Vivek will assume the role of CEO of Hexaware on October 28, 2026, with a focus on accelerating growth and scaling Hexaware's AI-led services model globally

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced the appointment of Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate. Vivek will join Hexaware and assume the role of CEO on October 28, 2026. The appointment comes at an important moment for Hexaware as the company enters its next phase of accelerated growth with AI reshaping enterprise technology services globally and creating new sources of client demand.

Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan ("Keech") will step down as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors effective October 28, 2026. He has led Hexaware for 12 years and will remain with the Company as Senior Advisor to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Vivek is a seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of AI and data, enterprise transformation and strategy. He has a proven track record of scaling global businesses, leading large P&Ls and creating new growth engines during periods of technology disruption from data and cloud to GenAI. He brings deep experience in management consulting, analytics and data and AI-led transformation, delivering measurable business outcomes for large global and Fortune 500 enterprise clients. He joins Hexaware from EXL, where he currently serves as President and leads their Insurance, Healthcare and Life Sciences businesses. Prior to this role, he was the President and head of EXL analytics, building and leading industry-leading advanced analytics, AI services and enterprise data management capabilities for clients across verticals. Vivek joined EXL in 2006 through the acquisition of Inductis, a specialized analytics consulting firm where he was a partner. During two decades at EXL, Vivek held various leadership roles with responsibility for corporate strategy, strategic partnerships, innovation and has led several acquisitions.

"On behalf of Hexaware's Board of Directors, I would like to thank Keech for his contributions to the Company over the past 12 years. He leaves a strong foundation for its next phase of accelerated growth. I am excited to welcome Vivek to Hexaware and see him take the company forward," said Larry Quinlan, Non Executive Chairman, Hexaware.

"Hexaware has built a strong business, defined by deep domain expertise, trusted client relationships and a growing set of AI capabilities. Vivek brings a proven ability to scale businesses, deepen enterprise relationships and build Data and AI-led growth platforms. As a major shareholder in Hexaware, Carlyle is excited to support Vivek as he steps into this role, and thanks Keech for his contributions to Hexaware over the past 12 years," said Sandra Horbach, Hexaware Board Member and Chair of Americas Corporate Private Equity at Carlyle.

"I am honored and excited to join Hexaware at such an important moment for the company and our industry. I want to recognize Keech for his leadership and the strong foundation he has helped build at Hexaware. We are at a defining moment for IT services, as AI adoption fundamentally changes how services are delivered, how capabilities are built and how enterprises create value. I see a tremendous opportunity not only to help our clients navigate this transformation, but also to shape Hexaware into a leading AI-led services company that will help define the next generation of our industry. I am excited to lead Hexaware into its next phase of growth and partner with our talented leadership team, colleagues and clients around the world to accelerate the company's AI-led transformation and create meaningful business outcomes at scale," said Vivek Jetley.

"It has been a privilege to lead Hexaware and work alongside some of the most talented colleagues, clients and partners in the industry. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident that the company is well positioned for continued success," said Keech. "I look forward to supporting a smooth leadership transition in my role as Senior Advisor to the company."

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose; to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.

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COFE Tech Secures Pre-IPO Investment at $178 Million Valuation, Led by Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures, Aditum, Masarrah and Alyasra, Ahead of Saudi IPO

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- COFE Tech (formerly COFE APP), the leading operator of agentic AI enterprises and provider of intelligent procurement and AI-powered commerce infrastructure to more than 1,000 businesses across the Gulf, announced yesterday at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh the close of a pre-IPO funding round valuing the company at $178 million. The round was co-led by Wa'ed Ventures, the venture capital arm of Aramco, and Aditum Investment Management, regional fund partner to global asset managers including BlackRock, alongside Masarrah Investment Company and Alyasra Foods. The investment puts COFE Tech, dubbed the 'Salesforce of MENA,' on course for a targeted IPO on the Saudi Exchange by 2029.

"Too many companies in our region still run procurement, sales and inventory on systems that do not talk to one another," said Ali Al-Ebrahim, Founder and CEO of COFE Tech. "COFE Tech brings those operations into a single intelligent enterprise platform, where AI agents watch the business, anticipate what it needs and act on its behalf. Since launching out of Kuwait in 2018, we have scaled across Saudi Arabia and the UAE — a working example of what the Gulf's innovation-driven economic visions, from Saudi Vision 2030 to Kuwait Vision 2035, and the region's fast-growing AI ecosystem make possible for ambitious technology companies."

