Mes: mayo 2020

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Atlantic Honda makes it easy for customers and drivers in the Long Island, New York area to shop for genuine Honda automotive parts and accessories with the integration of the Honda eStore into their dealership website.

The Honda eStore allows customers to shop from one database of genuine Honda parts and accessories. Connected to local Honda dealers nationwide, the Honda eStore offers no-charge shipping with free pickup at a nearby Honda dealership at no additional freight cost. Furthermore, every order from the Honda eStore comes with installation instructions and the status of a customer’s order can be checked online to see when it will be ready for pickup. After an order is completed, drivers can also work with the dealership service team to schedule a vehicle installation appointment for the Honda part or accessory if necessary or if requested.

Honda eStore participating dealerships are independently owned and operated and establish their own prices.

For additional information regarding parts and accessories services at Atlantic Honda, customers are encouraged to browse through the services offered at the Atlantic Honda parts center. Featured pages include the Parts Specials page for the latest deals on genuine Honda parts and accessories, the Authorized Tire Center page for information and shopping of tires best fitted for every Honda model and the Order Parts page for the inquiry, order and installation of Honda parts and accessories at the dealership.

To address questions and concerns regarding Atlantic Honda products and services, drivers can contact the Atlantic Honda staff at 631-665-0005. Additional means of communication include online messaging and email and visits to the store. The Atlantic Honda dealership is located at 1375 Sunshine Hwy., Bay Shore, New York 11706.

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JEFFERSON, N.Y., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The pre-owned market maintains its overall impact on the automotive industry. Edmunds reported 40.2 million used vehicles were purchased in 2019 versus 17 million new in the United States. The depreciation factor on a three year old car could be over 50%, making the used car market the strongest segment. At the three year/36,000 mile mark many manufacturer warranties end and many used car dealers do not provide warranties, which could be the most important consideration when buying a pre-owned vehicle. The typical example of an unexpected repair that could cost thousands of dollars is the transmission. The average transmission lasts about 7 years, so the warranty that could cost a little extra each month, pays for itself with claiming one major repair.

WarranTchimp.com invites consumers to get online and calculate their own extended coverage plan with its selected provider. The website features a chimp that helps the consumer log on, plug in their vehicle’s vin number and a couple of items of information and the recommended plan comes up for consideration. Consumers can choose what coverage they want, how long they want it for and what they want as a deductible. Then the consumer can make interest free payments over half the term of the warranty. «The point of the program is to share the ease of getting a warranty with us and that the coverage is solid while the cost is far less,» stated Fontana. «We simply provide a portal site to what we believe to be the best the consumer can buy and make a much smaller fee than what is customary for that service. The consumer is buying directly from the provider.» The WarranTchimp price guarantee promises consumers that if they can find the same coverage for the same model, mileage and options for less, the portal site will refund the difference plus a $100 bonus. «It’s easy because we only put on a reasonable fee as the portal to the provider. That will hopefully make the consumers spread the word that they can have some control on the preparedness and ability to keep their car in good working order for hundreds of thousands of miles. Consumers will never overpay for an automobile warranty again,» said Bello. WarranTchimp has a plan for most cars with mileage as high as 175,000 getting approved for a program.

Bello, whose thirty five years in the industry was exclusively focused on the dealer and the individual sales representative’s method of selling, recently started a consumer site called ShopSmartAutos.com, where over 6 million vehicles are pulled together into one site. Consumers spend 85% of their time during their purchasing journey online doing their research. Today, dealers are moving into selling online and finding finance solutions online. ShopSmartAutos.com will be able to assist the consumer from shopping, to financing and WarranT chimp will promote the warranty that the consumer can purchase directly. The used car warranty site promises that plugging in your own warranty plan is as simple as booking an airline or hotel and extremely cost effective, because the consumer is buying directly from the provider without the cost of middlemen. The group also has dealer programs that can be sold to consumers at far less than usual and customary while providing a solid fee for the dealer. The ease of the automated back-end of the programs will keep the process simple for consumers and dealers to offer their consumers a more customized and cost effective solution.

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BELLEVUE, Wash., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Timeshare Exit Team, the industry leader in finding a path out of consumers’ unwanted timeshares, is urging timeshare developers to show compassion for owners struggling with medical and financial hardships during the worst pandemic in more than a century, and provide immediate relief to those in need.

