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End-of-Year Car Deals With Up to 19% Savings Motivates Shoppers to Buy

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, today announced the top <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, today announced the top end-of-year car deals. As Americans continue to prioritize car ownership as a safe mode of transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, motivated buyers can find end-of-year deals with up to 19% off select new vehicles. Recent data reveals 85% of Cars.com shoppers plan to purchase a car in the next six months, with 51% planning to buy in the next month.1

According to Cars.com, shoppers throughout the pandemic are consistently moving up car-purchasing timelines due to COVID-19 concerns, with more than 20% of shoppers buying sooner than planned. The holidays are historically one of the best times to buy a car, and this year, shoppers can expect strong discounts and incentives from automakers.

«For the many car shoppers looking to buy in the coming weeks, affordability has never been more important,» said Kelsey Mays, Cars.com assistant managing editor. «On Cars.com, 72% of shoppers are looking for a vehicle under $20,000, and end-of-year deals can help shoppers narrow their search and find an affordable vehicle to meet their needs.»2

For shoppers buying a new vehicle this December, Cars.com compiled some of the best end-of-year car deals for 2020:

  • 2020 Ford F-150 XLT: The ever-popular pickup truck is available for up to $7,000 in cash discounts. In select areas, shoppers can find bonuses of up to $12,000 off select crew-cab XLT inventory with specific options and long-lot vehicles. Qualified shoppers can get up to 5.9% financing for 84 months or 60 months as low as 0%. Select regions offer cash discounts and bonuses for eligible trade-ins on top of 60-month discount financing. 
    • Factory discount: $4,000–$7,000
    • Approximate price after discounts: $29,500–$59,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 6-19%
  • 2020 GMC Terrain: Shoppers interested in a two-row compact SUV can take advantage of employee pricing, which will get at minimum $4,250 off the SUV and more than $7,500 off if selecting the top-end Denali trim (offers exclude base SL trim).
    • Factory discount: $4,250–$7,710, excluding base SL trim
    • Approximate price after discounts: $25,000–$37,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 14-17%
  • 2020 Chevrolet Trax: Like the Terrain, this GM subcompact SUV is advertising employee pricing. Depending on the trim level, shoppers can get $3,500–$5,000 off.
    • Factory discount: $3,500–$5,255
    • Approximate price after discounts: $19,000–$24,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 16-18%
  • 2020 Nissan Murano: Shoppers interested in Nissan’s mid-size SUV can get up to $5,000 off the 2020 Murano, with another $1,000 discounted for the range-topping SL and Platinum trims. Qualified shoppers can get 0% financing for 72 months plus up to $3,000 bonus cash or $4,000 if you finance an SL or Platinum.
    • Factory discount: $4,000-$6,000
    • Approximate price after discounts: $28,000–$46,500
    • Approximate factory savings: 10-15%
  • 2020 Ford Edge: Buyers interested in Ford’s mid-size SUV can get up to $3,500 off lower trim levels in select regions, or up to $4,500 off the Titanium or ST trims. In certain regions and on select trims, Ford offers $2,000 in trade-in bonuses, plus another $500 for long-lot life Edges. Qualified shoppers can get 3.9% financing for 84 months and cash back in select regions. Select regions offer 0% for 60 to 72 months with additional bonus cash, though some require qualifying trade-ins or specific trim levels only.  
    • Factory discount: $3,000–$4,500
    • Approximate price after discounts: $29,500–$52,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 6-11%
  • 2020 Ford EcoSport: Shoppers can take advantage of steep price cuts for Ford’s smallest SUV with up to $6,750 off, depending on the trim and region. Most regions offer an additional 8.9% for 84 months’ financing, while select regions offer 0% financing for 72 months.
    • Factory discount: $3,250–$6,750
    • Approximate price after discounts: $18,000–$21,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 15-25%
  • 2020 Ford Fusion: Consumers looking for this family sedan, which is in its final year as Ford turns to other body styles, can get up to $2,500 to $4,500 cash off all trim levels of the Fusion, depending on the region. If trading in a vehicle, Ford offers an additional $2,000 trade assist in most regions. Separate discounts are available for the Fusion’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, too.
    • Factory discount: $2,500–$4,500
    • Approximate price after discounts: $20,000–$36,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 7-19%
  • 2021 Hyundai Kona: Shoppers interested in a subcompact SUV can get as much as $3,000 off if financing with the automaker at the standard rates, though in many regions the discount applies to the all-wheel-drive base SE trim. Creditworthy shoppers can also get 0% financing for 60 months.
    • Factory discount: $1,000–$3,000
    • Approximate price after discounts: $20,000–$30,000
    • Approximate factory savings: 3-13%
  • Brands like Buick, Chevrolet and GMC are rolling out employee discounts, while Chrysler, Jeep and Ram have similar programs. Discounts vary widely by trim and region.

