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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior,…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 11.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

  • Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 20,279 in January, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the CX-9 increased 5.7 percent in January with 2,698 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-5 increased 5.2 percent with 13,583 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-30 totaled 3,624 in January, an increase of 53 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 536 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the Mazda3 increased 22 percent with 3,046 vehicles sold.  
  • CPO sales totaled 5,247 vehicles in January, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 3,769 vehicles, a decrease of 21.2 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

2021

2020

Change

DSR

2021

2020

Change

DSR

Mazda3

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

Mazda6

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

MX-5 Miata

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

CX-3

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

CX-30

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

CX-5

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

CX-9

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

CARS

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

TRUCKS

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

TOTAL

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

*Selling Days

24

25

24

25

 

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Chaa Creek Highlights The Rise Of Slow and Regenerative Travel in Belize For 2021

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has…

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has identified a trend that sees travelers seeking longer stays in scenic, fully serviced and secure natural settings.

«After the stresses of 2020, people need a break, and taking time to enjoy quality accommodations, amenities and services in a pristine rainforest environment is one of those travel experiences that’s becoming more attractive to a growing number of people,» Ms. Bradley said.

The global travel industry had been reporting an uptick in slow travel and regenerative travel in late 2020, and both trends are attracting more media attention as 2021 begins.

Travel Weekly defines slow travel, in part, as being «focused on single versus multiple destinations as those venturing out again first seek to avoid both potential points of contact as well as fast-changing border restrictions.»

A December 22, 2020 Condé Nast Traveler feature, «The Slow Travel Movement is Here to Stay,» describes how «In response to the pandemic, operators – and travelers – are adopting the principles of the movement.»

Similarly, a New York Times article, «Move Over, Sustainable Travel. Regenerative Travel Has Arrived,» called regenerative travel «the new buzz,» and highlights how New Zealand tourism is «measuring its success not solely in economic terms, but against the well-being of the country, considering nature, human health and community identities.»

Ms. Bradley explained how Belize and Chaa Creek have always been particularly well-suited to both trends.

«The wellbeing of our country’s nature, communities and health has always been a priority that has grown alongside Belize’s tourism industry,» she said.

«Tourism really began here in the early 1980s, just as Belize became an independent nation, and from the start there was an emphasis on environmental and social sustainability that attracted international attention. And now that the focus is shifting from sustainable to regenerative travel, Belize and Chaa Creek are as relevant as ever.

«Also, for years now, Chaa Creek has been known as Belize’s ‘Destination within the Destination,’ due to the fact that people can enjoy a complete vacation right here and within the 400-acre private nature reserve that surrounds us. And with Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions, our in-house tours and transport division, combined with a nationwide network of resorts and travel professionals, we’re perfectly suited to the slow travel movement,» she said.

These and other features, such as Belize’s small size, the ability to control its borders, and its rigorous screening and safety protocols, including the Tourism Gold Standard certification program, are attracting travelers looking for safe, longer stays that support the natural environment as well as local people and communities.

«Families, couples, individuals and groups have been enquiring about flexibility of room layouts, dining options, tours and activities, discounts for longer stays, the ability to work from here, and other elements.

«Fortunately, Chaa Creek is able to satisfy almost all these requirements and requests. And with our range of suites and villas offering such a degree of luxury in an unspoiled natural setting, even the most discerning guests can enjoy the slowest of slow travel,» she added.

Chaa Creek’s Ix Chel Rainforest Villas and Tree Top Suites offer privacy, as well as easy access to the restaurant, lounge, pool, Hilltop Spa, stables, canoes and other amenities.

Complete with personal butlers and private pantries, the suites and villas feature beautifully appointed interiors and generous verandas with stunning rainforest and river views, private hot tubs, plunge pools, al fresco showers and barbecues.

Guests can choose to dine under the airy, huge thatched roof of the onsite Mariposa Restaurant, poolside, on their verandas, or in the comfort of their lodgings. Wherever they choose, the selections are robust and healthy, with farm-to-table dining courtesy of the resort’s Maya Organic Farm, and fresh Caribbean seafood from Belize’s unspoiled Caribbean waters.

Professional Spa services are also provided at the Hilltop Spa or in rooms.

