With over three decades of experience shaping the travel and tourism industry, Katarina Railko is a pivotal voice in hospitality and a leading expert on business development for independent travel agencies. Her work with Ensemble Travel has placed her at the forefront of creating support systems
A definitive redrawing of Macao's global identity occurred in 2025, culminating in an unprecedented 40 million visitors who signaled a fundamental shift away from its long-held reputation as solely a gaming mecca. From Recovery to Record-Breaker: Unpacking Macao's 2025 Tourism Triumph The year 2025
In the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster that reshaped its community, Maui County has ignited a fierce legal firestorm by enacting a law designed to reclaim housing for local residents, a move that property owners argue tramples upon their constitutional rights. The recent passage of Bill
The rose-red canyons of Petra and the salt-laden waters of the Dead Sea stand as timeless monuments to history and nature, yet they face a distinctly modern threat from the escalating global climate crisis. In response, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is pioneering a forward-thinking strategy that
The evolution of modern travel has moved far beyond simple online booking and digital maps, entering a sophisticated era where entire destinations are becoming intelligent, interconnected ecosystems. This transformation, known as smart tourism, is fundamentally reshaping how individuals explore the
While much of the world contended with economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, the Dominican Republic's tourism sector charted a completely different course, culminating in a historic achievement in 2025 by welcoming an unprecedented 11.6 million visitors. This figure is not merely a