«When it comes to car shopping, we always recommend consumers do their research on Cars.com to see available pricing on several examples of the car they are buying and then negotiate for the fairest price possible,» Mays added. «Shoppers should pay attention to the final, out-the-door price of the car, not just the monthly payment, to ensure they are getting the best deal in the long run.»

For used-car shoppers, Mays encourages consumers to visit the Cars.com Used-Car Buyer’s Checklist. Cars.com’s virtual test drives can be found on its YouTube channel.

1 Cars.com Consumer Survey; October 2020; 1,000 responses
2 Cars.com Internal Data

About CARS
CARS is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share.

In addition to Cars.com, CARS companies include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences, FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com’s pure audience of in-market car shoppers, and DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform.

The full suite of CARS properties include Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, DealerRater®, FUEL™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

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Automotive Defogger System Market is expected to register a modest increase in the near-term assessment period – Persistence Market Research

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and…

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and it is expected that non-fatal crash injuries will cost nearly US$ 2 trillion to the global economy. Most of these accidents occur due to poor visibility conditions in extreme climatic environments. Therefore, in light of these developments, the popularity of defogging and defrosting systems is soaring, creating credible growth opportunities for the automotive defogger system market over the coming years.

Persistence Market Research

Key Takeaways from Automotive Defogger System Market Study

  • By position, rear automotive defogger systems are expected to retain lucrativeness in the automotive defogger system market.
  • Europe and North America will jointly dominate the global automotive defogger system market, while Asia Pacific will attract major investments.
  • Primary defogging technology to remain preferred, rising technological advancements to amplify secondary defogging solution demand.
  • Passenger vehicles will remain the key application area, attributed to rising private vehicle ownership.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the automotive market space hard, eventually impacting the automotive defogger system market. As manufacturing activities and demand pick pace, the growth trajectory of the market will get back to normal.

Get Sample PFD of Report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/32173

«As governments race to curb road accident fatalities, stringent regulatory provisions are being envisioned, thus creating opportunity frontiers for prominent manufacturers in the automotive defogger system market in the long run,» comments a Persistence Market Research Analyst.

Global Climate Change Patterns to Heighten Demand

The previous decade has finally proven that climate change is a reality. According to a NASA report, the 2010-2019 decade was the hottest in the past 140 years. Consequently, erratic weather patterns have led to untold destruction and damage. Frequent hurricanes and wildfires have greatly disrupted livelihoods. Therefore, the 2015 Paris Climate Accords was hailed as a welcome gesture, reaffirming states’ commitments to reduce global carbon footprint to the tune of over 30%.

Erratic weather patterns have naturally led to increased incidence of fog and unseasonal rains, dry spells, and snowstorms. Therefore, automotive manufacturers have accelerated efforts to equip automotive with advanced defogging and defrosting technologies and devices in order to aid government efforts to downsize the global menace of surging road accidents.

Know the Methodology of report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/methodology/32173

Automotive Defogger System Market: Competitive Landscape

Prominent players profiled in PMR’s automotive defogger system market include Henkel Corporation, Gates Corporation, Planned Product LLC, Shenzhen Haohaichang Industrial Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors, Delphi Automotive Plc., Denso Corporation, and Toyoda Gosei, among others.

Numerous collaborations, acquisitions, capacity expansion projects, and product launches pepper the global automotive defogger system market

For instance, Toyoda Gosei acquired a major stake in Ball Wave Inc., a startup initiated by the Tohoku University to further its practical applications of SAW business.

In 2019, Chinese giant Shenzhen Haohaichang unveiled a brand new industrial plant measuring 13,000 m2 to augment its production capacities in automotive, medical equipment, and temperature equipment manufacturing businesses. This new plant is situated in Huizhou, Guangdong Province.

