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COVID-19, political unrest, market volatility increase the importance of private markets in 2021 and beyond, according to Mercer research

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — New strategic research from Mercer focuses on what the coming year holds for alternatives, outlining some of the issues investors may want to follow closely in an effort to optimize their portfolios.

«We are seeing that though investors have been tested this…

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — New strategic research from Mercer focuses on what the coming year holds for alternatives, outlining some of the issues investors may want to follow closely in an effort to optimize their portfolios.

«We are seeing that though investors have been tested this year, the experiences of previous crises have made them more resilient. There were unorthodox challenges such as not being able to vet new managers in person, but clients continued to put capital to work, especially with existing investment manager relationships across all private market segments,» said Raelan Lambert, global head of alternatives at Mercer.

She continued, «In 2021, investors should consider stretching their risk appetites and consider their allocation to real estate. Although the pandemic will continue to challenge the property market, 2021 is likely to be an opportune time for entering the asset class with a medium- to longer-term investment horizon. Initially, investors should prioritize allocations to the largest, most-liquid markets, where price discovery is furthest along.»

The white paper, Private market challenges: Optimizing your portfolio and top considerations for private markets in 2021, includes issues such as:

  • Real estate: the state of current market conditions and opportunities to potentially capitalize on post-COVID changes.
  • Natural resources: the reasons behind the significant challenges facing the market and the opportunities inherent in the sector.
  • Infrastructure: the growth and attractive performance of the market as well as the challenges associated with managing significant market changes.
  • Private debt: how the landscape has changed from the global financial crisis to the 2020 pandemic.
  • US private equity and venture capital markets: how advice that clients receive from their legal counsels on terms and conditions could potentially misalign with managers’ interests.
  • European private equity: how the COVID-19 virus has compounded the uncertainty created by Brexit.
  • Asian private equity: the effect of the pandemic and the ongoing political tension between the US and China.

Click here for the full 2021 Private Market Challenges paper.

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Capitol Counsel Expansion Accelerates

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following the 2020 elections, and at the dawn of a new Congress and Administration, advocacy powerhouse Capitol Counsel is set to add three new partners to its health care and tax policy practices.

John Jonas and Martha (Martie) Kendrick join Capitol Counsel from the law firm, Akin Gump, where they were partners, serving clients on health care and tax issues in the regulatory, legislative,…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following the 2020 elections, and at the dawn of a new Congress and Administration, advocacy powerhouse Capitol Counsel is set to add three new partners to its health care and tax policy practices.

John Jonas and Martha (Martie) Kendrick join Capitol Counsel from the law firm, Akin Gump, where they were partners, serving clients on health care and tax issues in the regulatory, legislative, and administration settings. James (Jim) Davidson comes to the firm from Polsinelli, where he advised clients on health care, tax, and communications policy.

«We are thrilled that John, Martie, and Jim are joining Capitol Counsel. Their expertise and skills will greatly complement our team,» Capitol Counsel Partner, Shannon Finley, said this morning.

John Jonas brings a deep understanding of health care, having led that practice at Akin Gump. He brings strong policy experience across the health care sector, including hospitals, emergency medical services, physician groups, and pharmaceutical companies. During a decade of public service, Jonas was an instrumental fixture in a variety of roles at the House Ways and Means Committee.

Jonas offered, «Issues come and go, but health care and taxes are always in the discussion. We will give our clients the full measure of insight, allowing them to better navigate these currently very choppy waters.»

Martie Kendrick brings over 30 years of experience representing and counseling clients before Congress in virtually every major piece of health care legislation, as well as regulatory and funding issues before agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. Kendrick’s broad legislative advocacy experience encompasses congressional authorizing and appropriations committees, including the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees.

«With our health systems and companies facing multiple challenges right now, we can expect health care policy to be a central theme in the new Administration. We are excited to be part of the debate and I look forward to getting to work on behalf of our clients,» Kendrick said.

Jim Davidson has worked on taxation, agency regulations, government information policy, consumer policy, media regulation, privacy, regulation of advertising, health care, appropriations, and budget policy. During his time on the Hill, Davidson served as the chief counsel and staff director of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure, and chief counsel of the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations.

