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Media Alert: December 2020 ADP Canada National Employment Report to be released on Thursday, January 21, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT: The ADP Research Institute® will issue the December 2020 ADP® Canada National Employment Report, on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP Canada National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute. The report, which is derived from actual ADP payroll data, measures the…

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT: The ADP Research Institute® will issue the December 2020 ADP® Canada National Employment Report, on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

WHEN: Thursday, January 21, 2021, 8:30a.m. ET

About the ADP Canada National Employment Report

The ADP Canada National Employment Report is a monthly measure of the change in total Canadian nonfarm payroll employment derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP Canada. The report, which measures more than two million workers in Canada, is produced by the ADP Research Institute, a specialized group within the company that provides insights around employment trends and workforce strategy.

Each month, the ADP Research Institute issues the ADP Canada National Employment Report as part of the company’s commitment to adding deeper insights into the labour market in Canada and providing businesses, governments and others with a new source of credible and valuable information. The ADP Canada National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge.

For a description of the underlying data and the statistical model used to create this report, please see «ADP Canada National Employment Report: Development Methodology».

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com.

For more information about ADP Canada, visit ADP.ca.

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Direxion Launches World Without Waste ETF

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Direxion announced today the recent launch of the Direxion World Without Waste ETF (Ticker: WWOW). WWOW invests in 50 companies at the forefront of the move to a circular economy from a linear one. Until recently, the ‘take-make-consume-waste’ of resources within a linear economy has prevailed. Raw material transformed into a product, and after its utility was over, its lifecycle ended and it became waste. Alternatively, the regenerative framework provided by a…

«Investors have embraced ETFs with exposure to renewable and alternative sources of energy, but a circular economy encapsulates a far broader range of companies,» said David Mazza, Managing Director at Direxion. «WWOW is the first US-listed fund providing direct exposure to companies helping to make a world without waste.»

WWOW seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the Indxx US Circular Economy Index. The Indxx US Circular Economy Index tracks the performance of 50 US-listed companies that are representative of the transformative shift from the linear model of economy to a circular one. The index includes five sub-themes central to the circular economy, providing investors access to the shifting paradigm in growing segments such as biofuels, solar power, and waste management, along with collaboration and content sharing platforms. The top 10 companies from each sub-theme, by largest total market capitalization, will form the final index.

The five sub-themes are:

Sustainability of Resources: Provide renewable energy – bio-based or fully recyclable input material – to replace single-lifecycle inputs.

Resource Recovery: Recover useful resources and energy from disposed products or byproducts.

Life Cycle Extension: Extend the working lifecycle of products and components by repairing, upgrading and reselling.

Sharing Platforms: Enable the increased utilization rate of products through shared access, ownership and use.

Product as a Service: Offer product access, and retain ownership, to internalize the benefits of circular resource productivity.

The top holdings in the Indxx US Circular Economy Index represent large, mid, and small cap firms across a mix of unique sub-industries representative of a world without waste. Many of the holdings focus on the Information Technology sector, with further exposure to the Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors.

Ticker	Name	Circular Economy Sub-theme	Total Market Cap ($M)	Weight (%)
JMIA	Jumia Technologies AG	Life Cycle Extension	$3,593.21	8.39%
ENPH	Enphase Energy Inc	Sustainability of Resources	$22,167.58	6.94%
TSLA	Tesla Inc	Sustainability of Resources	$668,905.11	6.76%
ETSY	Etsy Inc	Life Cycle Extension	$22,432.84	4.55%
SNAP	Snap Inc	Sharing Platforms	$74,603.33	3.40%
MELI	MercadoLibre Inc	Life Cycle Extension	$83,386.78	3.15%
SHOP	Shopify Inc	Sharing Platforms	$138,093.33	3.03%
SPOT	Spotify Technology SA	Sharing Platforms	$59,655.18	2.78%
FSLR	First Solar Inc	Sustainability of Resources	$10,483.16	2.49%
OKTA	Okta Inc	Product as a Service	$32,918.05	2.48%

Source: Source: Bloomberg Finance, L.P., Indxx, as of 12.31.2020.