Get Full Access of the report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/32173 

Explore More Valuable Insights on Automotive Defogger System Market

Persistence Market Research, in its new report, offers an impartial analysis of the global automotive defogger system market, presenting historical data (2015-2019) and estimation statistics for the period of 2020-2030. The study offers compelling insights on the automotive defogger system market based on position (side glass defogger systems, front automotive defogger systems, and rear automotive defogger systems), vehicle type (passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles), and technology (primary and secondary), across seven major regions.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and…

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and it is expected that non-fatal crash injuries will cost nearly US$ 2 trillion to the global economy. Most of these accidents occur due to poor visibility conditions in extreme climatic environments. Therefore, in light of these developments, the popularity of defogging and defrosting systems is soaring, creating credible growth opportunities for the automotive defogger system market over the coming years.

Persistence Market Research

Key Takeaways from Automotive Defogger System Market Study

  • By position, rear automotive defogger systems are expected to retain lucrativeness in the automotive defogger system market.
  • Europe and North America will jointly dominate the global automotive defogger system market, while Asia Pacific will attract major investments.
  • Primary defogging technology to remain preferred, rising technological advancements to amplify secondary defogging solution demand.
  • Passenger vehicles will remain the key application area, attributed to rising private vehicle ownership.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the automotive market space hard, eventually impacting the automotive defogger system market. As manufacturing activities and demand pick pace, the growth trajectory of the market will get back to normal.

Get Sample PFD of Report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/32173

«As governments race to curb road accident fatalities, stringent regulatory provisions are being envisioned, thus creating opportunity frontiers for prominent manufacturers in the automotive defogger system market in the long run,» comments a Persistence Market Research Analyst.

Global Climate Change Patterns to Heighten Demand

The previous decade has finally proven that climate change is a reality. According to a NASA report, the 2010-2019 decade was the hottest in the past 140 years. Consequently, erratic weather patterns have led to untold destruction and damage. Frequent hurricanes and wildfires have greatly disrupted livelihoods. Therefore, the 2015 Paris Climate Accords was hailed as a welcome gesture, reaffirming states’ commitments to reduce global carbon footprint to the tune of over 30%.

Erratic weather patterns have naturally led to increased incidence of fog and unseasonal rains, dry spells, and snowstorms. Therefore, automotive manufacturers have accelerated efforts to equip automotive with advanced defogging and defrosting technologies and devices in order to aid government efforts to downsize the global menace of surging road accidents.

Know the Methodology of report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/methodology/32173

Automotive Defogger System Market: Competitive Landscape

Prominent players profiled in PMR’s automotive defogger system market include Henkel Corporation, Gates Corporation, Planned Product LLC, Shenzhen Haohaichang Industrial Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors, Delphi Automotive Plc., Denso Corporation, and Toyoda Gosei, among others.

Numerous collaborations, acquisitions, capacity expansion projects, and product launches pepper the global automotive defogger system market

For instance, Toyoda Gosei acquired a major stake in Ball Wave Inc., a startup initiated by the Tohoku University to further its practical applications of SAW business.

In 2019, Chinese giant Shenzhen Haohaichang unveiled a brand new industrial plant measuring 13,000 m2 to augment its production capacities in automotive, medical equipment, and temperature equipment manufacturing businesses. This new plant is situated in Huizhou, Guangdong Province.

Get Full Access of the report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/32173 

Explore More Valuable Insights on Automotive Defogger System Market

Persistence Market Research, in its new report, offers an impartial analysis of the global automotive defogger system market, presenting historical data (2015-2019) and estimation statistics for the period of 2020-2030. The study offers compelling insights on the automotive defogger system market based on position (side glass defogger systems, front automotive defogger systems, and rear automotive defogger systems), vehicle type (passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles), and technology (primary and secondary), across seven major regions.

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To support companies in overcoming complex business challenges, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach. At PMR, we unite various data streams from multi-dimensional sources. By deploying real-time data collection, big data, and customer experience analytics, we deliver business intelligence for organizations of all sizes.

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Automotive Defogger System Market is expected to register a modest increase in the near-term assessment period – Persistence Market Research

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and…

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Road accidents are a major cause for concern for countries across the world. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, road accident crashes are a leading cause of deaths across the United States among people aged 1 to 54. Every day, nearly 3,700 fatalities are witnessed due to vehicular accidents. According to W.H.O, crash injuries comprise a major economic burden for lower- and middle-income countries, and it is expected that non-fatal crash injuries will cost nearly US$ 2 trillion to the global economy. Most of these accidents occur due to poor visibility conditions in extreme climatic environments. Therefore, in light of these developments, the popularity of defogging and defrosting systems is soaring, creating credible growth opportunities for the automotive defogger system market over the coming years.

