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Patented solar-powered lunch box cooler targets workers, students and travelers
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A new patented Battery Lunch Box from inventor Charlotte Jerez combines solar charging, a rechargeable battery and insulated food storage with a separate compartment for valuables.
Travesla says its commercial division has reached 2,850 travel agents in South Asia and the GCC
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Travesla marked two years as a dedicated commercial division for aviation and travel tech across India and South Asia, saying it now works with 2,850 verified travel agents across five markets.
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.
Anthem Stamps sales jump 64% as holiday and event demand rises
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Anthem Stamps said sales rose 64% from a year earlier as retail buyers, wedding planners, nonprofits and businesses increase demand for curated postage ahead of the 2026 holiday-card season.
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.
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.
Outdoor recreation boom reshapes travel demand in Santa Fe
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Outdoor participation is setting new records nationwide, and regional tourism hubs like Santa Fe are adjusting as hikers and mountain bikers steer lodging choices toward trail access.
Texas Hill Country group travel rises on hobby trips and car events
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Group travel tied to car culture, cycling and outdoor hobbies is helping fuel tourism in Texas Hill Country, where direct travel spending reached $22.4 billion and supported 176,300 jobs.
Research hubs and flexible policies are reshaping U.S. business travel
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Corporate travel is shifting as younger workers favor flexible policies, research hubs draw longer stays, and bleisure trips grow across the U.S. Boulder is emerging as one example of how specialized industries and outdoor access are changing…
Brian Patrick marks 25 years since 9/11 with tribute to survivors and community
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Former New York City native Brian Patrick marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a reflection on survivor’s guilt, Ground Zero’s changed landscape and the need to preserve personal memory.
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.
Rising holiday costs boost demand for affordable Murcia coast apartment stays
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Travellers across Europe are increasingly looking for lower-cost Mediterranean breaks, pushing interest toward apartment stays in Pilar de la Horadada and the Murcia coast.
Zenvoya launches patent-pending natural language travel search
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Zenvoya has launched a patent-pending search system that lets travelers find flights and hotels in plain language instead of filling out traditional booking forms.
DataArt and Travelport finish six-month GDS modernization with zero downtime
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DataArt completed a six-month modernization project for an enterprise travel agency using Travelport, keeping booking and servicing live throughout the migration.
LuggageToShip expands AI travel tools for luggage shipping
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LuggageToShip.com said it is expanding an AI-powered TravelTech platform that lets travelers compare shipping options, book and pay online, generate labels and track bags through one digital flow.
Shufti adds QES, transaction monitoring and Travel Rule tools
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Shufti unveiled three products in its Innovation Drop: Summer Edition 2026, adding qualified electronic signatures, transaction trust monitoring and Travel Rule compliance to its compliance platform.
Heartfelt Recovery Centers opens outpatient center in Laconia
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Heartfelt Recovery Centers has opened a new outpatient treatment center at 350 Court Street in Laconia, bringing PHP, IOP and standard outpatient care for substance use and mental health conditions to the Lakes Region.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo’s Omotesando district, adding a new retail location built around a light-and-shadow design concept.
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.
Traveland’s A-Nap Air tops 1,000 Kickstarter backers in 10 days
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Traveland says its latest inflatable travel pillow, A-Nap Air, drew more than 1,000 Kickstarter backers within 10 days of launch.
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