Boucher Nissan of Waukesha Kicks Off the New Year with Service Savings

WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — There is no better way to kick off 2021 than with a variety of service coupons. Boucher Nissan of Waukesha is offering five service coupons, now through March 31, that range from free services to percentages off. Coupons are available on the dealership website.

Individuals can take advantage of the free four-wheel tire alignment with the purchase of four tires and a protection plan…

WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — There is no better way to kick off 2021 than with a variety of service coupons. Boucher Nissan of Waukesha is offering five service coupons, now through March 31, that range from free services to percentages off. Coupons are available on the dealership website.

Individuals can take advantage of the free four-wheel tire alignment with the purchase of four tires and a protection plan from Boucher Nissan of Waukesha. The Extended Tire Protection Plan includes a lifetime of tire rotations, free flat tire repair, and free tire replacement (based on the qualifying tread depth).

Drivers in need of a new battery can benefit from the $10.00 off battery replacement coupon. The service department at Boucher Nissan of Waukesha offers a complimentary battery test. If a new battery is needed then the coupon can be applied if the battery is installed by the Boucher Nissan of Waukesha service department.

The dealership is offering $50 off per axle when the brake pads and rotors are replaced. Services include the front or rear disc brake pad or shoe replacement, front or rear rotor replacement, inspecting the calipers, checking the brake fluid and test driving the vehicle for accuracy.

The Works Special for $45.95 plus tax includes an oil and filter change up to five quarts, tire rotation, brake inspection, car wash and multi-point inspection.

The Wild Card Special is being offered by Boucher Nissan of Waukesha. This service coupons includes 15% off any recommended dealership or manufacturer service. This excludes tire and battery purchases and has a maximum discount of $100.

Additional restrictions and fees may apply to any of the service coupons listed above. The coupons must be presented at the time of write-up. Some vehicle models may feature higher fees than others. Service coupons cannot be combined with other offers.

More information can be found at the Boucher Nissan of Waukesha website, https://www.waukeshanissan.com, or by calling the service department directly at 800-924-7082. The service department is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Boucher Nissan of Waukesha is located at 1451 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53186.

Media Contact

Gordie Boucher, Boucher Auto Group, 800-504-6619, gordie.boucher@boucher.com

 

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Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution Approved by EPA Against SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID 19)** in Just 55 Seconds

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accepted Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant formulation (EPA Reg No 87742-1-92595) as effective against killing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on third party laboratory testing, in accordance with EPA guidelines, Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution was shown to kill SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces in just 55 seconds.

«We are proud to offer the first disinfectant…

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accepted Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant formulation (EPA Reg No 87742-1-92595) as effective against killing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on third party laboratory testing, in accordance with EPA guidelines, Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution was shown to kill SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces in just 55 seconds.

«We are proud to offer the first disinfectant with a botanically derived active ingredient to be approved by the U.S. EPA for use on hard non-porous surfaces against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) in just 55 seconds. Our Distributor partners are concerned with providing their customers with the right products. Our Botanical, Ready-to-Use formula is the trusted, effective solution they feel good about. Bioesque gives them the confidence they need to get back to the job at hand efficiently and without harsh chemicals. We are ready to meet market demand and able to ship orders within 24 hours,» says Bioesque Solution’s, Matt Williams.

Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution is an EPA registered Bleach-Free, Phosphate Free, Non-Corrosive Disinfectant targeting broad spectrum efficacy* against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, E. coli O157:H7,  Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus S. aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Listeria monocytogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae – NDM-1 positive, Streptococcus suis, Swine Influenza A H1N1, HIV-1, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Human Coronavirus, Norovirus, Mycobacterium bovis (TB), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus), Candida albicans. 

*Follow product label Directions for Use for detailed contact time information.
**Kills SARS-CoV-2 Virus on hard, non-porous surfaces.

About Bioesque Solutions
Bioesque Solutions was founded on one simple principle: there must be a better way. Leading the industry in the development and distribution of disinfectants with naturally occurring, botanically based active ingredients and cleaning products. Bioesque specializes in bringing the benefits of nature to address the demanding and ever-changing needs of commercial customers across various industries, including, Institutional, Industrial, Commercial, Aviation, Automotive, Hospitality, Health Care, Food Service, Janitorial, Schools, and many more. 

