10, Sep 2026
Three Weeks to Go: World Wellness Weekend Unites the Global Wellness Community for Its 10th Anniversary
More than 20 days to go as hotels, spas, fitness communities, destinations and wellness professionals across the world prepare for 18–20 September
Sept 10 — The 10th World Wellness Weekend (WWW) is entering its final countdown, bringing together wellness communities, hospitality groups, tourism organisations, fitness networks and local communities worldwide for a global celebration from 18–20 September 2026.
Marking its 10th anniversary, World Wellness Weekend continues to expand its international footprint, with new country programs, major hospitality partnerships and community initiatives being confirmed in the weeks leading up to the event.
From luxury resorts and thermal spas to public parks, fitness clubs, yoga studios and community organisations, this year’s program demonstrates that wellness is increasingly becoming a shared community experience rather than simply a luxury or individual pursuit.
A global celebration with strong local stories
The latest country updates reveal the breadth and diversity of the 2026 celebration.
Italy, one of the most active countries in the movement, has 644 participating venues, including Sport City Day, iconic properties from Italian Hospitality Collection, and numerous spas, fitness clubs and wellness centres. More than 420 fitness clubs within the CIWAS Fitness Network Italia are preparing free fitness opportunities, while Florence, Sardinia, Tuscany and other regions are developing programs combining movement, nature, thermal wellness, nutrition and mindfulness.
In Spain, with 609 venues, leading hotels and spas including El Palace Barcelona, Hotel Miramar Barcelona, Torre Melina Gran Meliá and SPA InterContinental Barcelona, Hard Rock Hotel are preparing activities ranging from Pilates, sound healing and meditation to complimentary spa experiences. Tenerife will also host a program including a solidarity massage marathon, conscious movement, sound and vibration workshops and emotional wellbeing activities.
In Japan, wellness activities will take place nationally, across all 47 prefectures, from Hokkaido to Okinawa gathering all generations. Programs include yoga, family activities, sound baths, arts and crafts, fitness and initiatives connecting personal wellbeing with environmental care. The initiative has received support from organisations including the Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Spa & Wellness Tourism Association, Fitness Industry Association Japan and Japan Fitness Association.
India, with possibly 500+ venues, is seeing major participation from leading hospitality and wellness groups including Taj Hotels, Shangri-La, Oberoi, Hyatt, ITC Hotels, The Lodhi, Fairmont, Six Senses Vana and others. For the first time, Wellness Connect by Professional Beauty India will serve as the official in-person event partner.
In Vietnam, 146 venues are participating, reinforcing the country’s emergence as a wellness destination. Resorts and brands including Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, Fusion Resort & Villas, Furama Resort Danang, Avani Quy Nhon, An Lam Retreats and other leading properties are preparing programs combining yoga, sound healing, breathwork, nature, fitness, healthy cooking and community initiatives.
Meanwhile, the Maldives will see 48 venues participate, with groups including Mandara Spa, Chavana Spa and ELE|NA offering experiences ranging from sunrise yoga and sound healing to beach clean-ups, meditation, massage workshops and wellness activities for colleagues and local communities.
Wellness meets hospitality, tourism and community
The 2026 edition is also strengthening the connection between wellness and travel.
In Mexico, more than 50 hotels in Quintana Roo, alongside 12 Iberostar properties, are joining World Wellness Weekend. Local tourism authorities in Yucatán, Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Los Cabos and Puerto Morelos are supporting the initiative, while participating resorts are offering programmes including yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditation, fitness and environmental clean-ups.
In the United States, 278 venues are participating, with support from organisations including ISPA, Spa Industry Association, Wellness Tourism Association, Wellness in Travel and Tourism and the Health & Fitness Association. Major hospitality names including Marriott International, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Sofitel, Hard Rock Hotels and AIRE Ancient Baths are represented.
The UK program includes 151 venues, with David Lloyd Clubs preparing activities across 100 UK clubs and 50 clubs across Europe, while Aqua Sana Forest Spas, AIRE Ancient Baths, Aromatherapy Associates, PURE Spa & Wellness and other major wellness brands are also participating.
From luxury wellness to “Wellness for All”
A defining feature of the 10th anniversary edition is the emphasis on accessibility, solidarity and community.
