By Daniel Ferreira
Rio-based editor covering inbound and outbound tourism, destination marketing and the policy of national tourism boards.
Wuhan's autumn calendar: 279 events to drive tourism and consumption
Wuhan's autumn season features 279 events, from the China Peking Opera Festival to an automotive carnival. The city also introduces new trav
Agoda data shows Indian spiritual travel boom across Asia
Agoda's September search data reveals a sevenfold rise for Pachmarhi and a threefold increase for Ujjain. Puri, Varanasi, and Tirupati also
UK travellers shift to off-peak trips as cost pressures persist
A new survey reveals 41% of UK holidaymakers are travelling off-peak to save money. Early booking remains the top tactic, while older genera
Trump Tower Tbilisi opens with high-profile ceremony
Trump Tower Tbilisi celebrated its global debut on 15 September with a lavish event at Tbilisi's Funicular. The 62-storey tower, designed by
AI reshapes travel agencies as human advisors reclaim high-value roles
AI is transforming travel agencies from back-office grind to high-touch advisory. Agents now leverage AI for rapid itinerary building and 24
Agoda data: Vietnam leads Southeast Asia search surge in H1 2026
Agoda's H1 2026 data shows Vietnam as the standout destination, with Filipino searches up 98%. Malaysia and Indonesia also saw gains, driven
Indravati Tiger Reserve to reopen as India expands safari circuit
Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh will reopen to tourists on November 1, 2026, after decades of closure. The move adds a new wildlife
My Holiday expands Festival of Free for 2026/27 with new perks
My Holiday's Festival of Free returns for 2026/27 with new perks like hotel upgrades and free child flights. The campaign partners with Tour
Central Retail's Vietnamese Week in Bangkok spotlights trade and tourism ties
Vietnamese Week 2026 at centralwOrld in Bangkok runs through September 20, featuring 60+ Vietnamese entrepreneurs. The event marks 50 years
Trip.com Group swings to Q2 loss after SAMR penalty
Trip.com Group reported a RMB 2.4 billion net loss for Q2 2026, hit by a RMB 5.2 billion SAMR penalty. International platform revenue grew o
Maldives tax overhaul sparks luxury tourism backlash
The Maldives' aggressive tax hikes, including a 17% TGST on foreign intermediaries, are triggering operator pushback. European trade bodies
Arabian Adventures unveils AED 8M desert zipline at The Fort, Lisaili
Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, will invest AED 8 million to expand The Fort, Lisaili, introducing the UAE's first desert zi