CONTACT:
Bioesque Solutions: info@bioesquesolutions.com
1-800-921-4634

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Scott Borchetta Announces Big Machine Racing Team

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Scott Borchetta, the President/CEO and Founder of the powerhouse independent record label Big Machine Label Group, announced today the formation of the Big Machine Racing Team. The team will compete full-time in the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series with Nashville driver Jade Buford behind the wheel.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Scott Borchetta, the President/CEO and Founder of the powerhouse independent record label Big Machine Label Group, announced today the formation of the Big Machine Racing Team. The team will compete full-time in the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series with Nashville driver Jade Buford behind the wheel.

Borchetta — the racing aficionado and entertainment mogul whom Fast Company magazine calls «one of the most creative people in business» — has a long history of merging his Nashville music empire which includes superstars like Tim McGraw, Sheryl CrowThomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line, with the sport of racing. From providing talent for pre-race ceremonies to securing title sponsorships such as the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard, Borchetta’s announcement today is an exciting yet natural progression for the entrepreneur who is no stranger to the track himself. Borchetta raced moto-cross and quarter midgets as a kid in Southern California before following his dad in the Nashville music business in the early ’80s. He picked racing back up in the late ’90s in the NASCAR SuperTrucks Weekly Series where he won three consecutive championships and in 2020, Borchetta raced in the SVRA Group 6 Division, picking up a National Championship in his ’72 Corvette. The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway further recognized his commitment to the sport this past October by inducting him into their Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame.

«I’ve always been involved in racing, it’s a part of my DNA,» says Borchetta. «Whether as a competitor, a fan or a sponsor, racing is a constant in my life and is a part of our Big Machine culture. The formation of the Big Machine Racing team only broadens the integration opportunities for our recording artists and the sport.»

The Mooresville-based team will be overseen by longtime NASCAR Crew Chief Patrick Donahue. A seasoned veteran who led four-time NASCAR Champion and Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon to victory in the Xfinity Series, Donahue says, «The opportunity to partner with Scott and all things Big Machine is one that I just could not pass up. He’s driven to succeed in everything he does and I have no doubt that with our hard work ethic and determination, we will find our way to the front.»  

Big Machine Driver Jade Buford is well known for his road racing prowess which includes wins at such tracks as Sebring and Watkins Glen as well as a fastest qualifier/pole position at Daytona. Buford had his first Xfinity starts in 2020 where he was immediately competitive, scoring a Top 10 finish at Charlotte’s rainy Roval which was considered to be one of NASCAR’s toughest races of 2020.

Buford says, «I’m thrilled and honored to pilot the Big Machine Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro in 2021. I’ve dreamed of being in the NASCAR Series and I intend to make the absolute most of this opportunity. I know it’s a steep learning curve, and we face great challenges, but I have the utmost confidence in what we’re building and I just can’t wait to get to Daytona!»

Big Machine brands will be the primary sponsor for the No. 48 Xfinity Chevrolet, including Big Machine Vodka, Big Machine Hand Sanitizer and key Big Machine Label Group artists.  

Billboard magazine has consistently recognized Borchetta as one of most powerful people in music over the past decade while Forbes declared that he built «country music’s hottest label.» Big Machine Label Group is home to over 40 recording artists and songwriters across the Country, Pop, Rock and Americana genres, many of whom have won numerous GRAMMY®, CMA, ACM, Billboard and American Music Awards. Borchetta has also created innovative partnerships in the film and TV space with hit shows such as NBC’s «The Voice» and FOX’s «American Idol» where he served as the show’s in-house mentor. In 2017, Borchetta announced a partnership with fashion designer John Varvatos for the creation of Big Machine/John Varvatos Records which has become a successful rock label. In that same year Borchetta announced the creation of Big Machine Vodka, a spirits brand that became the title sponsor of the legendary Brickyard 400 race in 2018 and 2019. The Big Machine Vodka distillery quickly pivoted at the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic by producing hand sanitizer which was first made available to essential workers in the Nashville and Indianapolis regions.

