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Weihai, China, hosted back-to-back triathlon events on Aug. 29-30 that drew 1,090 athletes from 42 countries and regions.

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The Royal Bahrain Concours has named Lexus, represented by Ebrahim K. Kanoo B.S.C., as its Automotive Partner and Saturday Fashion Show Partner for the 2026 event in Bahrain.

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Luxury Vacations Consulting says low water is still disrupting some Rhine, Danube, Elbe and Main river cruises in September, pushing travelers to weigh revised ports, ship swaps and motorcoach transfers.

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Toyota will join the Royal Bahrain Concours 2026 in Bahrain as an automotive partner through distributor Ebrahim K. Kanoo.

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Jackson Funkhouser won the 2026 New Mexico Open at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort in Elephant Butte, N.M., finishing 23-under and setting a course record on his way to a seven-shot victory.

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Star Fall, a residential entrance lobby by Kris Lin, has won the Gold A’ Design Award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category.

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The global cloth napkin market is projected to grow from $1.82 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026, with The Business Research Company forecasting continued expansion through 2030. Hospitality demand, e-commerce growth and sustainability…

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Thailand’s wellness tourism market is growing about three times faster than the global average, with Phuket emerging as a leading hub ahead of the Global Wellness Summit in November.

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Kendel Lavallee, director of AI Adoption and Visibility at CIPR Communications, has been named a finalist in the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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H.E. Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, head of the League of Arab States Mission in Beijing, received the 2026 Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence at a forum in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026. The event highlighted China-Arab economic, trade and…

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H.E. Riza Poda, Albania’s ambassador plenipotentiary to China, received the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence at a Beijing forum on Sept. 15, 2026. The event brought together more than 100 diplomats, experts and business leaders to…

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The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games ended Sept. 12 after drawing more than 3,000 participants, 900 volunteers and an estimated $3 million in regional economic activity.

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Monasterace, Italy, will host “Intelligenza di Comunità” on 31 August with startup pitches, AI training and talks on innovation, tourism, healthcare and cultural heritage.

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Business and diplomatic leaders meeting in Pretoria said African smaller firms need stronger support to turn trade ambitions into real sales, contracts and jobs.

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The shower curtain rod bracket market is projected to grow from $1.12 billion in 2025 to $1.59 billion by 2030, driven by DIY bathroom upgrades, housing growth and hospitality expansion.

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A new alliance launched in Tulum on Aug. 28, 2026 to align UN Tourism, UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, Inmobilia and Thor Urbana behind Mexico’s Tulum Renace strategy.

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Busan, South Korea, has opened Starry Night Busan: Night Festa 2026, a free nighttime tourism program running through December across beaches, parks and downtown districts.

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Hotel Per La is highlighting Downtown Los Angeles as a weekend destination for couples who want architecture, art, history and dining instead of a beach trip.

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Transfer Hub, an Athens-based private transfer and tour company, received the 2026 City Excellence Award from the International Association for Business Excellence.

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Florida’s Fresh Grill in Cocoa Beach earned a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award for its fresh seafood, hand-cut Prime steaks and upscale-casual dining model.