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Volvo’s Backwards Thinking: why facing rearwards is the safest way of travel for your child

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Cars, a global leader in car safety, recommends to seat small children up to the age of four facing rearwards inside cars, as decades of safety research demonstrate this to be the safest option of travel for small children.

 

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Cars, a global leader in car safety, recommends to seat small children up to the age of four facing rearwards inside cars, as decades of safety research demonstrate this to be the safest option of travel for small children.

 

 

Backed by those decades of research, Volvo Cars safety experts see rearward-facing travel for small children as the best practice worldwide, regardless of local laws or recommendations.

«For the best protection, children up to four need to travel rearward facing in cars, simply because their neck is too weak to support the head. It is categorically the best way to protect them,» says Dr Lotta Jakobsson, senior technical specialist in Injury Prevention at Volvo Cars.

According to the American Academy of Paediatrics, car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children four years and older. After a rigorous study, they too recommend children sit in rearward-facing car seats as long as possible.

Volvo Cars is globally known for inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. But only a few years afterwards, Volvo engineers collaborated with Professor Bertil Aldman from Chalmers University on his invention of the first rearward-facing child seat concept.

Over 50 years later, despite the research and recommendations by the World Health Organisation to keep young children rear-facing , many countries still have little to no clear regulations governing child restraints in cars. Therefore Volvo Cars continues to advocate for rearward-facing child seats.

«I think the most important message to every parent is how kids are actually designed,» says Lotta Jakobsson. «The bones of the neck are weak and the head is very heavy in comparison to the rest of the body. So the best way of protecting the child is to support them behind the back and the head together, minimising the movements in the vulnerable neck. This is the principles of rearward facing seats.»

Some detractors of rearward-facing travel argue that children become carsick when their inner ear senses motion, but their eyes and muscles perceive stillness. Some parents find it hard to wrangle toddlers into rear-facing seats, while older children can also become bored easily without a view to keep them occupied.

Even with these frustrations in mind, Dr Jakobsson is adamant that rearward-facing travel should be recommended across the board.

«Unfortunately, we never know in advance when an accident will occur. In the event of a high-severity frontal impact, the rearward-facing may very well mean the difference between life or death to your child.»

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Phone: +46 31-596525
media@volvocars.com  

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Children and Volvo Cars Safety Seats

 

Children and Volvo Cars Safety Seats

 

Children and Volvo Cars Safety Seats

 

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Volvo’s Backwards Thinking: why facing rearwards is the safest way of travel for your child

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Cars, a global leader in car safety, recommends to seat small children up to the age of four facing rearwards inside cars, as decades of safety research demonstrate this to be the safest option of travel for small children.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Cars, a global leader in car safety, recommends to seat small children up to the age of four facing rearwards inside cars, as decades of safety research demonstrate this to be the safest option of travel for small children.

Backed by those decades of research, Volvo Cars safety experts see rearward-facing travel for small children as the best practice worldwide, regardless of local laws or recommendations.

«For the best protection, children up to four need to travel rearward facing in cars, simply because their neck is too weak to support the head. It is categorically the best way to protect them,» says Dr Lotta Jakobsson, senior technical specialist in Injury Prevention at Volvo Cars.

According to the American Academy of Paediatrics, car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children four years and older. After a rigorous study, they too recommend children sit in rearward-facing car seats as long as possible.

Volvo Cars is globally known for inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. But only a few years afterwards, Volvo engineers collaborated with Professor Bertil Aldman from Chalmers University on his invention of the first rearward-facing child seat concept.

Over 50 years later, despite the research and recommendations by the World Health Organisation to keep young children rear-facing , many countries still have little to no clear regulations governing child restraints in cars. Therefore Volvo Cars continues to advocate for rearward-facing child seats.

«I think the most important message to every parent is how kids are actually designed,» says Lotta Jakobsson. «The bones of the neck are weak and the head is very heavy in comparison to the rest of the body. So the best way of protecting the child is to support them behind the back and the head together, minimising the movements in the vulnerable neck. This is the principles of rearward facing seats.»

Some detractors of rearward-facing travel argue that children become carsick when their inner ear senses motion, but their eyes and muscles perceive stillness. Some parents find it hard to wrangle toddlers into rear-facing seats, while older children can also become bored easily without a view to keep them occupied.

Even with these frustrations in mind, Dr Jakobsson is adamant that rearward-facing travel should be recommended across the board.

«Unfortunately, we never know in advance when an accident will occur. In the event of a high-severity frontal impact, the rearward-facing may very well mean the difference between life or death to your child.»