About Direxion:

Direxion equips investors who are driven by conviction with ETF solutions built for purpose and fine-tuned for precision. These solutions are available for a broad spectrum of investors, whether executing short-term tactical trades, investing in macro themes, or building long-term asset allocation strategies. Direxion’s reputation is founded on developing products that precisely express market perspectives and allow investors to manage their risk exposure. Founded in 1997, the company has approximately $19.7 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2020. For more information, please visit www.direxion.com.

For more information on all Direxion Shares daily leveraged ETFs, go to direxion.com, or call us at 866.476.7523.

An investor should carefully consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. A Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Direxion Shares. To obtain a Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus call 866-716-0735 or visit our website at direxion.com. A Fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Direxion Shares Risks – Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee the investment strategy will be successful. The value of stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on innovation and technology are particularly vulnerable to rapid changes in technology product cycles, rapid product obsolescence, government regulation and competition, both domestically and internationally, including competition from competitors with lower production costs. Innovative technology companies may struggle to capitalize on new technology or may face competition and obsolescence. Additional risks of the Fund include, but are not limited to, Index Correlation/Tracking Risk, Index Strategy Risk, Market Disruption Risk, and risks associated with the market capitalizations of the securities in which the Fund may invest. Please see the summary and full prospectuses for a more complete description of these and other risks of the Fund.

Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

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Lux Research Names Top 5 Technologies Disrupting the Chemicals and Materials Industry

BOSTON, Jan 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years. Investing in technology innovations will be critical for companies to keep up. Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services, has released its annual report, «Foresight 2021: Top Emerging Technologies to Watch.»

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The new research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world. The technologies are chosen based on innovation interest scores from the Lux Tech Signal, a composite measure assembled from a variety of innovation data sources, along with input from Lux’s experts. In addition to highlighting the 12 key overall technologies, for the first time ever, this year’s report ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.

«The impacts of climate change and digital transformation will be substantial – as the chemicals industry is forced to adapt to the circular economy, waste plastic will become the most valuable feedstock. This will create a more decentralized industry that relies increasingly on economies of multiples. At the same time, digital sales platforms will commoditize customization, eroding the difference between specialty and commodity businesses,» explains Anthony Schiavo, Senior Analyst at Lux Research.

The top five technologies chemicals and materials leaders should look to in 2021 are:

Plastic Waste Recycling: As concerns about plastic waste rise, billions of dollars are at risk. Advanced recycling tech is necessary to tackle this issue and creates opportunities for higher-value products.
Materials Informatics: Applying machine learning to materials development can not only improve R&D cost and efficiency but also help enable new business models and greater agility.
Digital Sales Platforms: E-commerce and sales automation are coming to chemicals, along with services around customization and product use.
3D Printing: 3D printing provides material firms unique growth opportunities – but firms need to be prepared to move down the value chain to capture their share of profits.
Synthetic Biology: Synbio can boost sustainability claims but also enable more flexible, distributed production of chemicals and, in the right cases, can enable new markets and lower costs.

«Each year, when we are preparing our annual report, our clients ask us, ‘Which of these are most important for my industry?'» Schiavo continues. «The most critical tech innovations are not the same for every sector. Some technologies that did not make the top of our overall list may be transformational for specific industries. That’s why we’ve expanded this year’s report to cover these additional technologies.»

To learn more about the five most impactful technologies for the chemicals and materials industry, download the infographic.

Contact: press@luxresearchinc.com

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KwikSweep Runs Full Rubbish Removal Services in London during Pandemic And Donates to Charity to Support Health Organisations and Families

LONDON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of disruption to individuals and businesses alike. The restrictions enforced by the UK government have meant that many services are delayed or even paused due to staff shortages, a lack of resources or reduced work hours.

Fortunately, multi-award-winning London Rubbish Removal Company KwikSweep continue to provide essential services like…

Fortunately, multi-award-winning London Rubbish Removal Company KwikSweep continue to provide essential services like waste removal for key businesses and organizations such as the NHS, local London Councils, property management companies and more. Their operations will continue fully with their commitment to help keep London clean and safe.

They are also still providing household waste clearance and old furniture removal services for homes throughout lockdowns because they understand that environmental health is critical at this challenging time.