«We offer our guests a secluded rainforest idyll, with options to move around whenever and however they like. With tropical gardens for leisurely strolling, miles of signposted trails running through 400-acres of forest alive with hundreds of bird species and other wildlife for guided or self-guided birding, nature walks, and horseback riding, nature is always just outside your door.

«Then there’s swimming or lounging around the ample infinity pool, canoeing the Macal River, visiting the onsite Belize Natural History Museum, Butterfly Farm, Maya Medicinal Trail, the Maya Organic Farm, ATV jungle safaris, river excursions, picnics in the shade of an ancient Maya temple and more.

«We’ve always balanced relaxation with adventure, giving guests opportunities to do as much or as little as they like, and at their own pace. And with complimentary WiFi, and a quiet, full-service conference centre, some guests opt to stay connected and continue working while here – giving work from home an entirely new meaning,» Ms Bradley said.

By speaking with their travel agents or contacting Chaa Creek directly, people can arrange to text-chat or speak with one of Chaa Creek vacation planners, who are on hand to answer questions and help arrange bespoke vacations that are built around personal preferences, requirements and interests, she added.

«Whether for short or longer stays, to experience Belize or even explore it as a retirement option, our visitors can be assured that, from the moment we greet them at the international airport until we drop them back, they’ll enjoy a safe, healthy visit that benefits Belize’s environment and local communities.

«That’s a promise Chaa Creek has been fulfilling for forty years,» Ms Bradley said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognised by National Geographic with first place honours at the 2017 World Legacy Awards held in Berlin.

Media Contact

Mark Langan, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, +61403729322, langanconsult@gmail.com

Twitter

 

SOURCE The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Wisconsin Tourism’s Acting Secretary Anne Sayers Named One Of HSMAI Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Wisconsin Department of Tourism is pleased to announce Anne Sayers, the department’s Acting Secretary, has been named one of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing and Revenue Optimization. In recent years, Sayers has helped change the face of Wisconsin tourism, resulting in record-breaking tourism numbers…

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Wisconsin Department of Tourism is pleased to announce Anne Sayers, the department’s Acting Secretary, has been named one of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing and Revenue Optimization. In recent years, Sayers has helped change the face of Wisconsin tourism, resulting in record-breaking tourism numbers for the state followed by relentless advocacy for tourism recovery.

The HSMAI Top 25 Americas awards recognize leaders in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization of hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their accomplishments in the preceding 18 months. Selected by a panel of senior industry executives, «Top 25» awardees are high achievers who stand out through their creativity and innovation, cutting-edge campaigns and programs, triumph in challenging situations and efforts that resulted in dramatic gains.

«Anne’s leadership and fresh ideas have been integral to the reshaping of Wisconsin tourism since she joined the Department of Tourism as Deputy Secretary in 2019,» said Ben Popp, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Executive Director and Wisconsin Council on Tourism Chair. «Her dedication to her partners and team members is unparalleled, as is her passion for promoting and supporting tourism to the state of Wisconsin. This recognition from HSMAI is well-deserved.»

As Deputy Secretary, Sayers helped pivot Travel Wisconsin from having their best year on record in 2019, to leading the industry through the global public health pandemic, which include managing $1.5 million in mandatory departmental budget lapses. In addition, Sayers successfully advocated for nearly $12 million in grant support for the tourism industry to help industry partners survive the pandemic.

Sayers’ unwavering support for the tourism industry in Wisconsin is exemplified by the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation, one of only two states in the nation to house this office within the Department of Tourism. Sayers established an industry-engaged strategic plan; restructured the Department’s advisory committees, including the creation of two new committees prioritizing diversity and inclusion and the advancement of the outdoor recreation industry; and restructured the operational processes and organization of the Department to enable talent attraction, production excellence, and goal attainment. Sayers was named Acting Secretary for the Department of Tourism in December 2020.

An Alaskan by way of Oklahoma and Oregon, Sayers came to Wisconsin to attend UW-Madison. After earning degrees in International Relations, Geography, and Environmental Studies, Sayers chose to make Wisconsin her permanent home. Over the past two decades, Sayers has served in executive roles with a variety of nonprofit organizations at the state, national and international level.

