By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
From La Roche-sur-Yon to Shanghai: Clarisse Le Guernic builds a city walk business
Clarisse Le Guernic, a French entrepreneur, has built a cultural business in Shanghai with more than 30 city walk routes. Her immersive tour
India waives Thai visa fees through 2027 as Buddhist circuit demand grows
India has extended its visa-fee waiver for Thai tourists through December 2027, supporting a market that sent over 140,000 visitors in 2024.
How a Chinese fugitive built a Thai tourism empire in Pattaya
Su Cha Surachai, a Pattaya tourism entrepreneur, has been identified as Zhu Zhishan, a murder suspect from Zhejiang. His businesses span hot
Korea's medical tourism push targets US market with LA roadshow
Korea Tourism Organisation hosted its first large-scale medical tourism roadshow in the US, drawing 180 attendees and 150+ B2B meetings. The
Taiwan targets Singapore repeat visitors with '100 Ways' campaign
Taiwan Tourism Administration launches '100 Ways' campaign in Singapore, featuring artist Tiffany Lovage's illustrations on buses, taxis, an
Dubai Miracle Garden marks 15th season with new attractions
Dubai Miracle Garden opens for its 15th season on 8 October 2026, with over 150 million flowers and new attractions. Tickets are on sale, wi
Chicago's autumn and winter lineup targets travel trade growth
Chicago's autumn-winter season features new attractions, cultural festivals, and dining openings. The city aims to build on 2025's 55 millio
Ontario sees US arrivals climb 6.6% as currency and proximity boost trade
US arrivals to Ontario rose 6.6% in the first half of 2026, reaching 4.84 million. Hotel ADR climbed 9% in June to C$239.59. The favorable e
Chiikawa-themed event takes over Tokyo Skytree until October 2026
Tokyo Skytree's TEMBO GALLERIA becomes a Chiikawa-themed island adventure until October 2026. The event includes a panoramic theater screeni
Eurostar reports 11% passenger growth to Disneyland Paris
Eurostar reports an 11% increase in passengers on its Netherlands-to-Disneyland Paris route since Disney Adventure World opened. The operato
Bohol airport expands retail mix with local brands and duty-free
Bohol-Panglao International Airport has introduced new retail and dining concepts, including Duty Free Philippines and local brands. The exp
Golden Week 2026 drives record outbound travel and new routes
Golden Week 2026 is set to spark a travel boom, with Trip.com Group reporting a 123% surge in long-haul bookings to Europe. Multi-destinatio