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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.
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.
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.
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.
MSW Interactive Designs to brief Columbia tourism partners on ADA and CIPA website risk
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MSW Interactive Designs founder Sandy Wardenburg Waggett will lead a free Aug. 20 session in Columbia, Missouri, for hotel and tourism partners of the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
TSCA sets global minimum standards for sustainable tourism certification
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance has released new minimum standards to create a common baseline for sustainable tourism certification worldwide.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Kanazawa Higashi Chaya Store in Ishikawa Prefecture on Aug. 21, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife business into a historic craft and tourism district.
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Avery Ridge Ranch adds AI booking and direct-booking promo in Fredericksburg
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Avery Ridge Ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas, has launched an AI-enabled booking push and a direct-booking promo code as it expands its private Hill Country lodging business.
LimoHive expands to all 50 states and launches mobile booking app
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LimoHive says it has widened service coverage from 10 states to all 50, launched a mobile booking app and started a staged international rollout that includes Dubai.
NocturnalSD, RSVPPass and LimoHive launch AI event-to-transport platform
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NocturnalSD, RSVPPass and LimoHive have launched an AI-powered platform that links event discovery, ticket savings and transportation in one workflow.
Cathedral City renews autism certification
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Cathedral City has renewed its Certified Autism Center designation, keeping an accessibility credential first earned in 2024. The renewal highlights the city’s staff training, sensory-inclusive programming and broader role in Visit Greater Palm…
Ember Shores pushes promo codes and AI tools for 2026 festival sales
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Ember Shores 2026 is set for Nov. 20-22 in Riviera Maya, Mexico, with ILLENIUM hosting the destination festival and partners promoting discount access through the RSVP and NOCTURNALSD codes.
Town of Evans pitches late-summer lakefront visits along Lake Erie
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The Town of Evans is promoting waterfront recreation, dining and community events as summer winds down along its 12-mile Lake Erie shoreline near Buffalo.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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New Orleans tourism depends on transportation to connect visitors with hotels, restaurants, conventions, cruise terminals, festivals and attractions across the city and surrounding region.
Cancún Challenger returns in August as sports-tourism play
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Cancún Country Club will host the Cancún Country Open from Aug. 17-23, bringing ATP Challenger tennis back to the resort market for a second straight year.
Lux Travel DMC wins VITA green tourism honor
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Lux Travel DMC was named a leading green tourism company at the VITA Awards 2026 in Vietnam, recognizing its long-running push to pair luxury travel with sustainable destination management.
Aesthetics market projected to hit $300 billion by 2035
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The global aesthetics market is forecast to grow from $150 billion in 2024 to $300 billion by 2035, driven by demand for non-invasive procedures, demographic shifts and new device technology.
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