The pre-IPO round backs COFE Tech's transformation from a consumer marketplace into an enterprise AI and B2B SaaS platform built on two engines. Agentic Procurement is a unified digital procurement solution where autonomous AI agents forecast demand, automate purchase orders and approvals, track inventory in real time, and manage e-invoicing, supply chain logistics, vendor management and embedded finance — including COFE Pay, a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech service. Agentic Commerce lets brands run AI-powered e-commerce, digital payments, digital wallets, loyalty programs and customer engagement on one platform, featuring One AI's 'Talk to Your Data' generative AI capability. Both run alongside the company's direct-to-consumer coffee marketplace app.

Driving digital transformation across the GCC, COFE Tech serves more than 1,000 enterprise clients across 3,000 outlets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, spanning food and beverage, hospitality, aviation, healthcare, education and retail. Clients include Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Al-Futtaim Group, Kuwait Finance House, the Central Bank of Kuwait, stc, Aramco and Alibaba Cloud.

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全新计划提供灵活奖励、会员等级认可和里程碑礼遇，让宾客通过更多方式获得切实回馈

迈阿密2026年9月2日 /美通社/ -- Carnival Cruise Line 今日宣布推出 Carnival Rewards。这一邮轮行业首创的忠诚度计划，为宾客提供更多赚取奖励、提升会员等级，并以最符合自身需求的方式获得认可的机会。Carnival Cruise Line 50 多年来每年为数百万宾客打造欢乐而难忘的假期。Carnival Rewards 在此基础上开启忠诚度计划的新篇章，面向每一位宾客——从首次乘坐邮轮的游客，到 Carnival 的忠实爱好者。

“传统邮轮忠诚度计划通常围绕宾客的乘船频次建立，而 Carnival Rewards 的设计旨在突破这一模式。”Carnival Cruise Line 总裁 Christine Duffy 表示。“新计划认可宾客参与 Carnival Cruise Line 的多种方式。通过奖励和会员等级双重机制，我们让宾客拥有更大的灵活性和更多价值，尽享对他们最重要的体验。简而言之：您的邮轮之旅，您的奖励。一切按您的方式。”

新计划同时推出 Carnival Rewards 积分和会员等级资格星。宾客可赚取 Carnival Rewards 积分，并用积分兑换 Carnival Cruise Line 行程及符合条件的船上体验；会员等级资格星则用于解锁会员等级和额外礼遇。全新的里程碑礼遇计划将根据宾客累计航行天数，在其达成重要航行成就时进一步给予认可。Carnival Rewards Mastercard 持卡人还可通过日常消费（包括 Carnival 假期之外的消费）加速提升会员等级，并赚取更多积分。

通过 Carnival Rewards 积分赚取和兑换的更多方式

Carnival Rewards 积分让宾客拥有更大的自主权。无论会员等级如何，宾客均可按照最符合自身需求的方式赚取和兑换奖励。

- 在符合条件的 Carnival Cruise Line 消费（包括小费）中，每消费 1 美元可获得 3 点积分。

- 每次航程结束时，账户中每保留 1 点 Casino Point（赌场积分），即可获得 1 点积分。

- 积分可用于兑换未来的 Carnival Cruise Line 行程及符合条件的船上体验，包括岸上观光、特色餐饮和水疗护理。

- 积分将在航程结束时获得，通常于航程结束日期后约 14 天记入账户。积分一旦到账即可兑换，让宾客更快享受奖励。

通过会员等级资格星开启全新会员等级体系

Carnival Rewards 的会员等级由会员等级资格星决定，用于记录宾客在整个 Carnival 假期期间的活动情况。宾客可获得：

- 在符合条件的 Carnival Cruise Line 消费（包括小费）中，每消费 1 美元可获得 3 颗等级资格星。

- 每获得 1 点 Casino Point（赌场积分），即可获得 1 颗等级资格星；即使该积分已在船上兑换为 Funplay，仍可获得相应资格星。

- 会员等级共分四级：注册后即为 Red（红色）等级；累计获得10,000颗等级资格星后升级为 Gold（金色）等级；累计获得 50,000 颗后升级为 Platinum（白金）等级；累计获得 100,000 颗后升级为 Diamond（钻石）等级。

会员等级在为期两年的等级资格累计期内获得，并可在该累计期剩余时间及随后的两年等级权益有效期内享受。首个等级资格累计期为 2026 年 9 月 1 日至 2028 年 12 月 31 日，为宾客在首个累计期内赚取等级资格星提供更长时间。

通过里程碑礼遇庆祝每段旅程

全新的里程碑礼遇计划以累计航行天数为依据，庆祝已注册 Carnival Rewards 会员与 Carnival 建立的终身关系，并帮助宾客更快达成里程碑。有关里程碑计划的具体详情，请点击此处。

