Albuquerque, N.M. – September 20, 2026 -- Shelby Steudle, president of Pavlus Travel & Cruise, will christen Viking's new river ship, the Viking Fjolvar, at an official ceremony in Amsterdam on October 15. Viking selected Steudle as the vessel's "godmother," a maritime tradition dating back thousands of years meant to bless a ship and protect those who sail aboard it.

Bologna, Italy – September 19, 2026 -- TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini hosted roughly thirty media representatives, creators and business partners in Bologna to unveil the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition smartphone.

Palazzo del Vignola sets the stage for the reveal

The event, themed "Where Boldness Begins," took guests to Tonino Lamborghini's headquarters at the historic Palazzo del Vignola. Attendees took part in a garden welcome event, an on-site product unveiling, and hands-on time with the device throughout the visit.

Paris – September 19, 2026 -- Chinese sportswear brand ANTA has unveiled ANTA FOLD, an origami-inspired midsole technology, at the China Creative Pavilion during Paris Design Week.

The launch centered on "From Plane to Rebound," a large-scale installation made entirely from a single sheet of paper, folded into 720 triangular tessellation units without any cutting or glue. The piece reveals the silhouette of a running shoe through natural deformation, illustrating how a fragile material can withstand heavy loads through structural transformation alone.

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the entertainment lineup for its new ship, Norwegian Aura, set to debut in May 2027, headlined by an original stage production titled "Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston."

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Miami – September 17, 2026 -- Windstar Cruises will open three European landmarks to guests after hours in 2027, including a rare evening inside the Tower of London, as part of a free onboard perk called Destination Discovery Events.

Berlin – September 17, 2026 -- Global e-bike brand ENGWE has named Dutch football legend Robin van Persie as its new brand ambassador, timed to launch ahead of European Car-Free Day on September 22.

Turin, Italy – September 16, 2026 -- GAC's AION UT electric SUV has won Best Exterior Design at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award, presented during Salone Auto Torino 2026.

Jury praises clean lines over flashy styling

The TADA jury cited the AION UT's "clean, cohesive design and distinctive personality," pointing to its balanced proportions, smooth surfaces and a spacious cabin as evidence of overall design quality without relying on excessive decoration.

Warsaw – September 16, 2026 -- Nocpix has launched the ACE 2 Series, a new flagship lineup of thermal riflescopes that includes three models: the ACE 2 S60R, ACE 2 H50R and ACE 2 H35R.