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June Kelly, BBC News. Thank you for watching. Breakfast is up next at

six o'clock. It is going to open up South America

to the world. It is not just about Rio.

Hello, and welcome to The Travel Show. This week it is coming from

the huge world travel market in London. Each year, representatives

from all over the globe come here to try to tempt travellers to their

shores. With many hosting major events next year I have come to see

whether you and I can get a piece of the action. But first, here is what

else is coming up on the day's show. Henry heads to the Philippines to

immerse himself in art, literally. Ready's if you are and outdoor type

the two things you want to be is warm and dry. -- an. We will have

some of the latest travel gadgets. And I invite countries from around

the world to take part in a special travel show challenged. Two must

have items when you go to Brazil... -- Travel Show Challenge. Huge

crowds, loud cheers, lively celebrations, and, world-class

athlete. There is nothing like the atmosphere of a big global sporting

event. Every year, countries and cities around the world get ready to

welcome hundreds of thousands of people to their shores and become

the focus of attention to millions more watching. They take on the

enormous task of transforming themselves by building new venues,

hotels, transport, and all-round and the systems. And the pressure is on

to be exciting and capable. -- better. For many places it is the

biggest opportunity they will ever have to influence perceptions and

attract the wrest. -- tourists. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is putting

themselves on the global stage to get ready to host the Olympic Games.

A very exciting time. But also very nerve-racking. Seeing as they are

representatives from every country RBS in the world here today, ahead

in to find someone who can give me an insight into the buildup of the

first Olympic and Paralympic games ever to be held in South America. --

there are. -- country. It was handed from London to Rio. What has

happened and then? It is a big effort to organise a big event. --

since. We have the possibility of realising a beautiful experience in

Rio. What are the challenges of such a huge event? Convincing people that

the Games will reinvent the risen in Brazil. It will be good for the

country in general as well. -- tourism. One piece of good news is

there are still tickets available for next year's Olympic and

Paralympic games in Rio. Events will be held in four main areas of the

city but most of the action will take place in this city, which will

be home to the Olympic Park. Accommodation is being bought vast,

so the advice is to get it will soon. -- bought fast. It could pay

to invest in smaller guesthouses. If you are in Rio during the games and

don't have a ticket for the event there are still ways to get

involved. The city will be a live. The seafront and the parks will be

amazing. -- alive. You can watch the Games for free on the big screen.

The buzz created during sport is electrifying. It is no secret I am a

sports fan. Are half in lucky enough to be a commentator in the

Paralympic Games. -- I have been. Is what can bring people together

whether they win or lose. But once they go home, what happens then? --

Sport can. The hope is to create something more lasting. The

facilities built in Athens have largely been left unused as they

Games ended in 2004. Though, London, three years on from Olympic and

Paralympic mania, most of those special and expensive venues are

still being used. But change goes way beyond the bricks and mortar of

these venues and the perception of some Olympic cities has transformed

immeasurably and as a result more tourists now want to go there.

Barcelona was enormous through the Olympics. It was an amazing tourists

destinations. Is has transformed the city and it has become one of the

leading destinations in Europe now. -- It. Can that be replicated in

Rio? My impression of the city is that it is dutiful, amazing, but

dangerous. -- beautiful. Yes it has problems with sewage and security,

they are working on cleaning that up. They are trying to make the

country cleaner and safer. Because they want us to go there for

holidays. It will open up up America to the world. And I think that is

what it should be about. It is not just about Rio. Come on! Come on!

But hosting events like the Olympics is an expensive business and Brazil

is likely to spend over $3 billion on the Games. And that is a massive

investment for any country. So, aside from world-class sport and one

heck of a party, what long-term changes can Rio 2016 ring for

Brazil? Crime has been a long-standing issue in many

Brazilian city. Much of it is centred in the densely packed and

deprived districts known as favelas. In the run-up to next year, there

has been a concerted effort to clean up many of these areas, dried out

crime, and improve living situations. -- drive. Tourists are

being guided to these guesthouses. Rio has also taken steps to resolve

the sewage that pollutes its world-famous beaches and coastline.

If the cleanup is successful, it will be a major improvement to Rio

hours infrastructure and image, providing cleaner and safer areas

for tourists and wildlife. -- Rio's. MUSIC. It feels like a proper party

atmosphere here. There are so many inspiring things that can come from

sport. I remember when my basketball team won that runs medal back in at

the end 2004. It was amazing. -- Athens,. The sense of pride and

achievement was out of this world. If you are lucky enough to get a

ticket you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and

maybe even witness a city embarking on any legacy, beginning in awesome

style. -- a new legacy. SYNTH MUSIC. I'm trying to get as

many countries as possible to take The Travel Show challenge. Is your

nation are correct? Ready? Yeah. Yeah. Go! What a must have items

when you go to London? Denmark, are you ready? How many visitors go to

Denmark's 20 million. When you go to Kenya? A big suitcase. When you go

to Brazil. A suitcase. Panama. Number of visitors? 29 million. Two

useful phrases. Umm... Two useful phrases... Sorry? Useful items in

Indonesia? I don't know. How many visitors? 37 million? New York City?

Forget about it. Best kept secret in Sri Lanka. I don't know. El gem?

Year. -- Oman. -- Beer. Oh! You've got it! Five from five! It is time

to find out what else is making news in the world of travel this week.

