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Island Bookings opens affiliate program for ferry bookings
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Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate partner program for travel publishers, bloggers and agencies, giving them a way to earn commissions from island ferry and island-hopping bookings across its destination sites.
Corporate travel demand lifts airport hotels near Raleigh-Durham
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Companies are prioritizing faster ground transit and tighter schedules, helping boost hotel demand around major transit hubs like Raleigh-Durham.
Lux Travel DMC wins VITA Green Award for sustainable tourism
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Lux Travel DMC was recognized at the VITA Green Awards as one of Vietnam’s leading sustainable tourism operators, highlighting its long-running focus on responsible travel, local partnerships and cultural preservation.
Report says weak Google Business Profile management is costing local businesses leads
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GMB Daddy says gaps in Google Business Profile management are helping competitors win high-intent local searches across service-heavy industries.
IAOTP names Maria Laura Canepa Top Expert of the Year in Immigration Services
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IAOTP will honor Maria Laura Canepa at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. The recognition spotlights Canepa’s work as an immigration and relocation advisor and the growth of her Uruguay-based firm,…
Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
Accessible transportation expands tourism access for mobility-impaired visitors
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Accessible transportation is becoming a key part of inclusive tourism in New Orleans and other destinations as travelers with mobility limitations plan trips around reliable vehicle access, trained drivers, and scheduling.
Mobile mechanic expands service across rural Fremont County
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Under the Bus Auto is widening its on-site repair service across Fremont County, Colorado, to help older residents, rural drivers and stranded travelers get vehicle repairs without towing.
Spice Island Beach Resort’s Janelle Hopkin wins NABHOOD Trailblazer Award
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Janelle Hopkin, president and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, received NABHOOD’s Hank Thomas Trailblazer Award at the association’s annual conference in Miami on August 6, 2026. The honor spotlights her role in…
Anguilla tourism chief pushes regional teamwork and youth careers
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Anguilla’s tourism director is calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate more and urging young people to build hospitality careers that lead to management and leadership.
Three Learn Tourism partners named finalists for ATD talent development award
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Travel Portland, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and Visit Tulsa were named finalists for the 2027 Association for Talent Development Excellence in Practice Awards for destination learning programs built with Learn Tourism.
Karnataka Tourism to spotlight heritage, wildlife and MICE at TTF Ahmedabad 2026
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Karnataka Tourism will showcase its heritage sites, wildlife, coastal destinations, festivals and business travel appeal at TTF Ahmedabad 2026 from Aug. 6-8 in Gandhinagar.
Oak Bluffs library to host Tonya Fitzpatrick on tourism and community life
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The Oak Bluffs Public Library will host a free Aug. 15 conversation with author Tonya Fitzpatrick on how tourism affects community identity, housing and quality of life on Martha’s Vineyard and other destinations.
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…
Hotel returns shift from occupancy to rate across five markets
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eFinancialModels says hotel performance in the U.S., France, Italy, Japan and the UAE is being driven by room rates rather than room volume, but for different reasons in each market.
AITEC World sets London and Addis events to push African tourism integration
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AITEC World has announced two global tourism gatherings for late 2026 in London and Addis Ababa, framing them as a push for more African travel, investment and trade.
Dental tourism gains as DentaVacation cites sharp savings and long waits
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DentaVacation’s 2026 global report says cost gaps, insurance limits and long domestic wait times are pushing more patients to seek dental care abroad.
Shanghai courts Southeast Asian travelers with family-focused summer events
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Shanghai is rolling out its biggest summer consumption season from July to October 2026, aiming at travelers from Southeast Asia with sports, culture, nightlife and family attractions.
Arizona lands 19 Michelin Guide selections in Southwest debut
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Arizona restaurants earned 19 selections in the first Michelin Guide Southwest, including seven Bib Gourmand honors and three individual awards.
Puerto Vallarta clinics adapt as dental tourists get more selective
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A new wave of dental tourists is changing how clinics in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico operate, with patients comparing credentials, technology and materials before booking care.
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