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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.
Miracle Surrogacy reiterates Mexico-only delivery policy after U.S. birth tourism action
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Miracle Surrogacy says surrogate pregnancies and deliveries in its programs will continue to take place in Mexico, not the United States, after new U.S. measures targeting birth tourism.
Karnataka Tourism deepens Gujarat travel trade ties at TTF Ahmedabad
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Karnataka Tourism wrapped up its three-day run at TTF Ahmedabad 2026 in Gandhinagar, using the event to pitch the state’s destinations to Gujarat’s travel trade and widen business leads across western India.
CTO to launch Caribbean Tourism Research Forum at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will debut a new research forum during SOTIC 2026 in Guyana on Oct. 6, aiming to link academic work with tourism policy and industry action.
Philadelphia hotels lean into mural tourism and family walking routes
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Philadelphia’s public art and walkable neighborhoods are drawing more family micro-tourism, with Center City murals and Rittenhouse Square emerging as a key itinerary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tourism event market seen reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032
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The global tourism event market is projected to grow from $1.6 trillion in 2022 to $2.5 trillion by 2032, driven by more corporate, sports, entertainment and cultural events and wider use of mobile ticketing.
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.
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.
Uganda tourism pushes confidence message after Ebola-free declaration
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Uganda’s tourism advocates are trying to reset international perceptions after the country’s Ebola-free declaration, arguing that the destination should now be judged by its current safety, hospitality and travel offerings.
Muscatine launches sponsorship push for parks, sports tourism and wellness
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The City of Muscatine has launched its first formal community sponsorship initiative to support parks, recreation, sports tourism, public wellness and economic development.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research projects the global tourism source market will nearly double from $599.4 billion in 2022 to $1.1 trillion by 2032, driven by rising travel demand and niche tourism growth.
Jacqueline Johnson receives CTO Legacy Award as foundation nears 30 years
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization honored Jacqueline Johnson with its Legacy Award as the CTO Foundation nears its 30th anniversary.
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