4 Wheel Parts Debuts New Latinx and Millennial Advertising Campaign Featuring the Diesel Brothers

COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4 Wheel Parts (4WP), the largest retailer of four-wheel drive and off-roading products globally, is proud to partner with Heavy D and Diesel Dave from the Discovery Channel show, Diesel Brothers, on 4WP’s first Instagram Latinx and millennial marketing campaign. In collaboration with Ten35, the campaign is now featured on 4WP’s Facebook and Instagram and displays 4WP’s commitment to helping their customers find the right products to customize their…

COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4 Wheel Parts (4WP), the largest retailer of four-wheel drive and off-roading products globally, is proud to partner with Heavy D and Diesel Dave from the Discovery Channel show, Diesel Brothers, on 4WP’s first Instagram Latinx and millennial marketing campaign. In collaboration with Ten35, the campaign is now featured on 4WP’s Facebook and Instagram and displays 4WP’s commitment to helping their customers find the right products to customize their trucks.

«As we were building our 2021 strategic marketing plan and customer segmentation trends, we took a look at our portfolio and felt that an ad campaign focusing on the Latinx community fundamentally fit with our brand,» Rafael Bracero, Marketing Manager at 4WP said. «The Diesel Brothers were the perfect choice to feature with the audience, as well as our brand to showcase the off-road market and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.»

The campaign, which debuted on January 6, 2021, is featured on 4WP Facebook and Instagram, with a mix of organic and paid social content, utilizing funny GIFs, 15-second videos and extended 30-second videos. Joining the two iconic influencers in the off-road market is Angelito, a miniature angel who helps 4WP’s customers find what they need to create their dream truck with the latest and trendiest products available in-store. Customers choose 4WP because of the variety of products and brands that suit their unique preferences, and with trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to shop for the newest products that match their styles. With guidance from Angelito and 4WP’s knowledgeable employees, Latinx and millennial customers can feel confident shopping at 4WP’s 95 stores nationwide and 4WP.com.

«Wanting to start the year off strong, we knew that our company had to take a step back and really examine ourselves and our customers,» said Tommy Hillman, Senior Marketing Manager, Customer Engagement & Growth at Polaris. «Looking at the data, we found that our Latinx and millennial consumers were underrepresented, and we immediately went to work to fix this issue. By teaming up with Ten35, we successfully put out a campaign that accurately represents our mission of keeping our audience a priority.»

«Any creative agency can pull together a cool a2d campaign and dub it,» Shelly Dominguez-Lieder, VP and Group Account Director at Ten35 said. «We took the desire for originality and customization that are in the foundation of car culture and displayed 4WP’s variety of selections with a mix of organic and paid social, utilizing static ads and 15-second videos. In order to show the Latinx and millennial customers that we are listening to them, we created the ads centered around customizing and adding to their vehicles, rather than just hitting the mountains or dunes.»

More information is available at: https://www.4wheelparts.com/ and to view the campaign, visit 4 Wheel Parts You Tube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/4wheelparts/

About 4 Wheel Parts
4WP is a powerhouse in the growing $10-plus billion Jeep and truck accessory market. A division of Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP Worldwide, LLC), and acquired by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2016, 4WP sells and installs an extensive line of industry-leading aftermarket parts and accessories for off-road enthusiasts through 95 brick-and-mortar stores in North America and online at http://www.4WP.com and http://www.4wd.com. More than 500 aftermarket auto brands are offered through 4WP, including off-road wheels, tires, suspensions, drivetrains, exterior/interior accessories, recovery equipment, lighting, electronics, replacement parts, and gear for the outdoor/camping lifestyle.