Volvo Cars Media Relations
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media@volvocars.com  

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Are You Sitting on Some Hidden Cash? Edmunds Experts Share Insider Tips on How to Make Money Off Your Expiring Car Lease

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers with a lease expiring in the next few months could be leaving thousands of dollars in cash on the table if they don’t check on the equity in their vehicle, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. And this could affect quite a few Americans: Edmunds data reveals that approximately 4.2 million consumers chose to lease a vehicle in 2017, and most of those leases expire in 2020. Since many of those consumers may have opted to extend…

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers with a lease expiring in the next few months could be leaving thousands of dollars in cash on the table if they don’t check on the equity in their vehicle, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. And this could affect quite a few Americans: Edmunds data reveals that approximately 4.2 million consumers chose to lease a vehicle in 2017, and most of those leases expire in 2020. Since many of those consumers may have opted to extend their lease at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, there might be more people than usual with an expiring lease at this time of year.

«The smart thing to do right now would be to check if you have equity in your vehicle» – Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds

«Most consumers likely aren’t aware that there are alternatives to turning in their leased vehicle, let alone that they might be able to turn it into cash,» said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ executive director of insights. «There’s unusually strong demand in the used vehicle market right now, and prices and values are running high. If you have a lease return coming up in the next few months, the smart thing to do right now would be to check if you have equity in your vehicle because there’s a good possibility that you could trade it in to offset the cost of a new car or sell it for a nice chunk of change.»

To help consumers with an expiring lease this year, Edmunds experts put together a helpful infographic and insider guide that explains exactly how consumers can check if they have equity in their lease and what their options are if they’re in the position to make a profit off their leased vehicle.

Edmunds analysts also took a look at all vehicles leased in 2017, the average MSRPs for these vehicles when leased, their average buyout price at lease expiration, and their average private-party values to calculate the profit that could be made on each vehicle if a consumer decided to buy out the lease and then sell that vehicle. The Ram 1500 commanded the highest profit for non-luxury vehicles, generating $4,219 on average. The Porsche Panamera yielded the highest profit for luxury vehicles, generating $11,821 on average. A top 10 list for luxury and non-luxury 3-year-old leased vehicles that are commanding the highest profit if bought out and sold in a private-party transaction can be found below.

Although these figures highlight the values that these vehicles could generate if sold to a private party, Edmunds experts say these are also good directional indicators of what consumers might also expect if they decide to take a more convenient route to make money on their lease, such as trade it in at a dealership or sell it directly through an online offer like on Edmunds.

«Most people probably don’t have tens of thousands of dollars on hand to buy out their leased vehicle or want to arrange financing to just turn around and sell it, and then on top of that be willing to go through the stress of a private-party sale given current health and safety concerns,» said Ivan Drury, Edmunds’ senior manager of insights. «You might not get the maximum amount for your leased vehicle if you trade it in to a dealership toward your next car purchase or sell it for cash with an online offer on Edmunds, but you’ll certainly save yourself the hassle and paperwork.»

Leased Mainstream Vehicles Commanding the Greatest Average Profit if Bought Out and Sold to a Private Party

(2017 Model Year)

Make

Model

Average MSRP
When Leased
New

Average
Residual/

Buyout Price

Average
Private-Party
Value

Average Profit

Ram

1500

$46,357

$24,073

$28,292

$4,219

Chevrolet

Camaro

$38,954

$21,445

$25,302

$3,857

Ford

Mustang

$31,798

$15,877

$19,587

$3,710

Dodge

Charger

$43,665

$24,637

$28,273

$3,637

Jeep

Renegade

$28,458

$13,021

$16,413

$3,392

Dodge

Challenger

$40,105

$23,404

$26,572

$3,168

Jeep

Cherokee

$34,362

$16,286

$19,415

$3,129

Toyota

Tundra

$44,042

$30,698

$33,752

$3,054

Toyota

Prius Prime

$30,102

$14,971

$17,840

$2,869

Jeep

Grand Cherokee

$42,879

$23,097

$25,950

$2,854

 

Leased Luxury Vehicles Commanding the Greatest Average Profit if Bought Out and Sold to a Private Party

(2017 Model Year)

Make

Model

Average
MSRP When
Leased New

Average 
Residual/

Buyout Price

Average
Private-Party
Value

Average Profit

Porsche

Panamera

$117,211

$64,360

$76,182

$11,821

Porsche

911

$127,926

$75,109

$85,188

$10,079

Mercedes-Benz

GLE-Class Coupe

$81,523

$42,966

$50,190

$7,224

Mercedes-Benz

G-Class

$142,773

$79,293

$86,182

$6,889

Lexus

RC 350

$54,141

$28,486

$31,394

$2,908

Lexus

IS 350

$49,876

$27,630

$30,505

$2,875

Lexus

RX 350

$53,135

$30,877

$33,586

$2,709

Cadillac

Escalade

$87,031

$45,508

$48,105

$2,596

Lexus

RC 200t

$47,681

$25,596

$28,132

$2,536

Porsche

Macan

$67,273

$39,998

$42,493

$2,495

For more automotive research and insights, visit the Edmunds Industry Center here: https://edmu.in/2FzAr7W/.

