Eve features Ludacris. The Ocean Club debuts renovated
dnata Travel reports 31% surge in UAE staycations for October half-term
dnata Travel reports a 31% increase in UAE staycation bookings for October half-term. Dubai accounts for 78% of bookings, with Abu Dhabi and
Saudi Arabia and UAE drive 80% of MENA business travel in Q3
Saudi Arabia and the UAE generated nearly 80% of MENA business trips in Q3 2026, with travel up 112% and spending up 132% year-over-year. Ri
Singapore's F1 Sprint debut: from race weekend to citywide festival
Singapore's F1 Sprint debut is set to transform the race weekend into a citywide festival. EHL's Dr Guy Llewelyn says the goal is to shift v
TravelDaily 2026: New growth playbook emerges beyond traffic and scale
Over 1,900 travel professionals gathered in Shanghai for TravelDaily 2026, where the focus shifted from traffic and scale to value creation,
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: A Cultural Draw for Travel Trade
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 runs Oct 10-18, featuring Iw Keng processions and fire-walking. TAT promotes it as a cultural anchor for
Shinsegae Duty Free brings Hangul art to Seoul screens
Shinsegae Duty Free and artist Hong Insook have unveiled 'Annyeong on Hanji,' a digital artwork for Hangul Day. The installation spans three
WTTC Summit in Malta: Industry Shifts Focus to Value, Tech, and Resilience
The WTTC Global Summit 2026 opened in Valletta with a focus on high-value tourism, technology, and resilience. Leaders from Hilton, MSC, and
Asia's aging population exposes urgent gaps in accessible travel infrastructure
Asia's aging population makes accessible travel a commercial necessity, yet infrastructure, policy, and training gaps persist. From airport
Gabrielite Brothers' 125-Year Education Legacy Shapes Thailand's Travel Talent
The Brothers of Saint Gabriel celebrated 125 years of educational service in Thailand, a legacy that has produced prime ministers and indust