Media Contact

Holly Irgens, Little Bird Boston, +1 (617) 680-4827, holly@littlebirdboston.com

 

SOURCE 4 Wheel Parts

El Príncipe de Gales participa en el comunicado hoy del ranking anual Global 100

– S.A.R. el Príncipe de Gales participa en el comunicado hoy del ranking anual de Las 100 corporaciones más sostenibles del mundo

TORONTO, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El 17 ranking Corporate Knights anual de Las 100 corporaciones más sostenibles del mundo se dará a conocer esta mañana, en un evento anual que comienza con las declaraciones en directo de Su Alteza Real el Príncipe de Gales. El ranking se basa en una evaluación rigurosa de 8.080 compañías con…

– S.A.R. el Príncipe de Gales participa en el comunicado hoy del ranking anual de Las 100 corporaciones más sostenibles del mundo

TORONTO, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El 17 ranking Corporate Knights anual de Las 100 corporaciones más sostenibles del mundo se dará a conocer esta mañana, en un evento anual que comienza con las declaraciones en directo de Su Alteza Real el Príncipe de Gales. El ranking se basa en una evaluación rigurosa de 8.080 compañías con más de 1.000 millones de dólares estadounidenses en ingresos. Según los últimos análisis de la compañía de investigación de empresas sostenibles con sede en Toronto, la corporación más sostenible del mundo en 2021 es Schneider Electric SE, una compañía francesa que ofrece soluciones de energía digital y automatización.  

Desde su creación el 1 de febrero de 2005 al 31 de diciembre de 2020, el Global 100 Index ha generado un retorno de inversión total del 263% en comparación con el 220% para el MSCI ACWI Index.

Las compañías Global 100 obtienen de media el 41% de sus ingresos de productos o servicios alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU, en comparación con solo el 8% de sus homólogos.

Medida

Global 100

MSCI ACWI

Ingresos limpios (de productos o servicios con efectos medioambientales o sociales beneficiosos como % de sus ingresos totales)

41%

8%

% de inversión (Capex, I+D, adquisiciones) con efectos medioambientales o sociales beneficiosos

33%

22%

% de mujeres en puestos directivos

32%

24%

Pago ejecutivo vinculado a medidas de sostenibilidad  (% de compañías con vínculo)

80%

25%

% ofreciendo al menos 10 días de baja por enfermedad pagados  

86%

41%

El desglose regional por compañías en el ranking de este año es: Europa (46), Norteamérica (33), Asia (18), Sudamérica (2), África (1).

Normalmente anunciado en un evento concurrente con el Foro Económico Mundial en Davos, el lanzamiento de las Global 100 de este año incluye debates de mesas redondas virtuales de consejeros delegados sobre cómo acelerar la carrera hacia la economía de cero emisiones netas. Este evento tiene lugar hoy con el discurso de apertura del Príncipe Carlos y la participación de Sanda Ojiambo (consejera delegada de United Nations Global Compact) y los consejeros delegados de cuatro compañías perennes en el Global 100: McCormick & Co, Natura & Co, Ørsted y Schneider Electric. El registro gratuito está disponible en tinyurl.com/2021G100.

Treinta y ocho compañías Global 100 han firmado el compromiso Business Ambition for 1.5°C , una iniciativa de una coalición global de agencias de la ONU y líderes empresariales para evitar los peores efectos del cambio climático.

Para consultar rankings Global 100 completos y detalles de metodología, visite corporateknights.com/global100

Información de contacto:

Toby Heaps, consejero delegado de Corporate Knights  
Tel: ++ 1 (416) 274.1432 
E-mail: toby@corporateknights.com        

Hotel Chicago West Loop Launches Virtual In-Room Dining Program

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The art-centric Hotel Chicago West Loop has expanded its service offerings with a new virtual in-room dining program in partnership with Butler Hospitality. The boutique hotel is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner provided by Butler – a growing…

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The art-centric Hotel Chicago West Loop has expanded its service offerings with a new virtual in-room dining program in partnership with Butler Hospitality. The boutique hotel is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner provided by Butler – a growing hospitality company new to the Chicago market that provides virtual room service to hotels without kitchens. The four-year-old Hotel Chicago West loop, an independent property, is known for providing an immersive Chicago cultural experience, with hallways that double as art galleries and guestrooms that feature murals painted by local street artists.

