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AURA 919 released a Day One analysis of the Middle East Event Show 2026 in Dubai, saying the event’s agenda points to resilience, AI scrutiny, government-led demand and sustainability moving deeper into procurement.

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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.

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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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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance has released new minimum standards to create a common baseline for sustainable tourism certification worldwide.

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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has tapped interCaribbean Airways as the official airline partner for its 2026 tourism conference in Georgetown, Guyana, and is offering delegates a 25% flight discount.

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Madeira and Porto Santo are being positioned as year-round backdrops for weddings, proposals and vow renewals, with landscapes ranging from volcanic cliffs and forest to golden beaches.

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Tourism Solomons is promoting three new Valor Tours options for U.S. travelers interested in Solomon Islands WWII history, including a 2026 land tour, an August commemoration departure and a 2027 cruise itinerary.

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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.

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Prevue Meetings + Incentives and Caesars Entertainment will announce a new industry-wide effort in New Orleans on Aug. 3 aimed at recognizing the professionals behind meetings and events worldwide.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.