使用 Carnival Rewards Mastercard，享受更多奖励

全新 Carnival Rewards™ Mastercard® 是邮轮行业首创的信用卡，旨在进一步提升 Carnival Rewards 的价值。该卡让持卡人通过日常消费赚取奖励，并兑换奖励以提升 Carnival Cruise Line 体验。借助 Carnival Rewards Mastercard，宾客可通过日常消费为 Carnival 假期赚取奖励。

主要权益包括：

- 新持卡人在开卡后的前 90 天内消费满 1,000 美元，即可获得 50,000 点奖励积分（须遵守相关条款）。

- 符合条件的 Carnival 消费最高可获 6 倍积分（其中 3 倍积分来自该卡，另可通过 Carnival Rewards 获得最高 3 倍积分），包括邮轮票价、岸上观光、船上活动、水疗护理和特色餐饮。

- 符合条件的餐厅和超市消费可获 2 倍积分。

- 其他所有消费可获 1 倍积分。

- Carnival Cruise Line 消费在叠加通过 Carnival Rewards 获得的等级资格星后，最高可获得 4 颗等级资格星；其他所有消费可获得 1 颗等级资格星。

- 所有 Carnival 邮轮预订消费可享 6 个月 0% 促销年利率（APR），为规划和支付 Carnival 假期费用提供更大灵活性（须遵守相关条款）。

- 每个持卡周年，在消费满 2,000 美元后，可获得 2,500 点周年奖励积分。

如需注册 Carnival Rewards，或了解该计划及赚取奖励的方式，请访问 CarnivalRewards.com。

关于 Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line 隶属于 Carnival Corporation（纽约证券交易所代码：CCL）。 Carnival Corporation 是全球最大的邮轮企业，旗下邮轮品牌的运营网络覆盖全球800多个港口和目的地。Carnival Cruise Line 以“美国邮轮”（America’s Cruise Line）著称，搭载美国宾客的人数以及服务的美国母港数量均超过其他任何邮轮公司。Carnival 每年接待超过 600 万名宾客；2023 年，Carnival 成为全球首家累计接待宾客超过 1 亿人次的邮轮公司。Carnival 从美国 13 个母港和澳大利亚 2 个母港运营，并根据季节从欧洲母港运营。其船舶全年每天接待超过 9.5 万名宾客，员工超过 5 万人，团队成员来自 120 个国籍。

自 1972 年成立以来，Carnival 不断推动邮轮行业变革，并让邮轮假期成为一种经济实惠且充满乐趣的旅行方式。Carnival 目前拥有 29 艘船，正处于令人振奋的增长阶段；预计到 2033 年还将新增 5 艘船：其中，第 4 艘和第 5 艘 Excel 级邮轮分别计划于 2027 年和 2028 年推出，随后还将推出 3 艘目前正在开发的创新全新船级邮轮。Carnival Cruise Line 最新推出的宾客体验项目，是位于大巴哈马岛的全新专属目的地 Celebration Key。该目的地于 2025 年启用，成为公司汇聚加勒比海瑰宝的 Paradise Collection 系列的新成员。

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Father-Son Duo Brings Community-Centered Card Shop to Eastern North Carolina, in the State Where Replay Was Born

GREENVILLE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Replay Sports Cards ("Replay"), America's first national franchise dedicated exclusively to the hobby, has signed a new franchise agreement with Jim and Jake Whitehurst to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Greenville, North Carolina. The shop is targeting to open before the end of the year, introducing Replay's modern, community-driven card shop experience to the market.

The agreement carries added meaning for the brand, as Replay was founded in North Carolina and established its presence in Charlotte before expanding nationally. The Greenville signing extends Replay's footprint into the eastern half of its home state and connects the North Carolina card communities.

A Homegrown Brand Expands Across the Carolinas

For the Whitehursts, opening in Greenville is a chance to give collectors across eastern North Carolina a place of their own.

"There isn't really a central hub out here for collectors to come together, and that's what we want to build," said Jake Whitehurst. "Community is the part I'm most excited about. It's people getting together, helping kids learn about sports, finding their favorite teams and players, and building friendships through the hobby."

Jake found his way into collecting through his father's old football cards and began building his own collection in 2021. What started with opening boxes and following Carolina teams grew into a serious pursuit of the hobby and now, a business.

His father, Jim, brings decades of operating experience to the venture. Jim is a second-generation family business owner who leads Coastal AgroBusiness, a 73-year-old company headquartered in Greenville with operations across three states and 15 locations. He began his career in banking before returning home to help run the family business.

"Having a father as a mentor shaped how I think about building something that lasts, and now I get to do that alongside my son," said Jim Whitehurst. "We know this town, we know these fans, and we believe Greenville is ready for a shop like this."

