Author: Neel Achary

Fiesta Americana Travelty Gives U.S. Travelers the Opportunity to Know Mexico and the Caribbean Like a Local

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, FALL 2026 — Fiesta Americana Travelty, the online booking platform bringing together the distinct portfolio of Grupo Posadas hotel brands, has introduced a new U.S. consumer campaign inviting travelers to discover Mexico and the Dominican Republic with the insight of a hospitality company that has called Mexico home for more than 50 years.

Available at seven participating resorts, the offer includes 25% savings on stays of three nights or more plus a $300 Experience Credit toward select culinary, wellness, adventure, and destination experiences.

The “Know It Like We Do” campaign builds on Grupo Posadas’ Mexican-born hospitality philosophy and more than five decades of experience welcoming guests. Rather than focusing on rooms and amenities, the campaign highlights the local knowledge, personal connection, and experiences that allow travelers to see beyond the resort and go deeper than familiar landmarks and hotspots.

“Our resorts are gateways into the places we call home,” said Jose Jaime Lorenzo, Grupo Posadas Chief Commercial Officer. “We want guests to leave with more than beautiful photographs. We want them to carry home a story, a connection, a flavor. And with it all, we want them to gain a new understanding of the destination.”

Participating resorts include Devossion by Live Aqua Playa del Carmen, Live Aqua Punta Cana, Live Aqua Cancun, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit, and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta.

The collection includes adults-only and family-friendly options; all are all-inclusive resorts, offering a wealth of elevated culinary journeys that bring local flavors and authentic traditions to life. Eligible experiences vary by resort and may include select dining, wellness, recreation, and destination activities.

For more information on participating resorts, eligible experiences, and booking details, visit https://www.fiestamericanatravelty.com/en/deals/resorts-deals

Leonardo DRS Establishes UK Subsidiary and Launches Local Capabilities for its Tactical Radars including Full Manufacturing

New DRS UK capability will support growing demand for counter-UAS, air defence and active protection system applications

ARLINGTON, Va.– Oct. 6, 2026 – Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced the establishment of DRS UK, a new subsidiary created to support the company’s business in the United Kingdom, along with the launch of local production of tactical radars in the UK.

The newly purpose-built production site expands DRS’s manufacturing footprint and creates a dedicated local presence to support UK defence customers, industry partners and system integrators. The company said the investment is intended to strengthen long-term support for UK programmes and provide greater flexibility to meet evolving operational requirements.

DRS tactical radars are designed to detect, track and classify a wide range of airborne and ground threats, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and rockets, artillery and mortars (RAM). The radars support counter-UAS, air defence, force protection and active protection system applications.

DRS said more than 10,000 radar panels have been deployed worldwide with operational service with the United States Armed Forces, NATO allies and other international customers.

“Establishing DRS UK and launching a full local tactical radar capability, strengthens our ability to support customers and partners with the proximity, responsiveness and manufacturing capacity needed to meet evolving operational requirements,” said John Baylouny, president and chief executive officer of Leonardo DRS. “This investment enables closer collaboration with UK industry partners and integrators to deliver counter-UAS, air defence and force protection capabilities that help protect the warfighter.”

“Our investment in UK-based manufacturing for advanced sensing technologies reinforces the industrial capability, supply chain resilience and skilled workforce needed to support critical defence priorities,” said Max Cohen, senior vice president and general manager overseeing DRS’s tactical radar portfolio. “By establishing this local capacity, we are creating high-value engineering and manufacturing opportunities while positioning DRS UK to support future export growth and deliver greater value to customers across the UK and Europe.”

The UK operation will serve as a strategic hub for DRS’s tactical radar business in the UK and Europe, the company said.

Shasta Pools Hires 30-Year Builder to Head Residential Construction Division

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (October 6, 2026) – Shasta Pools, Phoenix Metro’s most recognized pool builder, named Vic Harshman as Head of Residential Construction. Harshman joins the new leadership team with more than three decades of hands-on industry experience and a long-standing relationship with the company to one of its most critical leadership roles. 

Harshman has held senior construction leadership positions in Arizona and Texas, and worked closely with Shasta Pools, developing firsthand knowledge about the company’s standards, culture and customers. The appointment reflects the momentum Shasta Pools has built since its August 6 acquisition by Dansons Capital Group, Accrual Equity Partners, and Hydro Construction, and positions the full-service 60-year old pool company for continued growth.

Leadership Perspective

“Vic brings exactly the kind of no-nonsense, customer-first leadership our residential construction division needs,” said Jeff Thiessen, President, Dansons Capital Group. “His philosophy is deeply aligned with ours. Keeping customers’ needs as the foremost priority at every stage of the build process is at the center of everything we do, and Vic lives that every day.”