Why Rubbish Removal Services are Vital During a Pandemic

Everyone knows what the government wants people to do to reduce the spread of the virus: wash your hands, keep your distance, stay at home. This inevitably means that more people will work from home, self-isolate and stay in, generating more household waste, which could also contain contagious tissues and other litter that could potentially spread the virus, if not removed professionally.

Many London residents have witnessed the strain local authorities are under currently with limited rubbish collections due to staff needing to self-isolate just being one of the many reduced community services. Overflowing bins containing contaminated rubbish could contribute to the spread of the virus inside the community through pests being infected for example.

How KwikSweep Helps Individuals, Families and Organisations during Lockdowns

KwikSweep can help with household waste collections carried out safely, following guidelines set out by the health department. They recommend putting all personal junk (such as tissues) into double-bagged bin bags. These should be sprayed with disinfectant and stored in a safe place away from areas where children or pests could encounter it for the following 72 hours before it can be collected by them.

When KwikSweep collect household or (home) office garbage, they recommend leaving it outside the property where possible, ensuring everyone’s safety. If their professional collectors need to enter a property, they keep their social distance of 2 meters while wearing masks and gloves and ask the client to remain in another room while they clear the rubbish.

KwikSweep want to ensure that any vulnerable person currently shielding or self-isolating can still keep their environment clean and safe to protect themselves and everyone else in their community. By that, they contribute to reducing infectious waste that could lead to more Covid-19 infections, which may have to be treated in London hospitals currently experiencing high levels of Coronavirus patient submissions.

KwikSweep’s Support Goes Beyond Rubbish Removal

This London Rubbish Removal Company wants to make a difference during a time where many families experience hardship through unemployment or illness-related financial issues. They are therefore committed to work with local traders, donating collected items that are still reusable and in good condition to local charities like Oxfam for books, kitchen wear, clothes, the British Heart Foundation for furniture and Traid for clothes as well as schools. Especially now that many children are home schooling, KwikSweep recognise the need for used digital devices to be donated where possible. It’s their way of giving something back to the London community they strongly care about.

They follow 3 Key Environmental Objectives to do so:

To reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill for greener living
To promote the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle)
To provide the best waste disposal service for their clients whilst managing litter and resources responsibly

KwikSweep recognises its responsibilities for compliance with a Duty of Care and will ensure that all waste collected is dealt with in a legal and responsible way. This effort has been recognised by the National Recycling Committee which awarded KwikSweep the National Recycling Award in 2017 for best communication and waste prevention.

To get in touch with this fully insured and environment agency licenced rubbish removal company and book a professional waste removal in London can contribute to fighting this pandemic. Everyone can play their part in reducing the spread of Coronavirus so that all Londoners can soon see the light at the end of the lockdown tunnel.

For further information about KwikSweep clearance services in London, the team can be contacted on 0207 624 9215 or via their website to get a quote.

About KwikSweep: A Rubbish Removal Company Going the Extra Mile for a Sustainable Future

Providing Londoners with vital services like hazardous waste clearance, garden clearance, WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collection, events clearance and many more, KwikSweep reduce waste going to landfills and are committed to making this world a better and cleaner place.

Head Office

Kwik Sweep Ltd
45 Barrett House
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Fortis Solutions Group Achieves Sustainable Green Printer Certification in Merced, CA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners and a leading provider of labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, cartons, and applicators, is pleased to announce that their flexible packaging and label facility in Merced, CA received certification as a Sustainable Green Printer (SGP) from the third-party organization the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.

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Fortis President and CEO John O. Wynne, Jr. commented, «I am incredibly proud of our Merced team for achieving this notable recognition. The SGP certification validates our commitment, both internally and externally, to providing innovative and differentiating sustainable solutions.»

SGP certification takes into account the entire print facility, its process, product, and social areas. SGP certification elevates a printer into an elite group of top sustainable printers, recognized by print buyers and the printing industry. SGP certification is supported by industry associations, including the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) and the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI).