Continued Franchise Momentum

Replay Sports Cards continues to expand through franchising, offering entrepreneurs a proven system that modernizes the traditional card shop while preserving the heart of the hobby. The Greenville agreement reflects continued demand for Replay's model, which blends modern retail systems with a community-driven approach.

"Jim and Jake bring exactly the mix of business experience and genuine passion for the hobby that we look for in Replay franchisees," said Mike Martin, Co-Founder of Replay Sports Cards. "It's especially meaningful to grow in North Carolina, where Replay got its start. We're proud to welcome the Whitehursts to the Replay family and support the launch in Greenville."

For those interested in making their mark in the growing trading card community, visit replaysportscards.com/franchise for more information.

ABOUT REPLAY SPORTS CARDS

Replay Sports Cards is the first-ever sports card shop franchise, offering a full-service experience that includes buying, selling, trading and grading. With three shops across the U.S. and a strong presence at major card shows nationwide, Replay delivers an approachable, trustworthy environment for collectors of all ages and experience levels. The franchise is designed to make card collecting accessible, exciting, and meaningful, blending modern retail with a deep love for the hobby. Originally founded as One Stop Sports, Replay Sports Cards combines deep industry knowledge with a community-first mindset, both in-shop and through weekly livestreams on Whatnot (@ReplaySportsCards) and TikTok, (@ReplaySportsCards). To learn more, visit replaysportscards.com.

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AdEx Partners verbindet mit AdEx Strategy Strategieberatung, Transformation und AI zu einem durchgängigen Beratungsangebot

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AdEx Partners führt die strategische Managementberatung von BMC Strategy Consultants künftig unter der Marke AdEx Strategy weiter. Die rechtliche Verschmelzung der deutschen BMC Strategy Consultants GmbH mit der AdEx Beratungs GmbH wurde am 25. August 2026 wirksam. Mit dem Markenlaunch vollzieht AdEx Partners nun den nächsten Schritt seiner Weiterentwicklung.

Das enge Zusammenspiel von strategischer Managementberatung, Transformation und angewandter AI schafft zusätzlichen Nutzen für die Kunden von AdEx Partners: Entscheidungen werden früh auf ihre Umsetzbarkeit geprüft, Transformationen bleiben an ihren strategischen Zielen ausgerichtet, und AI kommt dort zum Einsatz, wo sie messbaren Wert schafft.

"Mit BMC Strategy Consultants haben wir eine ausgewiesene Strategiekompetenz für AdEx Partners gewonnen. Unter der Marke AdEx Strategy bündeln wir diese Kompetenz und verbinden Strategieberatung, Transformationsexpertise und angewandte AI zu einem durchgängigen Beratungsangebot", sagt Stefan Lutz, Managing Partner von AdEx Partners. "Als Trusted Advisors schaffen wir Klarheit für wichtige Entscheidungen, übersetzen sie in koordiniertes Handeln und übernehmen Verantwortung bis in die Umsetzung."

AdEx Strategy baut auf den exzellenten Branchenkenntnissen und dem starken Kundenstamm von BMC Strategy Consultants in Deutschland und Österreich auf. Der Schwerpunkt liegt aktuell auf Banken, Versicherungen und Versorgungsunternehmen sowie deren IT-Dienstleistern. Er wird schrittweise für weitere Branchen ausgebaut, in denen AdEx Partners bereits über fundierte Markt- und Transformationserfahrung verfügt.

Für Kunden bleibt die Kontinuität in der Zusammenarbeit gewahrt: Die Gründer und bisherigen Managing Partner von BMC Strategy Consultants sind weiterhin als Partner bei AdEx Partners tätig und gestalten die Weiterentwicklung von AdEx Strategy mit.

"Unter AdEx Strategy führen wir fort, was die Arbeit von BMC Strategy Consultants geprägt hat: fachliche Tiefe, unabhängiges Urteil und eine enge, persönliche Zusammenarbeit mit dem Topmanagement", sagt Roland Bubik, Gründer von BMC Strategy Consultants und Partner bei AdEx Partners. "In Verbindung mit der Transformationserfahrung und den AI-Kompetenzen von AdEx Partners entstehen Strategien, die eine klare Richtung vorgeben und zugleich der Praxis standhalten."

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3sat-Doku über den Trend zur Selbstoptimierung

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Gesünder, fokussierter, erfolgreicher: In den sozialen Medien versprechen zahlreiche Methoden und Konzepte ein besseres Leben. Influencerinnen und Influencer zeigen, wie sich Körper, Psyche und Karriere optimieren lassen. Doch wohin führt der Wunsch nach Perfektion? Dieser Frage geht Isabella Purkarts Dokumentation "Das Ich-Zeitalter: Zwischen Selbstverwirklichung und Selbstoptimierung" nach. Die Sendung ist am Mittwoch, 9. September 2026, 20.15 Uhr, in 3sat zu sehen und anschließend für 90 Tage in der 3satMediathek verfügbar.

