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Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
Explorer.Company rolls out last-minute Mongolia travel deals
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Explorer.Company is pitching short-notice trips to Mongolia for travelers who want a ready-made adventure with flights, 4x4 vehicles and camping gear bundled in. The offers target spontaneous visitors, including Singapore travelers, as Mongolia’s…
GEYOTO pitches portable solar panels for family road trips
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GEYOTO Technology Limited is promoting its S100 and S200 portable solar panels as an off-grid power option for RV and overlanding families.
Chickamauga Lake tops Lake.com’s drive-to getaway ranking
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Lake.com says 72 of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas are within a two-hour drive of a ranked lake getaway, with Chickamauga Lake in Chattanooga taking the No. 1 spot.
XPERISUS joins Virtuoso’s luxury travel network
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XPERISUS Inc. has been accepted into Virtuoso’s by-invitation-only luxury travel portfolio, giving the Tokyo-based company access to more than 20,000 travel advisors worldwide.
Elizabeth Love builds travel business around restorative, personalized trips
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Elizabeth Love, a travel advisor with Fora Travel based in Apollo Beach, Florida, is using luxury, adventure and culinary travel to create customized experiences for couples, families and groups.
Accessible transportation expands tourism access for mobility-impaired visitors
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Accessible transportation is becoming a key part of inclusive tourism in New Orleans and other destinations as travelers with mobility limitations plan trips around reliable vehicle access, trained drivers, and scheduling.
ELFIGO Mobility launches suitcase-style electric wheelchair for travel
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ELFIGO Mobility has introduced the Travelier Suitcase Electric Wheelchair, a compact mobility aid designed for seniors and caregivers who need easier travel support.
Luxury Rail Safaris launches US site for Rovos Rail with dollar pricing
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Luxury Rail Safaris has launched a dedicated US website for Rovos Rail, giving American travelers full itinerary, suite and pricing details in US dollars.
Folio.YVR’s Summer issue spotlights philanthropy, luxury and Vancouver creators
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Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine released its Summer 2026 CELEBRATE issue on Aug. 6, led by a feature on newly promoted VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation adviser Luigi Ronchi.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 gamebird safari bookings for U.S. travelers
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Luxury Rail Safaris has opened American booking for Rovos Rail’s 2027 Highveld Wingshooting Safari, an eight-day South African hunting trip aboard the Pride of Africa.
Perixx launches USB-C travel mouse for mobile devices
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Perixx has introduced the PERIMICE-405, a compact wired mouse built for USB-C laptops, tablets and smartphones.
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.
Hotel Thaynes wins Gold at MUSE Hotel Awards after AAA Four Diamond honor
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Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group says Hotel Thaynes in Park City, Utah, earned Gold in the MUSE Hotel Awards’ Interior Design – Ski Resort Interiors category, adding to a recent AAA Four Diamond designation.
Annapolis weekend travel pitch centers on history, water access and family-friendly stays
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Annapolis is being positioned as a 48-hour family getaway that combines the U.S. Naval Academy, Colonial-era streets and Chesapeake Bay recreation.
The Historic Traveler launches online vacation guide for history-focused marketers
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The Historic Traveler has launched a new online Historic Vacation Guide to help destinations, travel providers, museums, events and history-themed media reach a history-loving audience.
Anguilla tourism chief pushes regional teamwork and youth careers
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Anguilla’s tourism director is calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate more and urging young people to build hospitality careers that lead to management and leadership.
Traveland’s A-Nap Air hits 400 backers on Kickstarter in day one
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Traveland has launched A-Nap Air on Kickstarter and drew support from more than 400 backers in its first 24 hours.
Capitale leans into luxury as New York courts global visitors
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Capitale, the historic Manhattan event venue inside the former Bowery Savings Bank, hosted FIFA’s gala dinner during New York’s World Cup festivities, positioning itself as a symbol of the city’s push to reclaim its luxury image.
Steven Wilhelm named IAOTP Top Attorney of the Decade for 2026
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IAOTP will honor Steven H. Wilhelm at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala at New York City’s Plaza Hotel.
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