Miscellaneous

🏢 MGM Resorts International confirmed that People Incorporated withdrew its proposal to acquire remaining shares by June 1, 2026. MGM Resorts, listed on NYSE: MGM, operates 31 global hotel and gaming destinations. Key ventures include their 50/50 BetMGM venture for U.S. sports betting and expansion efforts in Japan through MGM Osaka. Recognized by FORTUNE® as a World's Most Admired Company, MGM Resorts remains committed to sustainability and shareholder value, continuing as a standalone company.

🎸 Peter Hook's new Joy Division boxset, "Eternal (Live)," releases on September 25, 2026. This deluxe edition contains 14 CDs and 2 DVDs, documenting 16 gigs. Joy Division, active from 1978 to 1980, ended with frontman Ian Curtis's death at 23. The set's cover, a Wolfgang Tillmans photo, complements the band's iconic visuals. Featuring notable photographers like Anton Corbijn, the package is a nostalgic journey into Joy Division's impactful legacy.

🏨 Sopwell House in Hertfordshire has received AA Five Star status in 2026 after anonymous inspections assessed its service, facilities, and guest experience. The 12-acre Georgian hotel achieved this during its 40th anniversary, reflecting significant investment and team efforts. Rafi Bejerano, hotel director, praised the achievement as a milestone in providing exceptional service. Simon Numphud of AA Hotel and Hospitality Services highlighted the hotel's example of true hospitality in the UK.

🏨 Students are keen on specialized hospitality fields like guest experience, entrepreneurship, wellness, or luxury, rather than traditional hotel management. Employers seek candidates with these specialized skills, reflecting a shift in the industry.

🦜 Kinedo introduces new animal-inspired wall panel designs in September 2026, expanding its Kinewall range with the Signature collection. This includes Highland Cow, Peacock, and Lion designs, joining last year's Giraffe panel. The collection aims to transform bathrooms with bold, flexible, and easy-to-install panels. Additional designs in other collections include new patterns like Tangram, Royal Foliage, Marble Haze, Corten Copper Stone, and Hills. All designs are available on Kinedo's website and in a downloadable brochure.

🏨 The World's 50 Best Hotels of 2026 feature only two from the US: San Ysidro Ranch (22nd) and Amangiri (45th). None are in the top 10 or east of Utah. Italy and France each boast six entries, while Hawaii lacks representation in the top 100. Over 800 travel experts vote for their seven favorite stays, focusing on unique experiences rather than brand consistency. US hotels prioritize profits, not necessarily global allure.

📸 On September 25, 2026, Wrensilva Los Angeles in West Hollywood launches 'The Art of the Album: The Photography of Linda McCartney', showcasing her music photography until February 2027. The exhibition pairs her album cover photographs with vinyl records and a Wrensilva console for music playback. The US Postal Service honors McCartney with a limited-edition stamp series featuring five photos, with a ceremony at MoMA, New York. Linda McCartney's iconic works span legends from The Beatles to Neil Young.

📍 Federico Stefanovich renovated his studio in Mexico City's Centro, working with Nama Studio. The studio is inside Edificio Humboldt, a building designed by Thomas Sinclair Gore and completed in 1922. The renovation preserved historic features like original windows and balconies, adding vibrant colors and textures to highlight Stefanovich's lighting designs. The studio integrates showcases, a showroom, and a production workshop, featuring custom panelling and furnishing, including a unique mineral blue panel system and a fibreglass sliding door system.

🗺🏻 ETG Marketing Hub launched by Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a UAE-based company, in response to doubling marketing revenue in the first eight months of 2026. Reaching 110,000 professionals in 180 countries, the unit targets hotels, airlines, DMOs, and more. ETG employs 3,900 people across multiple continents and provides travel services, including 3.2 million hotels and flights from 450 airlines. CEO Felix Shpilman emphasized meeting demand for visibility among high-intent travel buyers.