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NEW YORK TOPS 2026 GLOBAL TOURISM CITY ATTRACTIVENESS INDEX

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Yanolja Research Announces U.S. Cities and Asian Destinations Redefine Urban Tourism Appeal

SEOUL, South Korea, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yanolja Research, a global research institute specializing in travel and tourism, today announced the 2026 results of the Yanolja Attractiveness Index, officially titled the Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, a demand-driven ranking that measures how strongly major tourism cities capture global traveler attention and emotional appeal.

Developed jointly by Yanolja Research, Purdue University’s CHRIBA Institute in the United States and Kyung Hee University’s H&T Analytics Center in Seoul, the index uses global social media data across 14 languages provided by Brandwatch. The released 2026 ranking covers 200 cities and is designed to go beyond conventional supply-side tourism indicators by capturing what travelers actually talk about, remember and emotionally value.

New York Leads Overall; Paris, Osaka, Kyoto and Seoul Complete the Top Five

In the 2026 ranking, New York ranked No. 1 overall, reflecting its rare combination of global visibility and deeply favorable visitor sentiment. Paris ranked No. 2, followed by Osaka at No. 3, Kyoto at No. 4 and Seoul at No. 5. The remainder of the global top 10 includes London (No. 6), Rome (No. 7), Bangkok (No. 8), Okinawa (No. 9) and Chicago (No. 10).

The results show that global tourism appeal is no longer defined only by iconic landmarks or infrastructure scale. Leading cities increasingly succeed when they combine strong cognitive awareness with emotionally satisfying, shareable, and distinctive visitor experiences.

U.S. Cities Demonstrate Exceptional Depth Across the Global Rankings

The United States delivered the broadest upper-tier presence in the 2026 index, with 16 U.S. cities in the global top 50 and 19 in the top 100. Beyond New York’s No. 1 position, Chicago ranked No. 10, Los Angeles No. 13, Miami No. 15, Washington, D.C. No. 18, Boston No. 22, Dallas No. 23, Tampa No. 24, San Francisco No. 26 and Houston No. 28.

Other U.S. cities also performed strongly, including Atlanta (No. 31), Seattle (No. 32), Las Vegas (No. 36), Orlando (No. 45), Philadelphia (No. 46), Denver (No. 50), San Diego (No. 54), Nashville (No. 65) and New Orleans (No. 78). This breadth suggests that the U.S. tourism portfolio is not dependent on a single gateway city, but is supported by a diverse ecosystem of cultural, business, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle destinations.

Asia’s Rise Is Driven by High Emotional Attractiveness

Asian destinations were especially strong on affective attractiveness, the index dimension that captures positive emotion, perceived experience quality and visitor enthusiasm. Japan was the clearest example: Osaka and Kyoto ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in affective attractiveness, while Okinawa, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Yokohama also appeared among the leading global cities.

Korean destinations also showed meaningful global visibility. Seoul ranked No. 5 overall and No. 4 in affective attractiveness, while Busan (No. 42), Jeju (No. 44), Incheon (No. 51) and Daegu (No. 88) were also included in the global top 100. Thailand also performed strongly, with Bangkok ranked No. 8 and Chiang Mai No. 27 overall.

A New Demand-Side Lens for Measuring Tourism City Appeal

Unlike traditional tourism competitiveness measures that emphasize supply-side conditions such as airport access, hotel capacity, policy support or infrastructure, the Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index focuses on the demand side: how travelers perceive, discuss and emotionally evaluate destinations. The framework is built on two complementary pillars:

Cognitive Awareness: measures global buzz volume and destination salience — in other words, whether a city is visible, recognizable and top-of-mind in global travel conversations.

Affective Attractiveness: measures emotional responses and perceived qualitative value — in other words, whether travelers feel a destination is memorable, satisfying and worth recommending.

The model is informed by the Push-Pull Motivation Framework and Destination Image Theory, connecting travelers’ internal motivations with the external attributes that make destinations appealing. The evaluation uses 419 keywords across four core dimensions: urban aesthetics and natural scenery; culture and history; experiential tourism content; and hospitality.