Persistence Market Research

Key Takeaways from Automotive Defogger System Market Study

  • By position, rear automotive defogger systems are expected to retain lucrativeness in the automotive defogger system market.
  • Europe and North America will jointly dominate the global automotive defogger system market, while Asia Pacific will attract major investments.
  • Primary defogging technology to remain preferred, rising technological advancements to amplify secondary defogging solution demand.
  • Passenger vehicles will remain the key application area, attributed to rising private vehicle ownership.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the automotive market space hard, eventually impacting the automotive defogger system market. As manufacturing activities and demand pick pace, the growth trajectory of the market will get back to normal.

Get Sample PFD of Report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/32173

«As governments race to curb road accident fatalities, stringent regulatory provisions are being envisioned, thus creating opportunity frontiers for prominent manufacturers in the automotive defogger system market in the long run,» comments a Persistence Market Research Analyst.

Global Climate Change Patterns to Heighten Demand

The previous decade has finally proven that climate change is a reality. According to a NASA report, the 2010-2019 decade was the hottest in the past 140 years. Consequently, erratic weather patterns have led to untold destruction and damage. Frequent hurricanes and wildfires have greatly disrupted livelihoods. Therefore, the 2015 Paris Climate Accords was hailed as a welcome gesture, reaffirming states’ commitments to reduce global carbon footprint to the tune of over 30%.

Erratic weather patterns have naturally led to increased incidence of fog and unseasonal rains, dry spells, and snowstorms. Therefore, automotive manufacturers have accelerated efforts to equip automotive with advanced defogging and defrosting technologies and devices in order to aid government efforts to downsize the global menace of surging road accidents.

Know the Methodology of report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/methodology/32173

Automotive Defogger System Market: Competitive Landscape

Prominent players profiled in PMR’s automotive defogger system market include Henkel Corporation, Gates Corporation, Planned Product LLC, Shenzhen Haohaichang Industrial Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors, Delphi Automotive Plc., Denso Corporation, and Toyoda Gosei, among others.

Numerous collaborations, acquisitions, capacity expansion projects, and product launches pepper the global automotive defogger system market

For instance, Toyoda Gosei acquired a major stake in Ball Wave Inc., a startup initiated by the Tohoku University to further its practical applications of SAW business.

In 2019, Chinese giant Shenzhen Haohaichang unveiled a brand new industrial plant measuring 13,000 m2 to augment its production capacities in automotive, medical equipment, and temperature equipment manufacturing businesses. This new plant is situated in Huizhou, Guangdong Province.

Get Full Access of the report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/32173 

Explore More Valuable Insights on Automotive Defogger System Market

Persistence Market Research, in its new report, offers an impartial analysis of the global automotive defogger system market, presenting historical data (2015-2019) and estimation statistics for the period of 2020-2030. The study offers compelling insights on the automotive defogger system market based on position (side glass defogger systems, front automotive defogger systems, and rear automotive defogger systems), vehicle type (passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles), and technology (primary and secondary), across seven major regions.

Browse Research Release at: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/automotive-defogger-system-market.asp

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To support companies in overcoming complex business challenges, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach. At PMR, we unite various data streams from multi-dimensional sources. By deploying real-time data collection, big data, and customer experience analytics, we deliver business intelligence for organizations of all sizes.

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Qatar National Tourism Council Launches Online Video Series ‘Chefs of Qatar’ to Reveal Country’s Culinary Best

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) gives the world an insight into its expanding food scene through a new online video series with some of the country’s most renowned chefs, including Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga and Chef Justin Yu from CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

The nine-part series, ‘Chefs of Qatar‘, visits some of the country’s top culinary experts as…

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) gives the world an insight into its expanding food scene through a new online video series with some of the country’s most renowned chefs, including Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga and Chef Justin Yu from CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

The nine-part series, ‘Chefs of Qatar‘, visits some of the country’s top culinary experts as they take viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey of the restaurants they lead as they prepare one of their signature dishes, which are often inspired by Qatari culture and cuisines.

Available to watch on Visit Qatar, the episodes demonstrate Qatar’s commitment to excellence in hospitality and feature the creation of dishes, such as short ribs, Machboos, Toban Yaki and Taj Barreh.

