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Hotel returns shift from occupancy to room rates across five markets
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Five eFinancialModels Hospitality Market Studies on the United States, France, Italy, Japan and the United Arab Emirates say hotel growth is now being driven by room rates rather than room volume.
Ekoloc launches Canadian-focused car rental platform in Martinique
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Ekoloc has launched ekoloc.ca to make car rentals in Martinique easier for Canadian travelers, with pricing shown in Canadian dollars, French-language support and airport pickup.
UK cats are Europe’s most home-centred roamers, Weenect study finds
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Weenect analyzed GPS data from 952 cats across 10 countries and found that UK cats had some of Europe’s smallest territories and lowest night activity.
Envu names Lars Oestergaard as CFO
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Envu said Lars Oestergaard will join as chief financial officer on Oct. 1 and oversee global finance, legal and compliance as the environmental science company pushes growth.
Jennifer Farrell reveals mid-year milestone for Bordeaux showhome project
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Jennifer Farrell says her Interconnected Changeable Environments showhome is entering a new phase with virtual room reveals ahead of a planned spring 2027 opening in Bordeaux, France.
Luxaviation adds nine aircraft across Europe and Asia-Pacific
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Luxaviation Group added and planned nine aircraft across Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Gulfstream G700 and G800 jets, as it expands charter and management services in key business aviation markets.
ADIFF to stream 10-film virtual series on global Black history
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream African Diaspora: History and Cinema from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, 2026, as part of its 2026 Summer Virtual Film Series.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa adds its first Michelin-starred dining events
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa will host two Michelin-starred Masters of Food & Wine dinners on July 17 and July 20, 2026, with IDAM by Alain Ducasse Executive Chef Fabrice Rosso in the Maldives.
Denmark’s Sjælland region to host 2026 European Adventure Racing Championship
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The Adventure Racing World Series will bring its 2026 European Championship to Sjælland, Denmark, from Aug. 27-30, using a 48-hour technical course that crosses forests, coastline, open water and three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
Top 10 China Christmas Butter Cookie Suppliers for 2026
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A new supplier roundup highlights 10 China-based manufacturers positioned for 2026 Christmas butter cookie orders across retail, gift and foodservice channels.
Dongguan Xinrui expands OEM and ODM production for invisible intimate apparel
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Dongguan Xinrui Underwear Co., Ltd. said it is expanding OEM and ODM capacity from its Dongguan, China, factory as demand rises in Western and Asian retail markets.
Limitless Sky launches AI-guided empty leg flight search
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Limitless Sky says it is using AI to help private jet travelers find empty leg flights through natural-language search, nearby airport options and automated alerts.
Full service restaurants market seen reaching $2.76 trillion by 2033
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The global full service restaurants market is projected to grow from $1,680.6 billion in 2026 to $2,760.6 billion by 2033, driven by demand for premium dining, urbanization, tourism and restaurant digitization.
Foreign demand surges for Spanish coastal homes as summer begins
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International interest in Spanish coastal property is climbing sharply in early 2026, led by buyers from the UK, Germany and France.
Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns July 11-12 with major reggae lineup
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Martinique will host the fourth Reggae Therapy Festival on July 11-12, 2026, in Fort-de-France, aiming to draw thousands and reinforce the island’s push as a cultural tourism destination.
Outbound MICE market seen hitting $1.27 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global outbound MICE market will rise from $225.9 billion in 2021 to $1.2722 trillion by 2031. Growth is tied to stronger international connectivity, business travel and tourism, with Asia-Pacific expected to…
Spa services market seen reaching $423.2 billion by 2031
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The global spa services market is projected to grow from $73.5 billion in 2020 to $423.2 billion by 2031, driven by urban stress, wellness tourism and rising demand from emerging markets.
LimogesCollector.com adds rare Beauchamp and retired Limoges boxes
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LimogesCollector.com has launched a new assortment of authentic Limoges porcelain boxes imported from Limoges, France, including exclusive Beauchamp pieces, retired designs and vintage finds.
Concierge Auctions opens bidding for $80M London Global Sale
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Concierge Auctions has opened bidding for its June 2026 London Global Sale, a live auction set for 30 June at The Connaught in Mayfair.
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