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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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food away from home market seen reaching $5.85 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global food away from home market will reach $5,848.7 billion by 2031, growing at a 2.3% CAGR from a 2021 base.
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