Secretary General of Qatar National Tourism Council and Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: «Chefs in Qatar are committed to serving the very best of Middle Eastern and international dishes, while providing excellent service and hassle-free hospitality. Since Qatar is home to over a hundred nationalities, our ever-expanding culinary landscape is diverse.»

Well-known restaurants are establishing themselves in the Qatari capital, Doha, which boasts over 3,000 restaurants, attracting tens of thousands of diners each day. Additionally, Doha hosts a collection of gourmet restaurants, over 15 of which are run by Michelin-star chefs, including Nobu at The Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Hakkasan at The St. Regis Doha.

As the country prepares for reopening its borders to tourists, Qatar has maintained a strong focus on bolstering its destination experience, and is committed to opening many more restaurants by 2022, bringing even more choice to its shores.

While extensive developments across the country continue, QNTC is working diligently with the Ministry of Public Health and the hospitality and tourism industry to ensure a safe and clean environment for all visitors and guests. In May 2020, the country introduced the ‘Qatar Clean’ programme (see www.qatarclean.com), a multi-phased, comprehensive initiative that ensures compliance with strict standards for hygiene and cleanliness at all hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions in the country.

The ‘Chefs of Qatar‘ series, available here features the following nine restaurants and head chefs:

  1. Chef Timur Fasilov from Morimoto, preparing Toban Yaki
  2. Chef Justin Yu at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, preparing short ribs
  3. Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga, preparing Tagilata di tonno e caponata de verdure
  4. Chef Pino Lavarra from Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, preparing Madrouba
  5. Chef Matthias Stuber from Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, preparing marinated lamb shoulder
  6. Chef Ali from Parisa, preparing Taj Barreh
  7. Chef Noor Al Mazroei, preparing Machboos
  8. Chef Damien Leroux from IDAM, preparing Date Soufflé
  9. Chef Noor Al Marri from Desert Rose Café, preparing Machboos

For media-related inquiries, please contact QNTC’s Press Office on:

+974 4499 7882 or +974 3392 4466 | pressoffice@visitqatar.qa 

About Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC)

Qatar National Tourism Council’s mission is to firmly establish Qatar as a place where cultural authenticity meets modernity, and where people of the world come together to experience unique offerings in culture, sports, business and family entertainment.

QNTC’s work is guided by the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy (QNTSS), which seeks to diversify the country’s tourism offering and increase visitor spending.

Since launching QNTSS, Qatar has welcomed over 14 million visitors. The economic impact of the tourism sector in Qatar is becoming increasingly visible with the government designating tourism in 2017 a priority sector in pursuit of a more diverse economy and more active private sector. 

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Qatar National Tourism Council Launches Online Video Series ‘Chefs of Qatar’ to Reveal Country’s Culinary Best

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) gives the world an insight into its expanding food scene through a new online video series with some of the country’s most renowned chefs, including Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga and Chef Justin Yu from CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

The nine-part series, ‘Chefs of Qatar‘, visits some of the country’s top culinary experts as…

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) gives the world an insight into its expanding food scene through a new online video series with some of the country’s most renowned chefs, including Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga and Chef Justin Yu from CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

The nine-part series, ‘Chefs of Qatar‘, visits some of the country’s top culinary experts as they take viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey of the restaurants they lead as they prepare one of their signature dishes, which are often inspired by Qatari culture and cuisines.

Available to watch on Visit Qatar, the episodes demonstrate Qatar’s commitment to excellence in hospitality and feature the creation of dishes, such as short ribs, Machboos, Toban Yaki and Taj Barreh.

Secretary General of Qatar National Tourism Council and Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: «Chefs in Qatar are committed to serving the very best of Middle Eastern and international dishes, while providing excellent service and hassle-free hospitality. Since Qatar is home to over a hundred nationalities, our ever-expanding culinary landscape is diverse.»

Well-known restaurants are establishing themselves in the Qatari capital, Doha, which boasts over 3,000 restaurants, attracting tens of thousands of diners each day. Additionally, Doha hosts a collection of gourmet restaurants, over 15 of which are run by Michelin-star chefs, including Nobu at The Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Hakkasan at The St. Regis Doha.

As the country prepares for reopening its borders to tourists, Qatar has maintained a strong focus on bolstering its destination experience, and is committed to opening many more restaurants by 2022, bringing even more choice to its shores.

While extensive developments across the country continue, QNTC is working diligently with the Ministry of Public Health and the hospitality and tourism industry to ensure a safe and clean environment for all visitors and guests. In May 2020, the country introduced the ‘Qatar Clean’ programme (see www.qatarclean.com), a multi-phased, comprehensive initiative that ensures compliance with strict standards for hygiene and cleanliness at all hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions in the country.

