TBILISI, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trump Tower Tbilisi made its highly anticipated global debut with a spectacular launch celebration on September 15, bringing together distinguished guests from Georgia and around the world for an unforgettable evening marking the arrival of one of the country’s most ambitious real estate developments.

Held high above the Georgian capital at Tbilisi’s iconic Funicular, the invitation-only celebration brought together international business leaders, project partners, investors, celebrities, artists, influencers and global media for the first official unveiling of Trump Tower Tbilisi — the signature landmark that will anchor the approximately US$2 billion Downtown Tbilisi development.

Against the dramatic backdrop of Tbilisi’s illuminated skyline, guests were given their first look at the vision, architecture and lifestyle behind Trump Tower Tbilisi through a multimedia presentation and official unveiling. The evening blended Georgian culture with international glamour, culminating in headline performances by Grammy Award-winning artist CeeLo Green and internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Francis Mercier.

The celebration marked far more than the introduction of a new tower. It served as the first major public showcase of Downtown Tbilisi and the international ambitions behind the new mixed-use destination planned beside the city’s Central Park.

“This was the first real opportunity for people to see the scale and vision behind Trump Tower Tbilisi. It’s an exciting milestone for the project and for Downtown Tbilisi, which is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic business and lifestyle destinations in the region,” said Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization. “We are so excited for Tbilisi’s future as an international investment and real estate destination. We’re incredibly excited to officially introduce Trump Tower Tbilisi and bring the Trump brand to the city.”

Trump Tower Tbilisi is being developed in collaboration with The Trump Organization as part of the broader Downtown Tbilisi development. Archi Group and INVIA are the main partners and developers of Downtown Tbilisi, with The Sapir Organization serving as co-developer and Block Stone Capital, Finvest Georgia and Vector Group participating as minority partners. Together, the partners are combining deep local market knowledge with international expertise to create a landmark destination intended to transform the way people live, work, shop and experience Tbilisi.

At the heart of the development will stand Trump Tower Tbilisi, the first tower to rise and the signature architectural landmark of Downtown Tbilisi. Designed by Gensler Washington, D.C., the 62-storey tower will reach approximately 280 metres, making it the tallest building in Georgia and creating a dramatic new presence on the capital’s skyline.

“Last night demonstrated the extraordinary excitement surrounding both Trump Tower Tbilisi and Georgia itself,” said Ilia Tsulaia, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Archi Group. “Today, more than one in four of our buyers is international, and that share continues to grow. Tbilisi reminds me of Dubai at the moment it was becoming a truly global destination. The arrival of Trump Tower is a powerful signal of international confidence in Georgia and an important new chapter in the country’s development.”

“Tbilisi is a city of the future, and the energy surrounding this launch underscored just how much international interest there is in what is happening here,” said Levan Pkhakadze, Founder and CEO of INVIA. “Trump Tower Tbilisi brings together global design, the legacy of the Trump brand and deep local market expertise. It is an extraordinary combination and reflects our confidence in Georgia’s continued growth.”

“We were thrilled to unveil Trump Tower Tbilisi before such a distinguished international audience,” said Alex Sapir, Chairman and CEO of The Sapir Organization. “This is a transformative project — one with the scale, architecture and ambition to redefine Tbilisi’s skyline and establish a new benchmark for high-end residential development in the region.”

Set on an eight-hectare site beside Tbilisi’s Central Park, Downtown Tbilisi is envisioned as a new city-within-a-city comprising six towers and approximately 6.4 million square feet of gross building area. The approximately US$2 billion master plan will encompass 500,000 square feet of retail, 450,000 square feet of offices, 450,000 square feet of hotel space and 2.7 million square feet of residential space.

The retail component of Downtown Tbilisi’s podium, inspired by Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops, will integrate luxury retail and premium dining with the adjacent park, creating an indoor-outdoor destination for residents, visitors and the surrounding community.

Trump Tower Tbilisi residences will offer a city-meets-park lifestyle, with private access to the adjacent Central Park, landscaped terraces and amenity decks, along with international fine dining and luxury retail at street level. Studio residences will start at approximately US$290,000, with pricing ranging from approximately US$650 to US$1,000 per square foot.