In France, for example, Les Cures Marines de Trouville – MGallery, La Réserve Paris and La Réserve Ramatuelle will combine guest and employee wellness with coastal clean-ups and tree planting, while Molitor Paris MGallery will provide a fitness experience for people fighting cancer through its partnership with CAMI.
In Colombia, the program includes a nature-based “PACHAMAMA” experience combining mindful walking, tree planting, spa and thermal experiences, conscious breathing and sound therapy, with proceeds donated to children in the Payacal village.
In Ukraine, Maharaja Yoga & Spa in Kharkiv will offer trauma-sensitive practices, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, restorative activities and wellness gatherings designed to support veterans, families and people affected by the war – demonstrating how wellness can become a space for solidarity, resilience and hope.
Connecting personal and planetary wellbeing
World Wellness Weekend is also joining forces with World Cleanup Day ahead of 20 September, encouraging participating venues to combine environmental action with personal wellbeing. Activities will include clean-ups of parks, beaches, riverbanks and neighborhoods followed by a short guided relaxation. World Cleanup Day’s global network has previously mobilised more than 114 million people across 211 countries and territories.
The initiative is also continuing its collaboration with the Global Wellness Breathe Initiative of the Global Wellness Institue, which will explore breathing, performance, pregnancy, anxiety and respiratory wellbeing through a dedicated webinar series and guided breathwork experiences.
A growing global wellness ecosystem
The 10th World Wellness Weekend is being supported by an expanding network of international organisations, including Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), working together to increase participation from hotels, resorts, wellness practitioners and destinations and to strengthen wellness within the global travel ecosystem.
“Beyond design and marketing, what makes people want to return to a property dedicated to fitness, beauty and tourism is the talent of the teams, their expertise and their passion to care for people and deliver experiences rich in meaning and sensations, as transformative as possible,” says Jean-Guy de Gabriac, Founder of World Wellness Weekend.
Journalists invited to cover the 10th World Wellness Weekend
With the event now just weeks away, World Wellness Weekend welcomes journalists, editors, broadcasters, travel writers and wellness media to cover the 10th anniversary celebration.
The global initiative offers opportunities to explore local and international wellness stories, interview country and city ambassadors, speak with participating hotel and spa leaders, and discover how destinations are using wellness to support healthier communities, tourism and sustainable lifestyles.
Journalists interested in covering World Wellness Weekend can also be connected with local ambassadors, participating venues and program organisers in their respective markets.
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- By Neel Achary
10, Sep 2026
Children’s Academy students tackle India’s 7.7-million-tonne textile waste challenge
Children’s Academy International School is tackling India’s 7.7 million tonnes of annual textile waste by empowering students to implement circular economy principles and transform discarded fabrics into sustainable new products.
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India generates approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile waste annually, a volume that places significant strain on the nation’s ecological infrastructure. In a move to address this crisis through education and action, Children’s Academy International School has launched Clothes for Conscience, a community engagement initiative designed to integrate sustainability into the core curriculum. Full program details and initiative updates are available at www.childrens-academy.in.
The initiative encourages students to look past the classroom and engage with the physical realities of the textile industry. By working directly with Indian fabrics and studying craftsmanship processes, students gain a first-hand understanding of the environmental costs associated with fashion, including water pollution and the proliferation of chemical dyes. This hands-on approach aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the lifecycle of products, shifting the focus from passive consumption to active stewardship.
Sustainability at the academy is treated as a practical discipline rather than a theoretical subject.
Students are now putting circular economy principles into practice by reclaiming discarded fabrics to create new, functional goods. The transformation of remnants into cloth bags, jewelry, and accessories serves as a proof of concept for reducing waste at the local level. With global textile waste estimated at 92 million tonnes each year, the project underscores the importance of scaling small-scale interventions to meet a global challenge.
The program specifically engages IBCP students, challenging them to question modern consumption habits and find new utility in materials that were previously destined for landfills. By combining India’s rich textile heritage with innovative reuse strategies, the school is preparing a new generation to navigate and solve complex environmental issues through practical, scalable action.
This project is essential because it bridges the gap between India’s rich textile heritage and the urgent need for environmental responsibility. By actively transforming fabric remnants into useful products, the students are gaining the necessary skills to challenge existing consumption models and create positive change within their own communities.
With India generating approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile waste every year, it is essential that the next generation understands the environmental impact of their consumption habits. Through the Clothes for Conscience initiative, the students are moving beyond traditional classroom learning to gain a firsthand understanding of craftsmanship and the urgent need for circular thinking in daily life.
