By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
Dubai Safari Park opens Season 8 with immersive wildlife week
Dubai Safari Park begins its eighth season on 12 October 2026 with a week-long 'Wildest Opening Week' featuring new family activities and pr
Agoda data shows Asian travelers flock to Oktoberfest beyond Munich
Agoda data reveals a 98% rise in Chinese searches for Oktoberfest accommodations. Berlin saw a 29% year-on-year increase, indicating broader
MSIG Malaysia expands Orang Asli housing and fire insurance initiative
MSIG Malaysia and EPIC Homes have completed two new homes for Orang Asli families in Simpang Pulai. The partnership, running since 2018, has
Bangkok floods test last-mile hospitality from JFK to Bang Kapi
A Bangkok resident's journey from JFK to flooded Bang Kapi highlights gaps in airline crisis communication. Local residents and university s
UK councils gain new powers to take over poorly maintained rental homes
UK councils will gain powers to take over poorly maintained rental homes if landlords fail to act. Propertymark calls for clear guidance on
Agoda highlights anime pilgrimage sites across Asia for fans
Agoda is promoting anime-themed travel destinations across Asia, from Detective Conan's Hokuei to Ghibli Park. The platform aims to connect
October festivals across Asia reshape travel itineraries for 2026
October's festival calendar in Asia—from Phuket's Vegetarian Festival to Japan's Kunchi and India's Durga Puja—creates date-specific travel
Amadeus survey: APAC agents lead AI adoption, rate parity non-negotiable
Amadeus surveyed over 750 travel sellers, finding APAC agents lead in AI adoption at 76%. Rate parity is essential for 94% of agents, and 63
China outbound travel enters slower era: how destinations and brands can adapt
China's outbound travel market is shifting from explosive growth to a more constrained era. Industry leaders discuss K-shaped demand, the ri
Urban cycling networks reshape city tourism for sustainable travel
Booking.com reports 46% of travelers intend to use sustainable transport, fueling cycling tourism. Cities like Seattle, Doha, and Valencia a
Bangkok floods strain travel infrastructure at start of peak season
Bangkok is recovering from late-September floods that disrupted roads and baggage handling but left airports and rail running. The timing co
Remote worker influx reshapes Southeast Asian beach economies
Remote work migration is transforming Southeast Asian beach hubs like Siargao and Pattaya, driving up property prices and reshaping local ec