The development is financed through a comprehensive financing package provided by two of Georgia’s leading banks, TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia, whose parent groups are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

The launch comes as Georgia continues to attract a growing international audience of investors, residents and visitors. Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the country has recorded average annual real economic growth of roughly 9 percent over the past four years, while its extensive network of free-trade agreements provides access to markets representing approximately 2.3 billion consumers.

For the hundreds of guests gathered above Tbilisi on September 15, however, the evening was as much a celebration of the city’s future as it was the unveiling of a new development.

With the lights of the Georgian capital below, international entertainment on stage and leaders from business, government and real estate gathered together, Trump Tower Tbilisi officially announced its arrival — and put an international spotlight on a city increasingly positioning itself among the world’s emerging destinations for investment, business and sophisticated urban living.

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About The Trump Organization

The Trump Organization is a globally renowned real estate and hospitality group, with over 20 iconic golf and resort properties around the world—including Trump Turnberry in Scotland and Trump National Doral in Miami. With an expanding international portfolio that includes some of the most recognizable buildings and destinations worldwide, the Trump brand is synonymous with quality, legacy, and timeless luxury, standing for exceptional design, elevated living, and enduring value.

About Archi Group

Archi Group is one of the biggest investment holdings in the region. Archi Properties is the largest real estate development company in Georgia with more than 18% market share, and has played a key role in shaping the country’s modern residential landscape. Founded in 2006 by Ilia Tsulaia and his partners, the company has completed more than 55 projects, providing housing for over 70,000 residents and investors from 34 countries, and delivering more projects than any other developer in Georgia.

Archi has established partnerships with global hospitality brands including Marriott, Accor, Wyndham, and others. Archi, represented in the renewable energy sector with a total installed capacity of 219 megawatts across hydro, solar, and wind power plants, has also established an AAC building materials factory under a license from the German company Ytong in Georgia, further strengthening its position as a diversified and influential investment group.

The company has also expanded internationally, launching projects in key global markets such as Florida. In the past year alone, Archi achieved a record-breaking milestone by selling more than 3,000 residential units and the 2026 sales projection is approximately 4,000 residential units.

As Georgia rapidly emerges as the Dubai of Eastern Europe, Archi is the first company creating master developments in the country. As the company approaches its 20th anniversary, Archi’s projects reflect strong international confidence in the company’s vision, quality, and long-term value.

About INVIA

INVIA is a diversified Georgian holding company bringing together leading businesses across energy, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, media, and real estate. Built on more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, INVIA continues to invest in businesses that shape everyday life and contribute to Georgia’s long-term economic development.

Generating over $600 million in annual turnover in 2025, INVIA plays a significant role in driving economic activity, supporting local suppliers, creating employment, and contributing to national development. The Group is among the largest private-sector contributors to Georgia’s economy, generating revenues equivalent to approximately 1.5–2% of national GDP.

Real estate development is an important and growing part of INVIA’s portfolio. The Group develops contemporary residential projects designed around modern lifestyles, combining thoughtful architecture, functionality, quality construction, and long-term value.

INVIA’s approach to real estate goes beyond traditional property development. The Group focuses on creating well-designed living environments that respond to the evolving expectations of homeowners while contributing positively to the urban landscape and surrounding communities.

As INVIA continues to evolve as a unified multi-industry holding company, real estate development represents an increasingly important pillar of its long-term growth strategy, reflecting the Group’s broader ambition to identify opportunities, build strong businesses, and create sustainable value. Through its diversified portfolio and continued investment across key sectors, INVIA remains committed to contributing to the future development of Georgia.

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The initial agreement establishes a new customer relationship and framework for long-term cooperation.

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GomSpace has signed a multi-phased partnership agreement with a new commercial customer in the EMEA region, specializing in advanced systems and critical technology. The initial scope of the agreement is valued at approximately 3.8 MEUR (42.2 MSEK), with deliveries scheduled from late 2026 and throughout 2027.

The agreement covers satellite missions, mission services, platform kits and standard products, positioning GomSpace as a key technology partner in the program and establishing a framework for long-term cooperation and potential future program expansion.

