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PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I enjoy fishing, but I thought there could be a better way to dispose of used or damaged fishing line," said an inventor, fromXenia, Ohio, "so I invented the ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FISHING LINE DISPOSAL. My design enables you to safely dispose of the line so fish or other animals do not get caught in it."

PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed a better hat to help keep me cool and protect against the sun when working outdoors," said an inventor, from Mesa,Ariz., "so I invented THE COOL HAT. My design offers a unique alternative to traditional wide-brim hats."

CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest inspection tour to southwest China's Guizhou Province. By introducing how Guizhou strives for high-quality economic growth and rural revitalization, the article showed China's unwavering determination to pursue high-quality development, which is key to its modernization drive.

CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest inspection tour to southwest China's Guizhou Province. By introducing how Guizhou strives for high-quality economic growth and rural revitalization, the article showed China's unwavering determination to pursue high-quality development, which is key to its modernization drive.

BEIJING, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of adhering to high-quality development and driving growth by further deepening reform and opening-up comprehensively, during his inspection in Southwest China's Guizhou Province from Monday to Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called on the province to firm up confidence, work hard, and take steady steps to advance Chinese modernization, Xinhua reported.This is the first local inspection by the General Secretary after this year's national two sessions, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday.On Tuesday, Xi visited the provincial capital Guiyang, where he heard the provincial authorities report their work.Xi underscored the need to strengthen innovation-driven development with the real economy as the foundation. He called for actively developing strategic emerging industries and enhancing industries such as the digital economy and new energy.The Chinese leader noted that achieving high-quality development requires unwavering adherence to the Party's leadership.Crucial role, immense potentialsDuring Xi's inspection, the Chinese leader called on the province to earnestly implement the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China's strategic plans for the large-scale development of the country's western region and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Xinhua reported.The Chinese leader's remarks and the inspection tour highlighted the great importance the leader attaches to the development of the western region, which covers more than 70 percent of China's land area and is home to nearly 30 percent of the country's population, experts said. The region plays a critical role in China's pursuit of high-quality development and Chinese modernization, and holds great potential in various areas.The Chinese leader's remarks during his visit to Guizhou further underscored the vital importance of the western region in the nation's strategy to strengthen both security and development, while also highlighting its significant potential in fields like advanced manufacturing and high-level openness,Li Chang'an, a professor at the Academy of China Open Economy Studies at the University of International Business and Economics, told the Global Times.The country's vast western region covers 12 provincial-level regions including Guizhou, Chongqing, Gansu, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xizang Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to a Xinhua report.After years of development, Guizhou has evolved into a national big data hub, with increasing investment in new infrastructure such as data centers, Xinhua reported.The province's GDP amounted to 2.266 trillion yuan in 2024, a 5.3 percent increase from 2023, calculated at constant prices."In recent years, China's western region has seen considerable progress in infrastructure, industrial upgrades, and the improvement of people's livelihoods," Hu Qimu, a deputy secretary-general of the digital-real economies integration Forum 50, told the Global Times on Tuesday.The western region has established 9 national-level strategic emerging industry clusters and 13 national-level advanced manufacturing industry clusters. In 2024, the region accelerated the formation of new quality productive forces, such as a 25 percent increase in the number of science and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises and a 15 percent increase in high-tech enterprises in Northwest China's Shaanxi, Xinhua reported. Emerging industries in Southwest China's Sichuan, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, drones, and nuclear technology applications, have experienced rapid growth."As an important part of the western region, Guizhou has strengths in both the technology and cultural tourism sectors. As these industries evolve, they should be further integrated into the national strategy to help the province better tap into high-quality resources from surrounding regions," Hu said, noting the approach will enhance Guizhou's development and inject new momentum into the high-quality growth of China's western region as a whole.Cultural preservation stressedDuring his inspection in Guizhou, Xi stressed that areas with large ethnic minority populations should preserve their distinctive culture and let it shine through the integrated development of culture and tourism, Xinhua reported.Xi made the remarks on Monday when inspecting Liping county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, per the report.When visiting the Zhaoxing Dong Village in the county, Xi and villagers sat around a firepit to discuss all-around rural revitalization at a drum tower, a unique architecture for the Dong ethnic group that serves as a communal gathering spot.Tourism has become a major industry and rural tourism is thriving, Xi said, wishing the villagers' lives to grow more prosperous with each passing day.Xi watched a performance of the grand song of the Dong ethnic group, a form of a folk chorus inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, in the Zhaoxing Dong Village in Liping county.He also explored the features of the village, visited the Dong culture exhibition center, and inspected a local base of special industry featuring weaving, dyeing and embroidery."Stilt houses, ancient villages, intangible cultural heritage instruments, the grand song of the Dong people, and batik craftsmanship all embody the unique charm of this ethnic culture -- both deeply traditional and remarkably stylish," Xi said."Performing the grand song is a great opportunity to present and promote the Dong culture," Zhong Shengli, one of the performers on Monday, told the Global Times.The grand song of the Dong ethnic group boasts a rich history as a unique form of a folk chorus performed without the aid of musical instruments or a lead singer. Through its beautiful melody, the choir conveys different stories, emotions and insightful lyrics, Zhong explained.In the past year, the cultural and tourism industry in Guizhou has developed significantly. In 2024 alone, the number of tourists and tourism revenue in the province both saw double-digit growth, data with Guizhou tourism authorities shows.Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for the region's development, as it serves as a driving force for cultivating tourism and other industries, Li Chang'an told the Global Times. He also said that's how Guizhou can leverage its local advantages within the broader context of the nation's development of the western region.

