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Car rental market seen hitting $411 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global car rental market will grow from $180 billion in 2026 to $411 billion by 2035, driven by digital booking, urbanization and demand for flexible mobility.
TTW names the top 100 luxury hotels in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 100 luxury hotels across the Americas and Caribbean, led by Amangiri in Utah. The list spotlights properties that stand out for design, service, wellness, sustainability and…
Luiza Girardello and Zabelê Gomes launch long-term artistic partnership
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Brazilian singer-songwriter Luiza Girardello has released her debut album and teamed up with veteran artist Zabelê Gomes on a long-term creative partnership.
China irrigation pivot suppliers highlighted in new 10-company review
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A new industry overview spotlights 10 reputable irrigation pivot manufacturers in China, with Dalian-based China Yulin Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd. featured as the lead profile.
KripiCard launches digital marketplace for gift cards and global eSIMs
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KripiCard has expanded its platform in Rio de Janeiro with a new marketplace that combines crypto-powered virtual cards, digital gift cards, and global eSIMs. The move broadens the company’s reach beyond cards and targets growing demand for…
BRICS culture conference spotlights Madhya Pradesh as a heritage hub
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BRICS delegates met in Bhopal from Aug. 5-8 for a culture conference that put Madhya Pradesh’s heritage, tourism assets and living traditions on display.
Coritiba honors Norwich supporter Jonny Butcher with match-day tribute
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Coritiba Football Club turned a home match in Curitiba into a community tribute for Norwich supporter Jonny Butcher, who lives with ALS. The initiative linked rare-disease awareness, fan solidarity, and support for Jonny’s family and a related aid…
Cross-border payments market seen reaching $492.6B by 2035
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The cross-border payments market is projected to grow from $254.8 billion in 2026 to $492.6 billion by 2035, driven by e-commerce, digital wallets, blockchain rails and faster settlement demands.
Underwater lighting market seen growing to $640.86M by 2035
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The global underwater lighting market is projected to rise from $452.19 million in 2026 to $640.86 million by 2035, driven by marine tourism, luxury waterfront development and stricter energy-efficiency rules.
APAC is cheapest region to hire senior AI engineers, Second Talent finds
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Second Talent compared hiring costs for senior AI engineers across 12 markets in APAC, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America, and found APAC had the lowest fully loaded annual cost at $48,600. The analysis also showed that time-zone…
OBX SkimJam returns to Jennette’s Pier with $16,000 purse
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Top skimboarders are set to compete at Jennette’s Pier July 17-19 as OBX SkimJam returns as the sixth stop of Skim USA’s 2026 season.
Aesthetics market projected to hit $300 billion by 2035
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The global aesthetics market is forecast to grow from $150 billion in 2024 to $300 billion by 2035, driven by demand for non-invasive procedures, demographic shifts and new device technology.
RoomRite adds Hampton Inn St. Augustine and QDI USA to group booking network
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RoomRite Group Solutions said August 18, 2026, that it has added Hampton Inn St. Augustine and QDI USA to its hospitality marketplace.
80,000 visit Tokyo’s TOKYO LIGHTS projection mapping and light art festival
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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.
Ten Chinese Manufacturers Bet on Waterproof Bed Blankets in 2026
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Chinese home textile makers are leaning into waterproof bed blankets as the global blanket market expands and buyers demand more certified, functional products.
Facial recognition market seen tripling to $31.49 billion by 2035
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The global facial recognition market is projected to rise from $7.92 billion in 2025 to $31.49 billion by 2035, driven by government biometric programs, smartphone authentication, and smart city investment.
Four forces are reshaping cross-border e-commerce through 2029
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Sebastián Castellanos Duque lays out four shifts he says will define Latin America-U.S. e-commerce through 2029: legacy tech costs, mobile checkout friction, agentic AI and composable architecture.
TTW ranks the top 15 coolcation destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World released its 2026 ranking of the top 15 coolcation destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
Hom names new chef team, launches fermentation-led tasting menu in Phuket
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Hom at InterContinental Phuket Resort has appointed Chef de Cuisine Marcelo Baruch and R&D Chef Guillem Aran and unveiled a new tasting menu, Tribhumikatha, in Phuket, Thailand.
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