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- Hozpitality GroupHozpitality Group Announces Women Leadership Forum 2026 in Los Angeles, Bringing Together Influential Leaders from Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Sports, Aviation and EntertainmentExclusive forum at Cameo Beverly Hills on October 7 will feature senior women leaders from Marriott International, Delta Air Lines, FIFA World Cup 2026 Los Angeles, The Music Center and the culinary industry LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2026 -- Hozpitality Group, a global...
- LV PetroleumLV Petroleum Closes Out July with Restaurant Openings and Travel Center Acquisition Across Four StatesBojangles growth in Arizona and Nevada, a TA acquisition in Texas and a new Sbarro in Ohio extend the company's nationwide footprint. — LV Petroleum LLC closed out July with a series of restaurant openings, operational turnovers and a travel center...
- Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.Meritage Announces Departure of Michael Ruggeri From Board of DirectorsMeritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU) today announced that Michael Ruggeri, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, resigned effective August 31, 2026.
- Ribbonwire RanchRibbonwire Ranch Celebrates One Year at Sheetz With "Dashboard Diaries" CampaignThe eight-week initiative invites travelers to share stories from the road and introduces new checkout displays at more than 800 Sheetz locations — Ribbonwire Ranch, a family-run producer of organic Texas-raised beef snacks, today announced...
- Cynet HealthCynet Health Ranked 17th Largest Travel Nurse Staffing Firm in the US by SIACynet Health ranked #17 among travel nurse staffing firms — Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) named Cynet Health to its 2026 list of the Largest Healthcare Staffing Firms in the United States.
- CTF Life's 'Aspiration Ride' Transforms Hong Kong's Iconic 'Ding Ding' into a Moving Celebration of AspirationsHONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - CTF Life unveiled the “Aspiration Ride”, a month-long themed tram inspired by its latest brand campaign, “Your Aspiration. Our Aspiration.”. Running from 2 to 29 September, the themed tram transforms one of the city’s most beloved means of transport into a moving celebration of the aspirations that inspire Hongkongers at every stage of life. The activation forms part of a broader integrated campaign that combines outdoor advertising and digital storytelling featuring influencers to illustrate how aspirations evolve through different life stages, inspiring audiences to reflect on their journeys and the support behind them. For many Hongkongers, the tram is more than part of the daily commute. It is a living theatre of everyday life: childhood journeys by the window, first jobs, new beginnings and quiet reflections between stops. For more than a century, the city’s “ding ding” has travelled through changing streetscapes and generations, silently keeping pace as aspirations have taken shape, evolved and been pursued. Building on this shared journey, the “Aspiration Ride” invites people across all life stages to reflect on their ambitions and the support that helps turn them into possibilities. Officially unveiled at the launch ceremony on 2 September, the tram features a vibrant exterior design filled with colourful illustrations and more than 100 aspirations submitted by citizens through CTF Life’s social media platforms. Set against a backdrop of Chinese composition paper, the messages bring personal aspirations to life across the city, transforming the tram into a moving canvas of dreams and possibilities. CTF Life’s management team also added their own aspirations to the tram exterior, joining a shared display of ambitions, both modest and momentous, that give life a sense of purpose. “Hong Kong’s tramways have long been woven into the city’s collective memory, carrying generations of people and the stories that have shaped their journeys,” said Ruby Kwan, Marketing Director, CTF Life. “Every aspiration tells a story. Some stay with us for life, while others evolve as we move through different stages and embrace new possibilities. Yet each has the power to inspire us to grow, explore and move forward with purpose. “The ‘Aspiration Ride’ is a key element of an integrated campaign designed to bring the conversation around aspirations into everyday life. Through outdoor advertising, creator collaborations and digital storytelling, we hope to encourage people to reflect on what matters most to them and recognise that every aspiration represents a future worth pursuing. At CTF Life, we are committed to walking alongside our customers through every life stage across our four brand pillars of Wellbeing, Growth, Health and Wealth, helping them pursue their aspirations with confidence by providing the right support along the way.” The campaign also includes a tram-shelter advertisement on Paterson Street in Causeway Bay, extending the activation into one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts. A series of promotional videos featuring influencers, CTF Life Planner, and other members of the community, each representing different life stages and perspectives, will further support post-launch awareness. Through personal stories spanning childhood curiosities, evolving ambitions and creative passions, the videos illustrate that aspirations do not follow a single path. Instead, they show how encouragement, preparation and support can help turn them into possibilities. Through digital and social media storytelling, these relatable journeys will invite audiences across the city to reflect on their own aspirations and the people who help make them possible. In a city that is always in motion, the “Aspiration Ride” offers a gentle reminder that it is worth looking up from the journey and remembering what set it in motion. Aspirations may differ in scale and destination, but each represents a meaningful reason to keep moving forward. Through the campaign, CTF Life aims to spark conversations on how aspirations evolve throughout life, and to encourage people to pursue them with confidence, knowing they are supported every step of the way. CTF Life’s Marketing Director Ruby Kwan hopes the “Aspiration Ride” can encourage people to reflect on what matters most to them CTF Life’s management team also added their own aspirations to the tram exterior CTF Life’s management team officiates the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official launch of the “Aspiration Ride” “Aspiration Ride” commences its citywide journey with over 100 aspirations submitted through CTF Life’s social media platforms
- Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Seats for Travellers Flying From 10 CountriesJAKARTA, Sept 3, 2026 - Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 domestic roundtrip seats at no additional fare to eligible international passengers flying to Indonesia from 14 origin cities across 10 countries, as the national flag carrier seeks to encourage travellers to extend their journeys beyond the country’s main international gateways. Available for travel from 1 August to 30 November 2026, the Free Domestic Flight program connects Garuda Indonesia’s international network with destinations across the archipelago, allowing eligible passengers holding roundtrip international tickets to Indonesia to add a domestic roundtrip journey as part of their itinerary. Carrying the spirit of #DiscoverMoreIndonesia, the initiative is designed to encourage international arrivals to visit more than one destination during a single trip, supporting longer stays and a wider distribution of tourism spending beyond major gateways such as Jakarta and Denpasar. The program also provides additional connectivity for members of the Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian migrant workers and Indonesian citizens returning from overseas who wish to continue their journeys to their home regions or other destinations across the country. Garuda Indonesia Marketing Group Head Prina Eka Putri said the initiative strengthens Indonesia’s travel proposition by combining the airline’s international reach with the breadth of its domestic network. “Indonesia offers far more than a single destination. By making onward domestic travel easier, we want international travellers to stay longer, explore more regions and experience more of what Indonesia has to offer,” Prina said. She added that the integration of international and domestic connectivity provides Garuda Indonesia with a differentiated proposition as regional destinations compete for international visitor traffic. “The proposition is simple: come to Indonesia, then discover more of Indonesia. Our network allows us to make that journey increasingly seamless and valuable for travellers,” she said. Garuda Indonesia Southeast Asia Branch Manager and Head of the Free Domestic Flight Project Management Office Agny Gallus Pratama said the allocation of more than 170,000 seats was designed to increase the potential economic value generated by each international arrival. “The opportunity is not only to bring more travellers into Indonesia, but to enable each arrival to reach more destinations,” Gallus said. “When visitors travel further and stay longer, the economic impact can extend to hotels, restaurants, local transportation, tourism operators and MSMEs across the regions.” By connecting international traffic more directly with its domestic network, Garuda Indonesia expects the program to help disperse visitor flows and tourism spending more widely across Indonesia. The initiative also supports the airline’s competitiveness in international markets by leveraging the breadth of its domestic network to offer travellers easier access to multiple destinations within a single Indonesia itinerary. Through this international-to-domestic connectivity, Garuda Indonesia aims to create greater value from each international arrival while enabling more destinations and local tourism ecosystems to benefit from the movement of international travellers. Further information on eligibility, booking procedures, participating flights, travel periods, available routes and terms and conditions is available through Garuda Indonesia’s official Free Domestic Flight webpage. PT GARUDA INDONESIA (PERSERO) Tbk CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Media Contact: [email protected] Website: garuda-indonesia.com | Instagram: @garuda.indonesia
- Garuda Indonesia Offers 170,000 Free Domestic Seats for Travellers Flying From 10 CountriesJAKARTA, Sept 3, 2026 - Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 domestic roundtrip seats at no additional fare to eligible international passengers flying to Indonesia from 14 origin cities across 10 countries, as the national flag carrier seeks to encourage travellers to extend their journeys beyond the country’s main international gateways. Available for travel from 1 August to 30 November 2026, the Free Domestic Flight program connects Garuda Indonesia’s international network with destinations across the archipelago, allowing eligible passengers holding roundtrip international tickets to Indonesia to add a domestic roundtrip journey as part of their itinerary. Carrying the spirit of #DiscoverMoreIndonesia, the initiative is designed to encourage international arrivals to visit more than one destination during a single trip, supporting longer stays and a wider distribution of tourism spending beyond major gateways such as Jakarta and Denpasar. The program also provides additional connectivity for members of the Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian migrant workers and Indonesian