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MundoTrip sees chat-first vacation planning gaining ground
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MundoTrip says travelers are increasingly using WhatsApp, SMS, Messenger and web chat to research, personalize and book vacations.
RetreatBoss spotlights 5 wellness travel destinations built around local food
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RetreatBoss Magazine’s Fall 2026 issue highlights Crete, Sardinia, Provence, Okinawa and Québec as examples of wellness travel shaped by culinary heritage, local culture and place-based hospitality.
Lydia Wong plans Strings Camerata Italy masterclass and New York jury role
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Hong Kong educator Lydia Wong is expanding Strings Camerata’s international reach with a July 2027 masterclass and concert in Italy and a new jury appointment in New York. The moves build on student programs in Italy and New York that Wong says…
ItalianTouch Events turns wedding favours into an Italian market experience
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ItalianTouch Events is turning destination wedding favours into interactive Italian market experiences, where guests choose regional foods and gifts to take home.
Chameleon Travel Shop launches Myth and Sea Odyssey program in Italy and Greece
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Chameleon Travel Shop has added a new small-group cultural itinerary that follows Odyssey-linked sites in southern Italy, plus Kefalonia and Ithaca in Greece.
Italian Excellence Award unveils first 21 nominations for 2026
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The Italian Excellence Award has announced its first 21 nominations for the 13th edition, with finalists spanning Dubai, Washington, DC, Luxembourg, Naples and Sicily.
Le Boat launches flash sale with up to 30% off boating vacations through 2028
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Le Boat is offering a seven-day flash sale with savings of up to 30% on boating vacations in 2026, 2027 and 2028 across 18 destinations in Europe and Canada.
Psychologist Claudia Matini warns teachers’ back-to-school stress is more than post-vacation fatigue
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As Italian teachers prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, educational psychologist Claudia Matini says the pressure is tied to classroom management, planning and relationships, not just the end of summer.
Prime Video launches Italian docureality Benvenute a Bordo
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Benvenute a Bordo – L’Italia raccontata in van is now available on Prime Video, taking viewers across Italy through stories of local traditions, entrepreneurs and artisans.
Shiba Park Hotel to showcase food waste reduction at mottECO FESTA 2026
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Shiba Park Hotel will present its sustainability efforts at mottECO FESTA 2026 in Tokyo on July 27, highlighting food waste reduction, bamboo amenities and organic guestroom products.
Cycle tourism market set to hit $398.1 billion by 2035
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The global cycle tourism market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as governments, operators and travelers push active, sustainable and experience-led trips.
Gianni Buonsante to lead ENIA’s AI & Hospitality commission
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Fondazione ENIA has named Gianni Buonsante coordinator of its new AI & Hospitality study and research commission, with a mandate to develop responsible AI adoption guidance for hotels, tourism and related services.
Grand Overture wins Gold A' Design Award
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Grand Overture, a hospitality hall by James Tu and Kang Sheng Tu, received the Gold A’ Design Award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category.
Fernwayer adds Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa to Italy lineup
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Fernwayer is expanding its Italy portfolio with new private travel experiences in Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa, building on an existing lineup in Rome, Venice, Florence, Trieste and Sardinia.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding returns to Rio Hotel & Casino Aug. 20
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The long-running interactive comedy dinner show is coming back to Las Vegas on Aug. 20, 2026, with a revamped production at Rio Hotel & Casino.
Pontus, Rotana and NOA unveil first Rotana ski resort in Georgia
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Pontus, Rotana and Italian architecture studio NOA have unveiled Caucasus Mandili, planned as the first ski resort under the Rotana brand in Gudauri, Georgia.
InterContinental Phuket Resort pitches itself as Phuket’s dining destination
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InterContinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach, Thailand, is highlighting eight restaurants and bars as a full-day dining draw for guests.
FIGH says Taranto 2026 showed handball needs a professional mindset
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Italian Handball Federation President Stefano Podini says the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games became a testing ground for a broader cultural shift in Italian handball.
ItalianTouch Events spotlights black pizza for destination weddings in Italy
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ItalianTouch Events is promoting black pizza as a striking new food trend for modern destination weddings in Italy.
InterContinental Phuket Resort leans on eight venues to sell a full-day dining destination
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InterContinental Phuket Resort in Phuket, Thailand, is spotlighting its eight restaurants and bars as a way to keep guests on property from breakfast through late-night drinks.
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