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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Musashi Japan by TAIMATSU Co., Ltd., a contemporary Japanese knife brand rooted in the spirit of craftsmanship and cultural harmony, has announced its newest experiential campaign: “Road to Shogun.” Designed as the brand’s most ambitious customer journey to date, the campaign invites visitors to explore participating Musashi Japan stores while discovering the traditions, culture and craftsmanship that inspire the brand. Inspired by the journey towards mastery, the experi...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that the Viking Libra®, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in November 2026, the Viking Libra will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “The float out of the Viking Libra represents...

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Gregory S. Marcus, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Chad M. Paris, chief financial officer and treasurer, will participate at the 38th Annual ROTH Conference on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Dana Point, California. The invite-only conference includes opportunities to meet with approximately 500 private and public companies in a variety of growth sectors. Meetings with Mr. Marcus and Mr. Paris can be...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) proudly announces that Grand Hyatt at SFO has been named the Best Airport Hotel in North America at the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax. In addition to leading the North America region, the hotel has achieved the distinction of being ranked No. 2 Airport Hotel Worldwide, solidifying its position among the top airport hotels across the globe. Presented annually, the World Airport Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious...

WYOMISSING, Penn. & AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora to the public on Wednesday, June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second all-new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025. The new $360 million entertainment destination is being...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Century Golf Partners appoints John Martus, CPA, as CFO, bringing 30+ years of financial leadership to drive growth and diversification....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EOS Investors (“EOS”), the real estate investment firm founded in 2017 by Jonathan Wang, has held a first close of approximately $150 million of commitments on its inaugural hotel credit strategy. The strategy will focus on senior whole loans, mezzanine financing and structured debt opportunities in the hospitality sector. EOS Credit Partners is led by Christopher Jordan, a real estate banking veteran who joined the firm after more than 30 years at Wells Fargo where h...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The dinner service at ama ends. The kitchen goes quiet. And then, on certain nights, the room comes back to life. Since Chef Brad Kilgore opened ama by Brad Kilgore at the Transamerica Pyramid Center in September 2025, he has been doing something quietly extraordinary after hours: partnering with RASA World to produce a series of experiential evenings with music and an atmosphere San Francisco has not seen in quite this combination before. Two events. Two sellout...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. & SACRAMENTO, Calif. & SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mendocino Railway is proud to announce that it was honored as the Best Content Marketing winner in the 2026 Visit California Poppy Awards this week. Every two years, the Poppy Awards recognize excellence in tourism marketing and destination stewardship for California, identifying the most creative and impactful tourism campaigns from across the state. For 2026, Visit California received more than 170 campaign submissi...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces the opening of Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. The elegantly reimagined resort opens as the company’s third property in Japan and first in Kyoto. Tradimo Kyoto Gojo features 63 modern one‑bedroom suites with generous layouts and well‑appointed kitchens, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the local character and lifestyle of Kyoto. Situa...