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KTO hosts Los Angeles transit tourism event with Incheon Airport partners
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The Korea Tourism Organization and partners held “Gateway to Korea: Los Angeles, 2026” on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles to promote Incheon International Airport as a major Asia transit hub and position Korea as a transit tourism destination.
The Retreat Turks & Caicos names Layvern Daniel hotel manager
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The Retreat Turks & Caicos has appointed Layvern Daniel as hotel manager ahead of the boutique hotel’s planned October 2026 opening in Grace Bay, Providenciales.
TAGTHAi teams with major Thai retailers to lure more tourist spending
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TAGTHAi has partnered with KBank, Siam Piwat, The Mall Group and MBK to expand its Easy Pay tourist e-wallet and add mall-based rewards for international visitors in Thailand.
Cycle tourism market set to hit $398.1 billion by 2035
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The global cycle tourism market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as governments, operators and travelers push active, sustainable and experience-led trips.
InterContinental Phuket Resort earns GSTC sustainability certification
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InterContinental Phuket Resort in Phuket has become the first InterContinental hotel in Thailand to win GSTC certification, adding an internationally recognized sustainability credential to the resort’s LEED Gold and Two MICHELIN Key status.
Uttar Pradesh, Yamanashi Prefecture sign tourism cooperation pact
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A Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki visited Uttar Pradesh for the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026, linking investment talks with temple visits, heritage sites and cultural exchanges.
Karnataka Tourism courts Western India trade at TTF Mumbai
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Karnataka Tourism wrapped up a three-day run as Partner State at TTF Mumbai 2026, using the event to pitch its heritage, wildlife, coastal and wellness offerings to travel trade buyers.
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.
Champagne market seen reaching $27.85B by 2035
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The global Champagne market is projected to grow from $17.42 billion in 2025 to $27.85 billion by 2035, fueled by premiumization, rosé demand, and expansion in Asia-Pacific.
Spirits market seen reaching $650.36B by 2035 as premiumization drives demand
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The global spirits market is projected to rise from $543.57 billion in 2025 to $650.36 billion by 2035, a 1.81% CAGR, as premium and craft products reshape demand.
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.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show turns 20 with expanded education and exhibits
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The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show will mark its 20th anniversary Oct. 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with more than 600 exhibitors, new education sessions and networking events.
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.
Karnataka Tourism heads to TTF Mumbai 2026
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Karnataka Tourism will showcase heritage, wildlife, coastal, wellness and MICE offerings at TTF Mumbai 2026 from Aug. 20-22 at the Jio World Convention Centre.
NOA Villas says sleep is becoming a luxury draw in Finnish Lapland
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NOA Villas is pointing to rising demand for quiet, private Arctic stays as Finnish Lapland heads into winter 2026-27. The company says travelers are increasingly choosing the region not just for Northern Lights and adventure, but for rest, space…
Rio Hotel to turn The Venue into a multi-use entertainment hub
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Rio Hotel & Casino is reworking The Venue in its Masquerade Village into a multi-use entertainment space with two showrooms, a Box Office Bar and rotating pop-up events.
Bleisure travel trend boosts New Orleans business hotels
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New data shows more business travelers are blending work and leisure, and New Orleans is well-positioned to benefit from the shift.
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