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i-Aurora connects NAMANE PAY to Alipay+ for K-pop fan spending
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i-Aurora says its NAMANE PAY service will connect to Ant International’s Alipay+ network by the end of September, letting verified users spend abroad at Alipay+ merchants.
The Melting Pot in Miramar Beach lands Destin Favorite award
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The Melting Pot serving the Destin area has been named a “Destin Favorite” by the Consumer Ratings Institute, giving the Miramar Beach restaurant a new marketing boost as it targets locals, beach vacationers, and special-occasion diners.
Harvard Square gets a French fry food tour
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Off The Beaten Path Food Tours has launched a 90-minute Harvard Square walking tour built around French fries and pairings after guests asked to book it before it officially existed.
Corsica readies for Adventure Racing World Championship start
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Nearly 100 teams from 30 nations will gather in Corte, Corsica, starting Sept. 27 for the 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship.
Carnival deepens ABC Islands ties with ship visits and student programs
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Carnival Corporation hosted officials, port leaders and students aboard Carnival Horizon in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao this summer to strengthen tourism partnerships and expand education outreach.
CTO to launch Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will debut its Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, on Oct. 5, giving students and emerging professionals a direct platform with tourism leaders.
AKQ expands into Oceania as global growth accelerates
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AKQ says its globalization strategy has entered a faster-growth phase with an official launch in Oceania and continued momentum in the Americas.
Tanzania wins Africa’s leading destination title at World Travel Awards
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Tanzania won Africa’s Leading Destination 2026 at the 33rd World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar, while the Tanzania Tourist Board took Africa’s Leading Tourist Board for a fifth straight year.
Tropic Ocean Airways offers fall Bimini discounts
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Tropic Ocean Airways launched a seasonal promotion for travel to Bimini, with 15% off flights and $100 off its same-day Bahamas In A Day trip.
Laredo’s Battle of Flowers marks 115th edition with 2 million blooms
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The Batalla de Flores in Laredo, Spain, drew more than 100,000 spectators this weekend as 14 floats covered in more than 2 million flowers closed the town’s Semana Grande festival.
Shandong Dinglin expands capsule space and prefab building business
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Shandong Dinglin Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. says it is widening its role in capsule accommodation, prefabricated buildings and aluminum products as demand grows for compact tourism and hospitality units.
JETOUR partners with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East on Travel+ push
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JETOUR Motors teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East in Dubai on Sept. 20, 2026, for an industry exchange focused on the future of travel.
Artefact’s Florent Bernard lands 2026 consulting honor in travel and hospitality
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Artefact said Florent Bernard, who leads its Travel, Tourism & Transportation practice, was named one of The Consulting Report’s top leisure and hospitality consultants and leaders for 2026. The recognition underscores growing demand for data,…
Qipao event links Washington women to Shenyang’s cultural heritage
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A group of women gathered near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to wear qipao, learn its history and discover Shenyang in Liaoning Province, known as the “Home of Qipao.” The event aimed to connect local participants with Chinese culture…
Weihai closes X-traithlon and She Tri weekend with 1,090 athletes
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Weihai, China, wrapped a two-day triathlon weekend on Aug. 30-31 that combined elite racing, mass-participation events and city tourism.
IVF device market seen reaching $31.23 billion by 2030
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The global in vitro fertilization device market is projected to grow from $22.32 billion in 2026 to $31.23 billion by 2030, driven by rising infertility rates, delayed parenthood and broader fertility clinic access.
TonTon sees surge in luxury Japan property inquiries as weak yen draws overseas buyers
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TonTon Inc. says international demand for Japanese luxury real estate has accelerated after its FGP Global Conference appearance in June and amid a weak yen and record inbound tourism.
Weihai closes triathlon weekend with elite race, mass participation events
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Weihai, China, wrapped a two-day triathlon weekend on Aug. 30 that paired a World Triathlon Championship Series stop with a long-distance X-traithlon and She Tri challenge.
Palm Island Resort wins 2026 Best of Florida Award
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Palm Island Resort has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Award winner, recognizing its secluded barrier-island setting off Florida’s southwest Gulf Coast.
Weihai triathlon weekend draws 1,090 athletes from 42 countries
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Weihai, Shandong closed a two-day triathlon weekend that paired elite World Triathlon racing with mass participation events and city tourism.
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