Mes: febrero 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —  High Street Real Estate Partners, WHI Real Estate Partners, and Pivot are pleased to announce the Spring 2021 opening of The Ryder Hotel. Situated in the heart of Charleston’s famed Historic District, the highly anticipated boutique hotel imagined by Cortney Bishop Design brings new, upscale hospitality to the Lowcountry with 91 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites. The Ryder features food and beverage experiences exclusively by Gin & Luck, the hospitality company behind Death & Co, along with an intimate indoor lounge adjacent to the vibrant pool deck and courtyard terrace. The lobby offers a grab-and-go café and retail area with towels, totes, and other sundries.

«The Ryder is poised to be the city’s newest social hub for visitors and locals alike,» said Ryan Rauscher, general manager of The Ryder. «Charleston is one of the most beloved travel destinations with such a rich history, incredible dining, and charming inns. At The Ryder, we wanted to create something different and new that genuinely adds to the city’s appeal. With the collaborative vision of our acclaimed design and culinary partners, we’ve done just that.»

Design and Décor
In collaboration with award-winning Charleston-based firms Cortney Bishop Design and Goff D’Antonio Associates, The Ryder draws inspiration from the destination’s relaxed, but vibrant energy and proximity to the coast. With an eased yet sophisticated style, the hotel’s design incorporates artisanal details, including earthy red tones and environmental hues with light stained wood throughout, accented by hand-crafted furniture mixed with modern décor and vintage finds. The warm color palette is brought to life by a flooding of natural light, creating an open, airy lofted lobby with a laid-back bohemian aesthetic.

Guestrooms and Suites
Accommodations at The Ryder carry on the hotel’s fresh, playful energy and nod to bohemian flare. New Breed Furniture, longtime furniture craftsman and collaborator to Cortney Bishop, assisted with the ideation of custom furnishings for the guestrooms and suites—from the headboard and armoire to the nightstands and desks. Artwork from coastal artists Ron Royals and Katie Gong accent the walls, two makers who draw inspiration from the east and west coast, while guestrooms feature ceramic tumblers commissioned from a Charleston-born, west coast artisan. Select guestrooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the city’s historic quarters, while others offer French doors that lead to covered balconies overlooking the pool deck and courtyard below. Signature Malin & Goetz bath amenities are complemented by plush robes and slippers. Accommodations also feature a curated selection of snacks and refreshments.

The Ryder’s premier Hospitality Suite spans 1,045 square feet with an expansive living area, powder room, kitchenette, and private balcony—perfect for entertaining and creating memorable moments with friends and family. Providing the utmost comfort and relaxation after a day spent exploring Charleston, the suite is outfitted with a luxurious king bed connected to a spacious and modern bathroom complete with a glass shower and oversized soaking tub.

Culinary Concepts
True to Charleston’s reputation as a leading culinary destination, The Ryder offers distinct dining experiences helmed by Gin & Luck, the award-winning hospitality group behind the renowned cocktail institution, Death & Co. Guests are greeted in the lobby with a lively coffee bar and café, serving up barista-crafted beverages, signature daytime fare, and grab-and-go offerings. Following a wide staircase up to the mezzanine-level overlooking the vibrant space below, a cozy, vintage-inspired lounge awaits. Warm and inviting seating surrounding a large fireplace welcomes visitors for a leisurely breakfast, afternoon latte or kombucha, or pre-dinner cocktail.

The hotel’s main focal point and social hub is the second-floor courtyard and pool deck—an inviting space for guests and locals to relax with poolside loungers surrounded by lush landscaping. A large, tropical palm art piece by Headspace Murals is the centerpiece of the cozy courtyard, infusing warm and natural tones that are complemented by the surrounding greenery. Headspace Murals, a local Charleston company that specializes in placemaking, has selectively stamped the city with its modern, minimalist, large-scale murals. The calm and welcoming pool deck further extends into the indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant, Little Palm.

Drawing inspiration from the coastal leisure culture of St. Tropez, Little Palm is at once elegant and comfortable, an environment of escape, relaxation, and liveliness. The cocktail program is breezy and joyful, focusing on a blend of low-ABV, sessionable cocktails, and simple variations on classics with thoughtful tropical touches. The inventive offerings are designed to take guests from day to night seamlessly, and dishes center on fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared simply and honestly.

The hotel—alongside Charleston as a leading green travel destination—places a strong emphasis on eco-friendly elements throughout the guest experience, as well as a commitment to environmental conservation. With no single-use plastic water bottles on-site, the hotel offers various water refill stations for guests, as well as reusable stainless steel water bottles available for purchase.