citizens returning from overseas who wish to continue their journeys to their home regions or other destinations across the country. Garuda Indonesia Marketing Group Head Prina Eka Putri said the initiative strengthens Indonesia’s travel proposition by combining the airline’s international reach with the breadth of its domestic network. “Indonesia offers far more than a single destination. By making onward domestic travel easier, we want international travellers to stay longer, explore more regions and experience more of what Indonesia has to offer,” Prina said. She added that the integration of international and domestic connectivity provides Garuda Indonesia with a differentiated proposition as regional destinations compete for international visitor traffic. “The proposition is simple: come to Indonesia, then discover more of Indonesia. Our network allows us to make that journey increasingly seamless and valuable for travellers,” she said. Garuda Indonesia Southeast Asia Branch Manager and Head of the Free Domestic Flight Project Management Office Agny Gallus Pratama said the allocation of more than 170,000 seats was designed to increase the potential economic value generated by each international arrival. “The opportunity is not only to bring more travellers into Indonesia, but to enable each arrival to reach more destinations,” Gallus said. “When visitors travel further and stay longer, the economic impact can extend to hotels, restaurants, local transportation, tourism operators and MSMEs across the regions.” By connecting international traffic more directly with its domestic network, Garuda Indonesia expects the program to help disperse visitor flows and tourism spending more widely across Indonesia. The initiative also supports the airline’s competitiveness in international markets by leveraging the breadth of its domestic network to offer travellers easier access to multiple destinations within a single Indonesia itinerary. Through this international-to-domestic connectivity, Garuda Indonesia aims to create greater value from each international arrival while enabling more destinations and local tourism ecosystems to benefit from the movement of international travellers. Further information on eligibility, booking procedures, participating flights, travel periods, available routes and terms and conditions is available through Garuda Indonesia’s official Free Domestic Flight webpage. PT GARUDA INDONESIA (PERSERO) Tbk CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Media Contact: [email protected] Website: garuda-indonesia.com | Instagram: @garuda.indonesia
- CENTRESTAGE ELITES presents KIT WAN STUDIOS, A star-studded fashion extravaganza features sci-fi aesthetics with over 30 new creationsHONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship programme of the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 2 to 5 September 2026. As a dazzling focal point of the fair, the opening gala CENTRESTAGE ELITES took centre stage tonight in the Grand Hall at HKCEC. Seamlessly weaving artistic creation into fashion design, the show presented a runway pulsating with futuristic and sci-fi aesthetics, set against the Victoria Harbour backdrop. KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong. This year, the grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, put the spotlight on KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design and visual arts studio led by Kit Wan, a Hong Kong-born creative director and visual artist. The studio’s collaborative roster of local artist is formidable, encompassing Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, MC Cheung, and Panther Chan. Designing “stage armour” for artists in Los Angeles at the Grammy Awards and Eurovision in the United Kingdom allow Hong Kong design to shine on a global stage. Over 30 brand-new looks made their debut on the CENTRESTAGE ELITES runway, with select pieces displayed at the fairground throughout the fair (Booth No.: 3D-D06). Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show. Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, graced CENTRESTAGE ELITES as the Guest of Honour. A constellation of celebrities, artists, fashion heavyweights, and style enthusiasts also gathered to support the event. The After Party further elevated the night with live performances by renowned Hong Kong electronic musician hirsk and Belgian model and musician Kim Peers. Adding to the allure, a dedicated exhibition zone was set up at the venue, showcasing 7 iconic stage costumes previously designed by KIT WAN STUDIOS for artists like Hins Cheung and Miriam Yeung, highlighting the studio’s deep ties with Hong Kong’s music scene. CENTRESTAGE opens its doors to both industry professionals and the public free of charge for four consecutive days. The fair features a kaleidoscope of over 40 captivating events, including more than 30 runway shows and parades. Local, Chinese Mainland and overseas visitors are warmly welcomed to experience the boundless charm of Asia's fashion capital. On Friday (4 September), Kit Wan will personally attend the fair for a dialogue with Dan Hastings, Editor of The Business of Fashion to share his insights on creative inspiration and his journey in expanding the brand into overseas markets. Tonight, the Organiser specially arranged to livestream this fashion extravaganza across multiple official pages and online platforms. To relive the spectacular ELITES performance, please visit the following links: CENTRESTAGE Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/livestreamCENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdcHKTDC Exhibition Channel Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AAMjms6eB/?mibextid=wwXIfrHKTDC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dsECvOgiYNE?si=0OLm1S_9hXhjLiYI Photo download: https://bit.ly/4zS9rXg KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong. Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show. KIT WAN STUDIOS presents the ‘MUTANT // MYTHOLOGY’ Fashion Show Christina Chung Kim Peers Anouck Lepère Live performances at CENTRESTAGE ELITES After Party hirsk Celebrities at CENTRESTAGE ELITES Photo download (updating in real time): https://bit.ly/4iFpUIf Siu Yea Hedwig Tam Fish Liew CENTRESTAGE: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en CENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4xydTct CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/?hl=tc Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/ Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/ HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected] Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. About Hong Kong Fashion Fest Announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