About Edmunds
Edmunds guides car shoppers online from research to purchase. With in-depth reviews of every new vehicle, shopping tips from an in-house team of experts, plus a wealth of consumer and automotive market insights, Edmunds helps millions of shoppers each month select, price and buy a car with confidence. Regarded as one of America’s best workplaces by Fortune and Great Place to Work, Edmunds is based in Santa Monica, California, and has a satellite office in Detroit, Michigan. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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United Airlines Starts Customer COVID-19 Testing Program at San Francisco International Airport

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii were the first to experience the airline’s COVID-19 pilot testing program, allowing customers who return a negative result to bypass the state’s mandatory quarantine requirements and enjoy their time on the islands sooner. In collaboration with San Francisco International…

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii were the first to experience the airline’s COVID-19 pilot testing program, allowing customers who return a negative result to bypass the state’s mandatory quarantine requirements and enjoy their time on the islands sooner. In collaboration with San Francisco International Airport, customers now have the option to take a same-day, pre-flight rapid test at the airport or a conveniently-located drive-through test at United’s San Francisco Maintenance Center ahead of their trip. United has been approved by the Hawaii Department of Health as a trusted testing and travel partner and was the first U.S. carrier to announce its plans to make COVID-19 tests available to customers.

«There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the travel experience, and United is committed to innovating to help customers continue to travel where they want to go in a way that is safe,» said Toby Enqvist, Chief Customer Officer at United. «In partnership with the San Francisco Airport, we look forward to helping re-open the Hawaiian economy, and look forward to making testing options more broadly available to our customers so we can continue to connect people and unite the world.»

«Protecting the health and safety of our passengers is our highest priority, and we are proud to partner with United Airlines and their health providers to offer onsite rapid and drive-through testing for United’s passengers to Hawaii,» said SFO Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. «This collaboration of airlines, airports, and health providers truly creates a model for air travel that gives passengers a new level of confidence. My thanks go out to the entire team who helped us to take this important step forward.»

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Preflight testing for customers traveling to Hawaii

United, working alongside with San Francisco International Airport, will make two tests available to customers traveling to Hawaii: a rapid test option taken at the airport on the day of travel or a drive-through test conducted at the airport 48-72 hours before departure. Customers who produce a negative test result through either option will be exempt from quarantine requirements in Lihue, Maui and Honolulu. Customers traveling to Kona will be required to take a second complimentary test when they arrive to the island to avoid quarantining.

The rapid Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test – administered by GoHealth Urgent Care and their partner Dignity Health – is available at an onsite testing facility located in SFO’s international terminal prior to security. Customers based in San Francisco can schedule their visits online and will receive their results in approximately 15 minutes. The onsite testing facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT daily and customers are advised to make an appointment at least three hours before their flight, as no walk-in appointments will be available.

Customers taking the drive-through test option – administered by Color – can schedule an appointment in advance online and should make the appointment for 48-72 hours before their flight departs. Walk in appointments will not be available. Once a customer takes the test, they will receive an electronic copy of their results in 24-48 hours. The testing facility is located at United’s San Francisco Maintenance Center parking lot at 800 S Airport Blvd – a short drive away from the airport. Customers must take the test within 72 hours of their flight’s departure and will receive their results electronically.

Halfway to Hawaii

As the state of Hawaii begins to reopen, United is also resuming its popular Halfway to Hawaii game. Customers will calculate the point when their flight is midway to the islands and those who guess correctly will receive a Hawaiian-themed amenity kit*. United is bringing the game back today on flights from Chicago O’Hare to Honolulu and on flights from San Francisco to Honolulu, Maui and Kona, and will expand to all other Hawaii bound flights in the coming weeks.

United currently offers more flights to Hawaii than any other carrier including daily service between San Francisco and Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG) and Kona (KOA). Today, the airline also resumed service to Lihue (LIH).

