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Macomb plans all-day July 4 celebration for America 250 and county bicentennial
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Macomb, Illinois, will host a full day of July 4 programming across its historic downtown, museum and courthouse square to mark America’s 250th anniversary and McDonough County’s bicentennial.
International equine groups condemn Australia’s Brumby cull
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Equine advocates around the world are reacting to Australia’s aerial shooting of Brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park, which began June 9 and is set to run through June 30, 2026. The backlash is focused on animal welfare, transparency and the…
NOA Villas says Lapland tourism shift is driving demand for private luxury stays
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Lapland is heading into another strong winter season as travelers increasingly seek privacy, authenticity and closer contact with nature, according to NOA Villas.
Lapland tourism boom lifts demand for quieter Arctic stays
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Lapland is heading into another record winter season as more travelers look for privacy, authenticity, and nature-led experiences over crowded tourism hubs.
Asia-Pacific marine HVAC market to reach $1.28 billion by 2031
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A new Allied Market Research report says the Asia-Pacific marine HVAC market will grow from $764.3 million in 2021 to $1,284.6 million by 2031, driven by passenger vessels, seaborne trade, shipbuilding and maritime tourism.
Luxury car rental market seen reaching $70.4 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research projects the global luxury car rental market will more than double from $30.3 billion in 2022 to $70.4 billion by 2032, driven by demand for flexible rental options and online booking.
Business travel market seen reaching $2.1 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global business travel market will more than triple from $689.7 billion in 2021 to $2.1 trillion by 2031, driven by bleisure travel, online booking tools and growth in MICE activity.
KennCo Insurance teams up with Shamrock Routes
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KennCo Insurance has partnered with luxury chauffeur and private tour provider Shamrock Routes in a move aimed at pairing premium travel services with insurance protection for visitors and staycation travelers in Ireland.
Why Australian and New Zealand patients are traveling to Turkey for hair transplants
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Interest in hair transplant consultations in Istanbul is rising among patients from Australia and New Zealand as Turkey expands its medical tourism footprint.
Swamp tours keep Louisiana's wetlands at the center of tourism
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Swamp tourism is drawing visitors to South Louisiana for wildlife viewing, cultural history and wetland education.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global tourism source market was worth $599.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $1.1 trillion by 2032. The report points to mobile apps, group travel and Europe as the leading segments, with rising demand for…
Taiwan tourism contest awards Vancouver travelers flights to Taiwan
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The Taiwan Tourism Administration named two Vancouver-area winners of its 2026 “Catch The Waves Of Wonder” contest on June 10, awarding round-trip flights to Taiwan as part of a broader transit campaign in Western Canada.
Travel accommodation market seen reaching $3.1 trillion by 2035
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Allied Market Research says the global travel accommodation market will grow from $797.7 billion in 2023 to $3,144.7 billion by 2035, driven by demand for experience-led travel and solo-traveler options.
Adventure tourism market seen reaching $2 trillion by 2032
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Adventure tourism is projected to surge from $324.9 billion in 2022 to nearly $2 trillion by 2032, driven by demand for experiential travel, mobile booking tools and a growing middle class.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
Sati Spa wins two Asia honors at Haute Grandeur Awards
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Sati Spa at InterContinental Phuket Resort won Best Holistic Wellness Retreat in Asia and Best Destination Wellness Retreat in Asia at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.
GMBHA marks 30 years of INN Key Awards in Miami
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Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association celebrated the 30th Annual INN Key Awards on June 11 at the Hilton Miami Downtown, honoring more than 260 hotel employees and drawing more than 800 hospitality professionals.
America — The Show opens June 27 in Las Vegas
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A new 75-minute variety production celebrating America’s 250th anniversary opens June 27 at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park Resort Hotel in Las Vegas.
OUR50 launches national education project inspired by three family tours of all 50 states
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Southwest Florida journalist and grandmother Marlene Graham has launched OUR50, a nationwide learning project timed to America’s 250th birthday and built on three generations of family journeys to every state.
Cycle tourism market seen reaching $321.43 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights projects the cycle tourism market will grow at a 9.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, driven by changing customer demand, technology adoption, sustainability efforts and investment activity.
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