Strategic Value for Cities, DMOs and the Private Sector

The index is designed not only as a ranking, but also as a diagnostic tool. By positioning cities according to awareness/reputation and attractiveness, the framework identifies four strategic profiles: Blockbuster Masterpieces, Hidden Gems, Overpackaged Destinations and Market Entry Required destinations. This enables destination management organizations, governments and tourism businesses to better understand whether they should prioritize brand amplification, experience-quality improvement, product development or more fundamental repositioning.

For policymakers, the index can support more precise resource allocation, city-branding evaluation, and market-specific tourism strategy. For the private sector, it can help identify high-potential destinations, emerging visitor preferences and experience gaps that may not be visible through arrivals or spending data alone.

“The 2026 index shows that the most competitive tourism cities are no longer simply the most visited or most heavily promoted places. They are cities that successfully convert global awareness into emotionally meaningful visitor experiences,” said Dr. SooCheong (Shawn) Jang, Professor at Purdue University and Director of Yanolja Research. “New York’s No. 1 ranking demonstrates the power of combining unmatched global recognition with strong experiential appeal. At the same time, the rise of Asian destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto, Seoul and Okinawa shows that emotional attractiveness is becoming a decisive source of tourism competitiveness.” The comprehensive analysis and rankings for the top 150 cities across all regional tiers can be accessed on the official Yanolja Research website.

https://www.yanolja-research.com/brand/attractiveness/ranking/overall?lang=en

Appendix: 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index – Selected Rankings

Overall Rank

City

Country

1

New York

USA

2

Paris

France

3

Osaka

Japan

4

Kyoto

Japan

5

Seoul

South Korea

6

London

United Kingdom

7

Rome

Italy

8

Bangkok

Thailand

9

Okinawa

Japan

10

Chicago

USA

13

Los Angeles

USA

15

Miami

USA

18

Washington, D.C.

USA

22

Boston

USA

23

Dallas

USA

24

Tampa

USA

26

San Francisco

USA

28

Houston

USA

31

Atlanta

USA

32

Seattle

USA

36

Las Vegas

USA

45

Orlando

USA

46

Philadelphia

USA

50

Denver

USA

About Yanolja Research

Yanolja Research is a global research institute focused on data-driven analysis and policy insights for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Through collaborations with academic and industry partners, Yanolja Research develops evidence-based frameworks to support destination strategy, tourism innovation and industry competitiveness.

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Penetron Strengthens Global Research Collaboration at ICSHM 2026

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PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Penetron participated in the 10th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials (ICSHM 2026), held July 8–10, 2026, at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The international event brought together leading researchers, engineers, and industry representatives to present and discuss the latest advances in self-healing materials and related technologies.

A global delegation of Penetron executives attended the conference, representing the United States, Greece, Italy, Brazil, India, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Singapore.

“For over 50 years, Penetron has provided self-healing concrete solutions to the industry that optimize concrete durability by sealing cracks and reducing concrete permeability to limit maintenance requirements, extend structural service life, and help protect infrastructure exposed to groundwater, chemicals, chlorides, and other aggressive conditions,” says Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group. “Our participation at the ICSHM reinforces Penetron’s long-standing commitment to international research collaboration and allows us to better understand emerging research and develop leading-edge solutions for real-world construction challenges.”

Hosted at Drexel University’s Bossone Research Enterprise Center, ICSHM 2026 welcomed specialists from more than 18 countries across six continents and featured over 70 technical presentations, including keynote addresses, plenary sessions, research presentations, and an interactive poster program. The conference opened with remarks from Drexel University President Antonio Merlo and ICSHM Chair Dr. Nele De Belie. Finally, the conference provided valuable opportunities for researchers and industry specialists to strengthen cooperation between academia and the construction sector to further develop self-healing technologies.