About the Wisconsin Department of Tourism
The mission of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism is to inspire travelers to visit Wisconsin. Because we believe in the power of exploration and travel, we work to market the state as a premier travel destination. By executing industry-leading marketing programs and establishing strategic partnerships, the Department plays a significant role in generating greater economic impact for Wisconsin through tourism. Learn more at industry.travelwisconsin.com.

Contact:
Caitlin Martz
caitlin.martz@turnerpr.com

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Chaa Creek Highlights The Rise Of Slow and Regenerative Travel in Belize For 2021

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has…

SAN IGNACIO, Belize, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Belize eco resort The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting a rising interest in luxury accommodations and services as travel restrictions begin easing in 2021.

Chaa Creek’s Managing Director, Bryony Fleming Bradley, has identified a trend that sees travelers seeking longer stays in scenic, fully serviced and secure natural settings.

«After the stresses of 2020, people need a break, and taking time to enjoy quality accommodations, amenities and services in a pristine rainforest environment is one of those travel experiences that’s becoming more attractive to a growing number of people,» Ms. Bradley said.

The global travel industry had been reporting an uptick in slow travel and regenerative travel in late 2020, and both trends are attracting more media attention as 2021 begins.

Travel Weekly defines slow travel, in part, as being «focused on single versus multiple destinations as those venturing out again first seek to avoid both potential points of contact as well as fast-changing border restrictions.»

A December 22, 2020 Condé Nast Traveler feature, «The Slow Travel Movement is Here to Stay,» describes how «In response to the pandemic, operators – and travelers – are adopting the principles of the movement.»

Similarly, a New York Times article, «Move Over, Sustainable Travel. Regenerative Travel Has Arrived,» called regenerative travel «the new buzz,» and highlights how New Zealand tourism is «measuring its success not solely in economic terms, but against the well-being of the country, considering nature, human health and community identities.»

Ms. Bradley explained how Belize and Chaa Creek have always been particularly well-suited to both trends.

«The wellbeing of our country’s nature, communities and health has always been a priority that has grown alongside Belize’s tourism industry,» she said.

«Tourism really began here in the early 1980s, just as Belize became an independent nation, and from the start there was an emphasis on environmental and social sustainability that attracted international attention. And now that the focus is shifting from sustainable to regenerative travel, Belize and Chaa Creek are as relevant as ever.

«Also, for years now, Chaa Creek has been known as Belize’s ‘Destination within the Destination,’ due to the fact that people can enjoy a complete vacation right here and within the 400-acre private nature reserve that surrounds us. And with Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions, our in-house tours and transport division, combined with a nationwide network of resorts and travel professionals, we’re perfectly suited to the slow travel movement,» she said.

These and other features, such as Belize’s small size, the ability to control its borders, and its rigorous screening and safety protocols, including the Tourism Gold Standard certification program, are attracting travelers looking for safe, longer stays that support the natural environment as well as local people and communities.

«Families, couples, individuals and groups have been enquiring about flexibility of room layouts, dining options, tours and activities, discounts for longer stays, the ability to work from here, and other elements.

«Fortunately, Chaa Creek is able to satisfy almost all these requirements and requests. And with our range of suites and villas offering such a degree of luxury in an unspoiled natural setting, even the most discerning guests can enjoy the slowest of slow travel,» she added.

Chaa Creek’s Ix Chel Rainforest Villas and Tree Top Suites offer privacy, as well as easy access to the restaurant, lounge, pool, Hilltop Spa, stables, canoes and other amenities.

Complete with personal butlers and private pantries, the suites and villas feature beautifully appointed interiors and generous verandas with stunning rainforest and river views, private hot tubs, plunge pools, al fresco showers and barbecues.

Guests can choose to dine under the airy, huge thatched roof of the onsite Mariposa Restaurant, poolside, on their verandas, or in the comfort of their lodgings. Wherever they choose, the selections are robust and healthy, with farm-to-table dining courtesy of the resort’s Maya Organic Farm, and fresh Caribbean seafood from Belize’s unspoiled Caribbean waters.

Professional Spa services are also provided at the Hilltop Spa or in rooms.

«We offer our guests a secluded rainforest idyll, with options to move around whenever and however they like. With tropical gardens for leisurely strolling, miles of signposted trails running through 400-acres of forest alive with hundreds of bird species and other wildlife for guided or self-guided birding, nature walks, and horseback riding, nature is always just outside your door.