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CSTE applauds nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine as U.S. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health

ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) applauds President-Elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

«Dr. Levine is a longtime public health leader and fearless advocate for health equity and the rights of transgendered individuals in the U.S.,» says Janet Hamilton, Executive…

ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) applauds President-Elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

«Dr. Levine is a longtime public health leader and fearless advocate for health equity and the rights of transgendered individuals in the U.S.,» says Janet Hamilton, Executive Director of CSTE. «Throughout her career, Dr. Levine has led with expertise, dedication, and urgency. Her leadership and knowledge will help us meet the extraordinary challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial and ethnic disparities, and pursuit of health for all.»

CSTE congratulates Dr. Levine on her nomination and encourages a quick confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

About CSTE

Founded in 1951, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) represents the interests of State Epidemiologists from all 50 U.S. states and territories, comprising the Council. CSTE is also the professional home to nearly 2000 practicing applied epidemiologists working at the state, local, tribal and territorial levels. For more information, visit www.cste.org.

Media Contact: Jeremy Arieh, Director of Communications, 770-458-3811, email: jarieh@cste.org

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Nu Skin Reports Progress On Its Sustainabiltiy Commitments

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nu Skin today reported it has completed its goal of assessing, scoring and improving the…

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nu Skin today reported it has completed its goal of assessing, scoring and improving the environmental impact score of its top 20 products, as identified when it set its goals during 2019. It is estimated that these initial changes saved at least 16.5 tons of paper and 21 tons of plastic during 2020.

In addition, the company is on track with all its previously announced sustainability commitments including evaluating 100 percent of its products for improved environmental impact score by the end of 2023 and ensuring all packaging will be recycled, recyclable, reusable, reduced, or renewable by 2030. Only 9 percent of all plastic that has ever been produced globally has been recycled, and the company is committed to doing its part to reduce its footprint.1

As changes have been made to the products, the company’s sustainability logo will appear on the back of packaging representing a sustainable change has happened, ranging from reduced packaging to sustainable sourcing of ingredients to reduced carbon footprint.

«During 2020, we listened to our sales leaders and customers and worked closely with them to understand their expectations when it comes to sustainability,» said Ritch Wood, Nu Skin CEO. «By including them in the process of developing our sustainability strategy and with their cooperation on what they hope to see in a sustainable future, we believe our sustainability strategy will lead to impactful changes.»

Some of the sustainability highlights from the past year include:

  • Offering new bottles from our Nutricentials line made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and tubes made from approximately 34 percent post-consumer recycled plastic
  • Reducing packaging materials used by 70 percent from our Epoch Baobab Body Butter by switching the packaging from jars to an environmentally friendly tube
  • Winning nine sustainability awards for clean beauty products, sustainable sales leader efforts, and waste and packaging reductions
  • Helping build the Utah Sustainable Business Coalition as a founding member

To stay updated on Nu Skin’s sustainability progress, please visit www.nuskin.com/sustainability.

About Nu Skin 
Founded more than 35 years ago, Nu Skin develops and distributes innovative consumer products, offering a comprehensive line of premium-quality beauty and wellness solutions. The company builds upon its scientific expertise in both skin care and nutrition to continually develop innovative product brands that include the Nu Skin® personal care brand, the Pharmanex® nutrition brand, and most recently, the ageLOC® anti-aging brand. The ageLOC brand has generated a loyal following for such products as the ageLOC LumiSpa skin cleansing and treatment device, ageLOC Youth nutritional supplement, the ageLOC Me® customized skin care system, as well as the ageLOC TR90® weight management and body shaping system. Nu Skin sells its products through a global network of sales leaders in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. As a long-standing member of direct selling associations globally, Nu Skin is committed to the industry’s consumer guidelines that protect and support those who sell and purchase its products through the direct selling channel. Nu Skin International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: NUS). More information is available at nuskin.com

Nu Skin Social Media Channels 
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Profile Products Launches $9 Million Expansion Following Major Acquisitions and Enhancements

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Profile® Products today announced the start of a game-changing $9 million manufacturing expansion project, an important investment that will provide a significant increase in capacity, improved logistics and enhanced…

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Profile® Products today announced the start of a game-changing $9 million manufacturing expansion project, an important investment that will provide a significant increase in capacity, improved logistics and enhanced safety and quality systems for Profile’s sustainable product lines. This is the latest in a long chain of initiatives to further strengthen the company’s position as a leader in soil and vegetation management solutions, horticultural substrates and professional turf and sports field management.

