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KDDI and JR East expand free data top-ups to 83 stations for Japan SIM users
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KDDI and JR East will expand the povo Data Oasis service for Japan SIM users starting June 9, 2026, adding more stations and bringing the total to 83. The update gives inbound travelers another way to get free mobile data at JR East-area stations…
Thailand wins 2027 Global Summit of Women hosting rights
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Thailand has been selected to host the 2027 Global Summit of Women in Bangkok, bringing more than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries to one of the world’s leading forums on women’s leadership and economic empowerment.
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown opens in Myrtle Beach
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FACE Amusement Group has opened Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown at Myrtle Beach Mall, adding a 50,000-square-foot dining and entertainment venue to one of the country’s busiest coastal tourism markets.
Visit Greater St. Cloud sales director highlighted for hospitality leadership and mental health advocacy
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Nikki Gustafson, director of sales at Visit Greater St. Cloud, is being profiled for her work promoting the Minnesota destination for meetings and events, mentoring hospitality workers and advocating for mental health awareness.
Travel retail market seen tripling by 2031
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The global travel retail market is projected to grow from $52.7 billion in 2021 to $187.1 billion by 2031, driven by tourism growth, luxury spending and duty-free demand.
Cria.al targets Tirana Airport renters with verified local car bookings
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Cria.al is expanding its online car rental marketplace in Albania with a booking flow for travelers arriving at Tirana International Airport.
Reusable launch vehicle market seen more than doubling by 2035
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The reusable launch vehicles market is projected to rise from $5.68 billion in 2025 to $13.08 billion by 2035, driven by lower launch costs, more frequent satellite deployments and broader commercial space activity.
Timor-Leste sees ASEAN accession as growth turning point
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President José Ramos-Horta says Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership, diversification drive and strategic partnerships are set to define the country’s next economic phase.
Gold Coast PR Council names Bernays Awards nominees, honors co-founder Gary Schweikhart
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The Gold Coast PR Council has announced nominees for its 20th Annual Bernays Awards, set for July 23 in West Palm Beach.
Asia-Pacific marine HVAC market to reach $1.28 billion by 2031
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A new Allied Market Research report says the Asia-Pacific marine HVAC market will grow from $764.3 million in 2021 to $1,284.6 million by 2031, driven by passenger vessels, seaborne trade, shipbuilding and maritime tourism.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Kuzá Park boosts Caribbean Mexico conservation with education, mangrove planting and recycling
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Kuzá Beach & Adventure Park says it has reached 1,741 children with environmental education in Cozumel, planted 538 mangroves and recycled more than 7.3 tons of waste.
Why Australian and New Zealand patients are traveling to Turkey for hair transplants
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Interest in hair transplant consultations in Istanbul is rising among patients from Australia and New Zealand as Turkey expands its medical tourism footprint.
Nagasaki opens applications for 2026 digital nomad residency
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Applications open July 1 for the second Nagasaki Nomad Residency, a one-month, prefecture-led program for 20 international working professionals in Japan.
Cambodia’s new wealth test is preservation, attorney says
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As Cambodian founders age out of the first major wealth-creation cycle, attorney Samantha Yem is urging families to shift from expansion to preservation through family offices, succession plans and disciplined investing.
Commercial helicopters market seen reaching $47.93 billion by 2030
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The commercial helicopters market is projected to grow from $39.51 billion in 2025 to $40.9 billion in 2026, with the global market expected to reach $47.93 billion by 2030. Growth is tied to tourism, emergency medical transport, offshore energy…
Memphis Tours says demand is rising for customized Egypt trips and Nile cruises
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Memphis Tours says international visitors are increasingly booking flexible, culture-focused travel in Egypt, with strong interest in personalized itineraries and Nile River cruises.
AbleVu, UASA launch partnership to expand accessibility resources
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AbleVu and the United Adaptive Soccer Association are teaming up to improve access to practical accessibility information for people with disabilities, starting with a Seattle camp in August 2026. The partnership aims to turn lived experience from…
Travel technology market seen reaching $21 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global travel technology market is set to more than double by 2032, driven by voice tools, contactless payments and AI. North America leads now, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest as travel companies…
Senior citizen travel insurance market seen doubling by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the global senior citizen travel insurance market will grow from $602.4 million in 2023 to $1.45 billion by 2033 as older travelers book more international trips and seek broader protection.
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