Travel Guide · Beijing
China Without a Visa
Canadians can visit China for up to 30 days without a visa, but only until 31 December. For a 2027 trip, check the rules before booking.
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Gothenburg
Sweden Sells the Silence
Visit Sweden's Introvert Travel Agency treats privacy and personal space as a product. Its survey says 53% of travellers would pay more for that.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 3, 2026 · 3 minLatest
Destination Intelligence · Keflavík
Iceland, Rising
Virtuoso's advisors rank Iceland No. 3 on the rise. With flat arrivals, less low-cost lift and a new Golden Circle fee coming, the case for selling beyond Reykjavík is stronger.
Andrew Lovesey · Oct 1, 2026Destination Intelligence · Giza
Egypt's Museum Effect
A year after the Grand Egyptian Museum opened, Egypt sits fourth on Virtuoso's rising list and new Nile ships are arriving. Advisors should hold 2027 cabins now.
Oman Hassan · Oct 1, 2026Market Pulse · Frankfurt Airport
When the Agent Isn't Human
AI agents can now book a hotel room but still struggle with the full transaction. Access, judgement and accountability are where advisors keep their edge.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 1, 2026Trend Analysis · Hội An
The Exchange-Rate Itinerary
Virtuoso's advisors say luxury clients now open with a budget, not a place. Vietnam, Egypt and Turkey win the swap, but the currency maths needs checking first.
Jeff Cameron · Oct 1, 2026Trend Analysis · Antarctic Peninsula
The Rise of the Gen-XYZ-pedition
Multigenerational travel is Virtuoso's No. 1 trend and expedition cruising No. 3; where they meet, the sale becomes a whole ship or lodge, not a cabin.
Trend Analysis · Kyoto
Japan Takes the Crown
Virtuoso advisors rank Japan No. 1 for 2027, ahead of Italy for the first time. Price Kyoto's new hotel tax into quotes and book spring now.
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