Destination
An ideal home base for discovering Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, The Ryder invites guests to explore the history and charm of the region. Footsteps away from the storied streets of The Holy City, the hotel is conveniently located to renowned restaurants, museums, and markets, and offers guests unique experiences to embrace the destination’s soulful lifestyle in an unscripted, authentic way.

Welcome to the Ryder — Opening Offer
In celebration of The Ryder’s Spring debut, a special Welcome to The Ryder offer is now available for all reservations made through March 31, 2021. Guests will receive 30% off the hotel’s best available rate, with rooms starting at $195. The offer is valid on stays throughout 2021.

For more information on The Ryder Hotel, or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.theryderhotel.com. To connect via social media, follow @theryderhotel.

About The Ryder Hotel
The Ryder Hotel is located in the heart of the Historic District of Charleston, steps away from famed restaurants, museums, markets and less than a mile from the iconic Rainbow Row. The upscale boutique hotel features 91 guest rooms, including four suites; two spirited dining outlets helmed by award-wining culinary group Gin & Luck; an outdoor pool with sundeck and terrace; access to Pivotal Fitness, located adjacent to the hotel; unique retail experiences; and spacious meetings and event spaces. For more information, follow @theryderhotel or visit http://www.theryderhotel.com.

About Pivot
Pivot is the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group. With a deep-rooted passion for continuous innovation, Pivot offers exceptional service delivery, revenue generation, integrated marketing and financial responsibility. Constituted by some of the most accomplished leaders in lifestyle hospitality, Pivot caters to today’s independent, adventure-minded traveler through approachable design, locally-inspired food and beverage, intuitive, heartfelt service and authentic experiences at each of its properties. For more information, visit http://www.davidsonhospitality.com/pivot. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhotelsresorts and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #DavidsonHospitality

About Gin & Luck
Comprised of two core brands – Death & Co and Proprietors LLC – Gin & Luck is an award-winning hospitality group that creates cocktail anchored destinations and experiences across the US. When Death & Co first opened its doors in New York City 2006, the establishment and its extraordinary talent behind the bar were credited with changing the art of drink-making and ushering in a new era of cocktail culture. Since then, Death & Co has expanded to have locations in Denver, Los Angeles, authored two award-winning books, and received numerous industry awards. The company has thrived under the stewardship of its owners, who have applied their complementary skillsets to build the Death & Co brand into new markets and experiences. Alongside Death & Co, the group extends its acumen with bar consulting arm, Proprietors LLC. Since its inception in 2008, The Proprietors’ approach and services have always been with one goal in mind: to empower hospitality professionals to execute their vision with excellence. Led by of some the industry’s most respected professionals, Proprietors LLC has collectively assembled and continues to consult on and oversee some of the world’s best bars and beverage programs.

About Cortney Bishop Design
Cortney Bishop Design is a full-service interior design firm based in Charleston, SC. The studio was founded in 2010 with a simple vision to create spaces where people can truly feel at home. Cortney Bishop’s philosophy now spans across residential, commercial and creative projects, as well as product development through the design of custom furniture and Harwood House, a line of fabrics for Holland & Sherry. With a trained eye and a keen appreciation for craft, Cortney is admired for her ability to mix patterns and hues – executed with an effortless sense of southern cool. Under her leadership, the firm is known for balancing creativity, comfort and functionality. Cortney Bishop Design collaborates with homeowners, architects and contractors to produce custom residential builds, multi-family communities, retail and hospitality projects, tailor-made for each client. For more information visit http://www.cortneybishop.com and @cortneybishopdesign on Instagram.

About High Street Real Estate Partners
High Street Real Estate Partners is a privately held real-estate investment firm focused on developing and acquiring equity interests in hospitality and multi-family assets in highly rated markets. High Street’s principals have vast experience in the hospitality industry and are widely regarded as some of the most trusted minds in real estate. We rely on the extensive contacts and experience of our principals to identify opportunities and negotiate favorable acquisition terms while aligning ourselves with like-minded capital and experienced operators with proven track records of creating value throughout the market cycle. Assets that are developed or acquired by High Street are actively asset managed by us. Acquired assets may involve renovations, repositioning and/or brand re-flaggings to meet return objectives and maximize asset value.

About WHI Real Estate Partners
WHI Real Estate Partners L.P. («WHIREP») is a real estate investment firm focused on repositioning middle-market properties throughout the United States. WHIREP seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by taking a highly-proactive approach to investment sourcing and asset management. WHIREP manages a series of fully-discretionary investment funds whose investors include university endowments, foundations, health care systems, pension plans and family offices, among others. For more information, visit http://www.whirep.com.