HENGQIN, China, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ChimelongHengqin Resort celebrated a momentous achievement at the 31st Annual Thea Awards, hosted by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in Los Angeles, by securing two prestigious honors. Recognized with the Outstanding Achievement Award in Marine Theme Park for Chimelong Spaceship and in Spectacle Show for Chimelong Show, this accomplishment marks a significant milestone for China's cultural tourism brands on the international stage. It highlights Chimelong's contributions to the global themed entertainment industry through its creativity and innovation.

SHANGHAI, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Recording a new high scale: From March 30th to April 3rd, 2025, Tourism Plus Shanghai 2025 will create a new record with five collective exhibitions and four pavilions in Pudong and Puxi, covering a total exhibition area of 700,000 square meters, covering 15 industrial categories, 68 exhibition sections, more than 6,000 exhibitors, and more than 300 live events. It is expected to attract 450,000 visitors from more than 140 countries and regions around the world. The exhibition is guided by Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, co-sponsored by China Tourism Association, and hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai International Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd.

NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gimme Credit Analyst, Jay Cushing has delivered critical fixed income insights into the shifting landscape of the U.S. airline industry, highlighting the unexpected challenges faced by major carriers in early 2025. As Delta Air Lines (DAL), American Airlines (AAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) significantly revised their first-quarter profit expectations downward, Cushing's analysis sheds light on the factors driving this reversal.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vrboreleased the2025 Vacation Rentals of the Year, the annual collection of 10 standout private vacation rentals across the U.S. The selected homes range from three to nine bedrooms, with nightly average rates between $400 and $4,000, and are in the most in-demand destinations for rentals this spring and summer, including the Florida Panhandle; Scottsdale, Arizona and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2025.

Blending Local Culture and Elegant Design, The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou Elevates Luxury in One of China's Most Culturally and Historically Rich Cities

Singapore Tourism Board launches campaign that will give away 60 free flights and one dream "do-over" trip for Americans to take advantage of Singapore's breadth of rich experiences

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BERLIN, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 4-6, 2025,ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show-kicked off in Germany, gathering over 5800 exhibitors and industry leaders from 170 countries. This year's theme, "The World of Travel Lives Here" highlighted the digital transformation shaping the future of global tourism. As a leading enterprise payment provider in the airline and travel industry, YeePay showcased its one-stop global enterprise account solution, demonstrating how seamless payments are at the heart of a connected global travel ecosystem.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) ("XTI Aerospace" or the "Company"), a pioneer in advanced aircraft design, today announced that its board of directors has authorized management to implement a share repurchase program to acquire up to $5 million of the Company's common stock. The program will be aimed at addressing what the Company believes is an undervaluation of its common stock.

DENVER, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury train Canyon Spirit is expanding its Rockies to the Red Rocks route to include Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2026. This new train route will connect Denver, Colorado with Salt Lake City over three scenic travel days.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest study fromUpgraded Pointsuncovers the best U.S. cities for cannabis travel: where legal weed, premium dispensaries, and unique 420-friendly experiences offer the perfect escape.

The Dyrt Recognizes the Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the U.S.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ACR Poker is launching two massive Venom tournamentsthis spring, featuring $12 million in total guarantees. And now, through the Venom Fever Satellites and the Venom Vault, players have multiple opportunities to lock in their $2,650 Venom seats for less, or even free.

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The HRS Partnership MarksUATP's First Venture into Wide-Scale Hotel Payment Acceptance and Corporate Lodging

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