«Then there’s swimming or lounging around the ample infinity pool, canoeing the Macal River, visiting the onsite Belize Natural History Museum, Butterfly Farm, Maya Medicinal Trail, the Maya Organic Farm, ATV jungle safaris, river excursions, picnics in the shade of an ancient Maya temple and more.

«We’ve always balanced relaxation with adventure, giving guests opportunities to do as much or as little as they like, and at their own pace. And with complimentary WiFi, and a quiet, full-service conference centre, some guests opt to stay connected and continue working while here – giving work from home an entirely new meaning,» Ms Bradley said.

By speaking with their travel agents or contacting Chaa Creek directly, people can arrange to text-chat or speak with one of Chaa Creek vacation planners, who are on hand to answer questions and help arrange bespoke vacations that are built around personal preferences, requirements and interests, she added.

«Whether for short or longer stays, to experience Belize or even explore it as a retirement option, our visitors can be assured that, from the moment we greet them at the international airport until we drop them back, they’ll enjoy a safe, healthy visit that benefits Belize’s environment and local communities.

«That’s a promise Chaa Creek has been fulfilling for forty years,» Ms Bradley said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognised by National Geographic with first place honours at the 2017 World Legacy Awards held in Berlin.

Media Contact

Mark Langan, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, +61403729322, langanconsult@gmail.com

Twitter

 

SOURCE The Lodge at Chaa Creek

GAC MOTOR se convierte en el «enlace industrial» para profundizar la colaboración bilateral sino-kuwaití

GUANGZHOU, China, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El 22 de marzo de 2021 marca el aniversario nro. 50 del establecimiento de vínculos diplomáticos entre China y Kuwait. Kuwait es el primer país de los Estados Árabes del Golfo Pérsico en establecer relaciones diplomáticas con China. Desde que comenzaron los vínculos diplomáticos en 1971, las relaciones bilaterales entre los dos países han…

GUANGZHOU, China, 2 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El 22 de marzo de 2021 marca el aniversario nro. 50 del establecimiento de vínculos diplomáticos entre China y Kuwait. Kuwait es el primer país de los Estados Árabes del Golfo Pérsico en establecer relaciones diplomáticas con China. Desde que comenzaron los vínculos diplomáticos en 1971, las relaciones bilaterales entre los dos países han continuado hasta convertirse en una relación de confianza mutua y colaboración sincera.

Con el fin de desarrollar mejor la amistad bilateral y promover una colaboración entre China y Kuwait que beneficie a ambos países, más empresas chinas han elegido globalizarse. Como líder y pionera en la industria automotriz de China, GAC MOTOR ha establecido un punto de referencia por liderar la transformación y actualización de las empresas automotrices chinas con su trayectoria de desarrollo única.

GAC MOTOR ingresó al mercado kuwaití en 2013 y estableció la sala de exhibición de GAC en Kuwait. A través de sus constantes esfuerzos, GAC MOTOR se ha ido convirtiendo en una de las marcas chinas más populares entre los consumidores de Oriente Medio.

Sala de exhibición de GAC MOTOR en Kuwait (PRNewsfoto/GAC MOTOR)

La relación entre GAC MOTOR y Mutawa Alkazi Company («MAC»), empresa asociada de Kuwait, comenzó en octubre de 2012. En junio de 2013, MAC se convirtió oficialmente en el primer distribuidor autorizado de GAC Group en el extranjero; desde entonces, se estableció una relación de colaboración estable y a largo plazo.

Durante ocho años de esfuerzos conjuntos con el distribuidor kuwaití, GAC MOTOR ha recibido buenas críticas del mercado y se ha convertido en una de las marcas chinas más populares entre los consumidores de Oriente Medio por la excelente calidad de sus productos, sus canales de ventas y su servicio posventa.

GAC MOTOR ha seguido mejorando la presencia de su marca en Kuwait gracias a su reputación de alta calidad. Con una configuración de seguridad automotriz mejorada, un rendimiento de espacio superior y una fortaleza tecnológica inteligente, GAC MOTOR ofrece opciones de transporte diversificadas para los consumidores locales. En la actualidad, GAC MOTOR Kuwait tiene nueve modelos en venta. No solo el surgimiento de GAC MOTOR en el mercado kuwaití ha permitido que las marcas chinas de automóviles se vendan en el extranjero, sino que también ha promovido el desarrollo de la industria de automóviles de Kuwait, logrando beneficios mutuos y resultados beneficiosos para ambos países.

