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PAIO taps rising UnionPay demand from China-Europe travel
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PAIO is helping European merchants accept UnionPay payments as Chinese travel to Europe grows and UnionPay expands its footprint across the continent.
Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM target Romania and Slovakia for Cape Town tourism growth
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Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM have launched a private-sector marketing push in Romania and Slovakia to grow demand for Cape Town and South Africa.
Americans and Canadians name the summer spots that bring back childhood
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,021 adults 45 and older in the U.S. and Canada to find the local businesses most tied to nostalgic summer memories.
Cruise tourism market seen doubling to $401.2 billion by 2035
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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.
Medical tourism market seen nearly quintupling by 2035
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The global medical tourism market is projected to grow from $58.2 billion in 2025 to $292.9 billion by 2035, driven by lower treatment costs abroad, expanding hospital infrastructure and rising use of telemedicine.
VandS Clinic expands multilingual aesthetic care for global tourists
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South Korea’s VandS Clinic is widening access to skin and aesthetic treatments for international travelers, with more than 68 branches nationwide and multilingual interpretation support.
Denmark’s Sjælland region to host 2026 European Adventure Racing Championship
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The Adventure Racing World Series will bring its 2026 European Championship to Sjælland, Denmark, from Aug. 27-30, using a 48-hour technical course that crosses forests, coastline, open water and three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
XploreRide New York launches XR sightseeing bus for America’s 250th anniversary
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H.I.S. Americas has launched XploreRide New York, an immersive XR sightseeing experience that turns a moving double-decker bus into a stage for Manhattan stories.
LEDEX Forum to bring 100-plus business leaders to Olhão for AI conference
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LEDEX Forum will host a one-day English-language conference in Olhão, Algarve, on 15 October 2026 focused on practical AI use for business leaders.
Top 10 China Steel Capsule House Makers Target Tourism Projects
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A new report ranks 10 registered Chinese manufacturers of steel-framed modular capsule houses for glamping, eco-resorts and scenic tourism developments.
SUCHI pitches itself as a top golf cart maker for eco-tourism
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SUCHI, also known as Dezhou Sooch Auto Industry Co., Ltd., is spotlighting its electric golf carts and shuttles for eco-tourism operators as demand rises for low-emission transport at resorts, parks and retreats.
Summers Farm launches patriotic corn maze for America 250
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Summers Farm in Middletown, Maryland, is opening a patriotic corn maze and fall festival tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
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African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
Aquila pushes cruise training into classrooms
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Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is expanding a workforce model that blends classroom learning with cruise-industry credentials, aiming to prepare more students for tourism jobs.
Guadalajara emerges as a fertility treatment hub in Latin America
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Guadalajara is drawing more patients from the U.S., Canada and Europe for IVF, egg donation and assisted reproduction, helped by lower costs and internationally aligned medical standards.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
Les Parsons OAM remembered as a founder of Australia’s olive industry
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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…
Tourism Solomons backs Valor Tours’ new Guadalcanal itineraries
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Tourism Solomons is promoting three new Valor Tours options for U.S. travelers interested in Solomon Islands WWII history, including a 2026 land tour, an August commemoration departure and a 2027 cruise itinerary.
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