Harshman’s career in pool construction began at age 19, when he purchased a backhoe and launched a business digging plumbing trenches and footings. When the housing market declined in the late 1980s, he relocated to Las Vegas and began excavating swimming pools, a move that led to the creation of Harshman Excavating. 

Harshman built and operated excavation businesses in Nevada, Arizona and Texas, primarily serving the pool industry, and served for a period as Shasta’s exclusive excavation contractor. 

In 2012, Harshman joined A&A Manufacturing, serving pool builders across an eight-state region and growing annual sales by 10x. In 2020, he joined Keith Zars Pools in Texas as Director of Construction, where he brought together decades of ownership, leadership and industry knowledge.

A Return Rooted in Relationships

“I have always believed that strong relationships, hard work, accountability and taking care of people are the foundation of a successful business,” said Vic Harshman, Head of Residential Construction, Shasta Pools. “Shasta has been a meaningful part of my career for many years. I am genuinely excited to come back and help lead this team into a very exciting future.”

Harshman steps into the role with the full support of Dan Thiessen, Chairman of the new ownership team, and John Mortensen, the outgoing head of residential construction. Mortensen recommended Harshman for the position and will now serve as the company’s lead trainer. That transition reflects Shasta Pools’ commitment to investing in its people and preserving institutional knowledge as the organization continues to grow.

Fibe appoints Vivek Sapre as Chief Human Resources Officer

Pune, Oct 05: Digital lending platform, Fibe, has appointed Vivek Sapre as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Vivek will lead Fibe’s people and culture agenda, focusing on strengthening leadership, developing talent and building a high-performance culture to support the company’s growth.

Vivek brings diverse experience across human resources, consulting, strategy, product management and business leadership.

He joins Fibe from Veranda Learning Solutions, where he served as Group CHRO, leading people strategy and HR initiatives across the group. Previously, he was Head – HR & Corporate Affairs at NeoGrowth Credit, overseeing human resources, learning and development, administration and corporate affairs.

Akshay Mehrotra, Managing Director & Group CEO, Fibe, stated, “Building a company that puts people first means giving employees the opportunity and support to grow as the business evolves. As AI becomes a greater part of how we work, we need to invest equally in upskilling our teams, helping them use technology with confidence and exercise sound judgement. Vivek’s experience across people leadership, strategy and financial services brings a valuable perspective to this effort. We believe that he will help us develop leaders from within, make continuous learning part of everyday work and create a culture where employees can take on greater responsibility and shape Fibe’s future.”

Vivek Sapre, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fibe, said, “What drew me to Fibe is the opportunity to help employees build lasting careers in a sector where the skills needed for success are changing rapidly. My priority will be to attract the right talent, develop leaders who set the tone through their actions and create clear opportunities for career growth. Strengthening learning and development will be central to this, helping employees build new skills and adapt as technology reshapes how we work. I want every individual to feel valued, take ownership and see how their contribution supports Fibe’s larger goals.”

An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, Vivek has also worked with EY, L&T Finance, Tata-Hitachi, Mu Sigma and Infosys. His career spans financial services advisory, product and strategy management, analytics, marketing and technology, bringing a broad business perspective to his people leadership role.

RBI May Hold Repo Rate in October, Rate Hikes Could Start in December: BoB

New Delhi, Oct 5: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its October monetary policy meeting, while a rate-hike cycle could begin from December, according to an assessment by Bank of Baroda.

The bank expects the RBI to maintain its neutral policy stance in October as it continues to monitor inflation, economic growth, crude oil prices and global financial conditions.

Bank of Baroda expects the RBI to raise the repo rate by a total of 50-75 basis points in the next tightening cycle, starting in December. However, the timing and pace of any future rate changes will depend on how inflation and other economic indicators develop.

India’s economy continues to show strong growth, giving the central bank some room to assess the situation before making a change in interest rates. Bank of Baroda expects India’s GDP growth to remain around 7-7.2 per cent in FY27.

Inflation is also an important factor for the RBI. Retail inflation has moved higher in recent months, mainly due to food prices, while core inflation has remained relatively moderate.

The banking system is also seeing surplus liquidity, while credit growth remains healthy across several sectors. These factors could influence the RBI’s approach to monetary policy in the coming months.

Global developments will remain another key factor. Changes in crude oil prices, movements in global interest rates and foreign investment flows can affect India’s inflation outlook, the rupee and bond yields.

If the RBI keeps the repo rate unchanged in October, it would give policymakers more time to assess these developments before considering a possible rate increase later in the year.

For borrowers, businesses and financial markets, the October policy decision and the RBI’s guidance will be closely watched for signals on the future direction of interest rates.