«We are continually looking for ways to elevate the industries we serve through our innovative products, state-of-the-art facilities and educational initiatives,» said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products. «This expansion is a continuation of our commitment to meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations by providing the best solutions for their environment.»

In 2019, Profile added a second fiber processing plant in Conover, North Carolina, which doubled plant capacity, created ultramodern greenhouses and added new fiber processing technologies. Since then, the company has grown significantly with the acquisitions of HydroStraw, a manufacturer of straw-based erosion control products, and Sunterra Horticulture, a leading sphagnum peat moss producer.

The new investments will add significantly more fiber processing capacity, high-tech packaging and modern warehousing in both its North Carolina and Rockford, Washington facilities. Additionally, Profile will continue to invest in its leadership position in environmental stewardship by expanding several programs that prioritize using the highest recycled-content products available to its respective industries, including packaging. Profile has also eliminated more than 3.5 billion pounds of wood and paper from the waste stream and productively returned it to the environment.

«When businesses choose to employ Profile products, they’re choosing to put the environment first,» Tanner said. «We are proud to see more and more companies recognize the value of green design engineering, and our expansion will help to meet that growing demand.»

To help industry professionals understand the value of green design engineering and the effectiveness of the company’s hydraulically applied products, Profile has completed more than 1,200 lunch and learns in the past two years. Topics of lunch and learns include Profile’s latest forward-thinking product, ProGanics® DUAL Biotic Soil + Erosion Control among others. These educational initiatives have been a key part of Profile’s commitment to the industry.

The expansion projects will be completed throughout the next year. These investments are part of Profile’s strategic growth plan. For more information on Profile Products, visit ProfileProducts.com.

About Profile Products
Based in Buffalo Grove, Ill., PROFILE Products LLC is the world’s leading provider of environmentally sound, site-specific solutions for horticultural production, erosion control and vegetation establishment, soil modification, and sports turf. For more information call (800) 508-8681, internationally +1 (847) 279-3751, email info@profileproducts.com or visit profileproducts.com.

Contact: Jenna Jaynes
Swanson Russell
402-437-6406
jennaj@swansonrussell.com

 

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Unifi Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Earnings Conference Call

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, January 28, 2021, to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.

The second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results and supporting materials will be available after the close of market trading on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 on the Company’s website at <a…

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, January 28, 2021, to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.

The second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results and supporting materials will be available after the close of market trading on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 on the Company’s website at http://investor.unifi.com. The conference call can be accessed approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call by dialing (877) 359-9508 (Domestic) or (224) 357-2393 (International) and, when prompted, providing conference ID number 2983857.

There will also be a live audio webcast of the call, which can be accessed on the Company’s website at http://investor.unifi.com

A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the call through Thursday, February 4, 2021 and can be accessed via the Company’s website at http://investor.unifi.com. In addition, presentation slides will be available on the Company’s website for 12 months following the call.

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world’s leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi’s proprietary technologies and the global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, Unifi has transformed more than 23 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods and other consumer products. The Company’s proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better. Unifi continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial, UV protection, stretch, water resistance and enhanced softness. Unifi collaborates with many of the world’s most influential brands in the sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive and other industries.  For more information about Unifi, visit www.Unifi.com.

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Meliá Hotels International Announces Free COVID-19 Antigen Tests for All Guests

MIAMI, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced that all ten hotels owned and operated in Mexico and the Dominican Republic will offer free, on-site COVID-19 antigen tests for all guests who are required to present documented results prior to entering their country of residence. Launching January 20, 2021, participating hotels include Paradisus Playa Del Carmen, Paradisus…

MIAMI, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced that all ten hotels owned and operated in Mexico and the Dominican Republic will offer free, on-site COVID-19 antigen tests for all guests who are required to present documented results prior to entering their country of residence. Launching January 20, 2021, participating hotels include Paradisus Playa Del Carmen, Paradisus Cancun, Paradisus Los Cabos, ME Cabo, Meliá Cozumel, Meliá Puerto Vallarta The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, Paradisus Palma Real, Meliá Caribe Beach Resort and Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort.