“Extending the service life of concrete infrastructure requires cooperation between universities, materials specialists, engineers, and industry,” said Jozef Van Beeck, Director of International Sales and Marketing for The Penetron Group. “ICSHM 2026 provided an important forum for connecting scientific research with the practical requirements of the global construction industry.”

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Singtel Receives Four Frost & Sullivan 2026 Recognitions for Leadership in Enterprise Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

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The recognitions highlight Singtel’s leadership in secure connectivity, network transformation, IoT innovation, and cybersecurity, delivering customer value through intelligent digital infrastructure and AI-enabled enterprise services.

SAN ANTONIO, July 19, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to honor Singtel with the 2026 Southeast Asia IoT Connectivity Service Provider Company of the Year, 2026 Singapore Network Transformation Customer Value Leadership, 2026 Singapore Cybersecurity Services Company of the Year, and 2026 Singapore SD-WAN and SASE Service Provider Company of the Year recognitions. These acknowledgements reflect Singtel’s outstanding achievements in delivering secure, intelligent, and scalable digital infrastructure that enables enterprises to modernize operations, simplify complexity, and accelerate digital transformation across Singapore and Southeast Asia. They underscore the company’s consistent leadership in strategy execution, customer value creation, and innovation across enterprise connectivity, cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and IoT connectivity services.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Singtel excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to anticipate evolving enterprise requirements while consistently translating long-term vision into measurable customer outcomes. Through platforms such as Singtel CUBΣ (CUBE) and its multidomestic IoT connectivity architecture, the company continues to unify networking, cybersecurity, automation, and AI-driven intelligence into integrated solutions that address the growing complexity of hybrid, multicloud, and connected environments. “Singtel has established itself as a benchmark for enterprise digital infrastructure by converging connectivity, cybersecurity, network intelligence, and IoT orchestration into a unified, customer-centric ecosystem. Its disciplined execution, platform-led innovation, and commitment to simplifying complex enterprise environments continue to strengthen operational resilience and deliver sustained value for organizations across the region,” said Kenny Yeo, Director at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term strategy focused on digital innovation, intelligent infrastructure, and customer-centric transformation, Singtel has moved well-beyond traditional telecommunications to a trusted technology partner for enterprises navigating increasingly connected and data-driven environments. Its strategic investments in AI-enabled operations, cloud-native platforms, secure connectivity, and ecosystem partnerships enable organizations to modernize critical infrastructure while maintaining the flexibility to support future business growth.

The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in integrated digital platforms have enabled it to scale innovative services across local, regional, and global enterprise environments. Innovation remains central to Singtel’s approach through solutions including the CUBΣ connected intelligence platform, multidomestic IoT connectivity powered by eSIM orchestration, managed cybersecurity services, AI-driven network automation, and network-as-a-service capabilities. These solutions simplify network and security management, strengthen cyber resilience, improve operational visibility, and provide enterprises with scalable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across cloud, edge, IoT, and hybrid infrastructures.

By streamlining service delivery through intelligent automation, centralized orchestration, proactive monitoring, and flexible managed and co-managed service models, Singtel continues to help organizations reduce operational complexity while improving service reliability and business agility. Its ability to integrate best-of-breed technologies in a unified operational framework, combined with strong regional network ownership and localized expertise, enables customers to confidently scale digital initiatives while maintaining security, governance, and operational excellence.

Frost & Sullivan commends Singtel for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and customer value across multiple technology domains. By combining intelligent networking, secure digital infrastructure, AI-enabled operations, and cross-border IoT capabilities in an integrated platform strategy, the company is shaping the future of enterprise connectivity while helping organizations build resilient, future-ready digital ecosystems.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents its Company of the Year and Customer Value Leadership recognitions to organizations that demonstrate outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, competitive positioning, and business performance. These recognitions honor forward-thinking companies that continuously raise industry standards through innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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Emdoor Launches “Ailyn” AI Hub at WAIC 2026: Unifying Intelligence Across Every Device

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emdoor, a leading provider of intelligent computing devices, unveiled its latest innovation — Ailyn, an integrated software-hardware AI hub — at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Under the theme “Intelligence in All Things, Boundless Edge Intelligence”, Emdoor’s Booth X1B-804 showcases four immersive scenarios spanning personal, home, enterprise, and industrial use cases, demonstrating how AI can flow seamlessly across devices.

