Ljubljana – October 14, 2026 -- Bilateral goods trade between Serbia and Slovenia reached approximately US$2.04 billion in 2025, according to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, and EXPO 2027 Belgrade is using that base to recruit Slovenian tourism and business partners.

LONDON – October 13, 2026 -- Corvex Management, Whitbread's largest active shareholder with c.6.4% of ordinary shares, is urging investors to back its resolution to elect Partner James Gemmel to the board as the hotel group commits to a further c.£2.5bn of capital expenditure.

Corvex holds an economic interest of approximately 7% in Whitbread PLC. The fund manager responded to the company's interim results, saying they do not change its core concerns about capital allocation.

Kohler – October 13, 2026 -- Kohler Co. has appointed Nina Kohler Chief Executive Officer – Hospitality, effective immediately, to run a portfolio across Kohler, Wisconsin; St. Andrews, Scotland; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Chicago, Illinois. She takes charge of strategy, growth, talent and guest experience as the company advances a multi-year investment in its flagship Wisconsin destination.

Vancouver, Wash. – October 13, 2026 -- Shoot 360 has set a goal of 200 locations open or in development across Asia by 2030, after opening its eighth international site in Quezon City, Manila, on September 17, 2026.

The Manila debut brings the technology-powered basketball training franchise to eight international locations across five countries: Canada, the Republic of Georgia, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Newport Beach – October 13, 2026 -- Pilates Addiction has sold more than 350 licenses across 27 states, with 40 studios open in 12 states and another 75 scheduled to launch through early 2027.

Franchisor shifts from license sales to studio openings

The brand is entering its largest wave of openings to date, just over a year into its national expansion. It is moving from rapid franchise sales to opening studios at scale, supported by systems that guide owners through real estate, training, pre-opening marketing and launch.

Los Angeles – October 13, 2026 -- Culinary & Cannabis, the nurse-founded experience company that has hosted more than 120 events for over 2,900 guests across nine cities, is relaunching as Savor & Solace, a wellness hospitality brand built around culinary discovery, cannabis education and restorative self-care.

Singapore – October 13, 2026 -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) projects approximately 10% lower monthly operating costs from a planned service-robot rollout across Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, a 772-room precinct. The figure comes from a pre-deployment comparison; deployment has not yet begun, and actual costs, productivity and guest-service outcomes will be assessed after rollout.

Austin – – October 13, 2026 -- Sweatpals has become the Official Event Platform of HYROX365 and an Official Partner of North America, giving HYROX's network of 20,000 affiliate gyms a tool to run and monetize local training events between races.

The deal also makes Sweatpals Official Title Partner of HYROX Miami. The race will be branded Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027.

Singapore – October 13, 2026 -- PHAL has launched PHAL OS, which it describes as the world's first Total Hotel agentic AI solution, and has confirmed a third mandate from a Top 10 global hotel group that selected the Singapore firm for an initial proof of concept.

Beijing – – October 13, 2026 -- Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel has completed hosting the China Open delegation less than a month after opening on September 15, 2026, using its 666 guest rooms and suites to accommodate players, coaches, officials and event staff.