«Sustainability has been a core value of our company for many years,» observes Fortis President of Flexible Packaging, David Bankson. «The SGP has done a terrific job developing a challenging yet attainable standard driven by data and real-world solutions to the challenges we face as a packaging printer. We are excited to join the SGP as a certified printer and, I’m proud of the commitment to sustainability our team practices that allowed us to achieve this.»

As a certified SGP printer, Fortis is committed to exceeding sustainability targets by reducing waste, conserving energy, sourcing sustainable materials, creating a safe workplace, continuous improvement, and lowering our carbon footprint. Each year sustainability projects are identified and tracked to document areas of improvement; an audit by the third-party certification organization occurs every two years.

About Fortis Solutions Group
At Fortis Solutions Group, we provide a differentiated approach giving our customers a powerful advantage in the marketplace through industry leading lead times, quality control, color management and solutions-oriented approaches. We deliver a breadth of product offerings utilizing our outstanding flexographic, offset and digital printing capabilities. These offerings include pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve labels, multi-ply coupon and flexible packaging printing, extended booklet printing, pouches, folding cartons, label applicators and variable data printing. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, the company also has manufacturing and sales offices in Austin, TX, Catoosa, OK, Ellington, CT, Flowery Branch, GA, High Point, NC, Kansas City, MO, Lewisville, TX, Memphis, TN, Merced, CA, Napa, CA, Orem, UT, West Chester, OH and Wixom, MI.

About Main Post Partners
Main Post Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on investing in proven growth companies across the consumer value chain. Main Post Partners invests in both majority and minority positions primarily in first institutional capital situations where founders, entrepreneurs and management teams are looking for an experienced partner to help build their companies to full potential. With a «Partnership, not Ownership» approach, Main Post Partners works closely with a network of successful executives to provide operational and strategic support to its management partners. Main Post Partners was named to Inc.’s list of The 50 Best Private Equity Firms for Entrepreneurs.

About the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is a non-profit organization that certifies printing facilities’ sustainability best practices, including and beyond regulatory compliance. SGP advocates best practices and innovation among print community stakeholders, aligning the printing industry and its customers in the pursuit of a more accountable sustainable supply chain.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC | Chris Tofalli (914)834-4334 | chris@tofallipr.com

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Oceania Cruises Releases Epic 180-Day 2023 World Voyage

MIAMI, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveiled its 2023 Around The World in 180 Days voyage which opens for public sale on January 27^th.

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Departing San Francisco on January 15, 2023, world travelers sailing on this voyage aboard the 684-guest Insignia will experience 96 fascinating destinations in 33 countries across four continents. Guests will have myriad in-depth and immersive experiences with multi-day stays in 20 ports of call from South America to Africa to Asia and Alaska as well as the unprecedented opportunity to witness the splendor of Antarctica first-hand with three full days cruising in Admiralty Bay, Paradise Bay, and Half Moon Island.

«We now know how irreplaceable these experiences are and cherish the privilege of travel more than ever,» stated Bob Binder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oceania Cruises. «Travel connects us through shared experiences, creates lifelong bonds, and enriches us in ways we never would have imagined. That was the mindset that guided us in crafting this epic around the world voyage for our guests.»

The itinerary provides access to more than 60 UNESCO World Heritage sites and guests sailing the full world voyage will have the opportunity to take part infive included shoreside events.

An Argentinian Cultural Exposition in Buenos Aires including an equestrian show and tango lessons, fine food and wine, capped off by a grand display of music and dance.
An afternoon at the renowned Boschendal Winery in Cape Town with an elaborate farmer’s market featuring exquisite cuisine, Boschendal’s acclaimed wines and live music.
An evening at Al Maha Desert Dune in the Arabian Desert outside of Dubai where guests take part in the ultimate Bedouin experience featuring tribal music and dance, a private falcon show and an amazing dinner under the stars catered by the famed Al Maha Luxury Resort and Spa.
A Burmese Monk Donation Ceremony in Yangon, Myanmar. Duringhis once-in-a-lifetime experience guests have the privilege to witness one of the most sacred rituals of Buddhism – the Donation Ceremony, where we will make a special contribution in support of more than 200 robed monks present along with more than 100 villagers. After the ceremony, guests will enjoy an elaborate spread of canapes and refreshments accompanied by traditional music and dance.
A candlelit evening at Vung Duc Cave in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay outside of Hanoi. The evening starts off with a captivating welcome Dragon Dance followed by an ethereal candlelit dinner show featuring local entertainers and music. Guests will be treated to an elaborate feast of local delicacies accompanied by specially selected wine pairings.

