Race Across the World winners to join Wendy Wu Tours online event

Former winners of Race Across the World will be joining Wendy Wu Tours for an online show later this month to talk about China, Nepal and India.

Series four winner Alfie Watts will feature in the event along with Tony and Elaine Teasdale, who were champions of series one.

The Race Across Asia Virtual Travel Show will take place on June 11 to help agents to capitalise on the popularity of China, Nepal and India, which are featured in the current series.

Wendy Wu Tours said it has seen enquiries for China surge by 300% since the latest series has been aired, with bookings “flooding in”.

China is now Wendy Wu Tours’ joint top-selling destination for 2025, alongside Japan – and more than 500 agents have entered the operator’s China mega fam competition.

The best-selling tours are the 16-day Wonders of China, from £4,140 per person; the 16-day Gems of China, from £4,140 per person; and the 14-day Majestic Yangtze, from £3,540 per person.

The free-to-join Race Across Asia Virtual Travel Show will include expert-led segments on China, India and Nepal, plus an interactive Q&A session in the live Travel Lounge.

Gary King, head of trade sales at Wendy Wu Tours, said: “It’s a powerful moment for the touring sector – interest in Asia is surging and translating directly into bookings.

“Agents tell us customers are walking in with eyes wide open, asking about the places they’ve seen on screen. With our broad portfolio and specialist expertise, they’re converting that inspiration into real bookings.”

Alfie Watts added: “Racing across Asia was epic, but let me tell you, racing means you miss a lot.

“I’m buzzing to join the Race Across Asia show and talk about these incredible places. Travelling with a specialist like Wendy Wu Tours means you get to really experience it all – the culture, the food, the people – without having to navigate tuk-tuk negotiations with three hours of sleep!”