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Near Zero wins TGA Outdoor Product of the Year for Adventure Bundle
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Near Zero said its Near Zero Adventure Bundle won Outdoor Product of the Year at the 2026 Travel Goods Association Show in recognition of the brand’s patented DEAN system and beginner-friendly gear bundles.
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Luminox launches Adventure Watch 1300 Series
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Luminox introduced the Adventure Watch 1300 Series on Aug. 18, 2026, adding a 43 mm field watch with expedition styling, Swiss Made construction and 200-meter water resistance.
Beata Ufniarz launches Sea Detective books for young ocean learners
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Beata Ufniarz has launched the Sea Detective series, an interactive children’s book collection for ages 4 to 8 that mixes guessing-game storytelling with marine education.
Luminox launches Adventure Watch 1300 as a modern expedition field watch
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Luminox has introduced the Adventure Watch 1300 Series, a 43 mm field watch inspired by classic expedition gear and built for modern outdoor use. The release underscores the brand’s focus on durability and legibility, with 200-meter water…
Globe Chaser relaunches app and Agency Cloud for live adventure games
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Globe Chaser has relaunched its scavenger hunt app and introduced Agency Cloud, a professional platform for agencies and coaches that plan and run live outdoor events.
Nomad eSIM says travel is shifting from sightseeing to shared passions
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Nomad eSIM says more travelers are choosing trips around sports, concerts and other immersive experiences, and that reliable mobile connectivity has become part of the travel basics.
Krewe of Europa to join Ocean Beach Holiday Parade
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The Tampa-based Krewe of Europa will make its debut in San Diego’s Ocean Beach Holiday Parade on Dec. 5, bringing members from 22 states, holiday costuming and international carnival traditions.
RCBC, HIVEX and Novus explore cross-border QR payments in the Philippines
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TBCASoft, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and Novus Transact Philippines signed an MOU on July 27, 2026, to assess cross-border QR payment connectivity between the Philippines and the HIVEX network.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail marks 50 years with new story map
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Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation intern Eleanor Meckley created an interactive story map to mark the 50th anniversary of the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
8 Brazil destinations for nature and adventure
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PlanetaEXO released a guide to eight Brazilian destinations built around dunes, jungle, wetlands, reefs and waterfalls.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
Vibe Adventures wins 2026 Global Startup Pitch Emerging Markets Scaleup award
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Vibe Adventures was named the Emerging Markets Scaleup winner in the 2026 Global Startup Pitch, a travel tech competition from Phocuswright, Web in Travel and PhocusWire. The win spotlights the company’s push to make multi-day tours easier to…
Explorer.Company rolls out fall self-drive tours for Mongolia's festival season
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Explorer.Company is offering adjustable 4x4 self-drive itineraries in Mongolia this fall to line up with eagle-hunting festivals in the west and a horse festival in Khentii Province.
British Guild of Travel Writers marks 65 years with anthology, podcast and London gala
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The British Guild of Travel Writers is marking its 65th anniversary with a travel anthology, podcast access to its sustainability symposium and a London awards dinner on Nov. 2. The celebrations spotlight the Guild’s members, industry partnerships…
Indus Travels launches solo travel brand with no single supplements
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Indus Travels has introduced Solo Together, a new travel brand for solo travelers that pairs curated international trips with private rooms, no single supplements and built-in flexibility.
Explore Mars takes H2M2 summit to Houston after Artemis II
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Explore Mars will host its 2026 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit in Houston from July 21-23, bringing NASA, industry, university and policy leaders together after Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby.
Milford’s Gilded Age history is drawing romance travelers
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Milford, Pennsylvania is leaning into historic architecture and cultural tourism as couples seek trips built around learning, local heritage and preserved buildings.
Dark Sky Lofts pitches Sedona as a slow-travel retreat
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Dark Sky Lofts is positioning its West Sedona property as a wellness-focused base for travelers embracing slow travel, especially as fall bookings approach.
Karnataka Tourism deepens Gujarat travel trade ties at TTF Ahmedabad
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Karnataka Tourism wrapped up its three-day run at TTF Ahmedabad 2026 in Gandhinagar, using the event to pitch the state’s destinations to Gujarat’s travel trade and widen business leads across western India.
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