United CleanPlusSM

Since the start of the pandemic, United has been a leader among U.S. airlines in enacting new policies and innovations designed to keep employees and passengers safer when traveling. It was the first U.S. airline to mandate masks for flight attendants, quickly following with all customers and employees. United was also among the first U.S. carriers to announce it wouldn’t permit customers who refused to comply with the airline’s mandatory mask policy to fly with them while the face mask policy is in place. United was also the first U.S. airline to roll out touchless check-in for customers with bags, and the first to require passengers take an online health assessment before traveling. Recently, the airline announced it will apply Zoono Microbe Shield, an EPA registered antimicrobial coating that forms a long-lasting bond with surfaces and inhibits the growth of microbes, to its entire mainline and express fleet before the end of the year.

For more details on all the ways United is helping keep customers safe during their journey, please visit united.com/cleanplus.

About United

United’s shared purpose is «Connecting People. Uniting the World.» For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol «UAL».

About San Francisco International Airport

 SFO wants you to Travel Well. SFO works with local, state and federal health officials to protect against COVID-19.  Measures include enhanced cleaning protocols, hundreds of hand sanitizer stations, physical barriers, face coverings for everyone and physical distancing. To learn more visit flysfo.com/travel-well.

SFO offers nonstop service to Asia, South Pacific, Europe, Canada, Mexico and across the United States. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on www.twitter.com/flysfo and www.facebook.com/flysfo.

About GoHealth Urgent Care

GoHealth Urgent Care is one of the country’s fastest-growing, largest and most technology-forward urgent care companies. At GoHealth Urgent Care, we provide unparalleled experiences that are effortless, personal and connected through partnerships with market-leading health systems and our communities as a whole. GoHealth Urgent Care operates approximately 150 urgent care centers in the greater New York metropolitan area, the Portland, Oregon–Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area, the San Francisco Bay Area, Hartford and South Eastern Connecticut, Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Carolina, St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas and Delaware. GoHealth Urgent Care is a TPG Growth portfolio company, the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG, which has more than $103 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.gohealthuc.com.

About Color

Color is a leader in distributed healthcare and clinical testing. Color makes population-scale healthcare programs accessible, convenient, and cost-effective for everyone. Color works with health systems, employers, and national health initiatives around the world including the million-person All of Us Research Program by the National Institutes of Health. For more information about Color and its response to COVID-19, visit www.color.com.

*Each flight will have up to six winners for the Halfway to Hawaii contest. Winners will be determined by order of pressing the call button with the correct answer. Prizes will carry a value of up to $10.

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Schaeffler Introduces CONCEPT1™ Single-Point Automatic Lubricator

FORT MILL, S.C., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its innovative CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market.

Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 from Schaeffler eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication…

FORT MILL, S.C., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its innovative CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market.

Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 from Schaeffler eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication mistakes such as over- or under-greasing that can cause unplanned plant equipment downtime.

«Approximately 60% of electric motor failures can be traced to bearing-related problems that are typically due to lubrication issues,» says David French, product manager for Industry 4.0 solutions at Schaeffler. «Accordingly, we designed CONCEPT1 to provide our customers with a versatile and easy-to-use solution that delivers the right grease in the right quantity at just the right intervals.»

Schaeffler’s CONCEPT1 single-point lubricator uses an electrochemical reaction to precisely and continuously supply the proper amount of lubricant to rolling bearings inside electric motors and other industrial machinery. Easy to install and operate, CONCEPT1 can reduce plant maintenance costs by as much as 25% when compared to manual lubrication procedures.

CONCEPT1 is available pre-filled with Schaeffler’s industry-leading line of Arcanol greases, or customers can have CONCEPT1 filled at the factory with an extensive selection of name-brand and special-order lubricants. Alternatively, customers can purchase empty lubricant cartridges for CONCEPT1 and use their own grease. To reduce waste and help protect the environment, CONCEPT1 can be refilled up to three times using Schaeffler’s specially designed refill kits.

About Schaeffler
The Schaeffler Group is a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors. Its portfolio includes high-precision components and systems for engine, transmission and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group is already shaping «Mobility for tomorrow» to a significant degree with innovative and sustainable technologies for electric mobility, digitalization and Industry 4.0. The technology company generated sales of approximately 14.4 billion euros in 2019. With around 84,200 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a global network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies. With just under 2,400 patent applications in 2019, Schaeffler is Germany’s second-most innovative company according to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).