About Children’s Academy Group of Schools
Founded in 1970 by the late Shri V.V. Bhat, Children’s Academy Group of Schools is a premier educational institution with a legacy of providing high-quality, holistic education in Mumbai and Thane. Serving over 8,000 students from Nursery to Grade 12, the Group operates state-of-the-art campuses across Malad (Bachani Nagar), Kandivali (Ashok Nagar and Thakur Complex), and Thane (Ghodbunder Road). Known for its technological integration and academic excellence, the Academy primarily offers the ICSE curriculum (with over 70% NEP compliance) alongside the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). Consistently ranked among the top schools in Mumbai, Children’s Academy is dedicated to nurturing active, responsible, and future-ready global citizens.
For more information, visit www.childrens-academy.in.
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10, Sep 2026
PETRONAS Lubricants India and Tata Motors Collaborate to Pilot a Scalable Used-Oil Recycling Model
Bengaluru, 10 September 2026: PETRONAS Lubricants India, part of the PETRONAS group and a trusted name in advanced automotive and industrial lubricant technology, and Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the responsible collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants. The two companies will pilot a structured and scalable model simultaneously across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of two industry leaders to address a critical sustainability challenge. It also supports compliance with India’s evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and advances the country’s circular economy ambitions.
“Achieving true circularity in used oil begins when re-refined base oil is reintegrated into finished lubricants. Our collaboration with Tata Motors marks an important step toward building a scalable model for used oil circularity and reflects the strength of our channel network as we work to significantly reduce our carbon footprint across operations,” said Mr. Binu Chandy, India MD, PETRONAS Lubricants India, launching the pilot project.
“At Tata Motors, practices and partnerships promoting sustainability are integral to advancing circular economy principles and creating meaningful environmental impact across the automotive value chain. Through our collaboration with PETRONAS Lubricants India, we are taking a significant step towards establishing a structured framework for the collection, recovery, and recycling of used automotive lubricants. This pilot initiative aligns closely with our commitment to responsible resource stewardship and supports India’s broader sustainability ambitions. By bringing together the complementary strengths and expertise of our two organisations, we aim to assess the viability of a scalable used-oil recycling model that can drive long-term value and contribute to industry-wide progress.” said Mr. Vikram Agrawal, Head – Spares and Non-Vehicle Business, Tata Motors Ltd.
The initiative will establish an organised and traceable system for managing used lubricants classified as hazardous waste – from collection and storage through to recycling, where the used oil can be converted into high-quality re-refined base oil. PETRONAS Lubricants India will pilot the aggregation and movement of used lubricants through authorised and specialised collection mechanisms, ensuring their channelisation to genuine, registered recyclers, while Tata Motors will leverage its extensive authorised service network to enable structured collection and promote responsible disposal across its ecosystem. By improving resource efficiency and reducing environmental risk, the pilot seeks to strengthen benchmarks for responsible waste management and support India’s broader transition towards a circular, resource-efficient economy.
10, Sep 2026
What Happens After the Idea: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Innovators Step Inside the World of Design and R&D
Sep 10, 2026: Every innovation starts with something simple: noticing that something could work better.
For the young innovators of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, the next question is harder: how do you turn that observation into something real?
During an immersive Innovation Bootcamp, the Top 40 stepped inside Samsung’s innovation ecosystem across Gurugram, Delhi, Noida and Bengaluru to see how ideas are understood, designed, engineered, tested and refined.
Their journey took them through Samsung’s Head Office in Gurugram, Samsung Design Delhi, Samsung R&D Institute India-Noida (SRI-Noida) and Samsung R&D Institute India-Bengaluru (SRI-B) — bringing them closer to the people, processes and technologies behind some of Samsung’s innovations.
Addressing the young innovators, JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung South West Asia, spoke about where the next generation of ideas could come from.
“Great ideas can come from anywhere. They can come from a small town, a classroom, a college or from a young person simply looking at a problem in their own community.”
That idea is reflected in this year’s cohort. More than half of the participants come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, bringing with them problems and perspectives shaped by communities across India.
Start With People
At Samsung Design Delhi, the young innovators saw that innovation doesn’t begin with technology. It begins with people.
