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Mordor Intelligence says the global sustainable tourism market will grow from $3.161 trillion in 2026 to $4.590 trillion by 2031 as travelers and operators shift toward lower-impact, community-connected travel.

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A Yongkang-based stainless steel drinkware maker is positioning its OEM and ODM production for Japan’s premium gift sector around the Tokyo International Gift Show. The pitch centers on food-safe materials, minimalist finishes, and…

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Jacada Travel says private, behind-the-scenes access is emerging as a defining luxury-travel trend for 2027, alongside purpose-led trips tied to conservation and Indigenous communities.

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Nijigen no Mori is adding a limited-time holiday campaign to Dragon Quest Island on Awaji Island from Dec. 26, 2026, through Feb. 14, 2027. The event is timed for New Year and Lunar New Year travelers and will debut a monster-themed fortune…

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Zhejiang Jinze Crafts is positioning itself among China’s top suppliers of compact leather travel jewelry boxes, pointing to 25 years of production experience, a 150-person factory team and global retail customers.

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Hannah Klein has released an expanded memoir about Japanese craftsman Masaaki Hiroi, whose wooden tops earned international recognition and honorary citizenships in the U.S. The book adds new material on Hiroi’s life, overseas encounters and the…

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LIFE SCAPE, K.K. has released Caltimate, a macOS calendar app built around features its developer wanted but could not find in existing tools.

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Bright Pattern said customers and partners from six continents gathered in San Francisco on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for its 2026 Partner & Customer Conference, where the company highlighted agentic AI tools aimed at moving contact centers toward…

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XPERISUS has launched the first phase of a redesign for its members-only travel advisor platform, shifting from a browsable catalogue to a planning tool built for real client proposals.

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TBCASoft and UnionPay International said four UnionPay partner banks will be among the first wallets enabled on the UPI–HIVEX network-to-network arrangement, opening QR code mobile-wallet payments at participating merchants in Japan.

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Austin-based Rosedale Travel has launched two new luxury travel specialties for clients seeking wellness retreats and private yacht charters.

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KKday is now selling official admission and Express Pass tickets for Universal Studios Japan’s 2026 winter event in Osaka, timed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year travel.

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Independent developer Takashi Hiraoka has launched Machigatari, a free bilingual web encyclopedia that catalogs nearly 600 lesser-known towns across Japan for global travelers, students and culture enthusiasts.

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Jag Project, LLC launched Travel AI Rescue, an AI tool designed to guide travelers through the first minutes of an emergency abroad, and published a whitepaper on the risks of using chatbots to generate emergency contacts.

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Kevin Ebel has launched kevinebel.me as a central hub for his travel coverage and business updates, pulling together his creator presence across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The site highlights travel in 12 countries, early audience growth data…

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Ryotei KAI in Kyoto Prefecture has opened familiarization stay registrations for travel agencies and operators serving affluent international clients.

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oneWheat has released Solitaire World Tour, a free Klondike solitaire game for iOS and Android that turns card wins into plane tickets across 34 watercolor cities in Japan and Korea.

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Jinze Crafts is marketing ready-to-ship leather zipper jewelry cases for bridesmaid and holiday gift orders as retailers face fourth-quarter demand spikes.

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The ULTRAs named top hotels, airlines and travel brands at the Tower of London on Oct. 1, with Capella Sydney taking hotel of the year and Emirates again winning best airline in the world.

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FCM Travel Asia has expanded its Japan management team with three senior appointments as it pushes for growth in the market.