With decades of experience across cloud, edge, device, and wearable form factors, Emdoor has established one of the industry’s most comprehensive intelligent hardware portfolios. Yet the company recognized a critical gap: while individual devices grow smarter, they often operate in isolation.

Ailyn is Emdoor’s answer to this challenge. Introduced on the WAIC Magic Box stage, Ailyn serves as a unified intelligence layer that orchestrates storage, computing power, AI models, and data across PCs, NAS systems, computing boxes, and IoT devices. The result is a scalable, centrally managed intelligence platform that delivers seamless cross-device collaboration, data privacy, and AI capabilities that improve with use.

At its core, Ailyn follows a device-first, multi-device connected philosophy. By prioritizing on-device model deployment, it reduces costs while preserving privacy, minimizing latency, and enabling offline functionality. Key capabilities include unified data access, uninterrupted task handoff between devices, intelligent multi-model routing, and dynamic compute scaling — plus built-in features for knowledge accumulation, skill expansion, persona customization, and automated task execution.

Four Scenarios, One Intelligent Ecosystem

The enterprise lineup features high-performance AI workstations, AI servers, AI NAS, Mini PCs, and motherboards. Workstations support up to 96-core processors and four double-width GPUs with integrated BMC remote management. AI servers run dual Intel Xeon scalable processors with up to eight mainstream AI accelerators. The single-GPU workstation series offers dual-platform compatibility with both Intel and AMD, featuring a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and up to 128GB DDR5 memory. Available in two form factors — a 23.9L tower chassis and a 15.3L compact chassis with tempered glass side panel — it delivers balanced performance for both creative workloads and local AI inference. The AI NAS unifies storage and AI computing power in one device, with192GB of octa-channel LPDDR5X memory to support local large model deployment. Ailyn unifies these resources into a private computing backbone, intelligently offloading heavy workloads so users get instant on-device responsiveness with datacenter-grade power on demand.

For individual users, the showcase includes Mini PCs, AI PCs, AI tablets, and multimodal wearables. The AP16, powered by Intel’s 3rd Generation Core™ Ultra processor, delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance with sustained 54W output — capable of running large models locally. Multimodal wearable solutions built on Qualcomm and BES chips offer faster time-to-market for brand partners. Within the Ailyn ecosystem, PCs handle heavy computing while wearables provide continuous environmental awareness, each device strengthening the whole.

Industrial visitors will find AI BOX units, rugged AI notebooks, handheld terminals, and industrial PCs. AI BOX devices come preloaded with industry-specific models for production line visual inspection. Rugged notebooks deliver reliable performance for mobile field operations. Industrial PCs feature industrial-grade architecture for 24/7 uptime. Through Ailyn, these connected devices break down traditional data silos, enabling intelligent resource orchestration and a closed-loop perception-decision-execution system that accelerates industrial digital transformation.

At the center of the home scenario are AI tablets and home NAS, connected to a full-house AIoT network. The NAS acts as the family’s private data and computing hub, while the tablet serves as the primary interface for senior health reminders and children’s learning support. Ailyn weaves these devices into a cohesive system covering family memories, health care, companionship, and home security — bringing intelligence into daily life without intruding on it.

The launch of Ailyn marks a significant evolution for Emdoor — shifting from a hardware manufacturer to a builder of intelligent infrastructure. It represents the convergence of the company’s deep hardware heritage and its AI innovation roadmap. Moving forward, Emdoor will continue investing in edge AI technology and expanding the Ailyn ecosystem alongside partners, bringing distributed intelligence from the showroom into everyday life.

Company: Emdoor Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.
Contact Person: Yao Zhou
Email: marketing.digi@emdoor.com
Website: http://www.emdoordigi.com/
City: Shenzhen, China

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