Offered on reservations of a minimum of three nights, guests will coordinate and schedule a COVID-19 test upon check-in to the hotel. All tests are required to be taken 72 hours prior to departure and same-day results are available. If any guest’s country of residence requires a PCR test, the resort will arrange all logistics and coordinate scheduling with local testing sites.

«This is a critical step in the return to normal for the travel industry,» said Andre Gerondeau, Chief Operating Officer of Meliá Hotels International. «Guest health and safety remains our top priority and we want to ensure we make this an easy and seamless process for our guests, offering them peace of mind and confidence in their Meliá vacation experience.»

Meliá Hotels International has also recently unveiled a free insurance policy with all reservations. The Travel Safe with Meliá insurance policy includes extensive medical coverage and assistance for any unexpected health event, including COVID-19. Coverage includes a complimentary extension of the guest’s hotel stay for up to 15 days and assistance for travel companions including displacement and living expenses, or assistance for the travel companions to return home. Additional coverage includes general medical expenses of up to €40,000, dental coverage of up to €300, emergency hospital transfers, dispatch of doctors to hotels and much more. More information on Travel Safe with Meliá can be found here.

Meliá Hotels International is currently operating under a stringent new safety program, the Stay Safe with Meliá program. The company has partnered with Bureau Veritas, a company leader in inspection, certification, and testing, to ensure the Meliá Hotels International system is achieving the highest standards in the management of preventative measures to combat COVID-19 in its hotels worldwide. All 390 hotels around the globe have modified their facilities and redesigned all their processes to reduce direct interaction and maintain hygiene standards and social distancing across each property. These safety measures include temperature checks of all guests upon arrival, special PPE amenities kits with a mask, gloves and hydroalcoholic gel, and strictly enforcing social distancing at restaurants, pools and entertainment activities.

About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and TRYP by Wyndham. The Company is the global leader in resort hotels, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in Spain and Europe in 2020, according to the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and has ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal’s list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world (and the leading travel company). Meliá Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market index and it is the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking).  For more information, visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com

 

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Meliá Hotels International Announces Free COVID-19 Antigen Tests for All Guests

MIAMI, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced that all ten hotels owned and operated in Mexico and the Dominican Republic will offer free, on-site COVID-19 antigen tests for all guests who are required to present documented results prior to entering their country of residence. Launching January 20, 2021, participating hotels include Paradisus Playa Del Carmen, Paradisus…

MIAMI, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced that all ten hotels owned and operated in Mexico and the Dominican Republic will offer free, on-site COVID-19 antigen tests for all guests who are required to present documented results prior to entering their country of residence. Launching January 20, 2021, participating hotels include Paradisus Playa Del Carmen, Paradisus Cancun, Paradisus Los Cabos, ME Cabo, Meliá Cozumel, Meliá Puerto Vallarta The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, Paradisus Palma Real, Meliá Caribe Beach Resort and Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort.

Offered on reservations of a minimum of three nights, guests will coordinate and schedule a COVID-19 test upon check-in to the hotel. All tests are required to be taken 72 hours prior to departure and same-day results are available. If any guest’s country of residence requires a PCR test, the resort will arrange all logistics and coordinate scheduling with local testing sites.

«This is a critical step in the return to normal for the travel industry,» said Andre Gerondeau, Chief Operating Officer of Meliá Hotels International. «Guest health and safety remains our top priority and we want to ensure we make this an easy and seamless process for our guests, offering them peace of mind and confidence in their Meliá vacation experience.»

Meliá Hotels International has also recently unveiled a free insurance policy with all reservations. The Travel Safe with Meliá insurance policy includes extensive medical coverage and assistance for any unexpected health event, including COVID-19. Coverage includes a complimentary extension of the guest’s hotel stay for up to 15 days and assistance for travel companions including displacement and living expenses, or assistance for the travel companions to return home. Additional coverage includes general medical expenses of up to €40,000, dental coverage of up to €300, emergency hospital transfers, dispatch of doctors to hotels and much more. More information on Travel Safe with Meliá can be found here.