«We are very excited to offer a food and beverage option, which would not otherwise be possible without a partner like Butler Hospitality,» said Andrew Hilliker, General Manager of Hotel Chicago West Loop. «Our guests have had nothing but positive feedback so far, indicating that it’s much easier to order food to their room verses ordering through other third party sites.

The Butler in-room dining concept takes underutilized hotel restaurant kitchens and transforms them to delivery hubs for local limited and select-service hotels, many of whom, like Hotel Chicago West Chicago, do not have kitchens. Butler conceives and executes the menus then delivers in-room hospitality orders on-demand directly to guestrooms within 30 minutes (unlike standard delivery services which can only deliver to the front door/lobby).

To place an order, guests can simply scan the QR code that appears in their in-room menus (first time users receive a $10 credit). There is no minimum, service charge or delivery fee as well as no human interaction. A made-from-scratch menu, which is designed by Butler and changes with the season, currently features a wide-range of items, from traditional favorites such as fresh omelets, flatbreads and burgers to seasonal specialties such as smoked salmon brioche, braised short ribs and roasted whole cauliflower. In the future, Butler Hospitality and Hotel Chicago West Loop hope to add a liquor option as well as overnight delivery too.

More About Hotel Chicago West Loop:
Hotel Chicago West Loop is a stylish boutique property that has been called one of the Top 10 budget-friendly hotels by USA Today. A stay here includes cultural immersion, as the dual-purpose «neighborhood hotel» doubles as a full-functioning art gallery. The Annex at Hotel Chicago West Loop encompasses the lobby, all four levels of guest hallway spaces, and select guestrooms with over 100 pieces of 2-D media including full room wall murals and both permanent works and rotating exhibits. To further support the local community, Hotel Chicago West Loop donates 10% of all regular room rates to designated local non-profit organizations that promote artistry and wellbeing such as Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

https://www.hotelchicagowestloop.com/
1622 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-2900
FB: Hotel Chicago West Loop
IG:@hotelchicago

Media Contact

Jody Grimaldi, Grimaldi Public Relations, 6304700044, jody@grimaldipr.com

 

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Borrego pivots to utility-scale strategic focus, unveils new brand identity

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Borrego, a leading developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale renewable energy projects throughout the United States, today unveiled its new brand identity, a reorganized corporate structure, and an ambitious strategy focused on utility-scale solar and storage opportunities. The company’s growth plans call for each of its business units to reach gigawatt scale by 2024.

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Borrego, a leading developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale renewable energy projects throughout the United States, today unveiled its new brand identity, a reorganized corporate structure, and an ambitious strategy focused on utility-scale solar and storage opportunities. The company’s growth plans call for each of its business units to reach gigawatt scale by 2024.

«Our refreshed brand reflects an evolution in our company,» says Mike Hall, CEO of Borrego. «We’ve been around for 40 years as Borrego Solar and have led the commercial market for more than two decades. We’re starting this new year sharing something that has been happening behind the scenes for a while: we are centering our expansion plans on the utility-scale segment, while continuing to lead in the large commercial and community solar markets.»

Hall explains the updated Borrego brand and how it reflects the company’s evolution:

«The updated Borrego leaf is at the center of our new look, a variation of our original logo but simpler and bolder, with a bright green to call attention to our new vision as we move to larger-scale projects and grow our utility-scale activities. The leaf’s veins represent the decision points in any project, something we help our customers navigate in every project. We pride ourselves on helping our customers make better decisions because of our depth of experience and breadth of expertise in the industry.»

Borrego implemented most of the organizational changes in 2020. The three business units—development, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and operations and maintenance (O&M)—have already begun operating independently and competing for business in the marketplace, drawing on each other’s strengths when needed. The development and EPC businesses also set up utility-scale divisions last year.

As part of this strategic shift, each of the company’s businesses has a goal of operating at gigawatt scale by 2024. The O&M group is the first business to achieve this milestone; as of November 2020, the team reached 1 GW of solar and storage projects under management—the majority of which Borrego EPC did not build.

