By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
USAirtours adds Sarah Barry to trade sales team
USAirtours has named Sarah Barry as its new trade sales consultant, effective immediately. The appointment follows record-breaking trading i
BTS Arirang Tour Drives Record Tourism Gains in Secondary Cities
BTS's Arirang tour is generating significant tourism revenue in secondary cities, with El Paso reporting $75M impact and Bogota $38.7M. Hote
Whitemead Forest Park launches 20% early-bird discount for 2027 breaks
Whitemead Forest Park in Gloucestershire is offering 20% off 2027 breaks, including school holidays, for bookings made by 16 November 2026.
Asia's secondary cities outpace capitals as travellers seek authentic alternatives
Secondary Asian cities are outpacing major capitals in travel growth by 15%, driven by overcrowding and demand for authentic experiences. Di
Eurovision Asia debut drives Bangkok hotel search surge
Bangkok is seeing a travel surge ahead of the Eurovision Asia Grand Final on 14 November, with Agoda reporting a 14% year-on-year rise in ac
Unified visa schemes reshape regional travel across GCC and ASEAN
GCC and ASEAN are advancing unified visa systems modeled on Schengen. These schemes aim to boost multi-destination travel, cut costs, and sp
Siam Piwat commits $300m to Phuket's ICONPHUKET mega-destination
Siam Piwat is investing $300 million in ICONPHUKET, a hybrid retail and entertainment destination in Phuket, slated for 2029. The project ai
Singapore passport slips to second in 2026 global mobility ranking
Singapore's passport ranks second globally in the 2026 Passport Reports, with a Mobility Score of 175. It provides visa-free access to 129 d
Destination marketers pivot to climate resilience as travel patterns shift
Destination marketing organisations are shifting from volume-driven campaigns to climate-resilient strategies. Key moves include prioritisin
Singapore leads Southeast Asia in China travel searches, Traveloka data shows
Singaporeans are showing the strongest appetite for China travel in Southeast Asia, with searches up 132% year-on-year. Interest is shifting
Indonesia tightens tourism zoning as climate risks threaten coastal resorts
Indonesia is shifting from reactive crisis management to structural risk mitigation in tourism. New guidelines embed early-warning systems a
Gold Medal revives MEGA-FAM for 2027 with Dubai finale
Gold Medal Travel Group will run its MEGA-FAM incentive again in 2027, with 24 winners joining four exclusive trips across Asia and Africa.