Con la continua profundización de la alianza estratégica entre China y Kuwait, la colaboración bilateral ha ingresado a la «vía rápida». Este es un período de oportunidades estratégicas que las empresas chinas no deberían perder. GAC MOTOR también mejorará competitividad de su marca en el mercado mundial, al permitir que la colaboración económica sino-kuwaití alcance un nuevo hito.

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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 11.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

  • Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 20,279 in January, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the CX-9 increased 5.7 percent in January with 2,698 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-5 increased 5.2 percent with 13,583 vehicles sold.  
  • Sales of the CX-30 totaled 3,624 in January, an increase of 53 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 536 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent compared to January 2020.
  • Sales of the Mazda3 increased 22 percent with 3,046 vehicles sold.  
  • CPO sales totaled 5,247 vehicles in January, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 3,769 vehicles, a decrease of 21.2 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

January

January

YOY %

% MTD

2021

2020

Change

DSR

2021

2020

Change

DSR

Mazda3

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

3,046

2,496

22.0%

27.1%

Mazda6

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

1,398

1,755

(20.3)%

(17.0)%

MX-5 Miata

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

536

396

35.4%

41.0%

CX-3

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

374

1,146

(67.4)%

(66.0)%

CX-30

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

3,624

2,368

53.0%

59.4%

CX-5

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

13,583

12,908

5.2%

9.6%

CX-9

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

2,698

2,552

5.7%

10.1%

CARS

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

4,980

4,647

7.2%

11.6%

TRUCKS

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

20,279

18,974

6.9%

11.3%

TOTAL

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

25,259

23,621

6.9%

11.4%

*Selling Days

24

25

24

25

 

 

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January 2021 ISM-New York Report on Business: New Year Optimism Falters

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In January, New York City purchasing managers reported decreased activity in every index except Prices Paid, according to the survey taken by the Institute for Supply Management-New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In January, New York City purchasing managers reported decreased activity in every index except Prices Paid, according to the survey taken by the Institute for Supply Management-New York.

«Business conditions continue to improve, but with clear indications of uncertainty interrupting solid growth,» said Kelly Barner, ISM-New York’s Business Survey Chair and Owner of Buyers Meeting Point. «The fact that the Six-Month Outlook has increased about 10 points but continues a monthly pattern of wide swings is a perfect example – this will be reflected in the service and supply commitments made by companies in the New York Metro area.»

New York Metro
Current Business Conditions decreased by 10.1 points to a 2-month low of 51.2 in January, down from 61.3 in December.

The Six-Month Outlook surrendered most of the 22.1-point increase reported in December, falling 17.4 points to 53.3 in January. Although this index is no longer oscillating between the 40s and 60s month over month (a 7-month trend that ended in November), we are still observing nearly 20-point monthly swings. The six-month outlook has been a reliable short-run guide for current business conditions over time.

Company Specific
Employment, a seasonally adjusted index, fell 0.6 points from 61.2 in December to 60.6 in January.

Quantity of Purchases fell from a 20-month high of 61.5 in December to an 8-month low of 35.7 in January. This 25.8 drop is the largest mover in this month’s report.

Top line and forward revenue guidance both fell in January, albeit by different orders of magnitude. Current Revenues fell from the 10-month high of 57.7 reported in December to a 7-month low 35.7 in January, losing 22 points. Expected Revenues fell 1.2 points to reach 57.1 in January.

Prices Paid rose 6 points from 65.4 in December to 71.4 in January, the highest level reported since May of 2019 (72.4) and the same finding reported in September of 2019.

About the ISM-New York Report on Business
The survey results are compiled as diffusion indices. A reading of 50% means no change from the prior month, greater than 50% indicates a faster pace of activity, and less than 50% a slower rate.

