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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.
CMARIX leaders to meet U.S. businesses in Miami and New York
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CMARIX CEO Chirag Mudsa and Executive Director Atman Rathod will travel to Miami and New York from Sept. 14 to Oct. 1 to meet with U.S. businesses and explore technology partnerships.
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.
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 last-minute Mongolia travel deals
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Explorer.Company is pitching short-notice trips to Mongolia for travelers who want a ready-made adventure with flights, 4x4 vehicles and camping gear bundled in. The offers target spontaneous visitors, including Singapore travelers, as Mongolia’s…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Dallas couples turn date night into micro-adventures
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Couples in Dallas are shifting from traditional dinner-and-a-movie plans to walkable, experience-driven outings that blend local food, arts and nightlife.
Adventurous FBO warns pilots about summer flying risks
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Adventurous FBO is urging pilots to prepare for hotter, busier flying conditions as summer weather raises risks tied to density altitude, thunderstorms, heat stress and aircraft performance.
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.
ASTMH approves Saint James School of Medicine tropical medicine diploma
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Saint James School of Medicine’s Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health has been added to the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s list of approved courses.
Philadelphia hotels lean into mural tourism and family walking routes
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Philadelphia’s public art and walkable neighborhoods are drawing more family micro-tourism, with Center City murals and Rittenhouse Square emerging as a key itinerary.
Owens family book argues adventure strengthens connection
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Fort Worth authors Don and Danae Owens have released How to Build an Adventurous Family, a guide that says shared adventure is the key to lasting family connection.
The Travel Society leans on Virtuoso Travel Week to deepen luxury ties
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The Travel Society is using Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas to strengthen supplier relationships, expand advisor resources and support growth for its independent travel network.
Florida’s Historic Coast rolls out end-of-summer travel deals
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Florida’s Historic Coast is offering seasonal discounts on lodging, tours and attractions across St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and nearby beaches.
Lux Travel DMC uses Quang Binh outing to refresh 15-day Vietnam tours
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Lux Travel DMC took its team to Quang Binh for a company outing that combined team building with destination research.
Town of Evans pitches late-summer lakefront visits along Lake Erie
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The Town of Evans is promoting waterfront recreation, dining and community events as summer winds down along its 12-mile Lake Erie shoreline near Buffalo.
Ember Shores pushes promo codes and AI tools for 2026 festival sales
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Ember Shores 2026 is set for Nov. 20-22 in Riviera Maya, Mexico, with ILLENIUM hosting the destination festival and partners promoting discount access through the RSVP and NOCTURNALSD codes.
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