Voyage Highlights

Continents visited: 4
Countries visited: 33
Time zones crossed: 24
Islands visited: 27
Ports visited: 96
UNESCO World Heritage sites accessible: 61
Overnight stays (including two-night stays): 20
Oceans cruised: 3
Seas cruised: 14
Number of times equator crossed: 4
Largest population: Tokyo, Japan
Smallest population: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

All guests on the Around the World in 180 Days voyage will receive their choice of 64 FREE shore excursions, or a FREE beverage package, or a FREE $6,400 shipboard credit.

In addition to the extraordinary value of the inclusions listed above, all guests will receive Oceania Cruises’ Exclusive Prestige Package which includes:

Free first-class roundtrip airfare from more than two dozen select North American air gateways
Free pre-paid gratuities – a value up to $8,200
Free onboard medical care
Free unlimited internet
Free laundry services
Free exclusive shoreside events
Free visa package
Free luggage delivery for guests from the U.S. and Canada
Free 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in the port of embarkation
Free roundtrip transfers for all guests and for residents within 50 miles from the cruise departure port

Savor the Experience and Sail Longer

For guests who wish to extend their travels, Oceania Cruises offers travelers the ability to extend their Around The World experience up to a total of 218 days.

January 15, 2023 – 180 Days – San Francisco to San Francisco

January 15, 2023 – 200 Days – San Francisco to New York

December 28, 2022 – 198 Days – Miami to San Francisco

December 28, 2022 – 214 Days – Miami to Miami

December 28, 2022 – 218 Days – Miami to New York

For additional details on Oceania Cruises’ 2023 Around The World Voyage, please contact your preferred Travel Advisor, view the itinerary online, or browse the comprehensive 56-page brochure.

About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six small, luxurious ships carry only 684 or 1,250 guests featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 450 marquee and boutique ports across Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World Voyages. The brand has two 1,200-guest Allura-class ships on order.

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Freshwater Supply Challenge Stimulates Innovation in Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Technology

Technology convergence provides immense landscape of opportunities for reverse osmosis seawater desalination market participants, says Frost & Sullivan

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Radical Innovations in Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination, finds that the increase in freshwater demand for human consumption and industrial usage while freshwater resources decline is compelling governments worldwide to investigate innovative technological solutions to access freshwater. As a result, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO)-based desalination technology has gained industry interest as it can desalinate seawater in a potentially cost-effective manner. The research highlights the emerging innovations and latest developments in SWRO desalination technologies and the respective technology readiness levels.

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«Rising concerns over climate change have set off alarms regarding the future of water supplies, driving the demand for sustainable technology solutions to ensure a reliable freshwater supply,» said Kartikey Shukla, Technical Insights Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. «Further, rapid innovation, regulatory amendments, and consumer demand for eco-efficient technology solutions have spurred a structural transformation across the reverse osmosis seawater desalination industry.»

Shukla added: «Technologies such as blockchain are likely to be integrated with reverse osmosis seawater desalination, and this leads residential and commercial users to adopt modular or small-scale desalination plants and use a blockchain-based trading platform to efficiently trade fresh drinkable water amongst the producer and consumer. Going forward, the introduction of blockchain and big data related to small-scale or modular desalination plants can also be useful in making data-driven decisions regarding the need for large-scale reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants.»

Technology convergence provides an immense landscape of reverse osmosis seawater desalination opportunities, thereby presenting tremendous growth prospects for market participants, including the following:

Researchers are encouraged to leverage nanotechnology to develop thin-film membranes that can function at low-pressure conditions to decrease the desalination process energy requirements.
Vendors can leverage the developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to ascertain the composition of materials for the construction of reverse osmosis membranes with desirable properties, such as biofouling resistance and high durability.
Private participants in the water desalination sector should collaborate with research institutes involved in research and development (R&D) for SWRO desalination.