- CENTRESTAGE ELITES presents KIT WAN STUDIOS, A star-studded fashion extravaganza features sci-fi aesthetics with over 30 new creationsHONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship programme of the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 2 to 5 September 2026. As a dazzling focal point of the fair, the opening gala CENTRESTAGE ELITES took centre stage tonight in the Grand Hall at HKCEC. Seamlessly weaving artistic creation into fashion design, the show presented a runway pulsating with futuristic and sci-fi aesthetics, set against the Victoria Harbour backdrop. KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong. This year, the grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, put the spotlight on KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design and visual arts studio led by Kit Wan, a Hong Kong-born creative director and visual artist. The studio’s collaborative roster of local artist is formidable, encompassing Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, MC Cheung, and Panther Chan. Designing “stage armour” for artists in Los Angeles at the Grammy Awards and Eurovision in the United Kingdom allow Hong Kong design to shine on a global stage. Over 30 brand-new looks made their debut on the CENTRESTAGE ELITES runway, with select pieces displayed at the fairground throughout the fair (Booth No.: 3D-D06). Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show. Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, graced CENTRESTAGE ELITES as the Guest of Honour. A constellation of celebrities, artists, fashion heavyweights, and style enthusiasts also gathered to support the event. The After Party further elevated the night with live performances by renowned Hong Kong electronic musician hirsk and Belgian model and musician Kim Peers. Adding to the allure, a dedicated exhibition zone was set up at the venue, showcasing 7 iconic stage costumes previously designed by KIT WAN STUDIOS for artists like Hins Cheung and Miriam Yeung, highlighting the studio’s deep ties with Hong Kong’s music scene. CENTRESTAGE opens its doors to both industry professionals and the public free of charge for four consecutive days. The fair features a kaleidoscope of over 40 captivating events, including more than 30 runway shows and parades. Local, Chinese Mainland and overseas visitors are warmly welcomed to experience the boundless charm of Asia's fashion capital. On Friday (4 September), Kit Wan will personally attend the fair for a dialogue with Dan Hastings, Editor of The Business of Fashion to share his insights on creative inspiration and his journey in expanding the brand into overseas markets. Tonight, the Organiser specially arranged to livestream this fashion extravaganza across multiple official pages and online platforms. To relive the spectacular ELITES performance, please visit the following links: CENTRESTAGE Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/livestream CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc HKTDC Exhibition Channel Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AAMjms6eB/?mibextid=wwXIfr HKTDC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dsECvOgiYNE?si=0OLm1S_9hXhjLiYI Photo download: https://bit.ly/4zS9rXg KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong. Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show. KIT WAN STUDIOS presents the ‘MUTANT // MYTHOLOGY’ Fashion Show Christina Chung Kim Peers Anouck Lepère Live performances at CENTRESTAGE ELITES After Party hirsk Celebrities at CENTRESTAGE ELITES Photo download (updating in real time): https://bit.ly/4iFpUIf Siu Yea Hedwig Tam Fish Liew CENTRESTAGE: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en CENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4xydTct CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/?hl=tc Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/ Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/ HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected] Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. About Hong Kong Fashion Fest Announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
- PAR Technology CorporationPAR Technology Corporation to Participate at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology ConferenceNEW HARTFORD, N.Y., September 02, 2026--PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) a leading technology provider powering multi‑unit operations across restaurant, retail, and large-scale commerce, today announced that Savneet Singh, the Company’s CEO, will present to institutional investors at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide CorporationMarriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash DividendCompanies: Marriott InternationalORLANDO, Fla., September 02, 2026--Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) today announced its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on or around September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2026.