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SOSA Fiori rebrands as SOSA’S with new Riyadh luxury lifestyle store
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SOSA Fiori has evolved into SOSA’S, adding luxury gifting, home accessories and hospitality-focused collections as it opens a new location in Riyadh.
Taiwan tourism debuts at Portland Marathon with wellness push
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Taiwan Tourism Administration sponsored the Portland Marathon for the first time, using the October 3-4 race weekend in Portland to pitch Taiwan as a wellness and outdoor destination.
Yellow Umbrella Travel & Events named Travel Agency of the Year in New Braunfels
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Yellow Umbrella Travel & Events earned Travel Agency of the Year from the Consumer Ratings Institute for its public review performance in Comal County.
GatherKin launches family reunion planning hub for households and dues
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GatherKin is rolling out a web-based platform that pulls RSVPs, payments, schedules and family updates into one shared organizer hub. The Austin startup is targeting reunion planners who want to replace scattered group chats and spreadsheets with…
Orlando hotel pitches proximity as youth sports tourism grows
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Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive is positioning itself as a base for youth sports travel in Orlando, where tournament families are balancing game schedules, lodging logistics and nearby entertainment.
Auberge Collection lands 25 spots in Condé Nast Traveler awards
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Condé Nast Traveler named 25 Auberge Collection properties among the world’s top hotels and resorts in its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with five earning No. 1 or No. 2 destination rankings.
Brack Tours pitches custom Ireland golf trips for 2027 Ryder Cup travelers
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Brack Tours is offering tailored Ireland golf packages for fans heading to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
Ryan Daniel novel explores chosen family and end-of-life wishes
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Ryan Daniel’s Where the Rainbow Lotus Grows follows a gay teenager who finds refuge with his grandmother in Oregon, then confronts legal uncertainty around her final wishes years later.
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.
Travel And Tour World ranks top Halloween destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Halloween Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Salem, Orlando and Sleepy Hollow at the top. The ranking shows how witch-trial history, haunted attractions, Día de Muertos…
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.
Recruiting for Good launches travel referral program for women to fund BFF birthday trips
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Recruiting for Good has launched a referral-based Ladies Travel Service that lets U.S. professional women earn fully funded luxury European festival trips to gift a best friend for a 50th birthday.
Group travel is shifting toward culture and walkable destinations
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New data points to a rise in group trips centered on food, wellness and local culture, with Santa Fe emerging as a strong fit for travelers who want experiences beyond nightlife.
Lux Travel DMC adds family beach trips for year-end Vietnam holidays
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Lux Travel DMC is expanding its family beach offerings for the year-end holiday season, with a sharper focus on Vietnam’s coast, flexible itineraries and resorts that fit different generations.
Astra Privé launches bespoke ultra-luxury operations for executives and UHNWIs
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Astra Privé says it is moving beyond traditional luxury travel and into production-style corporate retreats and private environments for C-suite leaders and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
CruiseHuddle finds solo cruise cabins can cost more than standard fares
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CruiseHuddle’s pricing audit found that cabins marketed for solo travelers were not always the cheapest option for one guest, including one case where a solo balcony cost $91 more than a guarantee balcony.
GemRockAuctions founder says family stories matter more than 1.6 million sales
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GemRockAuctions founder Wayne Sedawie says a recent trip to Hong Kong and Thailand changed how he views the 20-year-old marketplace after meeting seller families whose businesses have funded education and succession.
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…
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