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C.A.R.Score Hits 3,000 Vehicle Inspections for Leading Dealer-to Dealer Trade Network Provider, CarOffer

MONROE, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — C.A.R.Score, a consumer-facing vehicle condition report created by Dealer Specialties, announced today the company has exited its pilot agreement and will continue conducting inspections for CarOffer, the auto retail industry’s first dealer-to-dealer trade network for used vehicles.

«Dealer Specialties is nationally known for lot services and vehicle photography,» says Shane Marcum, president of Dealer Specialties. «Our…

MONROE, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — C.A.R.Score, a consumer-facing vehicle condition report created by Dealer Specialties, announced today the company has exited its pilot agreement and will continue conducting inspections for CarOffer, the auto retail industry’s first dealer-to-dealer trade network for used vehicles.

«Dealer Specialties is nationally known for lot services and vehicle photography,» says Shane Marcum, president of Dealer Specialties. «Our coverage and ability to reach thousands of dealers in all major markets in the U.S. combined with our ability to record vehicle condition reports makes us a very strategic partner for CarOffer.»

C.A.R.Score assesses the exterior and interior condition of the vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, instrument and control panels, mirrors, upholstery, even the vehicle odor. There are currently more than 2,000 active C.A.R.Score reports on carscorereport.com. «Our lot services team touches an average of 1.1 million used vehicles per year,» adds Marcum.

C.A.R.Score is integrated with all major website providers in the automotive space and is included in AutoCheck® and CARFAX® Vehicle History Reports.

«To date, there have been over 3,000 inspections completed on vehicles that are ready to trade,» says Scott Johnston, Chief Strategy Officer for CarOffer. «Our focus is to make the management of inventory easy, fast and simple for dealers, whether that is buying, selling or trading vehicles. C.A.R.Score’s ability to complete inspections within 24-48 hours make them an ideal partner as they, too, prioritize turnaround times without compromising quality.»

C.A.R.Score averages about 2,000 inspections per month, almost 40 percent of those are completed for CarOffer.

About Dealer Specialties
Dealer Specialties, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions, is the nation’s leading provider of vehicle data collection, image generation, window labeling services and inventory management and marketing. Providing both on-the-lot services and in-house solutions, Dealer Specialties has the industry’s largest Internet distribution channel with more than 500 partners including GetAuto.com, Cars.com, CarGurus, AutoTrader.com, and more. Learn more at www.dealerspecialties.com.

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Seabourn Looks Ahead To 2022 With Ultra-Luxury Voyages In Europe, Alaska, Canada & New England Opening For Sale

SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean travel line, is looking forward to 2022 by opening a number of summer and fall voyages for sale on Friday, February 5, including Europe, Alaska and <span…

SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean travel line, is looking forward to 2022 by opening a number of summer and fall voyages for sale on Friday, February 5, including Europe, Alaska and British Columbia, and Canada and New England. These voyages will provide travelers with the opportunity to rediscover the world while sailing on the line’s award-winning, ultra-luxury intimate ships. Itinerary details with more information on the specific destinations for each region will be available on Seabourn’s website.

A wide range of itineraries are being offered in each region, including 68 sailings in Europe in summer 2022, with voyages of seven to 14 days, and options to combine voyages to up to 38 days. Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn are scheduled to journey the coasts of ‘the Continent’ with itineraries designed to appeal broadly to highly discerning travelers. The ships will visit a combination of popular cities and hidden gems and destinations accessible only to smaller ships and yachts, as well as 27 European ports the line has not visited in the past five years – or ever before. Noteworthy maiden calls will include Vis and Trogir, Croatia; Esbjerg, Denmark; Plymouth and Portsmouth, England; La Ciotat and Douarnenez, France; Laerdal, Norway; and Ferrol and Puerto Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canarias in Spain.

In addition, the line has scheduled 15 2022 summer sailings aboard Seabourn Odyssey in Alaska and British Columbia, with voyages running seven to 11 days and options to extend up to 14 days. The line will also offer six sailings in late summer and early fall aboard Seabourn Quest in Canada and New England, with voyages from 12 to 14 days.