"Longevity" gehört zu den Leitbegriffen der Selbstoptimierungsszene. In Frankfurt am Main trifft Lena Hager den 26-jährigen Vimal Kamaraj. Er hat beschlossen, sich nach seinem Tod einfrieren zu lassen. Seine Hoffnung: Die Medizin der Zukunft wird ihn eines Tages wiederbeleben. Schon heute richtet er seinen Alltag konsequent auf Langlebigkeit aus.

Doch der Wunsch nach Optimierung hat auch Schattenseiten: "Ich war irgendwann so weit, dass ich es als unproduktiv angesehen habe, Zeit mit meinen Freunden zu verbringen", sagt die 25-jährige Influencerin Julia Barabasch. Heute warnt sie vor dem Streben nach dem "perfekten Ich", das in den sozialen Medien vielfach propagiert wird. Auch Stefan Röpke, Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie an der Oberbergklinik Berlin-Brandenburg, warnt vor den negativen Folgen des Trends. Er erklärt, wann Selbstoptimierung zur Gefahr wird.

Einen anderen Weg hat Jakob Horvat eingeschlagen. In seinen "Männerkreisen" unterstützt er Teilnehmer dabei, neue Seiten an sich zu entdecken und einen besseren Zugang zu Emotionen zu finden. "Viele Menschen, die zu mir kommen, haben viel erreicht und oft klassische Karrieren gemacht. Sie stellen sich plötzlich neue Fragen, was eigentlich noch gelebt werden will", sagt der Coach. Nach einer Weltreise hat er sein eigenes Leben neu ausgerichtet. Die Wintermonate verbringt er heute in einem ausgebauten Van in Spanien.

In Amsterdam begleitet Isabella Purkart den "Biohacker" Jorn Kirkels. Er richtet seinen Alltag kompromisslos auf Leistungsfähigkeit aus. Sein Tag beginnt mit Infrarotlicht, einer eiskalten Dusche, Kettlebell-Training sowie Atem- und Dehnungsübungen. Schlaf, Bewegung, Ernährung werden erfasst und ausgewertet. Gleichzeitig erlebt in den Niederlanden ein weiterer Optimierungstrend Aufschwung: das sogenannte "Microdosing". Befürworter versprechen sich davon mehr Konzentration und Kreativität.

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Seabourn Quest to Explore 58 Destinations in 31 Countries with Exclusive Events, Cultural

Experiences and More Than 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Key Highlights:

- 138-day luxury World Cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, sailing from Miami to Lisbon from January 7 to May 26, 2029.

- 58 destinations across 31 countries and territories, spanning more than 32,000 nautical miles and featuring 32 islands.

- Rare access to iconic and remote destinations, including Bora Bora, Easter Island, Zanzibar, Nuku Hiva, Praslin, Antsiranana, Akaroa and Burnie.

- More than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Easter Island, Fiordland National Park, Stone Town of Zanzibar, and the Sacred City of Kandy (Colombo).

- 20 extended stays, including eight overnight calls, with overnights in Lima, Easter Island, Bora Bora, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, Zanzibar and Cape Town.

SEATTLE, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons, an extraordinary 138-day luxury voyage aboard Seabourn Quest that invites travelers to experience some of the world's most captivating destinations across five continents. Sailing from Miami to Lisbon from January 7 through May 26, 2029, the remarkable journey spans more than 32,000 nautical miles and visits 58 destinations in 31 countries and territories and more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, combining iconic landmarks, remote islands and immersive cultural experiences accessible through thoughtfully curated travel.

Designed for travelers seeking meaningful exploration and unforgettable moments, the voyage will take guests through the Americas, South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Europe. Along the way, guests will enjoy Seabourn's signature blend of personalized service, spacious oceanfront suites, world-class dining and exclusive experiences created specifically for World Cruise travelers.

"Our 2029 World Cruise exemplifies the type of extraordinary travel experiences that define Seabourn," said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn. "This voyage combines globally celebrated destinations with some of the world's most remote and fascinating places, creating opportunities for deeper discovery and meaningful cultural connection. From exclusive shoreside events and immersive experiences to the personalized service and intimacy that set Seabourn apart, every element of this journey has been thoughtfully designed to inspire and enrich our guests."