The need for consumers to exit their timeshares is more relevant now than ever, yet their ability to exit is stifled by red tape put up by the timeshare industry – or even worse, new deceptive practices aimed at making more sales in the guise of COVID-19 relief:

• In a dazzling display of insensitivity and greed, Orlando Sentinel reported that an executive at Westgate Resorts «offered to use coronavirus relief money from the federal government to give short-term jobs to travel bloggers to write stories promoting the company’s resorts.»
• Diamond Resorts sent out an email to customers in April stating that they’ve «identified ways to provide financial relief to members through refinancing options,» but the true purpose of the solicitation becomes clear in the email’s fine print: «This advertising material is being used for the purpose of soliciting timeshare sales.»
• In Wyndham Destinations’ Q1 earnings call, CEO Michael Brown said that the developer will have to focus more on «owner sales» to keep earnings afloat amid COVID-19 – in other words, pushing upgrades on existing members.

«The way timeshare developers are treating their customers right now, in the middle of an unprecedented medical and economic crisis, is downright cruel,» Brandon Reed, Timeshare Exit Team founder and CEO, said. «We’re seeing so many businesses throughout the country put their profits aside and reach out to help consumers, but developers are still demanding the payment of sky-high maintenance fees and refusing to reimburse consumers who are unable to travel. Americans need help, but instead of taking this opportunity to help their customers, the timeshare industry has largely decided to throw them to the curb.»

«It’s also worth noting that out of the 100,000+ timeshare owners who have come to Timeshare Exit Team seeking relief from their timeshare, the vast majority of them are over 65 years old,» Reed added. «They’re being left to decide between continuing to pay for a timeshare they cannot use because they don’t feel safe traveling, or to feel pressured into traveling despite the health risks because of what they’re paying. It’s infuriating and unacceptable.»

Below is a sampling of recent Tweets from timeshare owners frustrated with developers’ policies amid COVID-19:

«@RCI_Timeshare we have a vacation booked, but the resort and amenities are now closed due to #Covid_19. Why are you not allowing us to cancel or reschedule without huge penalties? This is absurd.» – @imsowilde

«Don’t book with Diamond Resorts. They refuse to refund our cruise during COVID-19. My husband is immunocompromised. Do not purchase a timeshare with them.»- @independentpup

«@RCI_Timeshare needs to meet the times and address this situation. Not allowing members to change dates due to #coronavirus is archaic. Terrible customer service. My mother is stuck now and has been a loyal customer for over 20 years. @WLWT @WCPO @Local12 @FOX19» – @chrislenhof

In response to pleas like these, Timeshare Exit Team founder Brandon Reed sent two open letters to major industry players, including one pledging to work directly with the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) on finding a path out for frustrated consumers and another urging ARDA’s Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC) to join them in championing consumers, which is their stated mission. Sadly, neither of these letters received a response.

There have been some encouraging signs, including Disney Vacation Club committing to extending the life of points at risk of being lost due to the COVID-19 closure, while temporarily limiting members’ ability to borrow future points. Timeshare Exit Team has outlined few specific areas that it recommends as a starting point for helping timeshare owners in distress:

• Waive fees associated with rescheduling vacations or rolling over points to the following year
• Extend timeframes for point usage without penalties
• Reduce management fee profit margins for developer-managed resorts
• Offer truly responsible exits without excessive fees or upgrade sales pitches for owners facing financial or medical issues caused by COVID-19

To those who have followed the timeshare industry for years, their latest actions – or inaction – amid COVID-19 unfortunately should not come as a large surprise. In a lengthy feature, Forbes.com recently highlighted comments from Ken McKelvey, chair of the American Resort Development Association-Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC), which claims to fight for timeshare owners.

«The best thing we can do with exit (is) judicial foreclosure, ruin the credit and enforce the contract,» said McKelvey, according to minutes from the industry’s ARDA World conference in April 2019. «Each developer should have an exit strategy office with (their) call center, also can be opportunity to upsell. Only 40-50% (of owners) actually exit after reaching the office of exit.»