«There are going to be big, important debates in the coming years. I am excited about the work we can all do together,» Davidson said.

Capitol Counsel partner, former Congressman and House Ways and Means veteran, Dr. Charles Boustany, said the new team members expand the firm’s capacity and capabilities.

«These are some exceptionally talented, deeply knowledgeable people who will offer our clients the highest level of service and expand our capacity to meet the challenges in this dynamic new political environment,» Boustany said.

This is the most recent expansion for the firm as it prepares for the incoming Administration and the new Congress. In November, they announced the addition of Robert Diamond, who was Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Director of Private Sector Engagement in the Obama-Biden White House.

About Capitol Counsel

Capitol Counsel is a full-service, bipartisan and bicameral advocacy firm recognized for its expertise in tax, health care, financial services, energy, commerce, and trade. For more information on Capitol Counsel, please visit our website at www.capitolcounsel.com or contact John D. Raffaelli at (202) 861-3200.

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Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association to Sponsor 2nd ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ on Jan. 15

BOWIE, Md., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again working with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food shortage across the country by filling the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 15, 2021, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 1,400 food boxes at participating dealerships in Florida, <span…

BOWIE, Md., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again working with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food shortage across the country by filling the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 15, 2021, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 1,400 food boxes at participating dealerships in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington and Texas. 

«Last year, we partnered with The Salvation Army to create a National COVID-19 Day of Service to support families left vulnerable by the coronavirus pandemic.  Since then, the demand for food has multiplied,» says TLMODA Board President Carlos Liriano.  «We hope this collective effort by our TLMODA members helps feed families in our communities and provides some reprieve from the economic hardships they face on a daily basis.»

During TLMODA’s National COVID-19 Day of Service, Toyota dealership staff will distribute grocery boxes of non-perishable items like boxes of cereal and canned goods to help feed a family of four, for a week.  Items for the grocery boxes will be packed and assembled by local Salvation Army teams in accordance with safety guidelines from local, state and federal health officials. An art kit will also be included with the box, as part of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest – feeding the mind and inspiring creativity. Youth ages 4 to 15 are invited to imagine the future of mobility and submit their artwork. Full details at www.toyotadreamcarusa.com.

The Salvation Army is helping identify families in need of food and instructing them to visit one of the participating Toyota dealerships to pick up their grocery box.  In order to maintain proper social distance protocols, boxes will be placed in the trunk of each family’s vehicle on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted.  All families must contact their local Salvation Army to qualify for a grocery box.  

«The Salvation Army has seen a tsunami of need over the last year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided more than 150 million meals to families in need. This was in large part thanks to the commitment of community members and partners like TLMODA and its member dealerships,» said Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army. «We know that 2021 will continue to be challenging for millions of Americans, but with the help of organizations like TLMODA, we’ll continue to meet the evolving needs of our neighbors across the country.»

TLMODA’s inaugural National COVID-19 Day of Service, in partnership with The Salvation Army, was held on May 22, 2020. 

TLMODA COVID-19 Day of Service dealership locations include:

Florida
Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart, Stuart

Georgia
Chatham Parkway Toyota, Savannah

Oklahoma
Toyota of Ardmore, Ardmore

Texas

  • Brownsville Toyota, Brownsville
  • Lost Pines Toyota, Bastrop
  • Toyota of Cedar Park, Cedar Park

Washington
Marysville Toyota, Marysville

More information on the TLMODA ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ can be found at TLMODA.org/day-of-service/

TLMODA’s goal is to represent the needs of minority dealers within Toyota and Lexus.  Any dealership which represents a minority group, based on 51 percent or more ownership, is invited to join as a dealer member.  Some of the benefits available to dealer members include networking opportunities, mentoring support, collective representation within Toyota and Lexus, community involvement support, and development opportunities, among others.

Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is a diverse dealer association focused on the growth and sustainability of Toyota and Lexus minority customers, and ethnic minority dealers. For more information, go to www.tlmoda.org. 