«For the past year, most of us have been dreaming about traveling again and exploring this magnificent world we live in,» said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. «We hope our new 2022 voyages will give luxury travelers something to look forward to and encourage them to make future travel plans. There is no better way to explore Europe, Alaska, and Canada and New England than with Seabourn.» 

Travelers interested in booking a 2022 Seabourn voyage may take advantage of several promotions to receive additional savings, including the line’s «Early Bonus Savings» promotion. Guests who book select 2022 sailings and pay their booking in full by March 31, 2021, will receive an additional 10 percent savings off the base cruise fare. In addition, the Early Bonus Savings can be combined with other promotions, including the line’s Seabourn Club Savings, which provides an extra five percent savings to Seabourn Club Members on select sailings.

Taken together, 2022 will be a great year to experience the many levels of service that create «the Seabourn Difference.» Those include one of the most modern fleets in the cruise industry; intuitive, personalized service provided by staff and crew who are passionate about exceeding guests’ expectations; curated voyages sailing to spots that larger ships are unable to access; and world-class dining created in partnership with multiple-Michelin-starred Chef Thomas Keller. Seabourn also heightens its ultra-luxury cruise experience with unique onboard and adventure programming including Seabourn Conversations featuring enrichment talks by accomplished luminaries, and Ventures by Seabourn optional shore excursions to take in natural and cultural wonders via hike, kayak and Zodiac led by talented Seabourn Expedition teams.

Seabourn voyages that will be on sale for 2022 include:

European Itineraries to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe

  • Seabourn Sojourn will spend early June 2022 cruising from Athens through the Adriatic to Greek Isles, Albania, Croatia and Malta, then arrive in the Western Mediterranean with a series of seven-day voyages between Barcelona and Rome exploring the French and Italian Rivieras and Spain. The ship will also sail on 10- and 11-day voyages, featuring additional ports including Tangier, Gibraltar and Malta while offering longer combinations. In October, Seabourn Sojourn will linger in Iberia with seven-day Spain and Portugal voyages, finishing with two new seven-day Canary Island voyages between Lisbon and Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, before departing November 6 to reach Miami in 12 days.
  • Summer 2022 in Europe for Seabourn Quest will start on May 10 with an 11-day voyage from Barcelona to Venice, where the ship will offer a series of new seven-, 10- and 11-day round-trip voyages from Venice exploring the Adriatic. The Europe season includes a 10-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona, followed by an exceptional 14-day repositioning voyage from Barcelona to Dover taking in stunning Spanish, Portuguese, French and British ports, including eight hours scenic sailing up the Garonne into the heart of Bordeaux for an overnight. On August 5, Seabourn Quest will embark on the Route of the Vikings, arriving in Montreal 24 days later after exploring the British Isles, Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Quebec, with exciting Ventures by Seabourn offerings along the way.
  • Beginning mid-April 2022, Seabourn Encore will set sail from the sun-kissed, perennially popular Eastern Mediterranean, with seven-day voyages of the Greek Isles and Turkish coast providing numerous departures through twin itineraries that invite combinations with Mykonos and Ephesus in one direction, and Santorini and Bodrum in the other. Look for novel seven-day voyages between Athens and Haifa, and round-trip voyages from Athens offering intriguing combination options, as well as a pair of seven-day itineraries into the Adriatic between Athens and Venice with Dubrovnik and Zadar one way, and Sibenik and Kotor the other. In late November, Seabourn Encore will make one last departure from Athens toward Dubai and head back to Southeast Asia.
  • Seabourn Ovation will visit charming islands in the Mediterranean starting in late April 2022, sailing from Athens to Monte Carlo with calls at Lipari and Ponza. Beginning late May 2022, the ship will embark on a series of seven-day voyages in the Western Mediterranean from Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome – with seasonal departures through May and June and repeated in October and November – offering inviting combinations of popular itineraries in Spain, France and Italy. Following a 14-day Western Europe voyage from Lisbon to Copenhagen, the ship will spend the summer in Northern Europe with the line’s popular seven-day St. Petersburg and Baltic voyages between Copenhagen and Stockholm, as well as 14-day Norway and the North Cape sailings round-trip from Copenhagen. Departing the Danish capital on September 10, Seabourn Ovation will sail to Dover via the Kiel Canal with an overnight in Amsterdam, followed by a 14-day sail round-trip from Dover with ports throughout the British Isles, and then a classic 14-day Vintage Europe cruise from Dover to Barcelona with an overnight at Rouen for Paris. With another round of seven-day Mediterranean voyages lit by the golden beauty of autumn, Seabourn Ovation’s time cruising ‘the Continent’ will conclude with a 14-day European grand finale from Barcelona to Lisbon, connecting Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands with an overnight in Tenerife. The ship will depart Europe for the Caribbean on November 26 on a 14-day transatlantic to Barbados.