About Timeshare Exit Team
Timeshare Exit Team is the industry leader in helping people exit their unwanted timeshares. Understanding this hardship, Timeshare Exit Team started in 2012 with one goal in mind: help consumers find financial and emotional freedom from their timeshare situation. To date, it has helped more than 21,000 timeshare owners exit their timeshare contracts. For more information, please visit https://timeshareexitteam.com.

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MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is supporting hospitality professionals during the coronavirus pandemic and is preparing the industry for recovery. HSMAI is proud to announce the Education & Knowledge Scholarship Program, an initiative that provides discounts and scholarships for HSMAI educational resources and certifications.

«We must remain focused on supporting our colleagues as we navigate uncharted territory,» said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, President and CEO of HSMAI. «By investing in hoteliers’ education, we are investing in the future and recovery of the hospitality and tourism industry. It is a privilege to serve those who serve. HSMAI has an important role to play in educating and shaping future leaders, who must be more resilient and resourceful than ever before.»

CHBA DISCOUNT
In partnership with Russell Partnership Technology, HSMAI offers the Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen (CHBA certification) which is a well-respected e-learning certification course that is recognized by hospitality leaders in more than 40 countries. The curriculum focuses on developing business acumen skills and strategic thinking.

This program is now open to individual industry professionals, allowing them to proceed through the course at their own pace without an instructor while still benefiting from the experience of using its hotel simulation. HSMAI is offering a 50% discount on its Individual CHBA (a total savings of $347.50) through July 31, 2020. Learn more about earning a CHBA certification.

CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
Over the next three months, HSMAI University is providing a limited number of Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME) and Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM) certification scholarships for members impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. HSMAI will award two Americas members a complimentary certification on the last day of each month. This opportunity is open to HSMAI professional members whose careers have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

HSMAI is also providing two certification scholarships to each of its chapters to be awarded locally.

STUDY GUIDES FOR HSMAI MEMBERS
To elevate the HSMAI membership community, every HSMAI Americas member will receive a free digital copy of the CRME and CHDM study guides.

RO2WIN
RO2Win Revenue Optimization e-Course is a multimedia online program. This e-course is a great tool for anyone interested in hospitality who wants to understand revenue management at a deeper level. RO2Win presents concepts and tactics in an engaging format, using animations and in-depth interviews with experts.

HSMAI RO2Win is now being offered at $49 for HSMAI Americas members (a total savings of $250) through July 31, 2020. RO2Win is also available to nonmembers at the regular rate.

HOTEL DIGITAL MARKETING ESSENTIALS SERIES
The HSMAI Hotel Digital Marketing Essentials Series offers digital marketers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of hospitality digital marketing concepts, tools, and techniques. The six-week-long live collaborative experience is led by Dan Wacksman, CHDM, and Holly Zoba, CHDM. HSMAI offered a COVID-19 Relief Scholarship Class that provided 50 scholarships of up to 100% of the course cost for hoteliers who wanted to develop their skills but could not cover class costs due to cutbacks and layoffs.

The next regular Hotel Digital Marketing Essentials Series is June 22-July 27 and September 14-October 19. Delve into the series and find out how to master hospitality digital marketing.

HSMAI INSIGHTS TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION
Every week, the HSMAI Insights newsletter shares with its members thought leadership on hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization as well as customer insights, industry news, and trends. HSMAI is now offering a free 60-day subscription to HSMAI Insights to all non-member hospitality professionals.

HSMAI GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
In each issue of Insights, HSMAI features articles from its Global Coronavirus Resources Center. This resource is an accumulation of HSMAI insights, customer insights, and tools for hospitality professionals who are navigating the changing industry landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this initiative, HSMAI has produced six Confronting Coronavirus Webinars that provide thought leadership on how hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professionals can overcome challenges and prepare for what is ahead. All six webinar recordings are now available online.

As a united community, HSMAI remains hospitality strong. HSMAI is proud to provide unparalleled education, thought leadership, and encouragement for hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professionals before, during, and after the coronavirus pandemic.

About HSMAI
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners and is the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs such as the Adrian Awards, HSMAI ROC, Marketing Strategy Conference, and Sales Leader Forum. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is a membership organization comprising more than 5,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org, HSMAI Facebook, HSMAI Twitter, and HSMAI YouTube.

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