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AVONDALE, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The 2021 North American Car of the Year is available now to Peoria and Avondale shoppers at Earnhardt Hyundai of Avondale. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named the winner in this year’s awards, making this the second time the sedan took home the title. With this award in its back pocket, the 2021 Elantra is in high demand in Avondale and local shoppers are lucky enough to find plenty of new 2021 Hyundai Elantra models in stock at Earnhardt Hyundai of Avondale.

The four-door-coupe look of the 2021 Elantra has stolen the hearts of Peoria drivers and with a combined fuel economy rating of more than 50 MPG for the hybrid model variant, the list of reasons why this sedan earned the top 2021 North American Car of the Year award is seemingly endless.

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra offers segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, an available Digital Key, two available 10.25-inch multimedia screens, SmartSense safety and convenience technologies and more.

Earnhardt Hyundai of Avondale offers No Bull pricing, available savings and incentives and more. Prospective buyers can shop for a new Elantra from the dealership online or in person. No Bull Express brings the entire shopping experience online, allowing customers to shop from the safety and comfort of their home.

Anyone can view the entire lineup of new models at Earnhardt Hyundai of Avondale on the dealership’s website, earnhardthyundai.com. The dealership is located at 10401 W Papago Fwy in Avondale, AZ, and is open seven days a week. Members of the Earnhardt Hyundai of Avondale team can be reached by phone at 833-331-0148 to assist with specific inquiries or the online shopping experience.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Travel Rule Information Sharing Alliance (TRISA.io) released its minimum viable product (MVP), a major upgrade to the open-source architecture enabling VASPs to test securely sharing the cryptocurrency transaction details required to meet the FATF and FinCEN’s Travel Rule requirements.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) created Recommendation 16, what has been called the Travel Rule guideline, to guard against money laundering and other illegal actions using cryptocurrencies. The Travel Rule requires Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including exchanges, banks, OTC desks, hosted wallets and other financial institutions, to share certain identifying information about the recipient and receiver for cryptocurrency transactions over USD/EUR 1000 globally.

As a result, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland forbid exchanges to operate without licenses that enforce Travel Rule compliance, and Canada will require compliance by July 2021. In the US, the rule had been technically in place but seldom enforced; however, in October 2020, FinCEN proposed lowering the threshold for travel rule (Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rule [31 CFR 103.33(g)]) information sharing and retention from $3,000 to $250 for all cross-border payments involving US financial institutions, including VASPs. Regardless of the threshold, this rule change will significantly impact exchanges, OTC desks, and kiosks by requiring travel rule compliance in the very near term. The proposed rule would define convertible virtual currency (CVC) as a medium of exchange and would explicitly apply the Travel Rule to domestic and cross-border transactions.

Read TRISA’s response to FinCENs proposed rule change here:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/SECRS/2021/January/20210122/R-1726/R-1726_112720_137415_464247058437_1.pdf

«These recent indications by various jurisdictions around the globe of impending Travel Rule enforcement underline the need for immediate compliance solutions and adoption on the part of VASPs.» expressed John Jefferies, Co-Chairman of TRISA. «TRISA’s open-source MVP and Testnet give VASPs an opportunity to validate the compliance solution safely with test data.»

Chief Compliance Officer at Paxful Lana Schwartzman conveyed, «Now more than ever with the potential changing regulations, it is important for the crypto industry to have open and interoperable solutions such as TRISA that support financial inclusion and enable VASPs of any size or geography to achieve travel rule compliance.»

Thomas Hardjono of MIT Connection Science & Engineering shared, «The launch of the TRISA Testnet represents a major milestone in the development of Trust Infrastructures to support VASPs in attaining compliance to the KYC/AML requirements in the emerging crypto-assets space. The TRISA model uses the standard X.509 certificate for VASPs, with Extended Validation (EV) fields that permit any recipient to quickly authenticate the VASP and to validate the legal status and business information of the VASP. A core component of TRISA is its VASP Directory that securely lists validated VASPs that permit users, regulators and other VASPs to search and locate VASPs at a global scale, proving a solution to the Sunrise problem.»

TRISA’s open-source MVP product provides an interoperability and communications framework to establish the identity of VASPs and enable them to securely share the sensitive information required of them to achieve Travel Rule compliance. The MVP architecture is composed of:

1. A VASP directory that allows for exchanges and other VASPs to verify the entity with which they are sharing personally identifiable information (PII)
2. An open-source framework for enabling secure messaging between VASPs
3. Robot VASPs that give users the ability to interact with the test MVP and send and receive transactions to see how this is done securely within a private sandbox

To test the TRISA MVP visit: https://github.com/trisacrypto/testnet

For media inquiries, please contact Kili Wall at (310) 260-7901 or Kili(at)MelrosePR(dot)com.