Alaska and British Columbia

  • Starting May 27, 2022, Seabourn Odyssey will sail to Alaska and British Columbia during the summer of 2022 with a series of seven-, 10- and 11-day voyages. The ship will offer 11 seven-day voyages between Vancouver and Juneau, as well as four 10- and 11-day round-trip Vancouver voyages. All itineraries will feature optional Ventures by Seabourn excursions featuring kayaking, Zodiac cruising, and hiking outings. In addition, guests will be able to combine seven-day voyages into 14-day round-trip sailings from Vancouver throughout the season.

Canada and New England Itineraries

  • Experience voyages inspired by autumnal beauty along the eastern seaboard of North America. Beginning August 29, 2022, Seabourn Quest will begin a series of four 12-day Canada and New England Fall Foliage cruises between Montreal and New York City, with one 12-day Canadian Autumn cruise with heavy Canadian content sailing round-trip from Montreal on September 22. With the season cooling, the ship will head south late October from Montreal on a 14-day Atlantic Coast Harbors cruise to Miami.

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites that are all oceanfront; superb dining in a choice of venues; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times; award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. The ships travel the globe to many of the world’s most desirable destinations including marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways. The line is also the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage.

For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

About Seabourn:

Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ships with two under construction and is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world. Our highest responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew, shoreside employees, and the people and communities our ships visit.

Find Seabourn on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.  Its stylish, distinctive expedition cruising vacations are known for: 

  • Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
  • Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
  • Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
  • All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
  • Tipping is neither required, nor expected
  • Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
  • World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Chef Thomas Keller
  • All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
  • Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
  • Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations*^
  • Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
  • Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
  • An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice†
  • Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability

*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture

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Global Aviation Test Equipment Market Report 2020: Forecast to 2027 with Short-term Impacts of COVID-19

DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Aviation Test Equipment – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Aviation Test Equipment – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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Global Aviation Test Equipment Market to Reach $8.4 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Aviation Test Equipment estimated at US$6.6 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$8.4 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% over the analysis period 2020-2027.

Electrical, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$3.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Hydraulic segment is readjusted to a revised 3.4% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U. S. Market is Estimated at $1.9 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 3.3% CAGR

The Aviation Test Equipment market in the U. S. is estimated at US$1.9 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.5 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 3.3% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 3.3% and 2.9% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.4% CAGR.

Pneumatic Segment to Record 3.3% CAGR

In the global Pneumatic segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.4% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$1.3 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$1.6 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$931.9 Million by the year 2027.

The report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

  • Airbus Group SAS
  • Boeing Company
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Moog, Inc.
  • Rockwell Collins, Inc.
  • SPHEREA Test & Services SAS
  • Teradyne, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Global Competitor Market Shares
  • Aviation Test Equipment Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

  • World Current & Future Analysis for Aviation Test Equipment by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Aviation Test Equipment by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Aviation Test Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • World Current & Future Analysis for Electrical by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Electrical by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Electrical by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • World Current & Future Analysis for Hydraulic by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Hydraulic by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Hydraulic by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • World Current & Future Analysis for Pneumatic by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Pneumatic by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Pneumatic by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • World Current & Future Analysis for Commercial by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Commercial by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • World Current & Future Analysis for Military by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027
  • World Historic Review for Military by Geographic Region – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • World 15-Year Perspective for Military by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS

