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Alexandre Ventadour takes over as Martinique tourism commissioner
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Alexandre Ventadour has been named commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority, with a mandate to boost the island’s global profile while centering sustainability and local benefit.
Forgottonia leans into haunted fall tourism in Macomb
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Macomb and the surrounding Unforgettable Forgottonia region are promoting haunted tours, paranormal lore and fall festivals throughout October 2026. The push is designed to draw visitors for Halloween thrills and family-friendly autumn activities,…
TSCA backs EU anti-greenwashing rules for tourism labels
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The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance is welcoming new EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition rules that began applying Sept. 27, 2026. TSCA says the directive should curb greenwashing, raise confidence in sustainability…
Santai Seaplane and Indonesia tourism ministry plan new island routes
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Santai Seaplane and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism are working to expand direct access to coastal and island destinations, starting with Bali and several other hubs.
ANCEL marks World Tourism Day with road-trip starting support reminder
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ANCEL is using World Tourism Day to highlight a less obvious part of road-trip readiness: making sure a vehicle can start again after each stop.
Royal Caribbean’s planned Sandals deal spotlights Caribbean tourism ties
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Royal Caribbean Group’s planned $3 billion investment in Sandals and Beaches Resorts is drawing attention to how cruise lines and resorts can work together across the Caribbean.
Malaysian YouTuber Changyong named Tainan tourism ambassador for 2026
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Malaysian creator Changyong, who has more than 1 million subscribers, has been named Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026 after a trip highlighting the Taiwanese city’s food, heritage and everyday local life.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism spotlights Buddhist Circuit at Japan expo
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism used JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo to promote its Buddhist Circuit, pilgrimage sites and broader spiritual heritage to global travel buyers and industry partners.
Antigua and Barbuda to study tourism carrying capacity
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment will launch a comprehensive tourism carrying-capacity study to guide sustainable growth.
Karnataka Tourism wraps up Dubai showcase with focus on Gulf travel trade
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Karnataka Tourism ended its participation at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2026 after four days of meetings with buyers, operators and industry stakeholders from the UAE and wider GCC. The State used the platform to promote heritage, wildlife,…
Anguilla tourist board reaches 200-plus advisors on U.S. roadshow
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Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day sales mission across five U.S. states Sept. 14-18, meeting more than 200 travel advisors to build awareness and bookings for the Caribbean island.
Malaysia medical tourism market seen tripling by 2035
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Malaysia’s medical tourism market is projected to grow from $163.5 million in 2024 to $486.5 million by 2035, driven by lower treatment costs, accredited hospitals and strong government support.
PlacidWay says non-surgical weight-loss drugs are reshaping bariatric medical tourism
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PlacidWay released new research on Sept. 17, 2026, saying non-surgical weight-loss medications are changing how patients approach bariatric care and cross-border treatment.
Performance arts tourism is reshaping group travel in Santa Fe
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New data and local examples show how opera and festival-goers are driving more coordinated group trips, with hotels, dining and transit hubs adapting around performance calendars.
Adults-only stays expand in Cozumel tourism market
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Five Cozumel properties now operate under adults-only policies as more travelers seek quieter stays without kids’ clubs or family programming.
Madhya Pradesh launches six-village astro-tourism project
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The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has started an Astro Village Development Project across six villages in six districts, aiming to turn naturally dark rural skies into astronomy-based tourism sites.
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
Visit Corpus Christi launches AI Ready for local tourism businesses
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Visit Corpus Christi is rolling out AI Ready on Sept. 30, 2026, to help tourism businesses adapt to how artificial intelligence is changing travel discovery and visitor planning.
Alike launches build-your-own tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne
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Alike has launched customizable tourist passes in Sydney and Melbourne, letting travelers choose only the attractions they want instead of buying preset bundles.
PlacidWay launches regenerative confidence tourism framework
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PlacidWay unveiled a new white paper and industry framework aimed at the fast-growing regenerative medicine travel market.
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