About TRISA
Travel Rule Information Sharing Alliance (TRISA) is an open-source framework to support VASPs in sharing sender and receiver information to comply with Travel Rule requirements without compromising privacy. By applying a proven Certificate Authority (CA) model, TRISA reliably identifies and verifies VASPs to enable interoperability and ensure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) stays private and not sent to the wrong entity. The peer-to-peer design eliminates a single point of failure and provides resilience against attacks and scales to accommodate extreme volumes. VASPs and financial institutions can immediately begin using TRISA to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements as well as Travel Rule guidelines.

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TROY, Mich., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The U.S. Army awarded Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC) member Perspecta Labs, the innovative applied research arm of Perspecta Inc., a $952,346 award, to produce prototypes for ground vehicle platforms to increase cybersecurity capabilities and maximize system survivability and force protection.

With the Assurance and Verification of Vehicular Microelectronic Systems (AV2MS) project, the government is seeking a prototype to verify and validate operation of on-vehicle hardware, software and firmware without degrading the functionality of vehicular microelectronics. The AV2MS prototype will identify malicious and unintended compromise in hardware, software or firmware and present threat mitigation strategies that do not degrade the vehicle’s designed functionality in a powered-on state.

The prototype will be demonstrated on an existing military platform, with the intent of integration into a U.S. Army Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) platform.

«We are excited for our government customer and our member Perspecta Labs,» said Brandon Card, Executive Director at DATC. «Cybersecurity is a critical component for the Army’s modernization plans, so DATC is eager to provide leading cybersecurity solutions to support the warfighter.»

«Perspecta Labs is looking forward to providing an innovative, on-board cyber capability that works alongside existing supply chain security and post-manufacturing of vehicular microelectronics to secure mission-critical U.S. Army ground vehicle platforms,» says Petros Mouchtaris, president and general manager, Perspecta Labs. «We will leverage our expertise to develop, design, integrate, test, evaluate, document and deliver a novel cyber solution that meets demanding constraints in real-time operation and size, weight, power and cost.»

DATC enables connection of advanced automotive suppliers to the U.S. Army’s efforts to modernize its ground forces. DATC’s rich technology capabilities helped the government link to Perspecta Labs. The project, including options, has a 48-month timeline.

DATC currently has nearly 200 members, with 70% of these classified as non-traditional defense contractors. DATC members gain access to government projects and visibility of their capabilities to the government and among other members. A majority of DATC members have limited or no prior government procurement experience. They greatly benefit from a facilitator such as DATC, which streamlines the process and requirements for engaging the government.

About DATC
The Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC) is a unique public-private partnership created in 2016 to connect advanced automotive technology suppliers to government technology modernization efforts. DATC can address work from any government agency, including state governments, related to the core technology areas defined in its scope. DATC was created through SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC) to support the Defense Arsenal Automotive (DA2) OTA sponsored by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center; ‘automotive’ is broadly understood as self-propelled vehicles for land, air, sea or space. DATC’s eight core technology areas are: Automotive Cyber Security; Vehicle Safety; Vehicle Light Weighting; Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Systems; Connected Vehicles; Advanced Energy Storage; Propulsion; Active Suspension.

More information about DATC, including upcoming events and membership information, can be found at: https://datc.sae-itc.com.

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC®) is an affiliate of SAE International. The SAE ITC team specializes in establishing and managing consortia by providing proven processes, tools and resources. ITC enables public, private, academic and government organizations to connect and collaborate in neutral, pre-competitive forums thus empowering the setting and implementation of strategic business improvements in highly engineered industries globally. (http://www.sae-itc.com)

About Perspecta Inc.
At Perspecta, we question, we seek and we solve. Perspecta brings a diverse set of capabilities to our U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, civilian, health care and state and local markets. Our 280+ issued, licensed and pending patents are more than just pieces of paper, they tell the story of our innovation. With offerings in mission services, digital transformation and enterprise operations, our team of nearly 14,000 engineers, analysts, investigators and architects work tirelessly to not only execute the mission, but build and support the backbone that enables it. Perspecta was formed to take on big challenges. We are an engine for growth and success and we enable our customers to build a better nation. For more information about Perspecta, visit perspecta.com.

Disclaimer
Reference herein to any specific commercial company, product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or the Department of the Army (DoA). The opinions of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the DoA, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes

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