  • Market Facts & Figures
  • Aviation Test Equipment Market Share (in %) by Company: 2019 & 2025
  • Market Analytics
  • Current & Future Analysis for Aviation Test Equipment by Type – Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027
  • Historic Review for Aviation Test Equipment by Type – Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Markets – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • 15-Year Perspective for Aviation Test Equipment by Type – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • Current & Future Analysis for Aviation Test Equipment by Application – Commercial and Military – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027
  • Historic Review for Aviation Test Equipment by Application – Commercial and Military Markets – Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019
  • 15-Year Perspective for Aviation Test Equipment by Application – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Commercial and Military for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 44

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W Hotels Opens The Doors To W Melbourne, Unveiling Its Second Hotel In Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — It’s time to press play. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today opened the doors to Melbourne’s first luxury lifestyle hotel – W Melbourne – at 408 Flinders Lane. In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district, W Melbourne brings the community’s iconic laneway culture and emerging music scene to life. Inspired by the contrasts of the…

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — It’s time to press play. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today opened the doors to Melbourne’s first luxury lifestyle hotel – W Melbourne – at 408 Flinders Lane. In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district, W Melbourne brings the community’s iconic laneway culture and emerging music scene to life. Inspired by the contrasts of the city, the hotel slowly reveals itself to visitors as guests peel back layers to unearth the unique personality of each space.

«Melbourne is the perfect locale for the playfully luxe spirit of the W brand and we could not be more excited to unveil this highly anticipated hotel to the world,» said Jennie Toh, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. «From its unique, locally inspired design to its eclectic lineup of restaurants and bars, W Melbourne is destined to redefine the luxury hotel scene here and become a must-go destination for travelers and local scene-stealers alike.»

Igniting Endless Possibilities
Australian architecture and interior design firm Hachem brings innovation and brand storytelling to life through their evocative approach to W Melbourne. Drawing on the city’s diverse and contrasting character, W Melbourne’s design inspiration is translated into vignettes of Melbourne’s streetscapes, letting guests uncover the dynamic city’s past from behind the scenes.

Upon arrival at W Melbourne, guests are introduced to the neighborhood’s iconic laneways, famous for their graffiti street art and offbeat, eclectic characters. Victorian bluestone tiles connect the Living Room to the laneway, blurring the line between the exterior and interior, where the Welcome Desk stands ready to greet guests. A vast lenticular art installation by local painter and digital artist Rus Kitchin immerses viewers into a canopy of Australian flora and fauna growing above the famed Hosier Lane. The illuminated glass and wood of the Flinders Lane entrance is juxtaposed against the shadows of the hotel’s foyer.

W Melbourne has 294 luxuriously stylish guest rooms and 29 suites, with design details curated to reflect Melbourne’s fascinating history and culture. The hotel’s Wonderful, Fabulous and Mega category rooms are inspired by the neighboring street-level newspaper kiosks that back to the 1960s. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning skyline views. The Marvelous rooms feature a vibrant wall graphic of a fairy wren, a bird native to Australia, pulling back a layer of fabric to reveal a colorful Melbourne scene. The graphic pays homage to the city’s roots as a fashion hub, with Flinders Lane at the center of its textile trade. The 175-square-meter Extreme Wow Suite (W Hotels’ modern interpretation of the traditional presidential suite), is on the hotel’s highest floor at Level 15, and features a large balcony with expansive views of the Yarra River and an interactive music station – a fresh take on an old-school jukebox.