“This agreement establishes a framework for cooperation that supports the customer’s space ambitions through access to GomSpace’s broad portfolio of satellite products, platforms and mission services,” said Oliver Schiewe, Vice President of Satellite Systems. “We are pleased to support the program and look forward to working closely with the customer on the delivery of the initial phases.”

The agreement represents GomSpace’s first contract with this customer and establishes a foundation for long-term collaboration and potential future program growth. Additional phases and potential program expansions will be evaluated as the collaboration progresses.

About GomSpace Group AB

Founded in 2007, GomSpace is a global provider of small satellite solutions with customers in more than 60 countries. The company’s business operations are mainly conducted through the wholly owned Danish subsidiary, GomSpace A/S, with headquarters and operational facilities in Aalborg, Denmark. GomSpace also has key operations in Luxembourg, France, and the United States. GomSpace develops and delivers advanced systems and services that enable governments, commercial enterprises, and research institutions to achieve their objectives in space. The company’s expertise covers satellite subsystems, complete small satellite missions, and satellite operations, providing solutions that support smarter, faster, and more affordable access to space.

The company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm under the ticker GOMX. FNCA Sweden AB is the Company’s Certified Adviser.

For more information, please visit www.gomspace.com.

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• In its largest-ever product upgrade, the company unveils an industry-first AI-native, end-to-end full financial stack with close to 100 key products across 4 business pillars.
• Built on newly upgraded Antom 3-in-1 Transformer, our payment foundation model, and FalconTST, our AI FX & liquidity forecast model.
• Underpinned by an agent-ready, 2-layered trust and security framework, and a governance-by-design approach that keeps us aligned with evolving compliance and regulatory environments.
• Autopilots for payment, account and treasury management embedded in the end-to-end financial stack to manage the five main workstreams in natural-language interaction. 
• Introduces agent-native solutions including world’s first Account for Agent (AFA) for businesses.
• 89.5% of clients of our main merchant payment service already deployed our FinAI solutions in past 12 months. 81.4% of payment tasks were completed with AI help.

SHANGHAI and SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In an industry first, Ant International launched a full stack of AI-native solutions for payment, account, FX, treasury and growth operations for global businesses.

The AI-native product suite is built on a 2-layered security architecture, and our 2 proprietary foundation models: a payment foundation model (Antom 3-in-1 Transformer), and a time-series transformer (TST) forecasting model for FX and liquidity (FalconTST).

Underpinning the FinAI stack are also 2 major pillars for payment interoperability for the AI era: our Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) and a blockchain-based wholesale settlement platform (WhaleRTP).

This round of sweeping product upgrade aims to support all businesses with an AI action plan to complete two critical tasks:  

• Excelling in existing tasks with greater efficiency with comprehensive AI tools; and
• Deploying end-to-end agentic capabilities to maximise future growth.

“The future fintech leader delivers two things: a future-ready trust infrastructure and foundational FinAI models that combine complex types of deep data and rich domain expertise, and a full stack of connected AI-native solutions across payment, account, FX, treasury and growth operations that prepare them for today and the fully agentised future,” said Peng Yang, CEO of Ant International, to over 1,100 executives at the company’s annual VOYAGE merchant event in Shanghai.

Under Antom, Ant International’s merchant payment service, 89.5% of merchants have already deployed AI agents. 81.4% of payment tasks were aided by AI. Clients are also demanding more connected fintech solutions beyond payment to tackle the increasing complexities of their global operation. 

Ant International offers cross-border digital payment, account, treasury management and credit tech solutions to global merchants across 4 business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Bettr. 

Building on a mobile payment network of 53 digital wallets and 10 national QR schemes, Ant International links 150 million global merchants to over 2 billion consumer accounts. Clients include top-tier global e-commerce, digital & entertainment (D&E), OTA platforms and industry leaders as well as fastest-growing SMEs in emerging markets. Daily average transactions exceed 25 million across 210 markets. 

Technology Foundations

 Unique Payment Foundation Model: The Antom 3-in-1 Transformer

• The industry’s only payment foundation model that simultaneously processes three types of core data — sequential (behavior over time), tabular (structured records), and graph (relationships between users, entities, and devices). Built on 10 billion+ parameters, Antom 3-in-1 Transformer processes 90T of data annually. 
• Cross-modality attention mechanism combines in one unified architecture capabilities for fraud detection, scam prevention, abuse prevention, and payment success rate optimisation. 
• Among the leading LLM clients for our newly launched subscription service, chargeback rate dropped by as much as 87%.

