For many Filipinos, winter travel offers a chance to experience something we don’t get at home: cooler temperatures, festive holiday celebrations, and even snow in some destinations. The good news is that several Asian destinations allow Philippine passport holders to visit without applying for a tourist visa in advance, making winter travel easier and more […]

Web Summit Rio has become more than another stop on the global conference circuit. It is now one of the clearest signals that Latin America is moving from the margins of the technology conversation to the center of it.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (WMES). Under the theme “Reviving the Supply Chain” the event will address supply chain failures and other challenges in maintenance and engineering. The Symposium will take place in Madrid, Spain, on 24–25 June 2026.

“Supply chain instability, engine maintenance bottlenecks, and aircraft delivery delays are holding back efficiency and driving up costs. The first WMES is an opportunity for the industry to collectively explore and action practical solutions to restore reliability and reinforce resilience,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Recent reporting shows a mixed travel demand picture across host cities: Short‑term rental bookings are rising sharply in several markets, while hotel demand has been softer than expected in some locations.  At the same time, new data on US inbound travel highlights political headwinds that are dampening demand from key long‑haul markets.

Despite these variations, travel businesses are preparing for a World Cup that will compress movement into narrow operational windows, intensify booking spikes between matches and expose weak points across infrastructure, pricing transparency and digital readiness.