In order to accommodate the industry trend to larger-scale projects, Borrego also transformed its strategic sales approach in 2020. The company has shifted its emphasis from single-transaction, smaller, behind-the-meter projects to supporting long-term partners. This pool of systems owners, independent power producers (IPPs) and utilities can be served in multiple ways across multiple businesses to power their growth over time.

«Our customers remain front and center, and we continue to build long-term relationships based on trust and transparency,» said Hall. «As always, Borrego remains focused on powering our customer’s growth.»

The company’s development and EPC businesses have already booked hundreds of megawatts of large-scale projects, many of which are in the late-pipeline or active construction stages. In order to achieve its growth goals, Borrego will be actively looking for new talent, especially those with utility-scale skill sets. The company hopes to increase its workforce by 25% in 2021.

About Borrego
Borrego, a leading developer, EPC, and O&M provider, accelerates the delivery of large commercial, community solar, and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the United States. Borrego offers a broad range of renewable energy services and has a track record of superior performance in the hundreds of large solar and energy storage projects it has designed, built and maintains throughout the United States. Established in 1980, it has regional offices in California, Massachusetts, and New York with a nationwide footprint. Borrego creates value by helping partners make better decisions at critical points in every project’s life. Its team brings deep technical expertise to its mission of solving the world’s energy problems. For more information, visit www.borregoenergy.com

Media contact

Mason Miller, Kiterocket (for Borrego)
mmiller@kiterocket.com
925-876-3292

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ddm marketing + communications publica documento técnico sobre la integración de los medios de comunicación y las estrategias de contenidos

GRAND RAPIDS, Míchigan, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Para los publicistas, el marketing de contenidos y la ubicación en los medios cada vez están más entrelazados.

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Los profesionales de marketing cada…

GRAND RAPIDS, Míchigan, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Para los publicistas, el marketing de contenidos y la ubicación en los medios cada vez están más entrelazados.

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Los profesionales de marketing cada año reportan mayores gastos en marketing de contenidos. Sin embargo, estos contenidos no son efectivos si la audiencia no sabe que existen. Para aumentar el impacto de estos esfuerzos en marketing, resulta vital la coordinación de todos los canales de comunicación, bien sean de pago, en alianza o propios.

ddm marketing + communications elaboró recientemente un documento técnico sobre la importancia de la integración de los medios con las estrategias de contenidos.

Este recurso de marketing presenta percepciones de expertos en la industria sobre iniciativas publicitarias de pago, la importancia de definir una historia relevante, métodos efectivos de distribución de contenidos y consejos para medir los niveles de éxito.

«Al hablar de marketing exitoso, el contenido es (y siempre será) el rey. Para que sea exitoso, el contenido debe ser valioso y dirigido específicamente a una audiencia definida, a través de los canales de distribución correctos. Cuando se trata de planes de medios y marketing de contenidos, ambos son un dúo perfecto. Nuestro último documento técnico de la industria ofrece una visión general sobre la necesidad inminente de integrar los medios con las estrategias de contenidos», comentó Troy Boehm, gerente de marketing digital de ddm.

El documento técnico está disponible de forma gratuita para todos los miembros de la comunidad empresarial B2B y B2C. Por favor, visite teamddm.com para obtener más información y recursos de interés. También puede descargar directamente este recurso de marketing.

Acerca de ddm marketing & communications
Fundada en 1990, ddm ofrece un ensamble integral de servicios de comunicaciones, marketing y tecnología para empresas en industrias complejas y altamente reguladas. Con sede en Grand Rapids, Míchigan, ddm atiende una base diversa de clientes nacionales e internacionales que van desde servicios sanitarios y financieros hasta dispositivos médicos y producción global. Contando con 45 miembros en su equipo ubicado en West Michigan y Chicago, ddm está organizada a través del EOS Entrepreneurial Operating System y se enorgullece por su incansable compromiso de servir a sus clientes con tenacidad. Para obtener más información, por favor visite teamddm.com

Información de contacto:
John Gonda 616.309.4888
johng@teamddm.com

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ddm marketing + communications publica documento técnico sobre la integración de los medios de comunicación y las estrategias de contenidos