Current Business Conditions, Six-Month outlook, NY-BCI, and the Employment index are seasonally adjusted. All other measures are not. For more information visit http://www.ismny.com/reports-on-business/

 

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e-Contact Acclaimed by Frost & Sullivan for Helping Clients Deliver Enhanced Customer Experiences with Its Lynn Platform

Lynn enables organizations to succeed at digital transformation by making it easy for them to develop and maintain sophisticated omnichannel engagement

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the Latin American contact center solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes e-Contact (this is the right link…

Lynn enables organizations to succeed at digital transformation by making it easy for them to develop and maintain sophisticated omnichannel engagement

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the Latin American contact center solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes e-Contact (this is the right link for the company: https://www.e-contact.cl/) with the 2020 Latin America Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its Lynn platform. The unified platform brings together previously siloed or disparate channel solutions so that contact centers and enterprises may interact conversationally with consumers on their chosen channel via live agents or chatbots. It integrates with cloud contact center solutions and third-party bots, enabling users to manage and train artificial intelligent engines using an all-in-one, easy-to-use graphic interface.

«e-Contact has designed a notably flexible and agnostic platform, able to respond to the increasingly fluctuating CX environment,» said Juan Gonzalez, Research Director. «By enabling a range of integrations and customization options, Lynn is easy to scale and maintain, which permits customers to gain value quickly and efficiently.»

Lynn works through representational state transfer (REST) application program interface (APIs) to connect with contact center engagement solutions and integrate workflows and existing system investments. Leveraging this robust middle orchestration, users can design a common front-end framework to have a consistent, seamless flow across channels. Lynn also used a transcription engine to integrate IVR text to voice channels and supply all the relevant information and transcripts to a live agent. It gathers known context about the user’s account to answer questions, driving satisfying personalized customer experiences.

Furthermore, Lynn can receive any media that the channel supports, porting it into the platform via open Internet Protocol on APIs. It collaborates closely with Genesys  Cloud contact center solutions and uses REST APIs as the connectors to function agnostically with a variety of cloud contact center systems. Tested and stable for handling high traffic volumes through the cloud, the platform delivers reliable performance and scalability. On-premise deployments are also an option for clients requiring it for data security, and the dockerized environment makes it relatively simple to use.

«e-Contact and the Lynn team prioritize adding functionality modules and channel support based on the client’s user experience,» noted Nicholas Baugh, Best Practices Research Analyst. «Overall, its ability to enable digital transformation strategies so that businesses of all sizes can get more value out of their existing systems and customer engagement strategy has firmly established e-Contact as a name to reckon with in the contact center solutions market.»

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that deliver significant customer value.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Contact:

Harley Gadomski
P: 12104778469
E: harley.gadomski@frost.com

About e-Contact S.A.

Since 1999, e-Contact has been a Latin America reference in the contact center infrastructure and customer service solutions, one of the Gold Partners from Genesys Contact Center solutions and awarded as the most certified team across the world. Today Lynn has started the same path to provided to the companies a natural way to embrace digital transformation in a customer centric world. Enjoy us.

Contact:

Fernando Duran
P:+56981992537
E: fduran@e-contact.cx

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TEMSA’s eco-friendly buses to ‘electrify’ Prague too!

ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

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ADANA, Turkey, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TEMSA-branded electric vehicles, products of Turkish engineering, continues to conquer the roads of Europe. After delivering its first electric bus exports to Sweden with the partnership of the Sabancı Holding and the PPF Group in recent months has this time steered its route toward Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

In this scope, after signing the electric bus fleet agreement of Prague Transportation Company in cooperation with Škoda Electric, a subsidiary of Škoda Transportation, will deliver the fleet of 14 buses by the end of this year.

The fleet of modern, environmental and sustainable vehicles will reduce the city’s carbon emissions while also contributing to a cleaner and inhabitable air. The agreement with the value of approximately 207 million korunas (10 million dollars) will also be the first electric bus delivery that TEMSA will put into effect together with Škoda, its sister company. 

«It is significant for the Turkey’s economy»

Noting that this delivery to Prague is the first concrete example of TEMSA – Škoda Transportation cooperation, Dogancioglu continued: «We are very pleased to be delivering our first fleet of electric buses, produced with joint technology with our sister company, Škoda Transportation, to Prague. These exports are also very significant for Turkey’s economy and Turkish industry. The Czech Republic, the home of Škoda Transportation, is one of the most eco-conscious countries on environmentally friendly vehicles and reducing carbon emission. We believe that the fleet of 14 electric vehicles we deliver will set an example for the vision of ‘Smart cities’ with its economical, comfortable, safe and environmentally friendly structure as well as keeping up with the modern architecture of the city.»

