By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
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
UK travellers show strong pull toward ancient history tours
UK travellers are 18% more likely than the global average to book ancient history and archaeology tours, according to FREETOUR.com. The stud
Bhutan's regenerative tourism pivot: from carbon-neutral to ecosystem renewal
Bhutan is redefining luxury travel by prioritizing ecosystem restoration over mere carbon neutrality. The new Bhutan Green Hotel Standard an
Saudi Arabia and WEF unveil six tourism impact pioneers
The World Economic Forum and Saudi Arabia have named six private-sector initiatives as the first Beyond Tourism Impact Stars. The winners sp
Agoda spotlights six Asian cities where coffee culture drives travel
Agoda identifies six Asian destinations where coffee culture is a key travel driver. From Da Lat's egg coffee to Ipoh's white coffee, these
Agoda maps Asia's top dance festival destinations for travel planners
Agoda highlights six Asian destinations where dance festivals are reshaping travel itineraries. From Mumbai's Sunburn to Ko Pha Ngan's Full
Cuba's tourism arrivals plummet 62% as fuel crisis and hotel closures bite
Cuba welcomed just 419,000 international visitors from January to July 2026, a 62% drop year-on-year. Fuel shortages, hotel closures, and ai
Thailand bets on scientific wellness to close healthspan gap
Thailand's wellness economy grew 28% in 2022-2023, the fastest globally. BDMS CEO Dr Tanupol urges a shift from reactive to preventive care
UK arrivals to Brazil hit decade high as Embratur expands global push
UK arrivals to Brazil hit a decade high, with 135,442 visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up 11.37%. Brazil welcomed 1.28 million Eu
Highline Warsaw tops 700,000 visitors in first year, boosting city tourism
Highline Warsaw welcomed nearly 700,000 visitors in its first year, including 270,000 international guests. The EU's highest observation dec
Yas SeaWorld's Science Talk spotlights snow leopard conservation
Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Centre hosted Dr. Charudutt Mishra for a Science Talk on snow leopard conservation. The event highlighted Ind