Contact:    

Shaun Wilson

Cadence c/o TLMODA

(313) 530-7860

swilson@cadencellcus.com

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ALYI Announces RevoltTOKEN Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Milestone

DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today announced their financing partner, RevoltTOKEN has achieved a major milestone.  RevoltTOKEN CEO Henryk Dabrowski plans to publish an update this Friday, January 15th, 2021 to detail the milestone and provide the latest update on progress toward the planned ICO to fund the ALYI electric vehicle ecosystem.

For more information and to stay up to…

DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today announced their financing partner, RevoltTOKEN has achieved a major milestone.  RevoltTOKEN CEO Henryk Dabrowski plans to publish an update this Friday, January 15th, 2021 to detail the milestone and provide the latest update on progress toward the planned ICO to fund the ALYI electric vehicle ecosystem.

For more information and to stay up to date on RevoltTOKEN’s latest developments, please visit www.revolttoken.com.

For more information and to stay up to date on ALYI’s latest developments, please visit www.alternetsystemsinc.com.

Disclaimer/Safe Harbor: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. The statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Among others, these risks include the expectation that any of the companies mentioned herein will achieve significant sales, the failure to meet schedule or performance requirements of the companies’ contracts, the companies’ liquidity position, the companies’ ability to obtain new contracts, the emergence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing. In the light of these uncertainties, the forward-looking events referred to in this release might not occur.

Alternet Systems, Inc. Contact:
Randell Torno
info@lithiumip.com
+1-800-713-0297

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Investment-Retirement Expert Writes Book on How to Retire Early From Automobile Industry; Offers Initial No-Cost-No Obligation Virtual Retirement Consultation

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carl D. Gill has valuable retirement secrets and he is telling them all in his new book, «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts.»  Gill’s 61-page, easy to read book, published by Mays Multimedia -Valley Publishing Company, contains sound advice and information for the industry’s hourly workers and salaried managers and executives who are ready to retire or thinking about it.  

The book addresses ill-advised…

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carl D. Gill has valuable retirement secrets and he is telling them all in his new book, «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts.»  Gill’s 61-page, easy to read book, published by Mays Multimedia -Valley Publishing Company, contains sound advice and information for the industry’s hourly workers and salaried managers and executives who are ready to retire or thinking about it.  

The book addresses ill-advised decisions that people make about their 401(K) and offers what they should do instead.  Gill tackles investment mistakes, secrets to picking good stocks, active vs passive money management, and asking the social security questions of now vs. later.  The publication addresses questions whether to lump or not lump pension alternatives, winning options for pension replacements, annuities, tax-free income secrets that nobody talks about, IRAs, building a winning portfolio, and more.

Gill is president of Asset Preservation Capital, LTD, an investment advisory firm based in Troy, Michigan.  Since its inception in 1983, Gill has significantly catered to the multiple sectors of workers in the automobile industry.  His company has focused on the Big 3:  Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.  However, Gill’s firm has serviced other automobile companies.  In addition, workers in other industries have benefited from Gill’s advisory firm.   

A prolific sailor, who owns a 42-foot Jeanneau Sailing Yacht, Captain Carl, as Gill is often called, equates  sailing with his love for rendering professional advice about investments and retirement.  He loves to speak in a vernacular rooted in sailing.

«I want my clients to make great decisions and sail with confidence to become captains of their own retirement,» Gill says emphatically.  «I want to steer them through the sometimes shark-infested waters that they face when contemplating retirement and its many options.  My ultimate goal is to help clients navigate the saltless seas to achieve the retirement of their dreams.» 

To purchase «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts» log on to www.assetpreservationcapital.com or call 248.649.4759.  To schedule an initial «no-cost – no-obligation» virtual retirement consultation with Gill’s team of experts, call 248.649.4759 or email request to  apcinfo@apcadvisor.com.

 

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AIM TV Group Launches «Raw Travel Plus»

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV) announced today that Raw Travel® is launching «Raw Travel Plus,» a new YouTube channel. The latest effort from the syndicated television show capitalizes on the show’s eight-season library of web content, travel tip vignettes, themed destination content, and behind the scenes footage. 