«We are the game-changer in electric vehicles»

Doğancıoğlu highlighted that TEMSA continues to operate with the vision of being among the game-changer companies in the world in the field of electric vehicles, added, «Within this context, thanks to the power and know-how of our joint technology, I believe that Škoda Transportation and TEMSA will achieve bigger success stories in different markets in the upcoming period.»

«The most concrete step of the collaboration» 

Petr Brzezina, Chairman of the Board and President of Škoda Transportation, also emphasized his satisfaction with this success achieved in cooperation with TEMSA, continued: «It is a great pleasure to supply vehicles that operate quietly and, in addition, have low operating costs, making their operation sustainable in the long run. This agreement is also the first significant step in terms of cooperation between Škoda and TEMSA. This fleet of 12-meter buses is the result of a modern design experience with a sophisticated technological infrastructure.»

The electric buses, Škoda E’CITY, differ with their properties like easy charging and remote control of battery status through the support of new generation technologies. Called the ‘technology of the future’ due to its environmental and low cost advantage, this charging equipment allows for a longer and more comfortable journey.

Technical information about the E’City electric bus

This new electric bus for a Prague transport company is 12 meters long, and its design speed is 80 km/h. E’City is a fully low-floor, emission-free, battery-powered vehicle that has a guaranteed range of more than 100 kilometres on a single charge. Its charging power is up to 150kW, and charging takes place using a double arm pantograph located on the vehicle and an on-board galvanically isolated charger directly from the 600V/750V DC network. There is also the option of plug-in overnight charging in the depot from a socket. Air conditioning and heating are also purely electronic, and the driver’s cab is closed due to higher safety requirements.

There is naturally also a space for prams and wheelchairs, as well as places for people with reduced mobility. The electric bus will be equipped with a modern information and check-in system, including automatic passenger counting and equipment for the blind. There will also be a camera system for passenger safety.

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New Data from ReFED Reveals Amount of Food Waste Has Leveled Off After Increasing 11.9% Since 2010

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new online Insights Engine launched today by ReFED – the only national nonprofit focused exclusively on ending food loss and waste across the food system – reveals that the total amount of food waste has leveled off since 2016 after increasing by 11.9% in the earlier part of the…

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new online Insights Engine launched today by ReFED – the only national nonprofit focused exclusively on ending food loss and waste across the food system – reveals that the total amount of food waste has leveled off since 2016 after increasing by 11.9% in the earlier part of the decade, and per capita food waste has actually decreased by 2% over the last three years. While this demonstrates that food waste reduction efforts are starting to make an impact, more needs to be done to achieve the United States’ national goal to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by the year 2030 – especially as the continued changes to the food system from COVID-19 make avoiding food waste even more difficult. Accompanied by ReFED’s Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste by 50%, the Insights Engine is a centralized data and solutions hub with the information and insights needed to take meaningful action to address the problem. 

In 2016, ReFED launched the landmark Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20%, the first-ever national economic study of food waste to engage a multi-stakeholder group to develop a true plan for action. Five years later – and based on an extensive analysis of public and proprietary data from across the entire food system – ReFED’s new Insights Engine offers a trusted, first-of-its-kind online hub for updated data and solutions for businesses, government agencies, funders, nonprofits, and more to reduce food waste. 

According to the Insights Engine, in 2019 35% of food went uneaten or unsold – the equivalent of throwing away $408 billion dollars, or 1.9% of U.S. GDP. This has enormous impacts across climate and natural resources, food insecurity, and the economy. ReFED estimates that an annual investment of $14 billion over the next ten years to implement prevention, rescue, and recycling solutions can reduce food waste by 45 million tons annually. That investment would result in $73 billion in annual net economic benefit for the country, avoid 75 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year (equivalent to 16 million cars), save 4 trillion gallons of water (more than used by the entire state of Colorado), rescue the equivalent of 4 billion meals annually for the 50 million Americans who are food insecure, create 51,000 jobs over ten years – and achieve the 2030 reduction goal.

