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New Trail Brewing to launch Shawnee State Park beer for Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week
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New Trail Brewing will debut a limited-run Shawnee State Park hazy IPA on Aug. 22 in Schellsburg to support Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week and the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.
Denmark’s Sjælland region to host 2026 European Adventure Racing Championship
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The Adventure Racing World Series will bring its 2026 European Championship to Sjælland, Denmark, from Aug. 27-30, using a 48-hour technical course that crosses forests, coastline, open water and three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
XploreRide New York launches XR sightseeing bus for America’s 250th anniversary
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H.I.S. Americas has launched XploreRide New York, an immersive XR sightseeing experience that turns a moving double-decker bus into a stage for Manhattan stories.
Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson
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Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri store on Aug. 29 at Tanger Outlets Branson, marking the retailer’s expansion into its 10th state.
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.
Turkey blocks international eSIM providers, disrupting travelers
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Turkey has blocked access to major international eSIM providers, forcing tourists and business travelers to find new ways to stay connected.
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
Top 10 custom aluminum workboat manufacturers in China for 2026
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A new ranking spotlights 10 China-registered builders positioned to supply modular offshore and in-water aluminum workboats as global demand grows.
1Berkshire publishes 2026 Official Visitors Guide to the Berkshires
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1Berkshire has released this year’s Official Guide to the Berkshires as the organization enters its 10th year.
Evok publishes 2026 destination marketing analytics guide as DMO funding faces pressure
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Evok Destination Marketing has released a new analytics guide for tourism boards as nearly a third of DMOs say funding is at risk and economic-impact proof becomes a top priority.
Smile Hair Clinic renews rare TEMOS A rating
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Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul says it has renewed its TEMOS A-rated accreditation, keeping its status as the world’s first and only hair transplant clinic with that distinction.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Osaka Namba
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Osaka Namba Ebisubashi Store in Namba, Osaka, on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife retail footprint beyond Tokyo.
Visit Savannah communicators win inaugural PRSA Women of Impact awards
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Visit Savannah’s Supriya Christopher and Tanvi Chauhan were honored Aug. 6 in Chicago at PRSA’s first Women of Impact Awards, highlighting the team behind Savannah and Tybee Island’s destination storytelling.
Federal, rail leaders head to Helena for Greater Northwest summit
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Federal transportation officials, U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and rail advocates are gathering in Helena Aug. 25-27 for the 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit.
gokarvan launches Turkey airport transfer booking platform
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gokarvan.com has launched a point-to-point transfer platform for airport and city rides across Turkey, pairing travelers and travel agencies with fixed-price bookings from more than 40 licensed operators.
The Renaissance Traveler debuts experiential travel media platform
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The Renaissance Traveler launched today in Charleston with a Phase 1 digital publication, social channels and newsletter built around multimedia travel storytelling.
Hoi An guide links local food to the town’s trading past
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hoian.co has launched a new English-language food and culture collection that uses everyday dishes, markets and cooking traditions to explain Hoi An’s history as a trading port.
Russian River Railbikes plans Labor Day weekend rides in Sonoma County
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Russian River Railbikes will run special excursions Sept. 5-7, 2026, in Cloverdale, giving visitors a six-mile pedal-powered trip along historic Northwestern Pacific Railroad tracks.
Key Point Academy opens 90,000-square-foot Downtown Miami campus
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Key Point Academy has opened a new more than 90,000-square-foot campus on Biscayne Boulevard, giving the Miami school a single Downtown location for students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
ACE expands college credit recommendations for Cambridge exams
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The American Council on Education has added more than 40 Cambridge International AS & A Level exams to its National Guide, expanding college credit pathways for U.S. students.
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