The digital-only offering has content on the channel currently, with plans to add more…

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV) announced today that Raw Travel® is launching «Raw Travel Plus,» a new YouTube channel. The latest effort from the syndicated television show capitalizes on the show’s eight-season library of web content, travel tip vignettes, themed destination content, and behind the scenes footage. 

The digital-only offering has content on the channel currently, with plans to add more daily. Raw Travel Plus will also grow to include bonus original, first-run content not seen on the TV show. The effort will also be supported by the current YouTube channel YouTube.com/RawTravelTV which serves as a promotional vehicle for the syndicated show. 

«Raw Travel Plus will be much more robust than what we’ve offered in the past on YouTube, which was limited by design. At that time, we wanted to stay focused on producing content solely for broadcast syndication and international licensing,» says Executive Producer, Creator and Host, Robert G. Rose. «But now that our library is so extensive and so much of it still under or completely un-exploited, it makes sense to provide a digital outlet for that content. Raw Travel Plus will be a destination for those who crave authentic, on-demand, travel-related content, themed videos, travel tips, and eventually, never-before-seen, digital-first videos,» Rose continued. 

The target audience for Raw Travel Plus is two-fold. The first is the core loyal Raw Travel linear TV viewer that wants more show content than can be offered in a half-hour television environment. Secondly, the show hopes to super-serve online users craving authentic travel content, researching new and different travel experiences and destinations post pandemic, and providing a much-needed virtual escape during the pandemic and for those unable to travel. The channel will appeal to people who may or may not know the TV show. The TV show will help grow Raw Travel Plus and vice versa.  

The nationally syndicated, linear TV show currently airs each weekend in the USA on over 200 broadcast affiliates (NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, etc.) in over 173 markets in 95% of the U.S. The show enjoys multiple airings each week in many major markets. Raw Travel is currently garnering affiliate renewals for its 9th and 10th seasons, respectively, giving the green light for new episodes through 2023. 

In addition to domestic growth, Raw Travel continues to expand its international footprint on various outlets worldwide. Raw Travel is also exhibited on several In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) offerings on airlines such as American, Delta, Air Canada, Virgin America, and more.  

Visit RawTravelPlus.com and RawTravel.tv for more information. 

ABOUT RAW TRAVEL TV

Raw Travel is an adventure travel & lifestyle series showcasing socially and environmentally aware, independent travel. The series weaves together themes of eco-tourism and voluntourism (giving back) with underground music and authentic culture in a unique way. Each weekend the show is seen in over 173 U.S. cities on major broadcast affiliates and several international territories (Asia, Africa, Europe…). It can also be found on several major airlines. AIM Tell-A-Vision Group produces the show and oversees its domestic and international distribution and internationally. Visit RawTravel.tv for more information. 

ABOUT RAW TRAVEL PLUS

Raw Travel Plus is Raw Travel TV’s official YouTube Channel dedicated to beyond the show content, travel tips, themed destinations, travel advice and more. The channel can be found at RawTravelPlus.com or by searching YouTube for «Raw Travel Plus.»

ABOUT AIM TELL-A-VISION GROUP

AIM Tell-A-Vision (AIM TV) Group is an independent production, content, and distribution company founded by media veteran and entrepreneur Robert G. Rose. Since 2000, AIM TV has been producing and distributing positive, compelling content that reflects a mission of presenting «Media That Matters.» Visit AIMTVGroup.com for more information.

AIM Tell-A-Vision Group 
https://RawTravelPlus.com / https://RawTravel.tv 

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Club Med Launches Flash Sale For Up To 55 Percent Off All-Inclusive, Warm-Weather Escapes Through Summer 2021

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida…

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida – from last-minute winter escapes to planning ahead for spring and summer travel. The January Flash Sale, open for bookings now through January 19, 2021 with travel dates through August 27, 2021, offers guests up to 55 percent off stays, free room upgrades and additional perks, unlimited land and water activities, extensive culinary options and premium oceanfront accommodations.  

