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SUCHI pitches itself as a top golf cart maker for eco-tourism
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SUCHI, also known as Dezhou Sooch Auto Industry Co., Ltd., is spotlighting its electric golf carts and shuttles for eco-tourism operators as demand rises for low-emission transport at resorts, parks and retreats.
Karnataka Tourism heads to TTF Mumbai 2026
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Karnataka Tourism will showcase heritage, wildlife, coastal, wellness and MICE offerings at TTF Mumbai 2026 from Aug. 20-22 at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Rio Hotel to turn The Venue into a multi-use entertainment hub
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Rio Hotel & Casino is reworking The Venue in its Masquerade Village into a multi-use entertainment space with two showrooms, a Box Office Bar and rotating pop-up events.
Bleisure travel trend boosts New Orleans business hotels
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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.
MSW Interactive Designs to brief Columbia tourism partners on ADA and CIPA website risk
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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.
Sundial Beach Resort plans Shell Lover's Weekend on Sanibel Island
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa will host a Shell Lover’s Weekend Nov. 5-8 on Sanibel Island, pairing expert-led shelling activities with boat trips, crafting and social events.
Pontus, Rotana and NOA unveil first Rotana ski resort in Georgia
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Pontus, Rotana and Italian architecture studio NOA have unveiled Caucasus Mandili, planned as the first ski resort under the Rotana brand in Gudauri, Georgia.
Arizona hotel targets growing family educational road trips
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Family travel patterns are shifting toward trips that mix learning with road travel, and Northern Arizona destinations are benefiting.
TSCA sets global minimum standards for sustainable tourism certification
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance has released new minimum standards to create a common baseline for sustainable tourism certification worldwide.
Tonya Fitzpatrick brings destination stewardship debate to Martha’s Vineyard
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Award-winning journalist and author Tonya Fitzpatrick led a community conversation on Martha’s Vineyard on Aug. 15 about whether tourism growth is improving life for residents or just increasing visitor counts.
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Stars Glamping tops 2026 ranking of China’s modular luxury hotel tent suppliers
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STARS GLAMPING TENT CO., LTD. ranked first in a 2026 review of 10 Chinese modular luxury hotel tent suppliers, reflecting rising demand for code-compliant prefabricated hospitality systems.
PlacidWay, Turan Turan expand robotic orthopedic access in Turkey
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PlacidWay Medical Tourism and Turan Turan Health Group have expanded their collaboration to connect international patients with advanced robotic orthopedic and spine surgery in Bursa, Turkey.
Evok publishes 2026 destination marketing analytics guide as DMO funding faces pressure
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Evok Destination Marketing has released a new analytics guide for tourism boards as nearly a third of DMOs say funding is at risk and economic-impact proof becomes a top priority.
Tourism Solomons backs Valor Tours’ new Guadalcanal itineraries
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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.
Cancún Challenger returns in August as sports-tourism play
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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.
Christmas Decor turns Seven Feathers into a holiday destination
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Christmas Decor installed 1.5 million lights across Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon, expanding its push to use large-scale holiday displays to drive casino traffic and overnight stays.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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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.
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.
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.
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