GRAND RAPIDS, Míchigan, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Para los publicistas, el marketing de contenidos y la ubicación en los medios cada vez están más entrelazados.

ddm marketing + communications

Los profesionales de marketing cada…

GRAND RAPIDS, Míchigan, 25 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Para los publicistas, el marketing de contenidos y la ubicación en los medios cada vez están más entrelazados.

ddm marketing + communications

Los profesionales de marketing cada año reportan mayores gastos en marketing de contenidos. Sin embargo, estos contenidos no son efectivos si la audiencia no sabe que existen. Para aumentar el impacto de estos esfuerzos en marketing, resulta vital la coordinación de todos los canales de comunicación, bien sean de pago, en alianza o propios.

ddm marketing + communications elaboró recientemente un documento técnico sobre la importancia de la integración de los medios con las estrategias de contenidos.

Este recurso de marketing presenta percepciones de expertos en la industria sobre iniciativas publicitarias de pago, la importancia de definir una historia relevante, métodos efectivos de distribución de contenidos y consejos para medir los niveles de éxito.

«Al hablar de marketing exitoso, el contenido es (y siempre será) el rey. Para que sea exitoso, el contenido debe ser valioso y dirigido específicamente a una audiencia definida, a través de los canales de distribución correctos. Cuando se trata de planes de medios y marketing de contenidos, ambos son un dúo perfecto. Nuestro último documento técnico de la industria ofrece una visión general sobre la necesidad inminente de integrar los medios con las estrategias de contenidos», comentó Troy Boehm, gerente de marketing digital de ddm.

El documento técnico está disponible de forma gratuita para todos los miembros de la comunidad empresarial B2B y B2C. Por favor, visite teamddm.com para obtener más información y recursos de interés. También puede descargar directamente este recurso de marketing.

Acerca de ddm marketing & communications
Fundada en 1990, ddm ofrece un ensamble integral de servicios de comunicaciones, marketing y tecnología para empresas en industrias complejas y altamente reguladas. Con sede en Grand Rapids, Míchigan, ddm atiende una base diversa de clientes nacionales e internacionales que van desde servicios sanitarios y financieros hasta dispositivos médicos y producción global. Contando con 45 miembros en su equipo ubicado en West Michigan y Chicago, ddm está organizada a través del EOS Entrepreneurial Operating System y se enorgullece por su incansable compromiso de servir a sus clientes con tenacidad. Para obtener más información, por favor visite teamddm.com

Información de contacto:
John Gonda 616.309.4888
johng@teamddm.com

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El «Superauto» en el agua está llevando los deportes de aventura a todos, WaveShark

HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hoy, WaveShark, una marca global de tablas de surf eléctricas ha lanzado dos de sus nuevos productos: WaveShark Jetboard y WaveShark Foil.

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HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hoy, WaveShark, una marca global de tablas de surf eléctricas ha lanzado dos de sus nuevos productos: WaveShark Jetboard y WaveShark Foil.

WaveShark Foil (left) and WaveShark Jetboard (right).

Comúnmente descritas como actividades que aparentemente implican un alto grado de riesgo, los deportes de aventura o los deportes extremos son los preferidos por los entusiastas del aire libre y un estilo de vida poco convencional. ¿Qué pasa si la barrera de entrada para los deportes de aventura puede reducirse con productos que cambien su forma de pensar y alteren el modo actual de los deportes acuáticos?

Con las industrias mundiales de la navegación, el surf y los deportes extremos que consumen cientos de miles de millones de dólares en términos de tamaño de mercado, el creciente interés de los aficionados a los deportes acuáticos está impulsando la tecnología para que sea innovadora con respecto a las soluciones de energía renovable, las pruebas de seguridad de los productos y el diseño hidrodinámico. WaveShark ha restablecido el estándar industrial superando estos aspectos.