Offering more room for guests to roam freely and comfortably, Club Med’s open-air, low density resorts are integrated in and respectful of the surrounding nature and feature low-rise buildings spread across 50 acres. Each resort is currently operating at a limited capacity in order to enable social distancing and exclusivity. In addition to creating a sense of privacy and freedom, Club Med’s enhanced safety and hygiene protocols allow travelers to feel confident and protected when booking their upcoming getaway.

For full details on the Flash Sale, please visit www.clubmed.us/flashsale. For resort images, please visit here.

January Flash Sale

  • Booking window: Today through January 19, 2021
  • Travel window: Select dates from January 12, 2021 (check-in) through August 27, 2021 (check out by August 28, 2021; Blackout dates apply including President’s week & Easter/Passover weeks)
  • Up to 55% off* plus perks:
    • Free room upgrade
    • Up to $400 air credit
    • Kids under 4 stay free
    • No single supplement
    • Flexibility and protection with free cancellation and more (see Terms & Conditions below)

Participating Club Med Resorts  

  • Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida: Now Open. Recently named one of the top ten family resorts in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best‘s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, the resort – located in between Miami and Orlando – offers an all-inclusive getaway sans passport with a variety of land and water sports fit for the entire family, like kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, pickle ball and the flying trapeze. While the kids have their own adventure, adults can relax by the adult-exclusive pool, on the beach that is situated alongside the St. Lucie River, or at the Club Med Spa, while kids enjoy time at the children’s clubs with unlimited land and water activities.
  • Club Med Cancún, Mexico: Now Open. Located at the tip of the iconic Riviera Maya surrounded by white sandy beaches and the world’s second largest coral reef, the family-friendly resort is perfect for those looking to create life-long memories. The resort’s recently expanded Aguamarina family oasis area features 120 oceanfront family rooms, exhilarating water games at the dedicated family pool, and outdoor activities as part of the new Club Med Amazing Family programming. For added R&R, rediscover wellness through one of our personalized beauty or relaxation treatments at the L’OCCITANE Spa.
  • Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Now Open. On a 2,000-foot stretch of beach, Club Med Punta Cana welcomes all travelers to enjoy reconnection and relaxation through: a newly renovated Tiara Exclusive Collection space featuring 32 oceanside family suites, a dedicated infinity pool and bar, and morning room service; the new Club Med Amazing Family program, a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families to bond and create memories; Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, an interactive playground with more than 25 acrobatic and artistic activities for guests of all ages; and treatments at L’OCCITANE Spa and men’s barber shop. Adults can stay or access the resorts’ Zen Oasis, an adult-exclusive area featuring an oversized lagoon pool, spacious Jacuzzi and private cabanas.
  • Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic: Now Open. Located in the unspoiled beaches of Miches on the Dominican Republic’s northeast coast, the Exclusive Collection (5 star) eco-chic resort is the first in the region and features four boutique villages specializing in wellness, adventure, kid-friendly and adults-exclusive experiences catering to travelers seeking a boutique, hotel-within-a-hotel experience. Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda was recently selected as winner of the ‘Best Hotel Over 200 Rooms Americas/Caribbean‘ category in the 2020 International Hotel and Property Awards.
  • Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos: Now Open. Nestled into Grace Bay Beach, consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world by TripAdvisor, the adults-exclusive resort is an all-inclusive paradise offering freshly renovated accommodations including deluxe ocean-front guestrooms with balconies, infinity edge pool, a wellness center and a wine cellar, as well as unlimited activities including sailing, kayaking, and flying trapeze.

Additional participating resorts include Club Med Caravelle, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean and Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique, French Caribbean.

To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers:

  • **Free Cancellation Policy: Cancel for free up to 15 days prior to departure for bookings made before February 28, 2021 and for travels on or prior to September 3rd, 2021. For complete cancellation policy details, see here.
  • Emergency Assistance Program: All guests traveling before April 30, 2021 will receive coverage for emergency medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19.
  • Safe Together safety and hygiene protocols: Implemented in all of the brand’s resorts as they reopen, including those in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, these newly enhanced hygiene and safety measures were developed through recommendations from the World Health Organization, local health authorities, and the advice of an International Scientific Committee comprised of a specialized team of doctors and professors.