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Rosewood Amsterdam To Open In 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Amsterdam B.V. to manage Rosewood Amsterdam, which will open in 2023 as the ultra-luxury hospitality group’s eleventh property in Europe and…

HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Amsterdam B.V. to manage Rosewood Amsterdam, which will open in 2023 as the ultra-luxury hospitality group’s eleventh property in Europe and first in the Netherlands. Housed in the former Palace of Justice, a building of great architectural, historical and social significance that overlooks the Prinsengracht (the Prince’s Canal), one of the city’s most beautiful waterways, in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Amsterdam Canal District. The hotel will be ideally situated near many of Amsterdam’s finest attractions including the museum district, the high-end shopping district on P.C. Hooftstraat and the hip De Pijp neighborhood. With its central location and befitting design carefully conceived to offer an inviting and amiable atmosphere, the property is poised to serve as an unparalleled gathering place for visiting guests and the local community alike.

Originally constructed in 1665 and later expanded in 1836 by Dutch architect Jan de Greef, the Palace of Justice was Amsterdam’s main courthouse for over 175 years and one of the finest examples of de Greef’s classic, multi-cultural style influenced by his travels to Paris and Rome. Working closely with the Bureau Monumenten en Archeologie (BMA) and The City of Amsterdam to preserve the rich heritage and quintessential character of this iconic building, Netherlands-based architectural firm Kentie & Partners has been selected to spearhead the property’s evolution into an ultra-luxury hotel. Leading the property’s interior design is acclaimed Dutch designer Piet Boon, of Amsterdam-based Studio Piet Boon. Known for his ability to balance functionality, aesthetics and individuality Boon will honor the property’s original elements and distinctive Dutch identity while incorporating a contemporary sense of style that captures the energetic and exciting Amsterdam of today’s times. 

Amsterdam-based Studio Concrete has been appointed to design the hotel’s main restaurant, which will become a fresh and vibrant interior in the heart of the building, flanked by two courtyards with outdoor seating.  London-based interior design firm Sagrada, led by David D’Almada, has been appointed to design an intimate bar in rich colors and high-end finishes, with stunning views overlooking the canal.

Rosewood Amsterdam will offer 134 guestrooms and suites, with many boasting spectacular views across the two adjoining canals, quiet internal courtyards and iconic townhouse rooftops.  Amenities will include three restaurants, one of which will be an Indian restaurant, and bars; Sense, A Rosewood Spa offering ayurvedic treatments; a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center; and an indoor swimming pool.  In addition, multiple event spaces and meeting rooms, including a 3,000 square-foot ballroom, will offer advanced audio and visual services and natural daylight. Decorative details throughout the hotel’s public spaces will pay homage to the signature spirit of both the building and city while creating a selection of differentiated yet unified spaces through subtle albeit impactful means, such as contrasting color schemes that seamlessly separate one setting from another. Notably, the lobby lounge will feature a library adorned with beautiful legal books doubling as art pieces, photographs and artifacts, as well as comfortable and stylish seating, to create an enticing enclave that will invite visitors to linger and laze. The library will also host an Indian Business Club which will stimulate high-level business and networking in an exclusive setting. All public spaces will overlook the three distinct, internal landscaped courtyards of the building, imagined by renowned landscape designer, Piet Oudolf. Internationally renowned for his work on the High Line and The Battery, both celebrated New York City attractions, Piet Oudolf will use his extraordinary expertise to artfully varnish the property with lush gardens and outdoor communal spaces. 

«Through design, décor and service, Rosewood’s properties worldwide mirror their surroundings and the souls of the destinations, and Rosewood Amsterdam will be no different,» says Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. «With a unique character and culture, Amsterdam is a fitting locale for which to bring Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place philosophy. We’re looking forward to combining the city’s quintessential charm with a modern sense of style to meet and exceed the latest standards of luxury hospitality.»

As the latest demonstration of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ thoughtful growth strategy, Rosewood Amsterdam joins three existing European properties – Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, Rosewood London and Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco. Additional European locations with Rosewood developments in the pipeline include Edinburgh, London, Madrid, Munich, Porto Cervo, Vienna and Venice.

To learn more about Rosewood Amsterdam, please visit www.rosewoodhotels.com/amsterdam.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts  
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 28 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 22 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand’s wide-ranging portfolio.