A Voyage Connecting the World's Most Extraordinary Places

The 2029 World Cruise has been thoughtfully designed to balance world-renowned destinations with hidden gems rarely included in traditional itineraries. From the dramatic landscapes of Easter Island and the turquoise lagoons of Bora Bora to the vibrant cultures of Zanzibar and Cape Town, the journey offers guests opportunities to experience both celebrated landmarks and lesser-explored corners of the globe. Guests will also discover remote destinations such as Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, Praslin in the Seychelles, Antsiranana in Madagascar, Akaroa in New Zealand and Burnie in Tasmania.

Throughout the voyage, Seabourn Quest's intimate size allows access to ports and destinations often beyond the reach of larger vessels, creating a more immersive and authentic travel experience.

Along the way, guests will have opportunities to visit more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Easter Island, Fiordland National Park, Stone Town of Zanzibar, and the Sacred City of Kandy (Colombo).

More Time in Remarkable Destinations

Designed to encourage deeper exploration, the itinerary includes 20 extended stays, including eight overnight calls.

Overnight calls include:

- Lima, Peru

- Easter Island, Chile

- Bora Bora, French Polynesia

- Bali, Indonesia

- Singapore

- Sydney, Australia

- Zanzibar, Tanzania

- Cape Town, South Africa

Additional extended stays include Cartagena, Auckland, Napier, Melbourne, Portland, Adelaide, Busselton, Fremantle, Colombo, Victoria, Walvis Bay and Las Palmas.

With extended stays and more time in port throughout the journey, guests can explore some of the world's most remarkable destinations at a more relaxed pace. Optional Seabourn Journeys programs provide opportunities to extend the adventure with immersive land experiences, including visits to the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Uluru, the Taj Mahal, African safari destinations and Easter Island.

Exclusive Experiences Created for World Cruise Guests

Specially designed for full World Cruise guests, Seabourn's signature shoreside events and immersive land experiences will provide unique opportunities to connect with the cultures, traditions and communities visited throughout the voyage.

Among the voyage's most anticipated experiences is an included two-day, one-night Seabourn Journey in Bali, where guests will enjoy private cultural encounters, authentic culinary experiences, village explorations and exclusive access to local traditions that reveal the island's rich heritage and artistic legacy.

In Cape Town, guests will be invited to an exclusive evening at the acclaimed Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). Featuring private after-hours access, regional cuisine, live entertainment and sweeping views of Table Mountain, the bespoke event promises an unforgettable celebration of African culture, art and hospitality available exclusively to World Cruise guests.

Curated Experiences at Sea

The journey extends well beyond the destinations through experiences created exclusively for World Cruise guests. Throughout the voyage, Seabourn Quest will host destination-focused enrichment programs, expert speakers as part of the line's popular Seabourn Conversations program, culinary events and cultural performances and specially curated entertainment inspired by the regions visited. Guests will also enjoy the ships recently completed dry dock, featuring one of the most comprehensive interior updates in Seabourn's history, with refreshed suites, enhanced public spaces, updated dining venues and spa improvements designed to elevate comfort and luxury throughout the journey.

Days at sea offer opportunities for deeper engagement, learning and relaxation, allowing guests to connect with fellow travelers while enjoying the intuitive service, welcoming atmosphere and yacht-like environment that have become hallmarks of the Seabourn experience.

Exclusive Amenities for Full World Cruise Guests

Guests sailing the complete 138-day World Cruise will enjoy a suite of premium inclusions designed to provide exceptional value and a seamless travel experience:

- Up to $4,000 USD shipboard credit per Veranda Suite

- Up to $8,000 USD shipboard credit per Penthouse Suite and above

- Round-trip Business Class air

- One-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Miami

- Included two-day, one-night Bali Seabourn Journey

- Upgraded Stream Wi-Fi package powered by Starlink for two devices

- Unlimited laundry, wet cleaning and pressing

- Reduced 50% deposit at booking

- Exclusive commemorative gifts

Flexible Voyage Options

For guests seeking a shorter World Cruise experience, Seabourn will also offer a selection of extended voyage segments. These options provide the opportunity to explore some of the world's most captivating destinations across multiple regions, while enjoying the same exceptional experiences, enrichment and service featured on the full World Cruise. Additional details on segment itineraries and availability will be announced closer to launch.

Exclusive World Cruise amenities are reserved for guests sailing the complete 138-day voyage. Guests who reserve the full World Cruise or eligible voyage segments by September 17, 2026, will receive a 10% early booking savings.

For more information, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

About Seabourn:

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of five modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with ocean-front views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn® program and two luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.

Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports and destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL).