Full details on the above policies can be found here.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply and can be accessed by clicking here (located at the bottom of the page).

About Club Med 
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering approximately 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children’s programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds. 

Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new Alpine ski resort annually. 

For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

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Club Med Launches Flash Sale For Up To 55 Percent Off All-Inclusive, Warm-Weather Escapes Through Summer 2021

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida…

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida – from last-minute winter escapes to planning ahead for spring and summer travel. The January Flash Sale, open for bookings now through January 19, 2021 with travel dates through August 27, 2021, offers guests up to 55 percent off stays, free room upgrades and additional perks, unlimited land and water activities, extensive culinary options and premium oceanfront accommodations.  

Offering more room for guests to roam freely and comfortably, Club Med’s open-air, low density resorts are integrated in and respectful of the surrounding nature and feature low-rise buildings spread across 50 acres. Each resort is currently operating at a limited capacity in order to enable social distancing and exclusivity. In addition to creating a sense of privacy and freedom, Club Med’s enhanced safety and hygiene protocols allow travelers to feel confident and protected when booking their upcoming getaway.

For full details on the Flash Sale, please visit www.clubmed.us/flashsale. For resort images, please visit here.

January Flash Sale

  • Booking window: Today through January 19, 2021
  • Travel window: Select dates from January 12, 2021 (check-in) through August 27, 2021 (check out by August 28, 2021; Blackout dates apply including President’s week & Easter/Passover weeks)
  • Up to 55% off* plus perks:
    • Free room upgrade
    • Up to $400 air credit
    • Kids under 4 stay free
    • No single supplement
    • Flexibility and protection with free cancellation and more (see Terms & Conditions below)

Participating Club Med Resorts  

  • Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida: Now Open. Recently named one of the top ten family resorts in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best‘s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, the resort – located in between Miami and Orlando – offers an all-inclusive getaway sans passport with a variety of land and water sports fit for the entire family, like kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, pickle ball and the flying trapeze. While the kids have their own adventure, adults can relax by the adult-exclusive pool, on the beach that is situated alongside the St. Lucie River, or at the Club Med Spa, while kids enjoy time at the children’s clubs with unlimited land and water activities.
  • Club Med Cancún, Mexico: Now Open. Located at the tip of the iconic Riviera Maya surrounded by white sandy beaches and the world’s second largest coral reef, the family-friendly resort is perfect for those looking to create life-long memories. The resort’s recently expanded Aguamarina family oasis area features 120 oceanfront family rooms, exhilarating water games at the dedicated family pool, and outdoor activities as part of the new Club Med Amazing Family programming. For added R&R, rediscover wellness through one of our personalized beauty or relaxation treatments at the L’OCCITANE Spa.
  • Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Now Open. On a 2,000-foot stretch of beach, Club Med Punta Cana welcomes all travelers to enjoy reconnection and relaxation through: a newly renovated Tiara Exclusive Collection space featuring 32 oceanside family suites, a dedicated infinity pool and bar, and morning room service; the new Club Med Amazing Family program, a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families to bond and create memories; Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, an interactive playground with more than 25 acrobatic and artistic activities for guests of all ages; and treatments at L’OCCITANE Spa and men’s barber shop. Adults can stay or access the resorts’ Zen Oasis, an adult-exclusive area featuring an oversized lagoon pool, spacious Jacuzzi and private cabanas.
  • Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic: Now Open. Located in the unspoiled beaches of Miches on the Dominican Republic’s northeast coast, the Exclusive Collection (5 star) eco-chic resort is the first in the region and features four boutique villages specializing in wellness, adventure, kid-friendly and adults-exclusive experiences catering to travelers seeking a boutique, hotel-within-a-hotel experience. Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda was recently selected as winner of the ‘Best Hotel Over 200 Rooms Americas/Caribbean‘ category in the 2020 International Hotel and Property Awards.
  • Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos: Now Open. Nestled into Grace Bay Beach, consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world by TripAdvisor, the adults-exclusive resort is an all-inclusive paradise offering freshly renovated accommodations including deluxe ocean-front guestrooms with balconies, infinity edge pool, a wellness center and a wine cellar, as well as unlimited activities including sailing, kayaking, and flying trapeze.