El primer producto es WaveShark Jetboard, que es una innovadora tabla de surf eléctrica/jetboard diseñada para deportes acuáticos de alta velocidad. WaveShark acuñó su eslogan de jetboard «Nacido para las Emociones», señalando su deseo de crear un producto que eleve la experiencia del surf a un nuevo nivel. En este sentido, el WaveShark Jetboard viene equipado con una velocidad máxima líder en la industria de 60 km/h en tan solo 3 segundos, lo que demuestra la intención de WaveShark de brindar a sus usuarios lo mejor en potencia y rendimiento de jetboard.

El segundo producto es WaveShark Foil, que es una tabla de surf de hidroala eléctrica que se enfoca en brindar a los usuarios una experiencia más silenciosa, natural y más conectada en el agua. En contraste con los modos de alta velocidad ofrecidos en el WaveShark Jetboard, el WaveShark Foil ofrece una sensación casi espiritual en la que los usuarios pueden volar por encima del agua o «deslizarse sobre el horizonte». El hidroplano de surf eléctrico se desliza sobre el agua sin dejar una estela, manteniendo el ruido a un nivel imperceptible, dando a los usuarios más tiempo para asimilar su entorno y disfrutar de la experiencia. El nuevo WaveShark Foil ofrece hasta 120 minutos de duración de la batería, que es el tiempo de viaje más largo en cualquier hidroplano eléctrico actualmente en el mercado.

WaveShark posee capacidades de fabricación integradas, lo que significa que, para cada componente, WaveShark ofrece diseño, fabricación y pruebas centralizados para mantener la calidad y fiabilidadconstantes del producto. Se realizaron numerosas pruebas, incluida la prueba de sellado dinámico, la prueba de niebla salina y la prueba de vibración para asegurar la impermeabilidad, la anticorrosión y la estabilidad.

Ambos productos WaveShark también cuentan con diseños modulares portátiles que son perfectos para los viajes de temporada de la comunidad mundial de surf y con bajos requisitos de mantenimiento. Ambas tablas están hechas de fibra de carbono ultraligera. El peso ligero y la rigidez adecuada del material ofrecen una gran capacidad de respuesta durante el giros y vueltas. El posicionamiento GPS y el soporte de control remoto inteligente para la maniobrabilidad del usuario hacen que WaveShark sea fácil de adaptar.

«Nosotros en WaveShark creemos en la misión de la marca basada en el consumidor, que es permitir que todos disfruten de la máxima sensación de este deporte de aventura, el e-surfing», dijo Wally Zheng, el fundador de WaveShark, «por lo tanto, creamos productos potenciados por tecnología inteligente y fabricación integrada, un sistema sin precedentes. Hemos puesto nuestro corazón en cada aspecto de esos dos productos, desde el concepto hasta las pruebas de seguridad. WaveShark seguirá esforzándose en términos de calidad del producto, tiempo de entrega y experiencia del usuario, con el objetivo de ser la marca líder mundial en deportes acuáticos.»

Para cualquiera que esté siguiendo un estilo de vida fuera de lo común, WaveShark ahora está reclutando embajadores de marca globales con cuotas limitadas al ofrecer descuentos en productos comprados por ellos mismos, sesiones de capacitación exclusivas 1 a 1 y una comunidad de los mejores jugadores donde su voz realmente hace un cambio. Regístrese aquí hoy.

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Leading Global Media Name Slovenia a ‘Must Visit’ destination for 2021

Influential travel media across the globe have collectively named Slovenia a leading destination for 2021 thanks to its dedication to authentic and sustainable tourism.

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Slovenian Tourist Board’s key PR and marketing focus on authentic and sustainable tourism has led to the country being included in many global media’s picks of the top travel destinations to visit in 2021.

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Influential travel media across the globe have collectively named Slovenia a leading destination for 2021 thanks to its dedication to authentic and sustainable tourism.

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Slovenian Tourist Board’s key PR and marketing focus on authentic and sustainable tourism has led to the country being included in many global media’s picks of the top travel destinations to visit in 2021.

Media outlets from across the world praised Slovenia’s sustainable tourism initiatives, particularly the Slovenia Green Scheme, which now has over 100 members. Slovenia’s popularity also proves that sustainability will be key to earning the trust of early foreign travellers following the global pandemic. 