New/Next in Melbourne Dining
W Melbourne’s distinctive restaurants and bars are all set to amplify Melbourne’s dining landscape with innovative, original takes on the city’s multicultural cuisines. All-day dining restaurant Lollo, under the culinary creative direction of celebrated chef Adam D’Sylva, offers a menu that’s designed to be shared and celebrates the chef’s mixed heritage. At the centre of the action and pulse of the hotel is cocktail bar Curious, with its design as impressive as the evocative cocktail list. The bar welcomes guests into a cocoon-inspired space formed by its overhead timber beams in a parametric sequence with low lighting and muted color palettes. Signature Japanese restaurant WARABI focuses on the freshest seasonal produce with seating for only 30 diners and a private dining room for ten. Culprit channels Melbourne’s café culture into an original bar concept that adds a new twist to the dining experience with a sophisticated floor-to-ceiling charcuterie display and a Vermouth tasting tray.

Electric Events
Mixing work with play, guests will be captivated by 830 square meters of ultra-modern conference, meeting and event space at W Melbourne, setting the stage for spectacular events with fully adaptable conference equipment, world-class audio-visual facilities and contemporary cuisine from the expert in-house catering team. The jewel in the crown, the GREAT ROOM, is a 426 square meter pillarless ballroom with an abundance of natural light and 4×5-meter LED wall. To celebrate the region’s diverse seasons and autumn as a popular time to visit, Melbourne-born visual artist, Ash Keating utilized soft pinks and violets to light up the GREAT ROOM ceiling for an enchanting experience for guests.

FIT and WET on Level 14 will inspire the W ‘Detox.Retox.Repeat’ brand signature wellness philosophy, offering spectacular views alongside an ultramodern fitness facility, gold-roofed indoor pool, poolside bar and DJ booth.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit wmelbourne.com or get social with W Melbourne on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WMelbourneAUS/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wmelbourne/?hl=en 

About W Hotels Worldwide
Born from the bold attitude and 24/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., has disrupted and redefined the hospitality scene for over two decades. Trailblazing its way around the globe, with nearly 60 hotels, W is defying expectations and breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With a mission to fuel guests’ lust for life, W ignites an obsessive desire to soak it in, live it up and hit repeat. The brand’s provocative design, iconic Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing Living Rooms create an experience that is often copied but never matched. Innovative, inspiring and infectious, the brand’s super-charged energy celebrates guests’ endless appetite to discover what’s new/next in each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer, stay later. For more information on W Hotels, visit whotels.com/theangle or follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. W Hotels Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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Southern Power to add Battery Energy Storage Resources to two California Solar Projects

ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, has been awarded two 20-year power purchase agreements by Southern California Edison (SCE) and is adding battery-based energy storage resources at both Southern Power’s Tranquillity Solar Facility and Garland Solar Facility in California.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, has been awarded two 20-year power purchase agreements by Southern California Edison (SCE) and is adding battery-based energy storage resources at both Southern Power’s Tranquillity Solar Facility and Garland Solar Facility in California.

«These projects will be two of the first co-located solar and storage projects operating in the California market,» said Southern Power President Bill Grantham. «We’re excited to be a part of the effort to enhance California’s grid reliability. The addition of these storage resources to our clean energy portfolio is a great strategic fit for our business and will further position Southern Power to meet our customers’ needs as the energy industry continues to evolve.»

The battery-based energy storage additions will enhance California’s grid reliability by providing SCE and the California ISO (CAISO) with additional flexible resource capacity that will assist in further integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid. For the Garland Solar Facility in Kern County, California, 88 megawatts (MW) and 352 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage will be added, while 72 MW and 288 MWh of energy storage will be added to the Tranquillity Solar Facility in Fresno County, California.

The energy storage projects will be owned in partnership with AIP Management (on behalf of Danish pension funds PKA and PenSam) and Global Atlantic Financial Group, both of which have existing ownership interests in the Garland and Tranquillity solar facilities that went into commercial operation in 2016. Southern Power operates the solar projects and will be responsible for operating the energy storage projects upon completion.

These two energy storage projects align with Southern Power’s growth strategy of developing and acquiring projects covered by long-term contracts with strong credit counterparties.

About Southern Power
Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries, some of which are owned in part with various partners, own or operate 52 facilities operating or under development in 13 states with more than 12,080 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.

