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Ewell Castle Tennis Academy keeps national crown and targets Rio
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Ewell Castle Tennis Academy has retained the LTA Schools’ Team Tennis national championship for a second straight year and is now in line for possible selection to represent England at the ISF World Schools Championships in Rio de Janeiro in…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Mobile marketing market to hit $118.5 billion by 2035
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The mobile marketing market is projected to grow from $27.6 billion in 2025 to $118.5 billion by 2035 as AI, personalization and mobile-first advertising reshape how brands reach consumers.
Embedded finance market seen hitting $1.17T by 2035
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The global embedded finance market is projected to grow from $202.8 billion in 2026 to $1.17 trillion by 2035, as non-financial brands add payments, lending, insurance and other financial products inside their apps and platforms.
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.
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.
First ARWS Junior World Championship opens in Quebec
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Thirty-eight junior teams from 10 countries will compete in Témiscamingue, Quebec, from July 23-26 in the first Adventure Racing World Series Junior World Championship.
Spa services market seen reaching $423.2 billion by 2031
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The global spa services market is projected to grow from $73.5 billion in 2020 to $423.2 billion by 2031, driven by urban stress, wellness tourism and rising demand from emerging markets.
LATAM Airlines and Meili add direct car rental booking across digital channels
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LATAM Airlines has partnered with Meili to let travelers book car rentals directly on the airline’s website and mobile app across Latin America.
Influential Women spotlights Brittany Pollari’s human-centered recruiting approach
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Influential Women highlighted Brittany Pollari, a senior talent partner at Awin Global in Burlington, Wisconsin, for her work connecting international candidates with jobs across the U.S., Brazil and Mexico.
Inspirit Jiu Jitsu Academy wins three medals at IBJJF Worlds
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Inspirit Jiu Jitsu Academy of Redondo Beach brought home one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Long Beach.
XYDF expands DC fast charging lineup for fleets, highways and home use
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Xinya Dongfang Electricity Technology Co. Ltd. is pitching a broad EV charging portfolio built for commercial, fleet, highway and residential use, backed by a 40,000-square-meter factory and in-house engineering team.
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