The ‘Chefs of Qatar‘ series, available here features the following nine restaurants and head chefs:

  1. Chef Timur Fasilov from Morimoto, preparing Toban Yaki
  2. Chef Justin Yu at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, preparing short ribs
  3. Chef Filippo Alberto from La Spiga, preparing Tagilata di tonno e caponata de verdure
  4. Chef Pino Lavarra from Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, preparing Madrouba
  5. Chef Matthias Stuber from Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, preparing marinated lamb shoulder
  6. Chef Ali from Parisa, preparing Taj Barreh
  7. Chef Noor Al Mazroei, preparing Machboos
  8. Chef Damien Leroux from IDAM, preparing Date Soufflé
  9. Chef Noor Al Marri from Desert Rose Café, preparing Machboos

For media-related inquiries, please contact QNTC’s Press Office on:

+974 4499 7882 or +974 3392 4466 | pressoffice@visitqatar.qa 

About Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC)

Qatar National Tourism Council’s mission is to firmly establish Qatar as a place where cultural authenticity meets modernity, and where people of the world come together to experience unique offerings in culture, sports, business and family entertainment.

QNTC’s work is guided by the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy (QNTSS), which seeks to diversify the country’s tourism offering and increase visitor spending.

Since launching QNTSS, Qatar has welcomed over 14 million visitors. The economic impact of the tourism sector in Qatar is becoming increasingly visible with the government designating tourism in 2017 a priority sector in pursuit of a more diverse economy and more active private sector. 

Web: www.visitqatar.qa

Twitter: @NTC_Qatar

LinkedIn: Qatar National Tourism Council

 

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Canadian Solar Completes the Sale of a 290 MWp Greenfield Solar Portfolio in Italy

GUELPH, Ontario, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the «Company» or «Canadian Solar») (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced today the sale of the remaining 30% ownership of the Big Fish SPV S.r.l. («Big Fish») and Iron SPV S.r.l. («Iron») solar projects to Falck Renewables. Both projects are located in Sicily, Italy, and have a total expected capacity of more than 290 MWp. The…

GUELPH, Ontario, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the «Company» or «Canadian Solar») (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced today the sale of the remaining 30% ownership of the Big Fish SPV S.r.l. («Big Fish») and Iron SPV S.r.l. («Iron») solar projects to Falck Renewables. Both projects are located in Sicily, Italy, and have a total expected capacity of more than 290 MWp. The Company expects to recognize revenues from the sale in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Canadian Solar partnered with Falck Renewables back in 2019 to jointly develop the Big Fish and Iron projects, selling 70% ownership of the projects to Falck Renewables. Since then, the projects have successfully secured grid connection and preliminary land rights, and have also applied for permits and authorizations.

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar commented, «We are pleased to have partnered with Falck Renewables in this initiative which allowed us to broaden our portfolio in Italy and has brought development progress to our projects. Going forward, our strategy in Italy will focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline, currently in excess of 1.3 GWp across various regions in the country, with around 140 MWp expected to reach notice-to-proceed (NTP) in 2021. We will also focus on securing long term energy sale agreements and maximize the value we generate from our projects.»

Dr. Qu added, «Italy is one of the countries in Europe where solar energy has reached grid parity at the wholesale level, and therefore we expect the growth of energy sale agreements to accelerate in the following years. This is supportive of the ambitious goals set by the government to substantially increase its solar PV installed capacity over the next decade. As the energy market shows modest but positive signs of improvement from the COVID impact, we see new attractive opportunities in the private PPA market. We are excited about the opportunities in Italy, which represents one of Canadian Solar’s strongest core markets in the EMEA region, and expect to gain market share and solidify our position as one of the leading players in the Italian solar PV market.»

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world’s largest solar power companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions and has a geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale solar power projects in various stages of development. Over the past 19 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 49 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers in over 150 countries. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar industry, having been publicly listed on NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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Castleton Commodities International LLC Developing Pioneering Green Hydrogen Project in Europe

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Castleton Commodities International LLC («CCI»), a leading energy commodities firm, announced today that it is backing the first green hydrogen project in Europe co-located at an existing combined cycle gas turbine power plant («CCGT»), the Amorebieta-Boroa CCGT in Spain.  The project reflects CCI’s ambition to advance the energy transition and contribute to decarbonizing Europe’s economy.