Radical Innovations in Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Technical Insights research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion

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2021 Honda Ridgeline Arriving Next Month Ready to Rumble with Rugged New Look

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 2021 Honda Ridgeline begins arriving at Honda dealerships on Feb. 2, with bold new styling underscoring its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. Ridgeline’s standard V6 power, fully independent suspension and standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4^® all-wheel drive give it the capability to tackle challenging trails and treacherous roads with class-leading ride and handling. Manufacturer’s Suggested…

Ridgeline continues to bring unmatched versatility, including the segment’s largest interior for passengers and gear, a brilliantly versatile bed featuring the class-exclusive In-Bed Trunk^® lockable storage compartment, and best-in-class standard AWD model payload capacity.

For the 2021 model year, Ridgeline features all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, including a new hood with a pronounced power bulge, a new squared off nose and upright grille, and new front fenders. Flanking the grille are new, brighter LED headlights bisected by the crossbar atop the grille, which is painted gloss black on Sport trims and Black Edition, and is chrome plated on RTL and RTL-E. The body-color lower front bumper further accentuates the Ridgeline’s tough new look with a prominent skid plate and broad side vents that create air curtains to route air through the bumper and around the front tires and wheels to improve aerodynamic performance. A reshaped rear bumper exposes aggressive new twin exhaust outlets, and all Ridgeline trims feature tougher looking 18-inch wheels and an additional 20 mm of track width to give Ridgeline a broader, more planted stance. New tires top off the more rugged look with a more aggressive sidewall and shoulder design. Ridgeline also adds a new Radiant Red Metallic to its exterior color palette.

A new HPD Package was developed in collaboration with Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda’s U.S.-based racing company, and adds a unique grille treatment, an HPD emblem, black fender flares, aggressive bronze-colored wheels, and special HPD graphics on the side of the bed—for a suggested retail price of $2,800. It’s one of four new post-production option packages available on all Ridgeline trims that include Utility ($1,465), Function ($270), and Function+ ($1,315).

Inside, the 2021 Ridgeline adds a physical volume knob for the audio system, and wireless phone charging. Plus, all Ridgeline trims get new contrast stitching on the seats; Sport trims add new cloth seat inserts; and Sport, RTL and RTL-E trims have new dash, steering wheel and center console accents. Ridgeline’s spacious cabin offers top-class passenger comfort and rear-seat legroom, with a flat floor and foldaway 60/40-split rear seat bottoms, offering enhanced flexibility for carrying long and tall items in the cabin.

A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC^® V6 backed by a smooth and responsive 9-speed automatic transmission powers every 2021 Honda Ridgeline, with i-VTM4^® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive now standard across the lineup. The i-VTM4^® system automatically sends up to 70 percent of the engine’s 262 lb.-ft. (SAE net) of torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportions 100 percent of that torque between the left and right rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. Ridgeline’s standard Intelligent Traction Dynamics System further optimizes power delivery and distribution in various conditions, including snow, pavement, mud and sand.

All 2021 Honda Ridgelines come standard with the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Ridgeline also targets top-class collision safety ratings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, a «GOOD» rating in all IIHS collision tests, and a «SUPERIOR» IIHS rating for front crash prevention.

2021 Ridgeline Pricing & EPA Data

Model / Trim	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,175 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating² (City/Hwy/Combined)
Ridgeline Sport	$36,490	$37,665	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline RTL	$39,470	$40,645	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline RTL-E	$42,420	$43,595	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline Black Edition	$43,920	$45,095	18 / 24 / 21

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information

Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of 2020 and 2021 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,175 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

²Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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EasyWay Named Best Contactless Check-in Solution in the 2021 HotelTechAwards

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — We’re excited to share that EasyWay’s end-to-end guest journey platform has been named 2021’s #1 Contactless Check-in Solution, #2 Guest Messaging Software, and #3 Upselling Software by Hotel Tech Report. This is the first time one platform got into the top three in those important categories.