About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women’s Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning expected capacity and storage additions. Southern Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, as well as changes in application of existing laws and regulations; the potential effects of the continued COVID-19 pandemic; variations in demand for electricity and natural gas; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; advances in technology; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Power; and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions. Southern Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking information.

 

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Freedom Forever expands its solar footprint across the American South

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, residential solar energy installer Freedom Forever announced its expansion into the South with its newest service area in Georgia. This recent expansion comes only weeks after their expansion into <span…

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, residential solar energy installer Freedom Forever announced its expansion into the South with its newest service area in Georgia. This recent expansion comes only weeks after their expansion into North Carolina and South Carolina and adding to their established presence in Florida. The national installer aims to accommodate rapid growth and leverage the area’s desire to become a leader in solar energy.

Over the past eight years, Georgia has become one of the nation’s leading states for solar power, providing an ideal landscape to provide more homeowners with top-quality solar installation and service. In 2015, the Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act introduced legislation that makes it easier for homeowners to invest in solar by authorizing financing arrangements with private solar companies based on solar output, potentially reducing or eliminating the high upfront costs of solar panels and installation. According to SEIA, Georgia is projected to grow by 1,924 MW over the next five years.

The expansion into Georgia marks Freedom Forever’s 20th state and their fourth territory in the South. There is plenty of solar energy potential in the sunny Southern US states, but until recently, lawmakers and utility companies have been resistant to the solar revolution. Southern states have their work cut out for them regarding adopting a more robust rooftop solar program to allow customers fair compensation for the solar power they export to the grid. Policymakers will need to explore new ways to expand access to solar power, explore tax credits and offer diverse financing options such as competitive solar leasing to advance policies that unlock the South’s solar potential.

One thing is for sure, as states across the US become more open to the concept of accessible solar energy, Freedom Forever will be there, ready to help as many homeowners as possible. For more information, please visit FreedomForever.com.

About Freedom Forever:
Freedom Forever is focused on residential solar installations that deliver best-in-class Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for its dealer network. Since 2011, Freedom Forever has enabled its dealer network to succeed with a premium offering and aggressive pricing flexibility. Freedom Forever’s 25-year production guarantee provides the ultimate peace-of-mind for homeowners reluctant to make a significant investment. With Freedom Forever, homeowners know what they’re getting every time. For more information, please visit freedomforever.com

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Volcon Announces All-Electric Motorcycle for Kids, Aptly Named ‘The Runt’

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volcon ePowersports, the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today introduced a new two-wheeled, kid-friendly model, named the «Runt.» The Volcon Runt – a smaller version of the company’s first electrified off-road model, the Grunt – allows families to join together in off-road powersports adventures, creating lasting memories and setting the groundwork for a lifetime of off-road fun, all the while instilling confidence in new riders and their parents.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volcon ePowersports, the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today introduced a new two-wheeled, kid-friendly model, named the «Runt.» The Volcon Runt – a smaller version of the company’s first electrified off-road model, the Grunt – allows families to join together in off-road powersports adventures, creating lasting memories and setting the groundwork for a lifetime of off-road fun, all the while instilling confidence in new riders and their parents.

Beginning today, the Runt can be pre-ordered at Volcon.com/runt-reservation.

The Runt is an all-electric, two-wheeled mini bike that’s capable of exploring the outdoors in all-terrains. In addition to three riding modes, allowing a customized experience based on the young riders’ abilities, the Runt is equipped with app-driven geo-fencing controls, remote monitoring, performance limiters and tip-over notifications, giving parents peace of mind when their kids are riding. Accessory Runt seats and handlebars with different heights allow the bike to grow with the child.

The Runt is capable of a 35-mile range, with recharging possible in only two hours with any household outlet. Pricing will start at $2,995 (MSRP).

«With the addition of the Runt, the entire family can experience off-road powersports adventures through Volcon’s two and four-wheeled models,» said Andrew Leisner, Chief Executive Officer of Volcon Inc. «The no-clutch, single-speed, electric powertrain is easier for young riders to learn and the new app-based controls will give parents the ability to monitor their children and regulate the power of the motorcycle. The Runt paired with our Grunt will bring new families into the freedom and fun that off-road powersports provides.»