For more information: rosewoodhotels.com
Connect with us: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram WeChat @RosewoodHotels

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Email: ktrainer@nikecomm.com

Email: amelia@bacchus.agency

 

Mainland China                       

Hong Kong SAR

Alex Tang

Rachel Yip

Act of Assembly

Six Degrees PR

Telephone: + 86 21 6219 5832

Telephone: +852 9678 1981

Email: acta@actofassembly.com

Email: rachel@sixdegrees.com.hk

 

Thailand and Southeast Asia                      

Japan

Nopnarit Lieopanich (Zaadeu)

Mayumi Abe Snaith

Z Communications

Colours PR

Telephone: +66 81 444 8444

Telephone: +81 80 3256 0766

Email: zaadeu@groupzinternational.com

Email: mayumi.abe@prcolours.com

 

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Choice Hotels And Barclays Team Up To Donate Over $300,000 To The American Red Cross For COVID-19 Relief

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today that members of its award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program with <a target="_blank"…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today that members of its award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program with Barclays US Consumer Bank have provided more than $330,000 in support of the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Through the generosity of loyalty program members and matching from Barclays, the American Red Cross is able to support the immediate needs of individuals, families and communities affected by the pandemic as well as record-breaking natural disasters.

Choice Privileges members have been contributing points to this cause since March and Barclays stepped in to double the impact by matching donated loyalty points. The donation has provided the resources to help fund blood drives and personal protective equipment kits to healthcare workers on the front lines and ensure that disaster-affected communities never face recovery alone.

«Our loyalty members have once again stepped up in a time of need, and we cannot thank them enough for their incredible generosity,» said Jamie Russo, vice president, loyalty programs and customer engagement, Choice Hotels. «Whether it’s donating their points to the American Red Cross, Serta Inc.’s Stay Home, Send Beds initiative, the International Franchise Association’s Franchising Gives Back program or Operation Homefront, our more than 46 million loyalty members are committed to helping us make a difference in the community. These acts of kindness are even more impactful when fantastic partners like Barclays jump in and lend a helping hand.»

«As a partner-first organization, Barclays understands the power of collaborating with our partners and shared customers to help people in times of need,» said Chris Reitnour, Director, Travel and Affinity Partnerships, Barclays US Consumer Bank. «Through our COVID-19 Community Aid Package, Barclays is supporting those impacted by the pandemic and through our joint efforts, Choice Privileges members, Choice Hotels and Barclays can have a significant impact on the efforts of the American Red Cross to address the nationwide blood supply shortage and to save lives.»

Barclays $125 million (£100 million) COVID-19 Community Aid Package is supporting charities that are helping vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19, and the associated social and economic hardship caused by the crisis. Alongside matching colleague donations and fundraising efforts, Barclays is partnering with a number of charities in the UK, Americas, Asia and Europe, delivering help where it is needed most. You can find the latest list of charity partners here.

To donate Choice Privileges points to charitable organizations and causes such as the American Red Cross, Serta Inc.’s Stay Home, Send Beds initiative, Operation Homefront or Franchising Gives Back, interested members can visit https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/redeem-points/donations.

About Choice Hotels®

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With more than 7,100 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as of June 30, 2020, the Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.  

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Barclays offers investment banking products and services in the US through Barclays Capital Inc. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.

© 2020 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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TRAXXALL Ranks 32nd on Canadian Business «2020 Growth List»

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TRAXXALL, business aviation’s trusted maintenance management partner, today announced that it has been recognized by Canadian Business magazine, Canada’s premier business media brand. TRAXXALL ranked 32nd – of 415 companies – on the Canadian Business «2020 Growth List».

Based on five-year revenue growth, the companies of the «2020 Growth List» have shown exceptional resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship….

MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TRAXXALL, business aviation’s trusted maintenance management partner, today announced that it has been recognized by Canadian Business magazine, Canada’s premier business media brand. TRAXXALL ranked 32nd – of 415 companies – on the Canadian Business «2020 Growth List».

Based on five-year revenue growth, the companies of the «2020 Growth List» have shown exceptional resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship. From 2014 to 2019, TRAXXALL’s revenues grew by 2,717%.

«We are very pleased to have been recognized by Canadian Business magazine,» says Scott Henderson, CEO, TRAXXALL. «We have enjoyed tremendous growth in the past five years thanks primarily to the dedication of our team. By focusing on technological innovation and exceptional commitment to service, we have successfully disrupted maintenance tracking – a highly-specialized niche within business aviation. We thank Canadian Business for hosting this event and congratulate fellow ranked companies.»    

About TRAXXALL

TRAXXALL is an intuitive and customizable aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system focused on data accuracy. It reduces aircraft downtimes, increases operational efficiencies and protects aircraft resale values. TRAXXALL was designed and built by an unparalleled team of aviation maintenance experts and is supported by the industry’s most-experienced maintenance analysts. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, TRAXXALL has offices in Jacksonville, FL; Denver, CO; London, UK; Marseille, France and Clark, Philippines. For more information, please visit http://www.traxxall.com.