Inside spaces including Rang and the Colour, Material and Finish (CMF) Lab, they explored how designers think about the way people see, touch and experience products — and how choices around colour, material, texture and form can shape that experience.
It was a lesson in looking beyond the solution itself.
Before asking what can be built, understand who you are building it for.
Make It Work
At SRI-Noida, the focus shifted from design to engineering.
The innovators explored areas including PCB design, sensory equipment and AI applications, getting a closer look at what happens when an idea has to work beyond a sketch or a prototype.
Ideas are tested. Assumptions are challenged. Problems emerge. Designs change.
That process of iteration is what turns a promising idea into something that can work reliably in the real world.
At SRI-B, the view widened further. The young innovators explored research across AI, multimedia and camera technologies, advanced communications, IoT and services — technologies that are helping shape the next generation of connected experiences.
Taken together, the visits traced an innovation journey: understand a need, design around people, engineer a solution, test it and keep making it better.
Learning From Each Other
The Bootcamp was also about the people in the room.
Young innovators from different parts of India arrived with different problems to solve — but discovered that many of the questions they were asking were the same.
How do you know if an idea will work? What happens when it doesn’t? How do you make it better?
“A big thank you to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow for this opportunity and for supporting young innovators like us throughout the journey. Now, it’s time to refine, build, learn,” said Priyanka Yadav from Gurugram, Haryana.
“One of my favourite memories from the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Bootcamp was meeting passionate young innovators from every corner of India, each working to solve a different problem, but all driven by the same belief — innovation should improve lives. I am grateful for the friendships, conversations and inspiration,” said Vidit Bhayana from Delhi.
Conducted in collaboration with FITT-IIT Delhi, the Innovation Bootcamp provided the teams with mentoring and prototyping support as they continued developing solutions across AI Living for India, Health and Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport & Tech.
The Work After the Idea
For the Top 40, seeing Samsung’s design and R&D ecosystem first-hand offered something that is difficult to learn from a classroom alone.
Innovation is rarely a straight line.
An idea is questioned. A prototype is tested. Something fails. You learn why. You change it. Then you try again.
The most important part of an idea may not be the moment you have it.
It may be everything you do next.
For these young innovators, that work has already begun.
10, Sep 2026
Enviro Infra Engineers’ Subsidiary Suyog Urja Receives INR 224.19 Crore LOI from Tata Power Renewable Energy for Wind EPC Project
India, Sept 10: Enviro Infra Engineers Limited (EIEL), a leading EPC company in water and wastewater treatment, through its subsidiary Suyog Urja Limited, has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) for the execution of EPC turnkey works for the development of a 180 MW NTPC Wind Power Project at Parli, Maharashtra. The LOI has a contract value of ₹224.19 crore and is to be executed by 31st March 2027.
The scope of work encompasses Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) foundation works, Balance of Plant (BoP) works and 33 kV transmission line works. The WTG foundation package includes civil foundation works for 58 WTGs, along with associated reinforcement steel and geotechnical requirements.
Under the BoP scope, Suyog Urja will undertake the development of an approximately 39-acre storage yard, coordination and management of Right of Way (ROW) for material movement, and construction of access roads, pathways and crane pads, along with other associated civil and infrastructure works.
The LOI also covers the construction and commissioning of the 33 kV transmission line, including route survey and design, supply and erection of poles/towers, conductors, insulators and associated hardware, as well as ROW-related activities and installation of STATCOM/harmonic filter systems.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Sanjay Jain, Chairman, Enviro Infra Engineers Limited, said, “The contract win marks an important milestone in strengthening our presence in the wind EPC segment and further validates the capabilities we have added through Suyog Urja. The 180 MW project reinforces our ability to participate in large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects and complements our growing presence across solar, wind and energy storage. We remain focused on building a diversified renewable energy platform backed by strong execution capabilities, technical expertise and disciplined project delivery. As India’s renewable energy capacity continues to expand, we see significant opportunities to contribute to the country’s clean energy transition through reliable, high-quality infrastructure.”
The LOI further strengthens Enviro Infra Engineers’ growing renewable energy portfolio and reinforces its strategy of building diversified, integrated capabilities across the clean energy infrastructure ecosystem.
