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Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Crypto asset management market seen reaching $18.41 billion by 2035
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The crypto asset management market is projected to grow from $3.27 billion in 2026 to $18.41 billion by 2035, driven by institutional adoption, ETF inflows and broader blockchain use. North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to…
Anchorage tops summer U.S. car rental cost survey
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Anchorage, Alaska is the most expensive U.S. destination for summer car rentals, with the cheapest available vehicle averaging $182 a day, according to a new Cheapcarrental.com survey of 100 airports.
Churchill Promotions expands with Stockton move and new market tests
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Churchill Promotions has relocated to a larger Stockton office while launching a retail campaign and testing new markets in New Mexico and Alaska.
Off the Beaten Path launches Alaska national park grand slam trip
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Off the Beaten Path is launching a 2027 small-group adventure that visits all eight of Alaska’s national parks in one guided itinerary.
Ralph Iantosca lands sixth straight Condé Nast Traveler honor
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Luxury safari advisor Ralph Iantosca was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists List for the sixth year in a row, underscoring his standing in high-end travel design.
CruiseHuddle launches iOS and Android apps for cruise travelers
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CruiseHuddle has released mobile apps for iPhone and Android, expanding its cruise-only social network to travelers on the move.
505 Southwestern lands two new products at Walmart
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505 Southwestern is putting a new 4-ounce Hatch Valley green chile can and Chipotle Peach Salsa into select Walmart stores nationwide, expanding the Southwestern brand’s reach as more shoppers cook at home.
Formula 1 is America’s fastest-growing sport, new data shows
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Lucky Rebel’s analysis of 20 years of U.S. sports interest across all 50 states finds Formula 1 leading growth with a 258% rise, while basketball gains momentum and golf declines sharply.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Campground demand tops 50% as summer pricing levels off
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June campground demand crossed 50% for the first time in Insider Perks’ OHPI, signaling that booked inventory now exceeds available inventory nationwide.
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
Albany ranks No. 3 in U.S. for summer rental car prices
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Albany is the third most expensive U.S. destination for renting a car this summer, with average daily rates at $146, according to a Cheapcarrental.com survey of 100 airports.
Vigilant Aerospace tests onboard drone collision-avoidance system
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Vigilant Aerospace says new flight tests of FlightHorizon PILOT showed onboard tracking, radar integration and automatic avoidance commands for drones.
UrScore launches offline hunting score app for big game hunters
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UrScore has launched on the Apple App Store with a mobile tool that predicts score, age and weight from a photo or short video for 29 North American big game species.
Grammy-winning artist Yolanda Martinez blends drumming, healing and spirituality
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Yolanda Martinez, a Native Grammy Award winner and four-time NAMMY honoree, is using music, drum-making and teaching to connect audiences to healing and Indigenous cultural traditions.
Friends Forever Pets launches sitewide bedding sale
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Friends Forever Pets has started a sitewide sale on every dog and cat bed in its catalog, including its Donut Pet Beds and Orthopedic Sofa lines.
Friends Forever Pets cuts prices on six outdoor pet essentials
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Friends Forever Pets has marked down its six-piece outdoor and travel collection for urban pet owners, with prices lowered across carriers, leashes, collars and cleanup gear.
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