About the Growth List

For over 30 years, the Growth List ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies (formerly the Growth 500) has been Canada’s most respected and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Originally developed by PROFIT and now published in a special Growth List print issue of Canadian Business (packaged with the December issue of Maclean’s magazine) and online at GrowthList.ca and CanadianBusiness.com, the Growth List ranks Canadian companies on five-year revenue growth, and the Startup List ranks Canadian new growth companies on two-year revenue growth. For more information on the ranking, visit GrowthList.ca.

About Canadian Business

Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving business publication in the country. It has fuelled the success of Canada’s business elite and, through the Growth List ranking, celebrates leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.

Media Contact:

Mark Lowe, PRagmatic Communications
mark.lowe(at)pragcom.com / (514) 576-2519

 

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Special offers on new vehicles hosted by Elgin Volkswagen to celebrate the month of October

ELGIN, Ill., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Elgin Volkswagen, a dealership serving the entire Chicago region from its cozy home base in Elgin, is hosting a variety of offers for the month of October. The dealership has cleverly termed these sales its «Scary Good Savings» event. As one might expect of an October-based deal, the offers are slated to expire on October 31.

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ELGIN, Ill., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Elgin Volkswagen, a dealership serving the entire Chicago region from its cozy home base in Elgin, is hosting a variety of offers for the month of October. The dealership has cleverly termed these sales its «Scary Good Savings» event. As one might expect of an October-based deal, the offers are slated to expire on October 31.

Specials within the Scary Good Savings event at Elgin Volkswagen include:

  • $6,000 off the MSRP of a 2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T R-Line
  • Ability to finance a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport at 0% APR for 60 months
  • Ability to finance a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas at 0.9% APR for 60 months
  • Ability to finance a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan at 0% APR for 72 months, or purchase starting at $25,845

Interested individuals should note that the price savings above are based on the vehicles’ MSRP. The offers apply to specific incarnations of each model. Those desiring more information are encouraged to contact Elgin Volkswagen.

Elgin Volkswagen is a dealership serving all of Chicagoland. The institution boasts an extensive selection of new Volkswagen vehicles, as well as used rides hailing from many makes and models. The in-house financing department emphasizes flexibility and aims to find a payment solution that works for every individual.

Due to the global pandemic currently afflicting the United States, Elgin Volkswagen provides many online options to allow users to complete the entire vehicular process remotely. Every step, from research and perusal to financing and purchase, can be completed through the dealership website. The dealership will even deliver vehicles to prospective customers’ homes for remote test drives.

Those interested in any of the special offers above would do well to head to the Elgin Volkswagen website at http://www.elginvw.com. Alternatively, the dealership can be contacted by telephone through the act of dialing 877-797-6424. Finally, those who wear a mask and practice proper social distancing procedures may head to the dealership location itself at 2630 Auto Mall Drive, Elgin.

 

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Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water Creates Drive-in Film Festival to Celebrate the Beauty of Texas

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, a natural spring water brand from Texas, announces the first-ever Ozarka® Brand Drive-In Film…

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, a natural spring water brand from Texas, announces the first-ever Ozarka® Brand Drive-In Film Festival, a unique experience celebrating the beauty of Texas and offering good old-fashioned fun for the community. 

Ozarka Brand Drive-in Film Festival

Along with Dallas Film, Ozarka® will host the festival including local high school student films and a feature film presentation. Events will take place on select Fridays and Saturdays in October and November in Dallas (10/23 & 10/24), Austin (11/6 & 11/7) and Houston (11/13 & 11/14).  During special «Frontline Friday» screenings happening ahead of the public Saturday events, Ozarka® will be honoring frontline and essential workers from all over Texas.

«At Ozarka, we value the spirit of community and are so happy to bring back the nostalgia of drive-in theaters where people can gather safely,» said EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Yumi Clevenger-Lee. «By showcasing famous Texas films in a fun community environment, we are excited for Texans to enjoy this long-standing pastime once again.»

To continue their efforts to support recycling in Texas, Ozarka® will donate $25,000 to Keep Texas Beautiful. Recycling not only helps to keep plastic out of landfills and waterways, but it also can help transform existing materials into something new—like an Ozarka® bottle.  In fact, Ozarka® recently announced that it will use recycled plastic across its still water portfolio, including a line of 100% recycled & recyclable bottles. It’s all part of the brand’s efforts to celebrate, and help protect, the beauty of Texas.  

