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Alexandre Ventadour takes over as Martinique tourism commissioner
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Alexandre Ventadour has been named commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority, with a mandate to boost the island’s global profile while centering sustainability and local benefit.
TSCA backs EU anti-greenwashing rules for tourism labels
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance is welcoming new EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition rules that began applying Sept. 27, 2026. TSCA says the directive should curb greenwashing, raise confidence in sustainability…
Santai Seaplane and Indonesia tourism ministry plan new island routes
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Santai Seaplane and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism are working to expand direct access to coastal and island destinations, starting with Bali and several other hubs.
DWP Congress 2026 brings global luxury wedding industry to India for the first time
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DWP Congress 2026 opens in Udaipur with more than 350 attendees for a three-day run at Fairmont Udaipur Palace, marking the event’s first edition in India.
Gatestone Group launches Saudi business setup guide for UK founders
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Gatestone Group has released a 2026 playbook to help UK entrepreneurs navigate company formation, licensing, tax and compliance in Saudi Arabia.
Anguilla courts superyacht business at Monaco Yacht Show
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Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 to deepen ties with yacht owners, operators and luxury brands while sharpening its destination and port-of-entry experience.
Royal Caribbean’s planned Sandals deal spotlights Caribbean tourism ties
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Royal Caribbean Group’s planned $3 billion investment in Sandals and Beaches Resorts is drawing attention to how cruise lines and resorts can work together across the Caribbean.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism spotlights Buddhist Circuit at Japan expo
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism used JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo to promote its Buddhist Circuit, pilgrimage sites and broader spiritual heritage to global travel buyers and industry partners.
Antigua and Barbuda to study tourism carrying capacity
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment will launch a comprehensive tourism carrying-capacity study to guide sustainable growth.
Karnataka Tourism wraps up Dubai showcase with focus on Gulf travel trade
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Karnataka Tourism ended its participation at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2026 after four days of meetings with buyers, operators and industry stakeholders from the UAE and wider GCC. The State used the platform to promote heritage, wildlife,…
China Airlines expands SkyTeam ties with 15th anniversary push and Virgin Atlantic codeshare
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China Airlines marked 15 years in SkyTeam with a celebration in Amsterdam and a new codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic.
PlacidWay says non-surgical weight-loss drugs are reshaping bariatric medical tourism
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PlacidWay released new research on Sept. 17, 2026, saying non-surgical weight-loss medications are changing how patients approach bariatric care and cross-border treatment.
Performance arts tourism is reshaping group travel in Santa Fe
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New data and local examples show how opera and festival-goers are driving more coordinated group trips, with hotels, dining and transit hubs adapting around performance calendars.
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
Harbour Air to buy Pacific Coastal Airlines in B.C. regional airline deal
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Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines have agreed to a combination that would keep both brands Canadian-owned while expanding regional air service across British Columbia.
Visit Corpus Christi launches AI Ready for local tourism businesses
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Visit Corpus Christi is rolling out AI Ready on Sept. 30, 2026, to help tourism businesses adapt to how artificial intelligence is changing travel discovery and visitor planning.
PlacidWay launches regenerative confidence tourism framework
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PlacidWay unveiled a new white paper and industry framework aimed at the fast-growing regenerative medicine travel market.
CyprusBusiness.com launches platform for Cyprus business and relocation info
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CyprusBusiness.com launched an independent digital platform for business, investment, residency, real estate and relocation information in Cyprus.
Alike launches build-your-own tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne
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Alike has launched customizable tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne, letting travelers choose only the attractions they want instead of buying preset bundles.
Travel Trends Podcast launches Season 8 with monthly industry report
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Travel Trends Podcast launched Season 8 on Sept. 9 with a new Monthly Travel Trends Report, a broader editorial lineup and listener-driven coverage of travel tech, polar cruising, wellness, culinary tourism and more.
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