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Union Source pitches end-to-end China sourcing for global retailers
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Union Source Co., Ltd. says its sourcing and logistics platform is built to help multinational retailers consolidate suppliers, quality-control production and ship mixed containers from China.
Busan pushes new night travel options for Taiwanese repeat visitors
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Busan is rolling out a wider set of night tourism experiences in 2026, from river cruises and night markets to waterfront parks and city-center performances.
Busan pushes night tourism with cruises, markets and waterfront experiences
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Busan is expanding its after-dark tourism push with new river cruises, night markets and waterfront attractions aimed at repeat visitors, especially Taiwanese travelers.
UnionPay partners join HIVEX network for cross-border QR payments in Japan
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TBCASoft and UnionPay International said four UnionPay partner banks will be among the first wallets enabled on the UPI–HIVEX network-to-network arrangement, opening QR code mobile-wallet payments at participating merchants in Japan.
Tourism services market seen reaching $13.7 trillion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global tourism services market will rise from $10.8 trillion in 2026 to $13.7 trillion by 2030, driven by business travel, digital booking, and demand for sustainable trips.
Rosedale Travel adds wellness and yacht charter advisory services
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Austin-based Rosedale Travel has launched two new luxury travel specialties for clients seeking wellness retreats and private yacht charters.
KKday starts selling USJ winter event tickets for 2026 holiday season
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KKday is now selling official admission and Express Pass tickets for Universal Studios Japan’s 2026 winter event in Osaka, timed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year travel.
Andarakis FZCO and ESA360 join forces on India growth opportunities
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Andarakis FZCO and ESA360 have formed a strategic alliance in Dubai to connect India’s real estate and development pipeline with global capital, branding and market-entry support.
Chinese pavilion showcases robots and AI at Saudi falcons exhibition
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Robots, AI-powered devices and Chinese consumer products are drawing visitors at the Chinese Pavilion during the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh.
Machigatari launches bilingual encyclopedia of nearly 600 Japanese towns
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Independent developer Takashi Hiraoka has launched Machigatari, a free bilingual web encyclopedia that catalogs nearly 600 lesser-known towns across Japan for global travelers, students and culture enthusiasts.
Kevin Ebel launches site for travel and entrepreneurship content
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Kevin Ebel has launched kevinebel.me as a central hub for his travel coverage and business updates, pulling together his creator presence across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The site highlights travel in 12 countries, early audience growth data…
Jag Project launches Travel AI Rescue for business travelers
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Jag Project, LLC launched Travel AI Rescue, an AI tool designed to guide travelers through the first minutes of an emergency abroad, and published a whitepaper on the risks of using chatbots to generate emergency contacts.
COAX Software tops 2026 travel app development ranking
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COAX Software published a ranking of 10 travel app development companies for 2026, putting its own firm at No. 1 ahead of Unicrew and Quytech.
LuxGroup earns two World Travel Awards 2026 global nominations
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LuxGroup said two of its Vietnam-based businesses have been named world-level nominees in the World Travel Awards 2026: Lux Travel DMC for luxury tour operations and Lux Cruises Group for small-ship cruising.
Seven Nayarit resorts land in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Seven hotels and resorts in Mexico’s Nayarit state were recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, underscoring the Pacific coast destination’s rise as a luxury travel hub. The results add momentum to a region already gaining…
Ryotei KAI opens FAM stay signups for overseas VIP travel planners
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Ryotei KAI in Kyoto Prefecture has opened familiarization stay registrations for travel agencies and operators serving affluent international clients.
Simigo pitches eSIM connectivity for Canton Fair travelers
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Simigo is highlighting digital mobile access ahead of the 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, where thousands of international buyers and exhibitors will gather Oct. 15-Nov. 4, 2026. The company says eSIMs can help business travelers stay connected…
Capella Sydney wins ULTRAs hotel of the year as London hosts luxury travel awards
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The ULTRAs named top hotels, airlines and travel brands at the Tower of London on Oct. 1, with Capella Sydney taking hotel of the year and Emirates again winning best airline in the world.
The Shaw Group opens second Pune office as India expansion accelerates
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The Shaw Group opened a second office in Pune, India, on Oct. 5, 2026, less than 18 months after launching its first Pune location.
InterContinental Phuket Resort centers stays on mindfulness and nature
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InterContinental Phuket Resort is leaning into holistic wellness as Phuket prepares for the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in November.
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