10, Sep 2026
Algorand Foundation Names William Herkelrath Chief Executive Officer
Herkelrath joins as Algorand deepens its focus on institutional adoption and post-quantum resilience
DOVER, DELAWARE, Sept 10 – Algorand Foundation U.S. Inc (“Algorand“) announced the appointment of William Herkelrath as Chief Executive Officer. Herkelrath succeeds Staci Warden, who is stepping down after nearly five years leading Algorand.
Herkelrath brings two decades of experience across AI, enterprise software, institutional finance, and blockchain infrastructure, most recently as co-founder of K3 Labs, an AI-first automation platform for building and running AI agent-managed workflows, and previously in leadership roles at Chainlink and Curv.
“I joined Algorand because they are a leader in decentralized post-quantum cryptography. With both AI and quantum threats on the horizon, Algorand has a unique opportunity to become a trusted partner in bringing verifiable and trusted security to a wide variety of institutions as they roll out the next generation of digital assets and cybersecurity infrastructure,” said Herkelrath.
“Leading the Algorand Foundation has been one of the great privileges of my career. Together with its ecosystem entrepreneurs, the Algorand Foundation has proven the case for what a public blockchain can do for real-world finance, and I could not be prouder of what we have accomplished. William brings the vision and experience to lead Algorand through its next chapter, and I am excited for him and the team to carry that work forward,” said Warden.
This news comes at a pivotal moment for Algorand. Google’s Quantum AI paper cited the network more than 30 times as a key innovator in the space. Post-quantum accounts are already live today, built on a strong track record of pioneering the use of Verifiable Random Function (VRF) and backed by a large ephemeral validator set.
Alongside the leadership transition, Algorand also announced changes to its Board of Directors. Herkelrath and Alex Fowler, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexus Laboratories, are joining the board, and Rebecca Rettig and Michael Mosier are departing.
Herkelrath officially became Algorand’s Chief Executive Officer on August 31. He will work alongside the existing leadership team as Algorand continues its focus on institutional adoption and post-quantum resilience.
10, Sep 2026
Yutong Opens Its First Comprehensive Service Center in Europe
The Norway-based facility integrates maintenance, inspection, and parts supply to support battery-electric bus fleets throughout the vehicle lifecycle
STOKKE, Norway, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus officially opened its first Yutong Service Center (the “Center”) in Europe on September 8 in Stokke, Norway, integrating vehicle delivery, after‑sales service, spare parts supply, and professional training into one hub.
As Norway advances its transition to electric public transport, the Center will enhance maintenance capabilities, compliance inspections, and local service responsiveness for pure electric buses, offering customers a more direct service option and delivering systematic support for fleet operations across their full lifecycle.
Covering approximately 38,941 square meters with a building area of 6,074 square meters, including a 2,300‑square‑meter parts warehouse, the Center integrates brand display, vehicle delivery, after‑sales service, parts supply, and training facilities, delivering all‑around customer support. Built around Yutong as the core, the Center consolidates multi‑dimensional service functions and complements existing local partners and service channels, offering customers more direct, flexible issue resolution and service options.
“The service center is positioned as a comprehensive, centralized service hub, with a large inventory of parts, inspection facilities, professional service bays, and dedicated training equipment,” said Jack Li, CEO of Yutong Central and Northern Europe. “Through efficient operations, we aim to help reduce customers’ total cost of ownership and maximize bus uptime. By strengthening partnerships and expanding service coverage, we aim to deliver cost-effective services and create shared value while helping make public transport greener, smarter, and more inclusive.”
One‑stop service ecosystem: from parts supply to integrated service support across the fleet lifecycle
With the local service center and dedicated on‑ground team, Yutong consolidates parts supply, fault diagnostics, maintenance, and professional training into a single service system, improving service efficiency and delivering full‑lifecycle fleet support for Norwegian passenger transport and bus operators. The Center features a comprehensive reception area, maintenance and repair zone, parts storage area, hands-on training space, vehicle display area, and brand experience zone, offering local customers an integrated service package spanning everything from vehicle sales and delivery to after‑sales repairs, parts supply, and technical training.
The Center features seven standardized maintenance bays, as well as dedicated bays for powertrain and large-component repairs, equipped with four‑post lifts, an electronic laser wheel alignment system, a brake tester, and a heavy‑duty tire balancer. It offers repair capabilities for chassis, electrical and high‑voltage systems, powertrains, air conditioning, and interiors, and can also handle non‑severe accident vehicles, alcohol interlocks, and tachographs.
