Hospitality & Leisure

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Spotnana has activated a direct integration with Marriott International's central reservation system, giving corporate travel buyers real-time pricing and inventory access across 10,000 Marriott properties worldwide.

Spotnana becomes first corporate booking platform to offer verified Marriott Bonvoy loyalty linking

Travelers can now securely connect their Marriott Bonvoy account to their Spotnana profile through Authenticated Account Linking. The feature recognizes Bonvoy status and credit card holder tiers and displays current points balances directly within the corporate booking platform.

Orlando – September 15, 2026 -- Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) will release third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Management to host earnings call at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

The REIT's executive team will discuss quarterly results during a conference call the same day. Investors can dial (833) 461-5787 approximately ten minutes before the call starts, using Meeting ID: 953 553 378. Callers must identify themselves as attending Xenia Hotels & Resorts' Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and state their name and company affiliation.

Webcast replay to remain accessible for 90 days

A live webcast will run concurrently through www.xeniareit.com, accessible ten minutes prior to the call. The Company will archive the webcast for 90 days in the Investor Relations section of its website.

New York and Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises and ShanKai Sports have formed CSTS Hospitality, a joint venture targeting premium sports hospitality and event experiences across Asia and global markets, tied to properties including FIFA World Cup 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.

New venture combines CSTS global reach with ShanKai's China market access

The joint venture pairs CSTS Enterprises' capabilities in international sports, entertainment, travel technology and experiential marketing with ShanKai Sports' hospitality expertise in China, including sponsorship development and talent management. ShanKai Sports, founded in 2009, is one of China's leading international sports management firms, offering sponsorship, hospitality, sports travel, event operations, media and consulting services.

Belgrade – September 15, 2026 -- Former world No. 1 tennis player Jelena Janković has been appointed Global Ambassador for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, becoming the first Serbian figure to hold the role as organizers prepare to host an estimated four million domestic and international visitors.

Janković becomes first Serbian to join Expo's international ambassador roster

The 15-time WTA title winner joins a global ambassador group that already includes Usain Bolt, Jackie Chan and Lin Dan. Janković reached the top of the WTA rankings in 2008, competed in four Olympic Games, reached the US Open final and won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title.

Expo confirms over 140 international participants ahead of 2027 opening

EXPO 2027 Belgrade is scheduled to run from May 15 to August 15, 2027, under the theme "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All." Organizers have confirmed participation from more than 140 international entities.

Beijing – September 15, 2026 -- China Daily and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism jointly launched the "China Bound•Beijing" English-language cultural tourism platform, giving international visitors a single digital gateway to plan trips, access AI-powered assistance and navigate the capital's attractions via a dedicated website and mini-programs on Alipay and WeChat.

New platform bundles itinerary planning with AI assistance for overseas travelers

The platform, accessible at chinabound.cn/beijing, offers services ranging from trip planning to real-time AI support aimed at extending visitor stays through immersive experiences such as intangible cultural heritage tours. "We aim to tell Beijing's cultural-tourism stories in a language overseas audiences understand, and translate the city's resource advantages into inbound tourism appeal," said Zheng Fang, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

Las Vegas – September 15, 2026 -- Station Casinos has awarded more than $70 million in Red Rock Resorts Class A stock to nearly 10,000 full- and part-time employees, marking the close of the company's 50th anniversary celebration.

Every eligible worker receives $1,000 in stock per year of service

The award, revealed during a surprise ceremony at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, applies to all full- and part-time Team Members employed as of Sept. 9, 2026. Frank Fertitta III, Chairman and CEO of Red Rock Resorts, and Lorenzo Fertitta, Vice Chairman, disclosed the grant to employees, most of whom are based in Southern Nevada. Shares become distributable to Team Members beginning Sept. 14, 2026.

Newport Beach, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- iFlex Stretch Studios, the assisted stretching franchise under Sequel Brands, has integrated Kinotek's markerless 3D movement assessment technology across its studio network, giving certified stretch therapists AI-driven data to personalize client sessions.

Kinotek's markerless system scans clients in seconds without sensors or wearables

The technology captures a client's body in motion before a session begins, analyzing range of motion, symmetry, and movement quality without requiring markers or sensors. Therapists use the resulting data to build personalized stretching plans, recommend at-home mobility work, and suggest recovery products tailored to individual goals.

Visalia, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC will open a $5 million, 50,000-square-foot club in Visalia, California, in late 2026, marking the company's 26th location in the state.

Crunch Visalia debuts the brand's new 3.0 design format

Located at 3535 S. Mooney Boulevard, the facility will feature Power Half Hour Circuit Training, Olympic lifting platforms, hot yoga, a functional HIITZone with indoor turf, HydroMassage beds, an infrared sauna, a Frost Locker, and Kids Crunch babysitting. Pre-sales open in late 2026, with memberships starting at $9.99 per month. The first 500 founding members will get $1 down, one month free, a t-shirt, and discounts on training packages.

Providence, R.I. and Dallas, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Procaccianti Companies and joint venture partner Rugger Capital have acquired the 217-key Charleston Harbor Resort in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, while Suntex Marinas has separately acquired the adjacent Charleston Harbor Marina, one of the state's largest in-water marinas with more than 450 slips.

Two buyers split ownership of a single waterfront destination

The resort and marina, though physically adjacent and jointly anchoring access to historic downtown Charleston, will be owned and operated independently. Procaccianti's hospitality affiliate, TPG Hotels & Resorts, will manage the resort, while Suntex will own and operate the marina, which accommodates vessels from recreational cruisers to superyachts.

Austin, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Walden Media Group (WMG) has been designated an approved marketing vendor for CycleBar, the indoor cycling brand operating more than 200 locations within the Extraordinary Brands portfolio.

WMG gains access to CycleBar's 200-plus studio network

The partnership brings WMG's localized performance marketing framework directly to CycleBar franchisees nationwide, targeting rider acquisition and membership growth at the individual studio level.