Key findings from the Insights Engine also show that more than 50% of waste at the farm level comes from edible food that’s not harvested, 70% of food waste for restaurants and other foodservice businesses comes from customers not finishing the food they’ve been served or taken, and the residential sector is still the largest source of food waste overall and has an even bigger greenhouse gas footprint given the added energy required to get food from farm to home. The Insights Engine provides a comprehensive review of more than 40 food waste solutions to address these issues and more based on their impact potential (net economic benefit, food waste diverted, greenhouse gas emissions reduced, meals recovered, and jobs created). It offers a granular analysis of the causes and impacts of food waste in the United States at a national level and by state and food industry sector, along with the investment required and the potential return on investment for food waste reduction solutions. It also connects users with innovative solution providers ready to collaborate on food waste reduction initiatives.

Complementing the Insights Engine, ReFED released its Roadmap to 2030, a framework to help implement the solutions in the Insights Engine. Roadmap to 2030 evaluates the entire food supply chain and outlines seven key action areas with recommended priorities for each that show where the food system must focus its food waste reduction efforts over the next ten years. Importantly, the Roadmap to 2030 also provides a detailed financial analysis to help direct the public, private, and philanthropic capital investments needed to fund these efforts.

«Food waste is a solvable problem, and we’re excited to say that we’re seeing progress. But we need a massive acceleration in order to achieve meaningful change,» said Dana Gunders, Executive Director, ReFED. «The good news is that a range of impactful solutions already exist, and we’ve analyzed dozens of them – from the simplest to the most complex. With these new tools, we’re taking the movement from a paper road atlas to Google maps, allowing us to see where we are and the next moves to get us to where we want to be.» 

«As philanthropic funders and commercial investors, we have an opportunity to solve food waste. And we have lots of choices. We can do it philanthropically, we can do it commercially, we can do it in our own backyard, or we can do it nationally. The opportunity is ours, and what an exciting time to make it happen,» added Jesse Fink, Trustee, The Fink Family Foundation and ReFED Founder.

The current ReFED Insights Engine tools include:

  • Food Waste Monitor: Shows how much food is being wasted in the U.S., why it’s happening, and where it goes.
  • Solutions Database: Provides a comprehensive analysis of 40+ food waste reduction solutions based on impact goals, along with detailed fact sheets on each.
  • Solution Provider Directory: Presents a vetted list of 700+ nonprofit and for-profit organizations ready to help implement food waste reduction initiatives.
  • Impact Calculator: Quantifies the impact of wasted food on the climate, natural resources, lost meals, and the economy.
  • Food Waste Policy Tracker: Tracks current and upcoming food waste-related policies at the federal and local levels.

«Businesses, foundations, and others can turn to the Insights Engine and Roadmap to 2030 to get the data they need to make the right decisions based on the impacts they seek to influence,« said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, Executive Director of The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, which provided anchor funding for the Insights Engine. «These are comprehensive resources that can help businesses get solutions to address food waste challenges, find solution providers to partner with, learn about the impact of their efforts, and more.»

ReFED’s Insights Engine and Roadmap to 2030‘s analysis drew from over 50 data sets and the input of dozens of experts and practitioners from the food industry, professional trades, solution providers, academia, and more. The Insights Engine was made possible by a collaboration of foundations and organizations committed to supporting initiatives related to climate change, sustainable food systems, food access, and natural resources. In addition to The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, funding was provided by Ajana Foundation, Arjay R. & Frances F. Miller Family Foundation, Atticus Trust, Claneil Foundation, Crown Family Philanthropies, Fink Family Foundation, General Mills Foundation, Harbourton Foundation, Hellman’s, The Hindawi Foundation, Kenneth Goldman Donor Fund, Morton Salt, Peter Welles, Pisces Foundation, Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, Spring Point Partners, Walmart Foundation, Wiancko Charitable Foundation, and Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust. The Insights Engine was modelled with in-kind contributions from Deloitte and NielsenIQ.

To access the Insights Engine, visit https://insights.refed.com/.

To access the Roadmap to 2030, visit https://www.refed.com/.

About ReFED

ReFED is a national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem. ReFED leverages data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and economic opportunities; mobilizes and connects people to take targeted action; and catalyzes capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. ReFED’s goal is a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow. For more information, visit www.refed.com.

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