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New tool tracks engagement and conversion activity across the customer journey

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniqode, the highest-ranked QR Code platform on G2, today announced the launch of Uniqode Insights, a new tool to help marketers track, attribute and activate every QR code scan. With Insights, detailed analytics track scan-to-conversion journeys, making marketing performance more measurable.

Quick Facts:

- Uniqode Insights connects dynamic QR Code scans to purchases, registrations and other conversions.

- The tool shows which QR Code placements generate conversions and revenue, as well as where prospects drop off.

- Uniqode Insights identifies high-intent and returning scanners by connecting engagement activity across sessions.

- Users can send scanner audiences to Meta, Google, and CRM platforms for continued activation.

Why QR Code Attribution Remains Difficult

Physical QR Code campaigns drive results: 98% of marketers report a positive impact on their marketing efforts. Yet, the link between QR Code scans and conversions is often unclear, making it difficult to prove campaign impact.

Insights attributes conversions to campaigns, revealing which customers engaged and highlighting high-intent scanners.

"Dynamic QR Codes are a crucial marketing touchpoint that promotes in-person engagement across industries," said Sharat Potharaju, co-founder and CEO of Uniqode. "Turning that live scan into a measurable part of the digital journey is where most organizations still have trouble. Insights makes it easy to prove attribution and make scan conversions visible."

How Does Uniqode Insights Work?

Insights enables users to turn every scan from a metric to a measurable business outcome through:

- Full-Funnel Attribution: Track the complete journey from scan to purchase, registration or other meaningful conversion. Users can measure which QR placements drove conversions, where prospects drop off between scan and purchase, how much revenue specific campaigns generated and which customers convert after the scan.

- First-Party Audience Intelligence: Know who scanned, what they did next and who is most likely to convert again. Users can identify high-intent audiences, recognize returning visitors across sessions to understand loyalty patterns and automatically connect engagement activity to conversion behavior.

- Activation and Optimization: Transform offline engagement into opportunities for ongoing acquisition and conversion. Users can push high-intent scanner audiences into Meta, Google and CRMs to maintain campaign momentum.

For more information on Insights and Uniqode's secure QR Code and Digital Business Card solutions, please visit uniqode.com.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- Does Insights work with the QR Codes I already have in Uniqode?

- Yes. Users can connect existing dynamic QR campaigns. Static codes do not support the tracking and activation layer.

- What data does Insights capture, and how is privacy handled?

- Insights records the scan event and subsequent on-site actions needed for attribution and activation. It runs on the same enterprise-grade foundation as the rest of Uniqode (SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA-ready, ISO, encryption in transit, SSO + 2FA). Users control what is sent to ad platforms and CRM systems.

- Is Insights available on every Uniqode plan?

- Insights is available on the Business+ plan and above.

About Uniqode

Uniqode's vision is to enable digital connections with every physical object and place on the planet. Our platform offers a complete QR Code lifecycle management & analytics solution that is used by over 50,000 businesses around the world to build direct relationships, grow lifetime revenue, and acquire first-party data in industries ranging from consumer goods, hospitality, retail, and real estate.

Contact

PANBlast for Uniqode

uniqode@panblastpr.com

317.806.1900

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Partnership combines Socios.com's relationships across global sports with Securitize's regulated tokenization infrastructure to explore new models for capital formation and equity ownership

MIAMI and MADRID, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize") (NYSE: SECZ), the leader in tokenized assets, and Socios.com, the platform behind FAN TOKEN® digital assets and one of the most established consumer applications in sports and blockchain, today announced a strategic partnership to develop regulated tokenized equity offerings involving minority interests in professional sports teams.

Under the partnership, the companies plan to work with sports teams, existing owners and institutional investors to structure and tokenize minority equity interests under the Socios Equity Token brand, subject to applicable securities laws, league requirements, club approvals and jurisdictional restrictions.

Together, the two companies will develop regulated investment infrastructure for tokenized sports club equity.Socios.com will lead relationships across the sports industry and the development of the fan-facing engagement layer. Securitize will lead regulated securities issuance, investor onboarding, ownership-record administration, transfer controls and ongoing servicing through its applicable regulated affiliates.

The initiative is expected to become the first tokenization project launched through Securitize's fully authorized European Trading & Settlement System under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, drawing on the company's regulated infrastructure across Europe and the United States.

Professional sports franchises represent an estimated $500 billion1 in aggregate value globally, with ownership remaining predominantly private and minority interests often difficult to access or trade. Socios Equity Token digital assets are intended to bring a portion of that value onchain through regulated infrastructure, potentially expanding distribution and improving access and price discovery for teams, owners and eligible investors, thus creating a bridge between fans and institution.