Meliá Hotels International is currently operating under a stringent new safety program, the Stay Safe with Meliá program. The company has partnered with Bureau Veritas, a company leader in inspection, certification, and testing, to ensure the Meliá Hotels International system is achieving the highest standards in the management of preventative measures to combat COVID-19 in its hotels worldwide. All 390 hotels around the globe have modified their facilities and redesigned all their processes to reduce direct interaction and maintain hygiene standards and social distancing across each property. These safety measures include temperature checks of all guests upon arrival, special PPE amenities kits with a mask, gloves and hydroalcoholic gel, and strictly enforcing social distancing at restaurants, pools and entertainment activities.

About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and TRYP by Wyndham. The Company is the global leader in resort hotels, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in Spain and Europe in 2020, according to the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and has ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal’s list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world (and the leading travel company). Meliá Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market index and it is the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking).  For more information, visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com

 

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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks, Online Casinos Surge to More Than $100 Million in Revenue to Offset Some Retail Losses, According to PlayPennsylvania

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks and online casinos returned to their record-breaking ways in December, setting fresh highs while combining for more than $100 million in revenue. The late-year push put the state’s sports betting handle at more than $3.5 billion for the year, a shocking total for a closure-plagued 2020, according to analysts from <a target="_blank"…

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks and online casinos returned to their record-breaking ways in December, setting fresh highs while combining for more than $100 million in revenue. The late-year push put the state’s sports betting handle at more than $3.5 billion for the year, a shocking total for a closure-plagued 2020, according to analysts from PlayPennsylvania.

«Online betting, both on sports and online casino games, have been a crucial silver lining to what was overall a rough year for Pennsylvania’s gaming industry,» said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. «Obviously, the growth online has come unfortunately as the retail market has faced pandemic-related shutdowns. But without the increase in online revenue, there is no telling how much weaker a position the entire industry would be in right now.»

Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks accepted $548.6 million in wagers in December, according to official data released Tuesday. December’s bets were up 11.5% from $491.9 million in November and topped the record $525.8 million record set in October.

Taxable operator revenue hit $34.1 million, less than the record $37.4 million in November. The month generated $11.6 million in state taxes and $681,191 in local share assessments.

Compared with December 2019, December’s handle was up 60.1% from $342.6 million while taxable revenue rose a whopping 199.4% from $11.4 million.

For all of 2020, Pennsylvania’s retail and online sportsbooks produced:

  • $3.6 billion in wagers.
  • $3.3 billion in online wagering.
  • $189.7 million in taxable revenue.
  • $64.5 million in state taxes.

Only New Jersey, which shattered a U.S. record with more than $6 billion in bets in 2020, and Nevada have collected more in bets this year than Pennsylvania. But Pennsylvania is being challenged by Illinois, which reached $434.3 million in October.

«Pennsylvania and Illinois make for such an interesting comparison, because their markets are so similar, including a nearly identical population,» said Valerie Cross, analyst for PlayPennsylvania. «Pennsylvania is still the more mature market, though, and is well poised to shatter just about every record it set in 2020.»

97.6%, or $548.6 million, of all bets were made online in December, which was up from 91% in November. FanDuel Sportsbook/Valley Forge Casino became the first to top $200 million in online wagers in a month with $207.6 million in December, up 17.5% from $176.7 million wagered in November.

Retail sportsbooks, which closed on Dec. 12, fell to $13.4 million in bets from $45.1 million in December 2019.

Online casinos surge

Online casinos and poker took in $71.6 million in gross operator revenue, shattering the record $59.8 million set in November. That amounted to $2.3 million per day over the 31 days of the month, up from $2 million per day over the 30 days of November. December’s revenue generated $19.3 million in state taxes and another $9.8 million in local share assessments and county grants.

Online casinos produced $680.2 million in revenue and $154.6 million in state taxes for the year.

«The late-2019 launch of online casinos proved to be fortuitous timing,» Cross said. «The revenue lost from casino closures could not have been foreseen and not be completely replaced, but there is no doubt the launch of online gaming helped stem the losses and steady the industry.»

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