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Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
Student accommodation market seen reaching $37 billion by 2035
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The global student accommodation market is projected to grow from $22.26 billion in 2025 to $37.01 billion by 2035, driven by international student mobility, urbanization and demand for managed, tech-enabled housing.
SLKY World acquires rights to Nathan Isbourne novel for summer 2027
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SLKY World, an independent Florida publisher, has acquired world rights to British author Nathan Isbourne’s The Finger Carrier for publication in summer 2027. The spiritual realism novel centers on a young man’s search for answers and blends…
Philippine Airlines launches 3-day Japan flash sale with up to 30% off base fares
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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Japan up to 30% off base fares on select routes through a three-day flash sale from July 15 to 17, 2026. The promotion is aimed at holiday and year-end travel, with added Japan-to-Manila service later…
Philippine Airlines launches 3-day flash sale with up to 40% off for Greater China travelers
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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Greater China up to 40% off base fares on select routes for three days, from July 15 to 17, 2026. The limited-time sale is aimed at filling future trips to the Philippines and beyond, with travel valid…
Bamba Travel adds live pricing and real-time availability to new trip collection
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Bamba Travel has launched a new collection of globally curated trips with live pricing and real-time availability, expanding its booking platform for travelers and travel advisors.
Mouriya explains certified Kobe beef as traveler interest grows
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Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya has published background information on certified Kobe beef as international travelers increasingly ask how it differs from wagyu.
Dragon Quest Island adds limited-time Slime crafts in Japan
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DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched two seasonal craft experiences that let visitors make custom Slime souvenirs.
Luggage industry rewires around direct sales, sustainability and younger travelers
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A Travel Sentry survey of luggage industry professionals across seven languages shows a category that has recovered unevenly since Covid, with growth shifting to direct digital channels, product development and sustainability.
Shintarrow Yoshikawa opens Reverse Mediator in Tokyo
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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.
VandS Clinic expands toward 75 branches across Korea and Japan
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VandS Clinic says it is on track to reach 75 branches by the end of 2026, adding new locations in South Korea and Japan as it scales its medical aesthetics network.
Koku launches English booking platform for Tokyo’s Izu Islands
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Koku Inc. launched Tokyo Islands Explorer on July 9, 2026, an English-language booking platform that bundles lodging, inter-island transport and activities across Tokyo’s Izu Islands.
SMART EXCHANGE passes 1,000 currency exchange machines in Japan
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SMART EXCHANGE Co., Ltd. says its unmanned foreign currency exchange network topped 1,000 units nationwide in February 2026 and handled more than 2 million transactions a year as Japan’s inbound tourism keeps rising.
Five Chinese camping tent makers positioned for 2026 demand
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A new roundup highlights five Chinese camping tent manufacturers serving global outdoor brands as the market for camping, rooftop and inflatable tents expands.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Adventure tourism market seen hitting $841.7 billion by 2031
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Adventure tourism is projected to expand from $514.53 billion in 2026 to $841.73 billion by 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence, as travelers shift toward experience-led trips.
Japanese Taste wins Bronze in A' Interior Design Awards
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Shunsuke Ohe’s Japanese Taste retail outlet at Kyoto Station won a Bronze A’ Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.
Koji Sato’s Cross Pod wins Bronze in A' Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award
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Cross Pod, an innovative self-standing one-point cane by Japanese designer Koji Sato, won Bronze in the A’ Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award on July 1, 2026. The recognition highlights an assistive device aimed at improving mobility,…
MyFlyYatra expands premium Japan flight booking from the US
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MyFlyYatra says it is expanding premium flight options from the United States to Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa, as demand rises for business and first-class travel.
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