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Orlando hotel pitches proximity as youth sports tourism grows
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Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive is positioning itself as a base for youth sports travel in Orlando, where tournament families are balancing game schedules, lodging logistics and nearby entertainment.
Tourism services market seen reaching $13.7 trillion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global tourism services market will rise from $10.8 trillion in 2026 to $13.7 trillion by 2030, driven by business travel, digital booking, and demand for sustainable trips.
Busan pushes night tourism with cruises, markets and waterfront experiences
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Busan is expanding its after-dark tourism push with new river cruises, night markets and waterfront attractions aimed at repeat visitors, especially Taiwanese travelers.
YESDINO expands global animatronic reach as market grows
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YESDINO, a Zigong, China-based animatronic model manufacturer, is expanding as global demand rises for immersive theme park, museum and cultural tourism attractions.
YESDINO expands its animatronic catalog across eight product lines
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YESDINO says it has grown from a small Zigong sculpture workshop into a global manufacturer serving nearly 100 theme park projects in more than 40 countries.
Alexandre Ventadour takes over as Martinique tourism commissioner
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Alexandre Ventadour has been named commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority, with a mandate to boost the island’s global profile while centering sustainability and local benefit.
Forgottonia leans into haunted fall tourism in Macomb
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Macomb and the surrounding Unforgettable Forgottonia region are promoting haunted tours, paranormal lore and fall festivals throughout October 2026. The push is designed to draw visitors for Halloween thrills and family-friendly autumn activities,…
Investopia Bridge 2026 ends with seven investment agreements
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Investopia Bridge 2026 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi with more than 800 investors, entrepreneurs and economic experts, plus seven signed agreements and memoranda of understanding.
TSCA backs EU anti-greenwashing rules for tourism labels
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance is welcoming new EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition rules that began applying Sept. 27, 2026. TSCA says the directive should curb greenwashing, raise confidence in sustainability…
Santai Seaplane and Indonesia tourism ministry plan new island routes
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Santai Seaplane and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism are working to expand direct access to coastal and island destinations, starting with Bali and several other hubs.
ANCEL marks World Tourism Day with road-trip starting support reminder
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ANCEL is using World Tourism Day to highlight a less obvious part of road-trip readiness: making sure a vehicle can start again after each stop.
Goddess Retreats wins four LUXE Global Awards for women-only wellness
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Goddess Retreats in Bali won four international titles at the LUXE Global Awards on Oct. 9, recognizing its women-only wellness, spa and cultural retreat model.
Royal Caribbean’s planned Sandals deal spotlights Caribbean tourism ties
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Royal Caribbean Group’s planned $3 billion investment in Sandals and Beaches Resorts is drawing attention to how cruise lines and resorts can work together across the Caribbean.
Malaysian YouTuber Changyong named Tainan tourism ambassador for 2026
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Malaysian creator Changyong, who has more than 1 million subscribers, has been named Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026 after a trip highlighting the Taiwanese city’s food, heritage and everyday local life.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism spotlights Buddhist Circuit at Japan expo
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism used JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo to promote its Buddhist Circuit, pilgrimage sites and broader spiritual heritage to global travel buyers and industry partners.
Antigua and Barbuda to study tourism carrying capacity
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment will launch a comprehensive tourism carrying-capacity study to guide sustainable growth.
Karnataka Tourism wraps up Dubai showcase with focus on Gulf travel trade
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Karnataka Tourism ended its participation at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2026 after four days of meetings with buyers, operators and industry stakeholders from the UAE and wider GCC. The State used the platform to promote heritage, wildlife,…
Anguilla tourist board reaches 200-plus advisors on U.S. roadshow
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Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day sales mission across five U.S. states Sept. 14-18, meeting more than 200 travel advisors to build awareness and bookings for the Caribbean island.
Malaysia medical tourism market seen tripling by 2035
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Malaysia’s medical tourism market is projected to grow from $163.5 million in 2024 to $486.5 million by 2035, driven by lower treatment costs, accredited hospitals and strong government support.
PlacidWay says non-surgical weight-loss drugs are reshaping bariatric medical tourism
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PlacidWay released new research on Sept. 17, 2026, saying non-surgical weight-loss medications are changing how patients approach bariatric care and cross-border treatment.
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