Additional participating resorts include Club Med Caravelle, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean and Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique, French Caribbean.

To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers:

  • **Free Cancellation Policy: Cancel for free up to 15 days prior to departure for bookings made before February 28, 2021 and for travels on or prior to September 3rd, 2021. For complete cancellation policy details, see here.
  • Emergency Assistance Program: All guests traveling before April 30, 2021 will receive coverage for emergency medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19.
  • Safe Together safety and hygiene protocols: Implemented in all of the brand’s resorts as they reopen, including those in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, these newly enhanced hygiene and safety measures were developed through recommendations from the World Health Organization, local health authorities, and the advice of an International Scientific Committee comprised of a specialized team of doctors and professors.

Full details on the above policies can be found here.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply and can be accessed by clicking here (located at the bottom of the page).

About Club Med 
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering approximately 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children’s programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds. 

Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new Alpine ski resort annually. 

For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

MEDIA CONTACT

QUINN PR
clubmed@quinn.pr

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Global $3 Bn Aviation Analytics Market to 2025 with Oracle, General Electric, Lufthansa Technik, SAP, and IBM Dominating

DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Aviation Analytics Market by Component (Services, Solutions) Deployment…

DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Aviation Analytics Market by Component (Services, Solutions) Deployment (On-premise, Cloud), Application, End-user (MROs, Airlines, Airports, OEMs), Business Function, and Region – Forecast to 2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The worldwide aviation analytics market is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2020 to 2025.

The increasing modernization of aircraft fleet to increase efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime is the key factor that is expected to fuel the growth of the aviation analytics market. However, lack of expertise that restrain the adoption of aviation analytics hurdle the growth of this market.

The aviation analytics market includes major players Oracle Corporation (US), General Electric (US), Lufthansa Technik (Germany), SAP (Germany), and IBM (US). These players have spread their business across various countries includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the Rest of the World. COVID-19 has impacted their businesses as well. Industry experts believe that COVID-19 could affect aviation analytics services by 40-45% globally in 2020.

The mobility & functionality segment of the market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025

Based on application, the mobility & functionality segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for improving passenger experience during air travel.

Based on end-user, the airport segment is projected to lead the aviation analytics market across the forecast period

Based on end-user, the airport segment is projected to lead during the forecast period. Due to the demand for workflow efficiency and growing number of aircraft fleet, the market for aviation analytics is expected to lead during the forecast period.

The North American region is estimated to account for the largest share of the aviation analytics market in 2020

The aviation analytics market in the North American region is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period, owing to the high adoption of modernization of aircraft fleet across the region. The airlines and airports in this region are opting for advance analytics tools to optimize the complex business functions through incorporation of modern technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, etc.

Major players in the aviation analytics market are IBM Corporation (US), IFS (Sweden), Ramco Systems (India), SAP (Germany), Swiss Aviation Software (Switzerland), Lufthansa Technik (Germany), General Electric (US), Oracle Corporation (US), and Honeywell International (US).

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Advancement in Cloud-Based IT Solutions for Data Collection
  • Demand for Optimized Business Operations Through the Application of Structured Analytical Solutions
  • Growing Emphasis on Identifying New Market Opportunities by Analyzing Customer Behavior and Preferences
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs and Downtime by Employing Predictive Analytics

Restraints

  • Lack of Appropriate Analytical Skills

Opportunities

  • Cloud-Based Real-Time Data Collection and Analytics
  • Incorporation of AI-based Analytics Solutions for Critical Functions in the Aviation Industry

Challenges

  • Requirement of Diverse Data Models
  • Economic Challenges Faced by the Aviation Industry due to COVID-19