Here is your update. In Egypt, the pyramids of Giza have revealed

mysterious heat spots which scientists describe as thermal

anomalies. This discovery comes as experts search for suspected hidden

chambers. From one pyramid to another... In Shanghai, China, a

team of 200 people from Barcelona came to form a traditional Catalan

human pyramid, the height of the 2-storey building. The event was

part of the first Barcelona Catalunya culture week in Shanghai

and marks the 15th anniversary of ties between the two cities. --

Catalonia. And finally, it was with great sadness that people around the

globe will and the attacks of Paris. -- followed. Many of the landmarks

around the world were lit up in French colours in a show of

solidarity and mourning for those killed. We finish this week's Travel

Update with some of the striking images. SAD MUSIC PLAYS.

Stay with us, because still to come on The Travel Show:

We head to the Philippines to see art recreating life

The Travel Show - your essential guide, wherever you're heading.

We're kicking things off this week with this -

it's a compact electronic micro scooter, which the makers claim is

a world first because it uses sensors to detect my motion,

The e-micro one weighs in at 7.5 kilograms.

It takes about an hour to fully charge this bad

There are three different ride settings - eco, standard,

On smooth ground this is lovely, but as soon

as you get an uneven surface, it can be a little bit jarring.

You would think for this kind of money there would be some kind

of suspension that was built into the wheels.

It is quite lightweight but not enough to be travel friendly, but

really easy to master, and once you get going it as a whole lot of fun.

If you're an outdoorsy type, the two things you will want to be

are warm and dry, and the makers of this sleeping bag

Because it is filled with a special treated down.

The Rab Neutrino Endurance 600 - it's quite

an unusual sleeping bag because it's supposed to be waterproof.

The inside has a special hydrophobic dam, which its makers claim keeps it

resistant to damp and wet conditions, but it's not cheap.

It is definitely very snug in here, but it is not raining

so there is no real way of testing whether it is waterproof or not.

A cold wintry evening shouldn't stop you from enjoying a nice chilled

drink, but if you want to protect your fingers from the elements,

The Hanskie is the original drinking mitten.

Its makers claim it allows you to enjoy your favourite can or bottle

in cold weather without sacrificing warmth or grip ability.

OK, so there is no real technological element to this.

I mean, there is not even any kind of lining on the

inside that can keep the drink cold while keeping your hand warm.

But it would make for a nice novelty gift for that person that's always

OK, come on, admit it - hands up if you're a little bit lazy.

If you're the kind of person that can't be bothered to take all

your stuff out of the suitcase and hang it nicely on the shelves or in

This is the ultimate lazy person suitcase,

The ShelfPack has four shelves, which allows you to pack your

clothes and then stack them for when you arrive at your destination.

It has got a number of front pockets where you can keep

other belongings, and it seems like a really good idea,

but it is quite pricey and it is not the most stylish of suitcases.

Yes, I know - it is a little bit geeky, but I am a gadget guy and I

Having the shelves inside does limit the space that

would normally be available in a case of this size, and it does

make it a little bit heavy, but think of the time you will save.

It allows you just to put your case down and get

on with your business meetings, or enjoy your holiday, which is

Finally, this week we head to Manila in the Philippines.

The city is probably more associated with traffic jams and crowded

But a new attraction is setting out to try to change that,

and get tourists more involved in works of art - literally.

London's National Gallery, the Louvre in Paris and

These galleries house some of the most famous and valuable paintings

in the world, attracting millions of people who come to contemplate and

But what if you want to go home with some photos of your visit?

Well, with these and other galleries either banning or reviewing

their policy on selfie sticks and other forms of photography, you

But here in Manila there is one gallery that

They want you to interact with the art.

If this was a real van Gogh painting, you wouldn't be allowed

But in this case, you can actually be a part of the painting.

The Art In Island museum is Asia's largest gallery dedicated to 3-D

The two-storey building houses some 200 paintings -

from man eating animals to masterpieces with a twist.

How long did it take you to paint this one?

Margaret is one of the resident painters in the gallery.

The pictures are all carefully designed with cameras in mind.

This is the photo point, so these are quite critical

OK, you take a photo of me here then.

So, you are kind of forced to do something silly.

You kind of want to be a part of the picture.

The approach is is paying off, attracting thousands

To be honest, I hate going to a machine because it is boring.

But this is a different kind of machine because I can take pictures.

These types of museums aren't for everybody.

It is very loud and you're constantly having to

You use your imagination whilst walking around,

You must know exactly all the best points to do the selfies.

The people behind the gallery say the exhibition is a direct

But the real success is what people are doing with the photos.

Our marketing is more on the social media side and word-of-mouth.

The audience get excited when they see the pictures of other

The exhibition is constantly being refreshed, with new designs

So I have got a chance to see how it is done.

I've got this sort of red here, where should I be going?

I'm totally going to ruin your masterpiece here, by the way!

Maybe a few thousand more hours of practice.

It is fair to say that this gallery would not be the choice

of serious art lovers, but what you do get here is a lot of fun.

And where else would you get the chance to get up close and personal

Henry getting his head around 3-D art in the Philippines.

Well, I'm afraid that is it from us for this week.

Rajan sets off to travel through a country with a fiercesome

From the Siberian border to the Gobi Desert.

He finds out why Mongolia is known for being home to some of

But the guy before has dislocated his arm, which is a bit freaky.

But in the meantime, don't forget you can follow us on social media.

You know what to do by now and if you don't, check out the details

You can follow us in real time on our travels.

Until the next time, from me, Ade Adepitan, and everyone else here on