MSc. Maja Pak, Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board: «The exposure of Slovenia as a sustainability-oriented tourist destination in such high-profile global media outlets is a great success and the result of many years’ active and systematic acceleration of sustainable tourism and cooperation with influential foreign media companies.

This is excellent exposure for Slovenia, especially since it contributes to Slovenia’s additional global positioning as a leading country in sustainable tourism, which will be one of the key advantages in tourism recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.»

Last week, Condé Nast Traveller, became the latest publication to praise Slovenia’s efforts, placing it in a list of their top ten sustainable destinations in the world to visit in 2021.

Slovenia was chosen among top ten recommended destinations or, as stated in the article, «positive-impact escape ideas». An image of Bled Island is featured in the article, while Slovenia is presented as a Central European country with exceptional natural assets, picturesque landscape and numerous attractions.

Ljubljana is mentioned as being a welcoming and walker-friendly capital, as well as an attractive destination for eco-minded city breaks. The article highlights the high percentage of Slovenia’s protected landscape marked by vibrant diversity from the Alpine peaks, ancient forests, Karst plateaus, the Pannonian plains’ vineyards and thermal waters to the Adriatic Coast.

In recent weeks, leading British media including The Financial Times, The Guardian and The Sun have all placed Slovenia within their recommended destinations for 2021, while American outlet Forbes named Slovenia a bucket list destinations for wine-lovers. In late 2020 Slovenia was named one of Conde Nast Traveller’s best holiday destinations for 2021 and Bled was named one of the world’s ten best travel experiences in Lonely Planet’s annual Ultimate Travel List.

Stertil-Koni Salutes President Biden’s «American Rescue Plan» with $20 Billion Earmarked to Support Public Transit Sector

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it fully supports President Joe Biden’s recently proposed «American Rescue Plan,» which would allocate $20 billion in relief for what the president termed «the hardest hit public transit agencies.»

According to the Biden administration: «Safe and dependable public transit systems are critical for a robust and…

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it fully supports President Joe Biden’s recently proposed «American Rescue Plan,» which would allocate $20 billion in relief for what the president termed «the hardest hit public transit agencies.»

According to the Biden administration: «Safe and dependable public transit systems are critical for a robust and equitable economy recovery.» The administration also stated that this relief «will keep agencies from laying off transit workers and cutting the routes that essential workers rely on every day…»

Also signaling its support was the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) which, in a statement noted: «The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), on behalf of the entire public transportation industry, applauds the incoming Biden administration for recognizing the critical needs of our industry. The proposed emergency transit funding included in the American Rescue Plan is vital to the industry’s survival and will help prevent massive labor cuts and drastic service reductions.» The APTA represents a $74 billion industry that directly employs 435,000 people and supports millions of private sector jobs.

Concluded Stertil-Koni President, Dr. Jean DellAmore, «A robust and healthy public transportation system is fundamental to accelerating America’s return to a fully functioning, forward-looking economy – and that is why we are so supportive of this initiative. As the Biden administration has shown, public transit is indeed an essential industry that provides the American people with the ability to rapidly and efficiently travel to and from work, school, shopping, cultural events, medical appointments and much more every single day.»

About Stertil-Koni

Stertil-Koni – proud to be a Buy America company — is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni is distinguished by its extensive distributor network across the U.S. and Canada – delivering world-class engineering combined with dedicated local expertise. The breadth of Stertil-Koni’s products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post,inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company’s innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and in Streator, IL.

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Aon finds climate-influenced weather is key driver of $268B global damage from 2020 natural disasters with 64% uninsured

«When Natural Disasters and a Pandemic Collide» global annual report explores «connected extremes»

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today launches its global <a target="_blank"…

«When Natural Disasters and a Pandemic Collide» global annual report explores «connected extremes»

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today launches its global Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2020 Annual Report. The report evaluates the impact of global natural disaster events to identify trends, manage volatility and enhance resilience.  