By connecting fan engagement with regulated tokenized equity, the partnership is intended to serve two distinct audiences: eligible fans seeking a deeper economic relationship with the teams they support, and institutional and private-equity investors seeking exposure to a high-value alternative asset class.

Socios.com has issued Fan Token® digital assets with more than 70 of the leading global sports organizations, including Arsenal, AS Roma, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, FC Internazionale Milano, AC Milan, Juventus, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Flamengo, and the national teams of Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Belgium.

Fan Token® digital assets and Socios Equity Tokens will remain separate products: the former are focused on engagement and utility, while Socios Equity Tokens would represent regulated financial interests subject to the applicable offering documents.

"For years, Socios.com has helped teams create more direct digital relationships with their supporters," said Alexandre Dreyfus, Founder and CEO of The Chiliz Group and Socios.com. "Our partnership with Securitize allows us to explore the next stage of that evolution through regulated tokenized equity, combining our sports network with the infrastructure needed to bring these opportunities to eligible investors."

"Professional sports teams represent a significant asset class that has remained largely private and difficult to access," said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize. "Securitize's regulated infrastructure in the United States and Europe can provide teams and their owners with a new way to issue and administer equity while preserving the investor protections and ownership rights that should come with a regulated security."

Additional details regarding participating teams, offering terms, investor eligibility and supported blockchain networks will be announced if and when individual offerings are approved.

About Socios.com

Socios.com is the leading platform bridging sports and blockchain, connecting more than 80 sports clubs worldwide with millions of fans through Fan Token® digital assets and other digital engagement products. Built by The Chiliz Group and powered by CHILIZ® Chain, Socios.com pioneered the Fan Token digital asset category and reports having generated over $700 million for the sports industry since 2018. The platform operates under the EU's MiCA framework — ranking among the most active issuers of ESMA-registered crypto-asset white papers — and under several additional regulatory frameworks globally. In the United States, Fan Token digital assets were named in the March 2026 joint SEC/CFTC guidance as digital collectibles and digital tools. Socios.com operates across multiple blockchains including Chiliz Chain, Solana, Base, and Robinhood Chain.

About Securitize

Securitize (NYSE: SECZ), the leading platform for tokenized assets with approximately $5B in AUM (as of August 2026), is bringing the world onchain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck and others. It is the only company operating regulated digital-securities infrastructure in both the U.S. and EU, and has been named to the Forbes 2026 Fintech 50 and CNBC World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 lists.

For more information, please visit:

Website | X/Twitter | LinkedIn

Securitize Corp. Contacts

Media: Tom Murphy — press@securitize.io 

Investor Relations: Sam Ross —

investor.relations@securitize.io

Socios.com Contact

Henry Dummett

henry.dummett@chiliz.com

Source: Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) (XNYS: SECZ)

1 Sources for individual team valuations: Sportico's Intercontinental Franchise Valuations

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Equity Source is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new self-storage properties in Granbury, Texas, in partnership with its experienced operations partner. The acquisitions represent another milestone in the firm's strategy of expanding its portfolio of high-quality, income-producing real estate assets throughout Texas and other high-growth markets.

Located in one of North Texas' fastest-growing communities, the Granbury properties strengthen Direct Equity Source's presence in a market supported by strong population growth, increasing demand for storage solutions, and a resilient local economy.

"Our continued investment in Granbury reflects our confidence in both the market and our operating partnership," said Garland Benton, Director of Business Development of Direct Equity Source. "These acquisitions further our commitment to identifying strategic opportunities that provide stable cash flow, long-term appreciation potential, and attractive investment opportunities for our investors."

The three facilities will be integrated into Direct Equity Source's growing real estate portfolio and professionally managed by the company's operations partner, leveraging proven systems designed to maximize occupancy, enhance customer experience, and improve long-term asset performance.

The acquisitions also reinforce Direct Equity Source's disciplined investment strategy of acquiring and developing recession-resistant assets within the self-storage and flex-space sectors. By combining strategic acquisitions with experienced operational management, the firm continues to build a diversified portfolio positioned to generate consistent income while creating long-term value.

According to Joel Duncan, Director of Marketing at Direct Equity Source, the company remains active in pursuing additional acquisition and development opportunities throughout Texas and select markets across the United States as demand for self-storage and flexible commercial space continues to grow. The company has steadily expanded its portfolio over the past two years through acquisitions, developments, and strategic operating partnerships.

About Direct Equity Source

Direct Equity Source is a Texas-based private equity real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and managing self-storage, flex-space industrial, and other income-producing real estate assets. Through disciplined underwriting, strategic partnerships, and active asset management, the firm seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns while investing in resilient real estate sectors.

CONTACT:

Stephen Lawrence 

info@directequitysource.com

www.directequitysource.com

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