Pioneering FX and Liquidity Forecast Model: FalconTST

• A first of its kind, FalconTST is an advanced large-scale model built on data across finance, retail, energy, travel and other economic sectors to deliver more accurate and dynamic forecasting of FX exposures and cash flows to optimise liquidity management and risk control. 
• Backed by over 8.5 billion parameters, the model has proven capable of achieving over 93% accuracy in FX and cashflow forecasting, cutting corporate FX hedging and allocation costs by 30% to 60% in real-world cases. 

2-Layered Security Architecture

On top of the Antom 3-in-1 Transformer, we build another security layer — a second Shield — with 

• A dynamic know-your-agent (KYA) framework built with our Alipay+ Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) connecting mobile wallet networks to agentic transactions; and 
• AgentSafePay, the industry’s only security product that offers a fund-back guarantee against losses from agent-specific risks.

Alipay+ Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP)

The Alipay+ Agentic Mobile Protocol is an open payment protocol built for digital wallets, super apps, smart devices, and other mobile interfaces to enable payments by AI agents. 

Since its launch in April 2026, 10 Alipay+ wallet partners and 7 acquirers now support AMP in Phase 1. In addition to AgentSafePay and our KYA architecture as its pillars, key features of AMP include:

• End-to-end agentic transactions across devices: No need to switch apps or change payment habits across mobile AI interfaces like smartphones and AR glasses. 
• Faster agent integration cuts steps required to link a payment agent to a wallet by 50%.
• Clear boundaries of permissions for users to authorise the task, not hand over the account, with real-time visibility and control of agents. 
• High-frequency nano-grade agent-to-agent (A2A) settlement mechanism enables automated, ultra-small transactions as tiny as $0.000001 between AI agents. 
• A collaborative framework for KYA interoperability with Mastercard and Visa to build interoperable agent-security standards.

Blockchain-based Wholesale Settlement Platform: WhaleRTP

• A next-gen treasury management solution that optimises liquidity management while enabling seamless interoperability across blockchain assets from 23 leading financial institutions.
• In 2025, WhaleRTP processed 45% of Ant International’s cross-border volume, reducing working capital requirements by 60% and boosting interest income by 23%.

Full-Stack, AI-Native Solutions across Global Payment, Account, FX, Treasury and Growth Operations 

AI-Native Global Payment

Built on the payment foundation model, Antom Autopilot handles the entire merchant payment lifecycle in a single conversational window, from onboarding, integration, orchestration, risk protection, revenue recovery, to troubleshooting, financial analysis and reconciliation, and new market expansion. 

In real cases, Antom Autopilot cut lead time to first transaction from days to minutes. Merchants using AI integration quadrupled in last 12 months. By the end of 2026, 95% of merchants are expected to onboard new payment methods within 1 hour. 

Antom SmartDispute, which advises on full dispute management and appeal strategies, drives average dispute success rate from 24.5% to 41.8%. The fully automated Antom AutoDispute is also available.

Other key AI payment products include:

• Antom Revenue Booster 
  A payment optimisation tool for card payments. Enables smart routing, retries failed payments at the right time or through a better path, and sorts payment options to drive checkout conversion. 
• Antom EasySafePay
  Payment optimisation tool for mobile wallets. Customers complete the entire payment journey on the merchant checkout page, reducing the need for redirection to a wallet app.
• Antom Shield
  Applies Ant International’s Double-Shields security framework for (1) protection against existing fraud, scam, and abuse risks amplified by AI, and (2) defense against agentic-specific risks with our KYA framework and Antom AgentSafePay.
• Antom AgentSafePay
  An industry first, AgentSafePay provides 100% fund guarantee against losses arising from intent misinterpretation, malicious prompt injection or other agent-specific risks.
• Antom Connect
  One-click payment solution upgraded to be agent-native, tokenising user information for faster checkout across different merchants and agents.
• Antom Agentic Payments 
  An agent-native payment solution supporting mainstream protocols and global payment methods.
  It solves 3 challenges of integrating payments into agentic environments: (1) different integration techniques beyond traditional SDKs, (2) changing new business rules and protocols, and (3) existing payment methods not compatible with agents.