Built to EU standards, the Center includes a dedicated bus inspection line for Norway’s mandatory PKK annual inspections, featuring a 31.5‑meter pit, two 16‑ton pit jacks, and equipment for brake, lighting, side‑slip, and OBD testing, covering chassis, braking, safety devices, onboard diagnostics, and powertrain compliance. By conducting inspections, fault diagnosis, and safety checks locally, the Center helps customers reduce fleet downtime and lower operating costs.
It also has a 2,300‑square‑meter parts warehouse, covering 4,500 SKUs of Yutong genuine parts for battery, motor and electronic control systems, powertrains, chassis, steering systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, interior and exterior trim, wear parts, and maintenance consumables.
With local stock and regional distribution center replenishment, the Center reduces parts sourcing and repair waiting times, improving vehicle uptime and minimizing fleet downtime losses. All parts are backed by consistent quality and warranty standards, supported by a local engineering team delivering parts supply, diagnostics, and maintenance services.
Building local expertise: service, training, and long‑term fleet support
The Center also includes theoretical training rooms and hands-on training areas, with instruction led by experienced trainers. Equipped with a comprehensive whole-vehicle training platform for pure electric buses and dedicated training units for air conditioning, EBS braking, heaters, battery, motor and electronic control systems, and rear-axle disassembly, the Center supports training in component identification, operating principles, simulation, and fault diagnosis. The training equipment uses core assemblies and components sourced from actual vehicles, enabling customers’ maintenance technicians to apply what they learn directly to real-world repairs.
Through its local team, standardized maintenance and inspection procedures, parts inventory and training capabilities, Yutong continues to deliver on its “EnRoute+” global service commitment. As Yutong’s first comprehensive service center in Europe, the facility further underscores the company’s long-term commitment to serving European customers. Building on the Norway service center, Yutong will continue to advance its localized service approach in markets including the Netherlands, Chile, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. These efforts will strengthen local capabilities in electric bus repair, maintenance and inspection, improve service responsiveness, create more high-quality local jobs and support the electrification and low-carbon transition of public transport.
For more information on Yutong Service Center and “EnRoute+” global service commitment, please visit https://en.yutong.com/.
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10, Sep 2026
Vista House makes exclusive Asia debut amid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement
SINGAPORE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vista, the world’s leading global business aviation group, will bring its signature hospitality experience, Vista House, to Singapore for the first time, welcoming VistaJet and XO Members during one of Asia’s most anticipated sporting weekends.
Designed as an intimate clubhouse, Vista House offers Members and their guests a destination to unwind, connect and experience the race weekend in comfort and unparalleled elegance.
The Singapore edition opens with an exclusive Members’ event alongside VistaJet Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc, welcoming invited Members and guests for an intimate evening of conversation ahead of the race weekend.
Charles Leclerc shares: “With such an intensive international racing calendar, how we travel between races makes a real difference. My experience with flying on VistaJet is it has always been seamless, with the privacy, consistency and attention to detail that allow me to rest, prepare and arrive ready to perform.”
Vista House will open its doors during the race weekend with live viewing parties of the highly anticipated races. Guests will take in the circuit from a private setting overlooking the track, complimented by curated food and beverage service throughout the evening.
Crystal Wong, President of Asia Pacific at Vista states, “Beyond connecting our Members to destinations around the world, Vista House brings together a global community through shared passions and exceptional experiences. We are delighted to introduce Vista House to Asia for the first time in Singapore, creating a setting where our Members can connect, celebrate and experience one of the world’s most exciting sporting weekends together.”
Singapore marks the first time Vista House has been staged in Asia, following previous activations in Augusta and Monaco. It arrives in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations for business, luxury travel and major international events — a city that continues to draw global entrepreneurs, business leaders and international travellers who value privacy, flexibility and exceptional service, the same qualities that define the Vista experience both in the air and on the ground.
Singapore remains one of Vista’s critical regional hubs, having recorded a 51% year-on-year growth in flight hours and a 58% year-on-year rise in flight traffic in the first half of 2026. The city also consistently ranks among the top destinations for arrivals and departures across Asia Pacific in the same period.
This year’s calendar places Southeast Asia at the centre of the Formula 1 season, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix relocating to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from 2-4 October — immediately ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix — and expected to drive even greater regional travel demand.