Each month, more than 100,000 hotel…

Each month, more than 100,000 hotel industry professionals use HotelTechReport.com to make informed purchasing decisions. The HotelTechAwards determine the best hotel software products across every category based primarily on customer feedback but also key data points integration compatibility, organizational health, partner network strength, and customer support quality.

Reviews from verified users of EasyWay highlight features like the unified inbox, contactless check-in via any messaging app, and the high level of personalization in every aspect of the system. Customers also widely praised EasyWay for the high conversion rates compared to the competitors – in upselling, online check-in and guest engagement.

«Each month Hotel Tech Report helps more than 100,000 hoteliers research and vet technology partners for their properties. Winning a HotelTechAward is the highest achievement in the industry because it’s based on real data. Hoteliers trust this award when making purchase decisions because scoring is transparent and participation is ubiquitous amongst the most reputable vendors in the industry,» says Jordan Hollander, CEO of Hotel Tech Report.

«We created the HotelTechAwards as a democratized way to help our fellow hoteliers quickly determine best of breed vendors based on data they can trust. The ranking process is simple, transparent, and unbiased–judging is based on time tested ranking factors, publicly available data and crowdsourced insights from verified hoteliers who have hands-on experience with each product.»

The HotelTechAwards are often referred to as «the Grammys of Hotel Tech» and winners have been selected from more than 200 of the top technology products around the world. The HotelTechAwards are the industry’s only data-driven awards platform with winners determined not by a handful of judges or popularity votes but by product reviews from a global community comprised of thousands of verified hotel technology users across more than 120 countries.

ABOUT HOTEL TECH REPORT

Hotel Tech Report is the world’s largest online community for technology insights and digital transformation strategies in the massive hotel industry. Everything that we do is built upon a foundation of trust and transparency provided by authentic verified peer and expert reviews. Each month we help nearly 100,000 hoteliers learn about technology solutions and strategies that make their properties more efficient and solve their most pressing business problems.

ABOUT EASYWAY

EasyWay was founded with the goal to humanize digital experiences.

EasyWay is an end-to-end contactless guest journey platform enabling hotels to digitize and personalize the entire guest journey. With EasyWay, your guests enjoy an innovative, highly convenient, and safe experience at your hotel while you benefit from new revenue streams, increased operational efficiency, and improved engagement with your guests.

https://www.easyway.ai

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Carl Black Orlando hosts January Sales Event until end of the month

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carl Black Orlando, a dealership serving the entirety of the central Florida region from its home base in Orlando, is currently hosting a variety of special offers for what it has termed its January Sales Event. This limited time happening includes sizable discounts, along with special financing and lease rates, on select new Chevy, Buick and GMC models.

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Many of the January Sales Event discounts bring the vehicles’ purchase prices even lower than levels usually reserved for employees. The specials are slated to expire on Jan. 31. Offers include the ability for customers to:

Take $14,220 off the MSRP of the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV LT, finance the model at 0% APR for 84 months or sign and drive at a lease rate of $279 per month.
Purchase a 2021 Chevy Equinox LX for only $20,990, finance the model at 0% APR for 72 months or sign and drive at a lease rate of $299 per month.
Take $11,000 off the MSRP of remaining 2020 Buick Envision models, finance at 0% APR for 72 months or receive 1.90% APR for 84 months.
Take $9,000 off the MSRP of a 2021 Buick Enclave, finance at 0% APR for 72 months or sign and drive at a lease rate of $479 per month.
Take $11,000 off the MSRP of remaining 2020 GMC Acadia models, finance at 0% APR for 72 months or receive 1.90% APR for 84 months.
Take $10,000 off the MSRP of a 2020 GMC Terrain SLT, finance at 0% APR for 72 months or receive 1.90% APR for 84 months.

Those intrigued by the above offers are encouraged to learn more with a virtual trip to the Carl Black Orlando website at http://www.carlblackoforlando.com. The dealership can also be contacted with the use of a telephone by dialing 888-502-0763. Finally, those who wear a mask and responsibly follow social distancing guidelines may visit the dealership location in-person at 11500 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando.

Media Contact

Omar Rodriguez, Carl Black Orlando, (888) 502-0763, omar@carlblack.com

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