AI-Native Global Account

In partnership with Antom and Bettr, WorldFirst, our flagship global account brand, provides AI-native onboarding, payment, account management and treasury services for both enterprises and SMEs.

Within WorldFirst for Enterprise, merchants and e-platforms use our autopilots to 

• complete Compliance & eKYC/KYB processes in supervised agentic workflow for smooth onboarding;
• conduct payment management, fraud defense and chargeback control; and
• apply AI FX and treasury tools to lower FX costs and drive more efficient liquidity and settlement 

Wyn is a natural-language AI agent that manages the account workflow for SMEs. Merchants open accounts and apply for virtual or physical World Card supporting 17 currencies with a single command. Other value-adding features include: 

• A2A Supplier Connections 
  Secure and ready connection to agents of other service providers for ads, logistics, tax, marketing and compliance operations, such as balance checks and top-ups, all via a single interface.
• Smart Liquidity Management
  AI-powered dynamic business analytics and liquidity advisory on risks, opportunities and action items based on a tailored dashboard of real-time data, trends and market signals. 

AI-Native Global FX & Treasury

The AI FX and treasury suite, embodied in WorldFirst for Enterprise Treasury Autopilot, helps enterprises tackle fragmentation of cash visibility, imbalance of liquidity and FX fluctuations. Merchants are able to see and forecast current and future cash positions, optimize liquidity, manage FX risks, and make smarter global payout decisions. Core products include World Map, Falcon Forecast, Whale Pooling, Falcon FX, and World Payout.

• World Map
  A dashboard for dynamic, unified visibility of cash positions across markets, banks, currencies and accounts, refreshed every 30 minutes.
• Falcon Forecast
  Powered by FalconTST, and built into the World Map, Falcon Forecast predicts cash flow, liquidity and FX positions for next minutes to months, helping treasury teams plan ahead.

• Falcon FX
  AI FX solutions for risk control and revenue protection consisting of two primary products: 
  • Falcon Dynamic Pricing: Enables local-currency pricing with dynamic markups based on business-relevant parameters.
  • Falcon Smart Hedging: Monitors FX positions and recommends hedging strategies with transparent and auditable reasoning.

• Whale Pooling
  Built on WhaleRTP‘s global real-time connectivity, Whale Pooling enables instant funds operations. It draws on Falcon Forecast, real-time decisioning and embedded governance to determine when, where and how much to move, within customers’ defined policies and controls. Same-day settlement rate exceeds 98%.
• World Payout
  Uses intelligent decisioning to evaluate cost, success rate, speed, risk and other factors to identify the optimal payout route, with transparent and explainable reasoning.
• WorldFirst for Enterprise Account for Agent (AFA)
  The world’s first truly agentic account for businesses, built on KYA-enabled smart contracts, full-chain security control, dynamic monitoring and intervention, and a feedback mechanism for continuous agent tuning.

AI-Native Global Growth Solutions

Across our services, agentic tools help merchants in market expansion, multi-channel promotion, subscription, billing, and tax filing support. AI also powers more targeted and efficient credit and financing products for SMEs and consumers. 

• Antom Billing and Antom Tax
  Covering subscription, metering, automatic invoice generation, tax monitoring, filing support, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions, as well as multi-platform campaigning and marketing.
• Antom Agentic Commerce Hub
  Enabling instant integration and distribution of product catalogs across multiple third-party agentic platforms.
• Antom Shopping Agent
  A plug-and-play solution enabling direct-to-consumer agentic shopping experiences. White-label options available for enterprise customers. Plug-ins are live on two leading online store-building platforms, with API connectivity and support for additional platforms coming soon. 
• A+Rewards
  Now upgraded as an AI-powered growth engine built on Alipay+ network, connecting merchants to over 30 AI and e-commerce platforms for one-click campaign distribution and customer acquisition. In recent e-commerce platform cases, Cross-channel AI marketing drove 41% annual user growth.
• Bettr AI Credit Engine
  Embedded finance solutions for partners to offer AI-enhanced multi-scenario credit services for SMEs. Deploying credit strategy takes minutes rather than weeks with dynamic risk assessment and instant lending decisions. Helping 49 institutions in 28 markets provide access to over 100 million users, especially MSMEs.
• Bettr Global Credit
  Smart funding solutions tailored to SMEs across multiple business scenarios, with credit decisions in as fast as 1 minute. Powered by Bettr AI Credit Engine for automated credit decisioning and real-time risk management, it helps merchants access flexible funding to support operations and business growth. 

