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Travelers in Japan use about 1 GB of mobile data a day, study says
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A new study from Travelsim Asia analyzed 102 Japan eSIM trips from 2024 to 2026 and found travelers typically use about 4.7 GB per trip, or roughly 1 GB per day on shorter visits.
Spirit World Travel sets 2027 Alaska retreat cruise aboard Celebrity Edge
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Spirit World Travel will host The Abundant Soul Alaska Cruise, a seven-day transformational conference at sea, aboard Celebrity Edge from July 23–30, 2027. The limited-capacity voyage combines workshops, keynote talks and Alaska port calls for…
Travel Sports Talk aims to bring reviews and transparency to youth travel sports
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Forrest S. of Mountain House, California created Travel Sports Talk, a web and mobile platform for anonymous reviews, ratings, and media about youth travel sports teams and organizations.
Blue Ridge Automotive urges Marietta drivers to check tires before summer trips
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Blue Ridge Automotive is pushing Cobb County drivers to inspect tires and alignment before peak summer travel, saying heat, highway miles and vacation cargo can raise the risk of blowouts and uneven wear.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
AI travel planning wins on big ideas, struggles on details
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New 2026 research and a real-world trip test both point to the same problem: AI can help travelers build a trip, but it still misses too many specifics.
Métis Crossing wins Attraction of the Year at Edmonton Tourism Awards
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Métis Crossing was named Attraction of the Year at the 2026 Edmonton Tourism Awards, adding to a growing list of provincial and national recognition for the Alberta Indigenous tourism destination.
Travel retail market seen tripling by 2031
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The global travel retail market is projected to grow from $52.7 billion in 2021 to $187.1 billion by 2031, driven by tourism growth, luxury spending and duty-free demand.
Priority Insurance urges homeowners to review coverage before summer travel
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Priority Insurance is urging homeowners to check their policies before summer trips, warning that vacant homes, travel theft and high-value items can leave families exposed.
Why Australian and New Zealand patients are traveling to Turkey for hair transplants
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Interest in hair transplant consultations in Istanbul is rising among patients from Australia and New Zealand as Turkey expands its medical tourism footprint.
Swamp tours keep Louisiana's wetlands at the center of tourism
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Swamp tourism is drawing visitors to South Louisiana for wildlife viewing, cultural history and wetland education.
MyFlyYatra launches redesigned website for flight booking
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MyFlyYatra has launched a redesigned website aimed at improving flight searches and booking access for travelers looking for economy and business class service.
DOT appoints All Wheels Up founder Michele Erwin to ACAA advisory committee
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appointed All Wheels Up founder and President Michele Erwin to the Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee, which advises the department on barriers facing passengers with disabilities.
Solo travelers are spending more and booking food experiences over restaurants
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The global solo travel market is projected to top $1.07 trillion by 2030, and independent travelers are spending 42.8% more per person than couples.
The FS Agency launches free hotel AI visibility tool
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The FS Agency has launched a free self-assessment that shows hotel owners how clearly ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity can identify their properties.
Diper Tour pitches specialized Japan trips for Filipino travelers
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Diper Tour is positioning itself as a specialized travel partner for Filipinos booking Japan vacations as demand rises across Southeast Asia. The company says customized itineraries, multilingual support and flexible tour formats help travelers…
Diper Tour pitches flexible Tokyo tours for 2026 travelers
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Diper Tour is promoting customized Tokyo tours for 2026 as travelers increasingly book online and compare options across travel sites.
Diper Tour pushes private Tokyo travel for 2026
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Private, customizable travel is gaining ground in Tokyo as international visitors look for more flexibility, privacy and cultural immersion in 2026. Diper Tour is positioning its Tokyo routes around that shift with private tours, small-group…
Travel technology market seen reaching $21 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global travel technology market is set to more than double by 2032, driven by voice tools, contactless payments and AI. North America leads now, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest as travel companies…
Saudi Arabia launches wildlife destinations to boost conservation and nature tourism
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Saudi Arabia announced Wildlife Destinations on June 11, 2026, a national initiative that opens managed nature experiences across deserts, mountains, islands, coasts and marine habitats.
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