By Editor , 13 October 2026

Zagreb – October 13, 2026 -- Serbia is taking its EXPO 2027 Belgrade pitch to Croatian tourism and business leaders on 14 October 2026, targeting a bilateral trade relationship that reached nearly EUR 2.5 billion in 2025, according to the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
BetMGM Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Jumps 112% to $86M on 7% Revenue Growth

Jersey City – October 13, 2026 -- BetMGM LLC reported Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $86 million, up 112% year over year, on net revenue of $710 million, up 7%. The North American sports betting and iGaming operator is jointly owned by MGM Resorts International and Entain plc. It reiterated full-year guidance but said it expects to land at the lower end of the ranges.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
Sizzle Launches 33-Language AI Concierge Rosa at Sheraton Universal

Los Angeles – October 13, 2026 -- Sizzle, Inc. has launched Rosa, a conversational video "Synth Human" that serves guests of Sheraton Universal Hotel around the clock in more than 33 languages, with no app download and no dedicated hotel hardware.

Guests scan a QR code in their arrival welcome letter to start a face-to-face video conversation on their own phones. Rosa answers questions on reservations, parking, valet, room service, dining, amenities and shuttle information. She connects guests with the appropriate hotel team when human assistance is required.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
Hunan Village Turns Courtyards Into Rural Tourism Draw for Foreigners

Beijing – October 13, 2026 -- The second season of the reality show "From Far Lands to China's Farmlands" has drawn 420 million online views, putting Xiangfeng Village in Changsha County, Hunan Province, at the center of a "courtyard economy" push for rural cultural tourism.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
Thailand's Queen Suthida to Open 20th Global Wellness Summit

Miami – October 13, 2026 -- Queen Suthida of Thailand will open the 2026 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) on the morning of November 11 at the Angsana Laguna Phuket, the organization announced. The appearance marks the conference's 20th anniversary.

Summit runs November 10-13 in Phuket

The four-day event convenes leaders from what GWS describes as a $6.8 trillion global wellness economy. Accredited media can apply to attend.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
American Express Becomes Title Sponsor of SailGP's Hong Kong Debut

Hong Kong – October 12, 2026 -- American Express has become Title Sponsor of the inaugural American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, which opens the Rolex SailGP Championship 2027 Season on January 23-24, 2027 at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.

The deal gives the card issuer integration across the SailGP Race Stadium and the wider event experience. SailGP describes the format as a mix of high-speed racing, premium hospitality, technology and entertainment.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
Arirang TV Takes 20 Korean Sports SMEs to 140 Countries

Seoul – – October 12, 2026 -- Arirang TV will put 20 Korean small and medium-sized sports enterprises in front of 169 million households in 140 countries when it premieres "K-Sports Beyond" on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. KST.

The program was built to support the overseas expansion of the 20 companies amid the global K-culture boom. It covers sports safety equipment, recovery solutions, AI-powered motion analysis and health management, smart fitness, taekwondo IT convergence and screen sports, along with functional sportswear.

By Editor , 13 October 2026
Malta, Trip.com Sign 2026–2029 Pact to Court Chinese Travelers

Valletta – October 12, 2026 -- The Malta Tourism Authority and Trip.com Group signed a 2026–2029 Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, as Malta plans to lift the share of arrivals from outside the EU to 40% within the next decade.

By Editor , 13 October 2026

Las Vegas – October 12, 2026 -- Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRR) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and host a conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).