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LONDON, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Castleton Commodities International LLC («CCI»), a leading energy commodities firm, announced today that it is backing the first green hydrogen project in Europe co-located at an existing combined cycle gas turbine power plant («CCGT»), the Amorebieta-Boroa CCGT in Spain.  The project reflects CCI’s ambition to advance the energy transition and contribute to decarbonizing Europe’s economy.

CCI has partnered with White Summit Capital, an infrastructure investor specialized in energy transition, Bizkaia Energía, direct owner of the Amorebieta-Boroa CCGT and majority owned by CCI, Nortegas, the second largest gas distribution company in Spain, and SENER, a leading Spanish engineering and technology group.

The project consists of a 20 MW green hydrogen plant adjacent to the Amorebieta-Boroa CCGT utilizing part of the existing infrastructure of the conventional power generation plant and gas distribution network.  The plant is expected to generate 1,500 tons of green hydrogen per year from 100% renewable sources which will offset the emission of more than 12,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, the equivalent of taking more than 2,500 cars off the road each year.  A portion of the green hydrogen generated will be used by the power plant and will serve to directly reduce its CO2 emissions.  In addition, the hydrogen will be injected into Nortegas’ gas distribution network and blended with natural gas, thereby decarbonizing part of the current gas system.  The project also includes installing a hydrogen refueling station to meet the fuel requirements of local public-private fleets of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

The project is the first of its kind to be co-located adjacent to a host CCGT and will be instrumental in the decarbonization process of Spain’s power and transportation sectors.  Commercial operations are expected to commence by the end of 2022.  CCI currently owns and operates over 2,000 MW of power generation in Europe and this project technology could be deployed in scale at all of its European power generation facilities. 

«Together with our partners, CCI is seeking to accelerate the energy transition initiative in Europe through the investment in key technologies such as hydrogen to power,» said Arie Pilo, CCI’s Co-Head of Power Principal Investing.  «We are excited to be working on these projects that simultaneously reduce emissions, promote the stability of the grid and address important issues arising from the rapid acceleration of renewable energy resource deployment.  Specifically, in the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, where CCI owns two CCGTs, we will look to collaborate with our local partners to continue to support the grid and to explore innovative ways to address the challenges of intermittency in the context of decarbonization.»

About Castleton Commodities International LLC
CCI is a global energy commodity merchant with integrated businesses focused on marketing, merchandising, and trading commodities, and the ownership, operation and development of commodities-related infrastructure and upstream assets.  CCI acquired Bizkaia Energía in February 2020.  Please visit our website for more information: http://www.cci.com.

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Sime Darby Foundation Backs Global Calls to Turn the Tide on Biodiversity Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Conservation efforts under Sime Darby Foundation’s Environment Pillars have planted over 1.5 million trees in conservation areas in Malaysia with encouraging results.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Conservation efforts under Sime Darby Foundation’s Environment Pillars have planted over 1.5 million trees in conservation areas in Malaysia with encouraging results.

Sime Darby Foundation (SDF) plans for its conservation programs heeds the clarion call from the United Nation’s Biodiversity Conference to address the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The 15th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) will take place in Kunming, China in 2021 where global leaders are anticipated to agree to an aggressive plan of action on biodiversity.

In pledging the Foundation’s continued commitment to protecting biodiversity, Chairman Y.A.M Tunku Tan Sri Imran Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar stated that:

«We believe that forest restoration is key in tackling climate crisis and biodiversity conservation. Our tree-planting projects have turned deteriorating forests into areas of biodiversity value for flora and fauna.

Our multi-year project to restore orangutan habitat in Ulu Segama, Sabah, in collaboration with the Sabah Forestry Department and Sime Darby Plantation (SDP), restored 4,487 hectares of heavily degraded forest areas by planting over 300,000 trees to create a sustainable habitat for orangutans.

The Sime Darby Plant-A-Tree programme which began in 2008 has planted about 500,000 trees to increase biodiversity value in SDP’s operational areas. The arboretum in SDP has actually proven to be an invaluable gene bank for endemic tree species of Malaysia.»

The Foundation’s most ambitious reforesting project to date is a collaboration with Nestlé Malaysia. The project has planted over 750,000 trees along the lower Kinabatangan River. This has resulted in a dynamic wildlife corridor for iconic Bornean wildlife including elephants and proboscis monkeys.