The Volcon Runt is available for pre-order now, with deliveries beginning Spring 2021. The full-size model, the Grunt, will also be delivered to customers beginning in Spring. Four-wheeled Stag and Beast models will follow in late 2021 into 2022. Specifications and technology details will be communicated in the near future.

About Volcon
Volcon Inc. is the first all-electric, off-road-only powersports company that designs, engineers
and manufactures a full range of electric family and utility outdoor vehicles. Based in Austin,
Texas, Volcon joins many major electric vehicle manufacturers, such as Tesla, Ayro and Hyliion
in what is becoming the electric vehicle capital of the world. Volcon was founded with the mission to enhance the outdoor experience while reducing the industry’s environmental footprint so that adventurers and workers alike can enjoy the outdoors and preserve it for generations to come.

For more information, please visit www.volcon.com.

 

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Tekce Overseas: «Bitcoin Peaked, Profit Realized in Real Estate»

ISTANBUL, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since the Bitcoin price entered an upward trend, international investors started to seek investment areas for profit realization. In this sense, one of the most important markets was real estate.

ISTANBUL, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since the Bitcoin price entered an upward trend, international investors started to seek investment areas for profit realization. In this sense, one of the most important markets was real estate.

Evaluating the developments in the market, Bayram Tekce, Chairman of Tekce Overseas, stated, «With our goal to be a pioneer in PropTech, crypto payment methods were always on our agenda. In this period, when the value of Bitcoin reached record levels, we created a significant value with the reliable and easy payment methods we offer to investors and we experienced a serious increase in demand in this regard.» 

Sold more than 50 real estate in the last 2 months

Bayram Tekçe, who made the first real estate sale with crypto currency in the world in 2017, stated that they have sold more than 50 real estate in the last 2 months when the crypto money market peaked. He added that Turkey, having a liberal economy, offers many opportunities to crypto currency investors for balancing their assets by using property investment as a leverage.

Bitcoin, the crypto currency with the highest volume in the market, is on the agenda in recent days with record price increases. The third of the Bitcoin Halving was held on May 11, 2020 with the objective of slowing down the production and balancing the supply on the market. As a result of the halving, Bitcoin was expected to gain more value as a medium of exchange or investment. In addition, investors in search of a tool that will not lose value due to the global pandemic; the American presidential election and the increasing interest of corporate companies in this area also triggered the increase in value. Being a decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin attracts the attention of many investors looking for wealth security.

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NES Ventilation Control System Delivering 97.3% Energy Savings at Cityline Sunnyvale Garage

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Monitoring at Cityline Sunnyvale’s Murphy Avenue Garage in Sunnyvale, California confirms Nagle Energy Solutions’ (NES) patent-pending, demand-control ventilation (DCV) system is limiting the energy consumed by the garage’s sizeable mechanical system to just 2.7% of its full-load capacity — all while running on a 24/7/365 basis.

The result is to cut the baseline of energy consumption by more than 273,800…

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Monitoring at Cityline Sunnyvale’s Murphy Avenue Garage in Sunnyvale, California confirms Nagle Energy Solutions’ (NES) patent-pending, demand-control ventilation (DCV) system is limiting the energy consumed by the garage’s sizeable mechanical system to just 2.7% of its full-load capacity — all while running on a 24/7/365 basis.

The result is to cut the baseline of energy consumption by more than 273,800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a year — 97.3% — from the more than 281,400 kWh/year the Cityline Garage mechanical ventilation system would otherwise consume with no means of fan-motor control in place.

The Cityline Garage is continuously ventilated by seven exhaust fan motors comprising 50 horsepower. NES commissioned its innovative control system in December 2019, and since that time it has held average consumption to less than 7,600 kWh/year. In doing so, the NES system provides a recurring operational-cost savings in excess of $46,500 per year, not including future utility rate increases.

As a result, the cost to ventilate the multi-level garage on an annual basis is less than $1,300 (or $108 per month), appreciably less than $47,800/year ($4,000/month) property management would pay without the NES system in place and operating continuously.