Vista is preparing to support Members travelling between the two race weekends through close coordination across its flight operations, client services and ground support teams — enabling the group to manage complex multi-destination itineraries while delivering the consistency, discretion and personalised service Members expect throughout one of the busiest periods on the regional motorsport calendar.
Vista’s connection to motorsport runs deeper than race-week travel as Founder and Chairman Thomas Flohr, also competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans driving with the Vista AF Corse team, and as a supporter of Ferrari’s 499P Hypercar programme — a passion that reflects the shared emphasis both private aviation and elite motorsport place on innovation, technology and precision.
From the Members’ event with Charles Leclerc to Vista House, Vista’s extensive presence in Singapore brings together private aviation, motorsport and hospitality. Looking ahead, Vista will continue expanding its portfolio of destination-led experiences and exclusive partnerships across its VistaJet and XO brands, offering Members privileged access to some of the world’s most sought-after sporting, cultural and lifestyle events.
About Vista
Vista Global Holding Limited (Vista) is the world’s leading private aviation group. Headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset free services to cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.
Innovating the industry for over 20 years, Vista’s mission is to provide the most advanced flying services at the very best value — anytime, anywhere around the world.
With over 4,000 aviation experts, Vista’s extensive industry expertise and integrated technology enable it to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions to meet the needs of every business aviation client. These services are offered through its leading brands, including VistaJet and XO.
More Vista information and news at www.vistaglobal.com
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“Vista” is a trade name for Vista Global Holding Limited. Vista does not operate any aircraft. All flights are performed by properly licensed operators, which may include subsidiaries such as VistaJet Limited or VistaJet GmbH. Vista also holds a non-controlling minority stake in FAA-licensed and DOT registered US direct air carriers Western Air Charter, Inc. (DBA Vista America), JetSelect LLC (DBA Vista America).
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10, Sep 2026
Tulip Unveils Global Imaging Patent Licensing Program
Tulip Imaging provides access to more than 125,000 patents from Canon, Sony, Huawei, and OPPO covering foundational image and information processing technologies
LONDON, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tulip Licensing Ltd today announced the launch of Tulip Imaging, a new patent licensing program offering access to advanced digital imaging and information processing technologies from Canon Inc., Sony Group Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
The combined portfolio includes more than 125,000 patents developed through decades of research, development, and innovation by four of the world’s leading technology companies and represents the most significant offering of digital imaging and information processing patents. The underlying technologies of this sophisticated portfolio help reinforce every dynamic visual experience on a modern device — from high-fidelity digital commerce to seamless social interaction. Through Tulip, implementers can efficiently access these portfolios while tailoring their licenses to include patents relevant to their specific products, technologies, and business needs.
“Canon has advanced the science of imaging through continuous innovation in optics, cameras, image processing, medical imaging, and printing technologies for more than eighty years,” said Hideki Sanatake, Managing Executive Officer, Group Executive of Corporate Intellectual Property and Legal Headquarters. “Innovation thrives when intellectual property is respected and Tulip’s licensing program is an opportunity to support the continued investment that drives future breakthroughs.”
“Sony’s wide range of imaging technologies have helped define the modern digital era and enriched imaging experiences,” said Yuko Tsuda, Representative Director & President of Sony Intellectual Property Services Corporation. “We believe broad access to innovation should be supported by efficient, transparent licensing, and Tulip provides a viable option for achieving that objective.”
“Huawei has continuously invested in next-generation imaging technologies that combine artificial intelligence, computational photography, and advanced image processing to empower everyday visual and digital experiences,” said Alan Fan, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Huawei. “Through this milestone cooperation with leading partners, we are jointly opening up our once-proprietary imaging technologies to help our licensees provide vivid imaging experiences to everyone.”
“OPPO remains committed to sustained investment in imaging R&D, advancing technologies that deliver richer and more intuitive imaging experiences to users worldwide,” said Adler Feng, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of OPPO. “Our collaboration with leading innovators across the imaging industry reflects the strength of OPPO’s imaging technology innovation and underscores our commitment to building a healthy and sustainable intellectual property ecosystem to support continued innovation and industry growth.”
Tulip’s appointment as licensing administrator reflects the confidence Canon, Sony, Huawei, and OPPO have in Tulip’s experienced team to deliver efficient, practical, and business-oriented licensing solutions.