These products are being rolled out in fall and winter 2026 to global markets. Ask your Ant International contact or reach us at:

Alipay+: https://www.alipayplus.com/contactUs/
WorldFirst: https://www.worldfirst.com/sg/help-support/contact-us/
Antom: https://www.antom.com/contact-us
Bettr: https://www.bettr.com/contact-us/

About Ant International

Ant International helps businesses to thrive through a full stack of AI-native payment, account, foreign exchange, treasury and growth solutions, underpinned by our trusted foundation models, security architecture, blockchain RTP platform and a world-leading mobile payment ecosystem. We drive relentless innovation to bring inclusive growth for merchants and communities of all sizes, today and tomorrow.  To learn more, visit https://www.ant-intl.com/.

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-Commemorative 50% Discount Autumn Campaign for International Visitors to Tokyo-

TOKYO, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tanseisha Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, announced the full renewal of an official website for THE TOKYO PASS, a digital platform offering seamless access to Tokyo’s cultural attractions and diverse experiences. To commemorate the renewal, the company will offer a limited-time 50% discount campaign this autumn, exclusively targeting international travelers visiting Tokyo.

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As global demand for wellness travel rises, this digital pass allows users to seamlessly access over 50 of Tokyo’s top cultural attractions, traditional gardens, and landmarks using only their smartphones, transforming a standard city tour into a wellness journey that restores both body and mind.

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At the core of this initiative is the uniquely Japanese concept of Museum Bathing (R). Immersing oneself in the tranquil spaces of historic museums and ancient gardens brings profound healing to the mind. In recent years, such experiences have gained attention for being associated with maintaining normal blood pressure, easing negative emotions like tension and fatigue, and supporting overall mental well-being. With THE TOKYO PASS, travelers can experience this global wellness trend right in the heart of the bustling metropolis.

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By utilizing the digital pass, travelers can bypass the hassle of tedious advance bookings and waiting in line at local ticket counters. Visitors simply scan a QR code at the entrance to step instantly into serenity, providing a completely hassle-free and smooth experience.

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Through the use of the pass, the entire city naturally transforms into a stage for wellness. The very journey of stepping from contemporary art museums to historic gardens becomes a time for mindful walking, allowing travelers to intimately experience Tokyo’s profound charm. To complete this physical and mental reset, while culinary experiences are not included in the pass, travelers are highly encouraged to stop by local eateries along their route to experience authentic “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine).

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Furthermore, using THE TOKYO PASS also leads to the protection of Japan’s cultural assets, contributing to passing down this precious cultural heritage to future generations.

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AS PER BRAND FINANCE UK’S ‘HOTELS 50 2026’ REPORT 

MARKS THE 5^THYEAR OF THIS RECOGNITION

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces that its iconic brand Taj is the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand by Brand Finance UK, for the 5^th time. The ‘Hotels 50 2026’ annual report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy recognises the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “For over a century, Taj has been the embodiment of Indian hospitality for the world. The dual honour of being India’s Strongest Brand and the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand, reflects the strength of Taj’s legacy and its continued relevance to travellers across generations and geographies.”

He added, “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our 50,000+ associates, who continue to serve with the values that have shaped our identity.”

As per Brand Finance’s ‘Hotel 50 2026′ report, with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.5/100 and an AAA+ brand strength rating, TAJ (brand value up 32% to USD878 million) retains its position as the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand. As luxury travellers increasingly seek authentic and experience-led stays, Taj continues to differentiate itself through its distinctive blend of Indian heritage, personalised hospitality, and timeless luxury.

Mr. David Haigh, Chairman & CEO, Brand Finance, said, “Taj’s continued recognition as the world’s strongest luxury hotel brand is a remarkable achievement. With an exceptional Brand Strength Index score of 93.5, Taj demonstrates how a brand can build global stature while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural identity. Its distinctive blend of Indian heritage, timeless luxury and personalised hospitality continues to create powerful guest affinity and sets an important benchmark for the global luxury hospitality industry.”