When deployed in conjunction with proprietary NES sequencing logic, the NES control strategy routinely captures kWh and peak kW demand savings in the range of 95% to 97% and sometimes higher.

Industry research validates the NES approach. According to a recent, peer-reviewed study by engineers from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), NES’s control methodology was determined to be:

  • 84% more energy efficient than the prevalent means of garage ventilation control currently deployed in new construction nationwide;
  • 73% more effective than older «on-off» control systems installed throughout north America; and
  • 98% more proficient than fan motors being always on.

«IIT’s findings confirm NES sets the pace in the garage ventilation controls industry,» notes NES Founder Frank Nagle.

The Cityline Sunnyvale Murphy Avenue Garage is part of a newly created, mixed-use neighborhood in the heart of Sunnyvale.

About Nagle Energy Solutions: Based in San Mateo, CA, Nagle Energy Solutions, LLC (http://www.nagle-energy.com) develops and distributes an innovative DCV system for commercial garages which markedly reduces energy consumption by increasing operational efficiencies.

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Quench Expands Canadian Presence with Acquisition of Trusource H2O Canada

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 4, 2021  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ –Quench, a leading provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the United States and Canada, announced today that it has acquired Trusource H2O Canada, a provider of Quench’s Wellsys brand of bottle-free drinking water systems based in Montreal, QC. Trusource is Quench’s second…

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 4, 2021  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ –Quench, a leading provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the United States and Canada, announced today that it has acquired Trusource H2O Canada, a provider of Quench’s Wellsys brand of bottle-free drinking water systems based in Montreal, QC. Trusource is Quench’s second acquisition of 2021 and 10th acquisition since the beginning of 2020.

Founded in 2010, Trusource is Quebec’s leading provider of bottle-free water coolers for business. Trusource H2O leader David Lacombe and founder Gal Karpfen will be joining Quench Canada’s leadership team. Lacombe will be Quench Canada General Manager and Karpfen has been named a National Account Manager for Canada.    

«We are excited to welcome Trusource’s customers and team to our growing Quench family,» said Tony Ibargüen, CEO of Quench. «This acquisition expands our presence in Canada meaningfully and is another example of offering our dealers attractive exit opportunities.»

«I am confident our customers will be just as excited as I am to join the Quench family,» said Gal Karpfen, founder of Trusource H2O. «Quench’s dominance in point-of-use water coolers, combined with their world-class customer service, make them a natural acquirer for us.»

David Lacombe added, «I am thrilled to join an organization that is driven to release innovative products and filtration systems to the marketplace without losing sight of delivering great service to their customers. Additionally, the Quench team was knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout the sale process.»

This acquisition follows Quench’s initial foray into the Quebec market with the acquisition of Jonli Water Services in late 2019. To further support Canadian customers, Quench recently launched a new Canadian website featuring both English and French-Canadian language options along with details of all of the products and services offered in Canada.

More on Quench’s acquisition process can be found at https://quenchwater.com/acquisitions/ or by reaching out directly to our acquisition team by email at acquisitions@quenchonline.com.

About Quench
Quench offers bottle-free filtered drinking water solutions for healthy and environmentally conscious consumers outside the home, through direct sales and independent dealers across North America. Our bottle-free water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers, purify a user’s existing water supply to provide reliable and convenient filtered water to a broad mix of businesses, including government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and other large commercial customers, including more than half of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has sales and service operations across North America to serve our 60,000+ customers, and a network of over 250 independent dealers selling products under the brand names Pure Water Technology, Wellsys and Bluline. Quench is a Culligan Company. For more information, please visit https://quenchwater.com.

About Culligan
Founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan is a world leader in delivering water solutions that will improve the lives of its customers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration and treatment products. Culligan’s products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for businesses. Culligan’s network of franchise dealers is the largest in the world, with over 900 dealers in 90 countries. For more information visit: http://www.culligan.com.

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Lisa Guillaume, Quench USA, +1 610-930-9452, lguillaume@quenchonline.com

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