Range/Scenarios

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customers’ Business

  • Revenue Shift and New Revenue Pockets for Aviation Analytics Market

Market Ecosystem

  • Prominent Companies
  • Private and Small Enterprises
  • End-users

Average Selling Price of Analytics Solutions

Value Chain Analysis

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Technology Analysis

  • Sensors
  • Cloud Computing

Case Study Analysis

  • Aviation Analytics by IBM Corporation
  • Analytics Cloud by Oracle Corporation

6 Industry Trends

Technological Advancements in the Aviation Industry

  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Prescriptive Analytics
  • Blockchain Application in Analytics

Data Science in the Aviation Industry

  • Optimization of Operations

Emerging Trends

  • Smart Wearable Gadgets
  • Big Data

Aviation Analytics Market: New Technologies and Their Applications

  • Aviation Cloud Technology
  • Advanced Analytics and Digital Transformation
  • Data Routing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Internet of Things

Parameters for the Selection of Aviation Analytics Solutions

Innovations and Patent Registrations

Solutions

  • Growing Adoption of Analytical Solution for Different Business Functions to Stimulate the Market Growth

Services

  • Growing Demand from Small-Sized End-users to Drive the Market Growth

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles

  • IBM Corporation
  • General Electric
  • Oracle Corporation
  • SAP SE
  • Ramco Systems
  • IFS AB
  • Capgemini SE
  • Hexaware
  • Lufthansa Technik
  • Winair
  • Honeywell
  • Sita
  • Atheer Air
  • SAS Institute
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • MU Sigma
  • Swiss Aviation Software
  • Mercator
  • Graymatter Software Services
  • Beep Analytics
  • Relx PLC

Startup/SMEs

  • Zestiot
  • IBS Software Services
  • Aviation Intelligence Ltd.
  • Innodatatics Inc.
  • Aeroficial Intelligence

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Hobbs & Towne, Inc. Announces New Vice President, Jennifer Ratner

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hobbs & Towne, Inc. («HTI») is excited and honored to announce that Jennifer Ratner has joined the firm. HTI is the premier sustainability and climate technology-focused executive search and advisory services firm in the world, with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto,…

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hobbs & Towne, Inc. («HTI») is excited and honored to announce that Jennifer Ratner has joined the firm. HTI is the premier sustainability and climate technology-focused executive search and advisory services firm in the world, with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, London and Philadelphia, where Jennifer will be based. The firm has been dedicated to supporting and transforming the most innovative climate and sustainability technology companies and ESG investors around the world for over two decades.

Jennifer has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, having worked with the world’s leading buyside firms.  «I am thrilled to join HTI and help build teams for some of the most innovative companies in climate technology. HTI provides me with a platform to merge a long-held passion for sustainability with my Wall Street and boutique search experience.» stated Jennifer.  After graduating from the Honors Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, Jennifer began her career at Greenhill, a mergers and acquisitions boutique, as an Investment Banking Analyst.   She spent two years as a private equity Associate at Charterhouse, a middle market private equity firm, before attending Columbia Business School and graduating in 2006.

According to HTI partner Danielle Munley, the addition of Jennifer to the team will further augment the firm’s delivery to its clients.  She explains, «Jennifer’s experience, partnering with world’s top venture capitalists and private equity firms, in her previous executive search roles, mixed with her investment banking background and passion for sustainability, is an ideal skill and value set for our search and advisory practices.  I am thrilled to be working with Jennifer and beyond excited about the category as we drive towards a more sustainable future.»

About Hobbs & Towne, Inc. Hobbs & Towne, Inc. is an executive search and advisory services firm with a mission of building a more sustainable future. The executive search firm was founded in August of 1997 by Andy Towne and Bobby Hobbs and has focused on partnering with disruptors in cleantech, climate technology and sustainability for over 20 years. The Advisory Practice was launched in 2016, with services including M&A advisory; leadership assessment and executive coaching; interim management; restructuring advisory; capital raise advisory; and diversity, equity, & inclusion advisory. For more information, please visit www.hobbstowne.com.

Contacts:
Andrew Towne, CEO
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Danielle Munley, Partner
Danielle@hobbstowne.com

Jennifer Ratner, Vice President
jennifer@hobbstowne.com

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