The iconic brand Taj has a portfolio of 150 hotels across 14 countries offering a diverse portfolio including grand palaces, city hotels, beach & spa resorts, wildlife safaris and serviced residences.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

Indian Hotels Company and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service.

IHCL has a portfolio of 660 hotels including 274 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. IHCL is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thai travelers are increasingly embracing extended overseas stays, according to accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda. For stays of 30 nights or longer, Da Nang, Bali, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Seoul ranked among the most-searched overseas destinations.

The findings highlight how flexible working arrangements are reshaping travel habits, giving people greater freedom to choose when and where they work. As a result, travelers are no longer viewing travel as an escape from work, but instead are integrating work into the lifestyles they want, fueling the growth of longer stays and the rise of “bleisure” travel. These destinations are increasingly attracting month-long stays thanks to their combination of affordability, quality infrastructure, and appealing lifestyle offerings. For Thai travelers exploring the possibility of longer stays abroad, affordability, lifestyle, and reliable infrastructure appear to be just as important as traditional sightseeing attractions. Based on Agoda accommodation searches for stays of 30 nights or longer, Da Nang leads travel interest, reflecting its appeal as a destination that combines low living costs, modern amenities, and easy access to both beaches and city life. Bali remains a perennial favourite among digital nomads, thanks to its established co-working ecosystem and wellness-driven lifestyle, while Tokyo continues to attract strong interest for its world-class infrastructure and seamless connectivity. Kuala Lumpur is also gaining momentum, offering value for money alongside modern urban conveniences. Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul complete the top six, highlighting growing interest in destinations that balance affordability, culture, and quality of life.

The trend is equally evident in searches for long stays in Thailand. Accommodation search data for stays of 30 nights or more shows coastal and island destinations amongst the most popular rankings, reflecting strong interest in places that offer a better work-life balance alongside natural surroundings. Pattaya ranks first, with its combination of beachfront living, urban conveniences, and proximity to Bangkok making it an appealing option for extended stays. Phuket and Koh Samui follow closely behind, supported by strong international connectivity, established expatriate communities, and a broad range of accommodation options, from hotel to villas. Meanwhile, Hua Hin and Cha-am continue to attract attention from travelers seeking a more relaxed seaside lifestyle within easy reach of the capital.

Thailand’s southern islands also feature prominently in long-stay accommodation searches. Krabi, Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Tao, and Koh Lanta all rank among the most searched destinations, underscoring growing interest in locations that combine lifestyle appeal with the flexibility to work remotely. Koh Pha-ngan has evolved beyond its Full Moon Party reputation to become increasingly associated with wellness and digital nomad communities, while Koh Tao has climbed the rankings year-on-year, buoyed by its renowned diving scene and laid-back atmosphere.

Beyond the south, Koh Chang’s jungle-covered landscapes and slower pace of life have helped it emerge as an appealing alternative to Thailand’s more developed island destinations. Khao Lak and Rayong round out the top 15 most-searched destinations, reinforcing a broader trend in long-stay accommodation searches: travelers are increasingly drawn to locales that offer coastal living, lifestyle quality, and the flexibility to blend work and leisure from one location.

Akaporn Rodkong, Country Director, Thailand and Indochina at Agoda said: “The line between work and travel is becoming increasingly blurred as flexible working arrangements give people more freedom over when and where they work. Our data shows Thai travelers searching for longer stays in overseas cities that offer a compelling mix of lifestyle, affordability, and infrastructure, while international travelers exploring extended stays in Thailand continue to gravitate toward the country’s islands and coastal destinations. At Agoda, we’re committed to making it easy for travelers to discover the right stay for this evolving way of traveling, whether they’re working remotely, taking an extended break, or blending both.”

For those looking to reimagine their next trip through a bleisure lens, offers over 6 million holiday properties worldwide, alongside more than 300,000 experiences and over 130,000 flight routes. Whether working remotely for a month or simply extending a stay to experience a destination more deeply, travelers can find everything they need to plan their next extended trip at www.agoda.com or the Agoda app.

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