For more information, please visit www.tulipinnovation.com.
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10, Sep 2026
Akeyless Announces General Availability of Agentic Runtime Authority for Real-Time Intent-Based Access Control of AI Agent
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, 10 September, 2026 — Akeyless, a Runtime Identity Security company protecting enterprise systems and data by securing AI agents, machines, and human identities, today announced the general availability of Akeyless Agentic Runtime Authority, the real-time identity control layer for AI agent actions. It works on top of Akeyless SecretlessAI®, a credential protection layer that keeps credentials out of AI agents and brokers access to enterprise systems. Runtime Authority adds the next layer of control, enforcing intent based access control restricting what agents actually do once they have access.
AI agents today do more than answer questions. They access databases and applications, execute workflows, and make decisions inside live production environments. Traditional access controls can determine whether an agent is allowed into a system, but not whether every action it takes once inside is legitimate. For autonomous agents that can act unexpectedly or be manipulated, the impact can escalate at machine speed, as the July 2026 Hugging Face incident demonstrated. Runtime Authority closes that gap by evaluating agent actions in real time and blocking those that violate policy before they execute.
With general availability, Akeyless is expanding its AI agent ecosystem with new integrations for Claude Enterprise, OpenAI Codex, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, alongside new runtime control and investigation capabilities for production deployments. Runtime Authority runs on the same Akeyless Identity Security Platform that already secures over 220 billion machine identity interactions for Fortune 500 organizations, now applied to a new identity class: the AI agent.
“Our customers are the ones defining what security for agentic workflows should actually look like, and we build alongside them as trusted partners in that work.,” said Oded Hareven, CEO and Co-Founder, Akeyless. “Take a coding agent pulling credentials to reach a cloud resource, or a sales executive trusting that an AI assistant will honor a ‘read-only’ permission on a sensitive SaaS application. Both come down to the same question: is there one place issuing, governing, and revoking that authority? Humans and machines will continue interacting with critical systems, so having a central point of access control and attribution only matters more over time.”
Runtime Authority: Enforce Dynamic Policy at the Moment of Action
Runtime Authority controls how legitimate access is used once an agent is connected, layering intent enforcement on top of the more traditional role- and attribute-based controls. It evaluates an agent’s objectives and actions in real time and blocks activity that violates policy or exceeds its assigned task before it executes. This is a powerful “kill switch” that revokes the authority of the agent to act in real-time when things go wrong. For example, an agent instructed to summarize sales data would be prevented from deleting a database or exfiltrating large quantities of data, even if its underlying permissions would otherwise allow it.
Securing AI Agents from Credential to Action
SecretlessAI addresses the credential problem by keeping credentials out of AI agents entirely. Instead of giving an agent a password, token, or key that it can store, expose, or reuse, Akeyless brokers access through the Akeyless Gateway, which provisions a short-lived identity directly on the target system, even legacy and on-prem systems that use traditional identity methods. A compromised or prompt-injected agent has nothing to steal and nothing to leak.
Runtime Authority uses that same brokered access path to add control over what the agent can do once connected and prevents risky actions before they cause damage. Together, SecretlessAI and Runtime Authority protect the full path from credential to action.
Governance & Visibility to Agent Action
Across both the credential and action layers, Akeyless gives security teams the visibility and control needed to monitor, investigate, and respond to agent activity. Every action is logged and traced back to the human, application, or agent that triggered it.
General availability adds new operational controls for production environments. The Agentic Access Dashboard provides a live view of active agent sessions, including the ability to terminate a session immediately, while new investigation capabilities show why a session was blocked. Enriched security events can also be forwarded to Splunk, Datadog, and Microsoft Sentinel for centralized monitoring and investigation.
Expanded AI Agent Ecosystem
The new integrations with Claude Enterprise, OpenAI Codex, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore join existing support for a broad range of AI models, agent frameworks, and developer environments, including Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, JetBrains IDEs, and n8n. This gives organizations a consistent way to apply SecretlessAI credential
Agentic Runtime Authority works within the Akeyless Identity Security Platform that organizations already use for secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, privileged account security, and password management.
Akeyless will showcase these capabilities in an upcoming live webinar together with Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR), including product demonstrations and real-world use cases.
Akeyless Agentic Runtime Authority is generally available today for all Akeyless customers. To request a demo or learn more, visit www.akeyless.io/secure-