The Chairman added further that support for Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre (TRCRC) to conserve tree species endemic to Borneo has so far planted 2,310 trees to develop a Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (TRLC) in Sabah.

In Peninsular Malaysia, the Foundation’s collaboration with the Global Environment Centre (GEC) has planted over 20,000 trees to rehabilitate the Raja Musa Forest Reserve to maintain the ecological value of its peatlands.

Sime Darby Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Hjh Yatela Zainal Abidin said these endeavours have added values in creating employment opportunities for the local communities around the project sites.

«As the world reels from the impact of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to address biodiversity and climate change in our efforts to reset our relationship with nature.

In all the projects supported by the Sime Darby Foundation, we put the needs of local communities on the same level of importance as conservation. In addition to terrestrial conservation, the Foundation works with the Marine Research Foundation (MRF) which specialises on seascape level conservation and Reef Check Malaysia which works to increase the ecological resilience of coral reefs around Malaysia.

The work at MRF helps in developing sustainable fisheries through bycatch mitigation by working with local fishermen and relevant authorities. At Tioman Island, initiatives for reef conservation and the social resilience of its community aim to make Tioman the first sustainable island on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia,» said Dr Yatela.

To further protect endangered wildlife, the Foundation has been putting more boots on the ground by supporting anti-poaching efforts.

In Sabah, SDF supports a program with the Sabah Forestry Department and Danau Girang Field Centre. The thrust of the program is to battle the increase in poaching while gathering information to fill in critical gaps in conservation information.

With the Perak State Parks Corporation, the project seeks to protect various species at Royal Belum State Park, especially the Malayan tiger which faces a serious threat from cross-border poachers.

Sime Darby Foundation’s environmental endeavours also aim to influence policies in wildlife conservation through science and research.

«Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) played an important role in the direction of the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan while leading initiatives in elephant habitat protection in peninsular Malaysia. Through a collaboration with SDP, MEME helped produce an evidence-based company policy within SDP’s Responsible Agriculture Charter to tackle human-elephant conflict issues in plantations,» Dr. Yatela added.

Beyond these initiatives, the Foundation is collaborating with GEC in a mangrove conservation and sustainable livelihood programme in the state of Perak. The program duration from 2020 to 2023 is expected to benefit more than 9,000 community members. SDF believes that the inclusion of local communities in conservation projects creates a sense of their ownership of the project which leads to long-lasting impact.

In a project with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation which will run from 2021-2023, the Sime Darby Foundation is supporting conservation in Maludam National Park (MNP). MNP covers an area of 432 square kilometres making it the second-largest park in Sarawak. MNP is also home to the only viable population of the Sarawak Red Langur (Presbytis Chrysomelas) in Malaysian Borneo.

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Seacret Direct® Names Tyler Williams As North American Chief Strategy Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — After an extensive search, Seacret Direct, a growing beauty brand with revolutionary skincare products and plant-based nutrition products, announced Tyler Williams as North American Chief Strategy Officer. Tyler has been building and leading…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — After an extensive search, Seacret Direct, a growing beauty brand with revolutionary skincare products and plant-based nutrition products, announced Tyler Williams as North American Chief Strategy Officer. Tyler has been building and leading organizational strategies in the global health and wellness industry for 18 years. In his 18-year career in sales and marketing, Tyler has contributed to achieving multibillion sales revenue as well as opening and leading the Asia market to name a couple of his successes.

«Tyler is exactly the kind of leader we need as we look to continue to grow the North America business and team but also to help us with our global footprint,» said Izhak Ben Shabat, Founder & CEO of Seacret Direct.

Tyler is an accomplished executive in the direct sales industry. He’s held leadership positions at Tahitian Noni, Nuskin, and most recently, he was the General Manager of Canada for Young Living after opening and managing Hongkong which became one of their largest markets.

«I’m very excited to join the Seacret team and the opportunity to build on the current success of the company while innovating for the future. This is a company with a mission to help people feel beautiful from the inside out and that is something that really resonates with me. The community and culture that Izhak and Dani Soloman have cultivated and nurtured is second to none and I am so happy to be part of it.»

About Seacret Direct

Seacret Direct is an international beauty company that is manufactured by the world’s leading cosmetic brand. SEACRET boasts a unique combination of Dead Sea Minerals and the latest scientific technologies in the skincare world. Seacret has expanded into plant-based nutrition with the highest quality ingredients that empower people to be beautiful from the inside out. Seacret Direct is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

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