The report reveals that the 416 natural catastrophe events of 2020 resulted in economic losses of USD268 billion – 8% above the average annual losses for this century – as costs continue to rise due to a changing climate, more people moving into hazard-prone areas and an increase in global wealth. Of this total, private sector and government-sponsored insurance programs covered USD97 billion, creating a protection gap of 64%, which is the portion of economic losses not covered by insurance. This highlights the importance of addressing the underserved by ensuring that there is increased access to affordable insurance products in the future.

«The global response to the socioeconomic volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased focus on other systemic risks – particularly climate change – and is causing a fundamental reordering of business priorities. This report highlights the increasing likelihood of ‘connected extremes’ and reinforces that leading organizations of the future will be defined by their ability to manage the global implications of concurrent catastrophic events,» said Greg Case, CEO of Aon. «In a highly volatile world, risk remains ever present, is more connected and, as a result, is also more severe – and 2020 has underscored this reality. It has also emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors, which will be essential to close the rising protection gap and build resilience against natural catastrophes.»

During the year, more than 8,000 people lost their lives due to natural catastrophes. Tropical cyclone was the costliest peril, causing more than USD78 billion in direct economic damage. It was closely followed by flooding (USD76 billion) and severe convective storm (USD63 billion). From a climate perspective, NOAA cited 2020 as the world’s second-warmest since 1880 for land and ocean temperatures at +0.98°C (+1.76°F) above the 20th-century average.

Steve Bowen, Director and Meteorologist for Aon’s Impact Forecasting team, commented: «The world continues to evolve as it is faced with new challenges around natural perils. While many private and public sector entities primarily focus on physical and human hazard risks, an increasing number of global regulative bodies are further pivoting towards how to handle emerging transitional and subsequent reputational risks. This is especially true as the financial and humanitarian risks surrounding climate-enhanced events become more evident on a daily basis. Focus at the corporate and federal levels will be critical around investments in risk mitigation, resilience, and sustainability as the landscape around climate change solutions continues to accelerate with renewed urgency.

Significant regional events during 2020 included:

  • Costliest year on record for global severe convective storms led by historic U.S. derecho
  • U.S. mainland endured a record-breaking 12 named storm landfalls, including six hurricanes
  • Super Typhoon Goni struck the Philippines as the strongest landfalling storm ever recorded globally at 195 mph
  • Ciara became Europe’s costliest windstorm since Xynthia in 2010
  • Drought conditions reduced agricultural crop yields in Brazil and Argentina, burning 30% of the Pantanal Region
  • The most widespread Yangtze River Basin floods since 1998 caused USD35 billion of economic damage in China’s monsoon season

Exhibit 1: Top 10 Global Economic Loss Events1,2

Date(s)

Event

Location

Deaths

Economic
Loss (USD
billion)

Insured Loss

(USD billion)

June – September

Seasonal Floods

China

280

35.0

2.0

August 21 – 29

Hurricane Laura

U.S., Caribbean

68

18.2

10.0

May 15 – 21

Cyclone Amphan

South Asia

133

15.0

0.5

August 8 – 12

SCS (incl. Midwest Derecho)

United States

4

12.6

8.3

July 3 – 15

Kyushu Floods

Japan

82

8.5

2.0

November 2 – 13

Hurricane Eta

Caribbean, U.S.

309

8.3

0.7

June – September

Seasonal Floods

India

1,922

7.5

0.8

September 14 – 18

Hurricane Sally

United States

0

7.0

3.5

March 22

Zagreb Earthquake

Croatia

2

6.1

0.1

July 30 – August 5

Hurricane Isaias

U.S., Caribbean, Canada

18

5.0

2.7

All other events

145 billion

66 billion

TOTAL

268 billion

97 billion

1 

Subject to change as loss estimates are further developed

2

Includes losses sustained by private insurers and government-sponsored programs

The full report and a short film are available on Aon’s interactive microsite at https://aon.io/3nsM7cu. To access current and historical natural catastrophe data, as well as event analysis, please visit catastropheinsight.aon.com.

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