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The global art tourism market is projected to rise from $50.24 billion in 2025 to $68.64 billion by 2035 as cultural travel, immersive exhibitions and digital booking tools reshape how travelers choose destinations.

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Shiba Park Hotel will exhibit at IFTM Top Resa 2026 in Paris this September as part of the JNTO Japan Pavilion, aiming to win new European business and deepen ties with international media.

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Shiba Park Hotel will present its sustainability efforts at mottECO FESTA 2026 in Tokyo on July 27, highlighting food waste reduction, bamboo amenities and organic guestroom products.

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A new alliance launched in Tulum on Aug. 28, 2026 to align UN Tourism, UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, Inmobilia and Thor Urbana behind Mexico’s Tulum Renace strategy.

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The Korea Tourism Organization and partners held “Gateway to Korea: Los Angeles, 2026” on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles to promote Incheon International Airport as a major Asia transit hub and position Korea as a transit tourism destination.

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China’s modular housing exporters are expanding capacity and overseas delivery as global demand rises for prefabricated construction.

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The Retreat Turks & Caicos has appointed Layvern Daniel as hotel manager ahead of the boutique hotel’s planned October 2026 opening in Grace Bay, Providenciales.

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TAGTHAi has partnered with KBank, Siam Piwat, The Mall Group and MBK to expand its Easy Pay tourist e-wallet and add mall-based rewards for international visitors in Thailand.

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The global cycle tourism market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as governments, operators and travelers push active, sustainable and experience-led trips.

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InterContinental Phuket Resort in Phuket has become the first InterContinental hotel in Thailand to win GSTC certification, adding an internationally recognized sustainability credential to the resort’s LEED Gold and Two MICHELIN Key status.

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A Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki visited Uttar Pradesh for the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026, linking investment talks with temple visits, heritage sites and cultural exchanges.

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Karnataka Tourism wrapped up a three-day run as Partner State at TTF Mumbai 2026, using the event to pitch its heritage, wildlife, coastal and wellness offerings to travel trade buyers.

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Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM have launched a private-sector marketing push in Romania and Slovakia to grow demand for Cape Town and South Africa.

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The Art Worth Festival has selected its 2026 artist lineup for the October 23-25 event at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth.

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Fondazione ENIA appointed Gianni Buonsante coordinator of its AI & Hospitality study and research commission on Aug. 7, 2026, with a mandate to advance responsible AI adoption across hospitality, tourism and related services.

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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.

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The global medical tourism market is projected to grow from $58.2 billion in 2025 to $292.9 billion by 2035, driven by lower treatment costs abroad, expanding hospital infrastructure and rising use of telemedicine.

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South Korea’s VandS Clinic is widening access to skin and aesthetic treatments for international travelers, with more than 68 branches nationwide and multilingual interpretation support.

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A new report ranks 10 registered Chinese manufacturers of steel-framed modular capsule houses for glamping, eco-resorts and scenic tourism developments.

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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.