Dallas Film, the event organizer, selected Texas students from their Mercury One High School Film Labs program to create short films that will premiere ahead of the feature film at each drive-in festival. These films will focus on the beauty of Texas as well as the importance of recycling in Texas.

«I am truly honored, blessed and thankful to have been chosen by Dallas Film to be a part of this special film project to showcase the rich beauty and culture of Texas,» said Meredith Smith, Dallas Film high school filmmaker. «I am grateful for the opportunity to make all Texans aware of the Ozarka® commitment to our great state.»

«Dallas Film’s goal is to educate, train and empower the next generation of digital storytellers while creating opportunities for employment and exhibition of their work,» said Johnathan Brownlee, CEO and President of Dallas Film and Executive Director of The Dallas International Film Festival. «The support of Ozarka® helps us achieve our core goals and together we are educating the community on the importance of recycling.»

In conjunction with Wakefield Research, Ozarka® conducted a survey of more than 1,000 Texans, asking them to choose the movies that best exemplify the true spirit of Texas. The top results which will be shown at the drive-ins are Friday Night Lights on Fridays and The Rookie on Saturdays.

Attendees will have a chance to receive a premium Ozarka® goodie bag when they bring 10 empty plastic bottles to recycle on-site. Each goodie bag will include sought after movie concessions like popcorn and candy from local Texas companies. Fans can attend the event for free on a first come, first park basis at the following locations:

Dallas
Frontline Friday– October 23rd
Movie Selection: Friday Night Lights (PG-13)

Public Event – Saturday, October 24th
Movie Selection: The Rookie (G)

  • Gates open at 6 p.m., presentation begins at 7:15 p.m.
  • Four Corners Brewery
  • 1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215

Austin
Frontline Friday– November 6th
Movie Selection: Friday Night Lights (PG-13)

Public Event – Saturday, November 7th
Movie Selection: The Rookie (G)

  • Gates open at 6 p.m., presentation begins at 7 p.m.
  • Spiderwood Studios
  • 140 Utley Road, Elgin, TX 78621

Houston
Frontline Friday – November 13th
Movie Selection: Friday Night Lights (PG-13)

Public Event – Saturday, November 14th
Movie Selection: The Rookie (G)

  • Gates open at 6 p.m., presentation begins at 7 p.m.
  • DeLUXE Theatre
  • 3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020

To learn more about the Ozarka® commitment to recycling in Texas as well as the drive-in film festival, please visit http://www.ozarkawater.com/journey-from-the-source 

To learn more about the Ozarka® Drive-in Film Festival, please visit http://www.ozarkawater.com/drive-in-film-festival 

About Nestlé Waters North America

Nestlé Waters North America offers an unrivaled portfolio of bottled water brands for healthy hydration, including Ozarka® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Deer Park® 100% Brand Natural Spring Water, Zephyrhills® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Nestlé® Pure Life®, Perrier®, S. Pellegrino® and Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh® by Nestlé®, a customizable water and beverage delivery service. Just Click and Quench®.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut with approximately 7,000 associates in the United States, we manage natural resources for long-term sustainability, and we conserve more than 18,000 acres of natural watershed area. We currently source water for our six regional spring water brands from 38 active springs throughout the United States. We are also committed to creating shared value and being a good neighbor in the more than 120 communities where we operate in the U.S. For more information, visit us at https://www.nestle-watersna.com/en and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @NestleWatersNA.

About Dallas Film
Dallas Film (www.dallasfilm.org), established as Dallas Film Society in 2006, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to celebrate the past, present and future of film in our community. The organization provides leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television, and digital media. Through a variety of screenings and festivals, and educational programs such as Veterans Institute for Film & Media (VIFM) and Mercury One High School Film Labs, Dallas Film raises awareness of the world’s most approachable and inclusive art form. For more information about Dallas Film and ongoing events, visit www.dallasfilm.org or call (214) 720-0555.

About Keep Texas Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making Texas the best place to live, work, and play by deploying resources for community improvement projects, clean-ups, and youth engagement efforts across the state. Through our Keep Texas Recycling program, we provide assistance and education to support recycling in rural and underserved communities.

Everything we do is focused on mobilizing volunteers to take action by providing them with tools, resources, and training. Our fieldwork includes research on best practices for litter reduction along with the development of community programs to prevent the flow of litter to the Gulf.

Founded in 1967, Keep Texas Beautiful’s work is driven by its network of nearly 300 affiliate member communities, volunteers, and supporters that reach 17 million Texans annually. For more information and to find your closest affiliate, visit www.ktb.org. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

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