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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Three of the world-class vehicles from Kia Motors America were named «Best Cars for the Money» in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report. Taking top honors this year are the 2021 Forte, Sorento and Soul models.

«Kia has outperformed the industry with a world-class lineup of sporty sedans and undeniably capable SUVs, and these Best Cars for the Money awards from U.S. News & World Report speak to the strength and appeal of our entire product line,» said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. «It is not enough to offer stylish, functional and technologically-advanced vehicles that meet and exceed the wants and needs of our customers. There also must be an exceptional value proposition. Our goal is to consistently deliver on that promise.»

Winners were chosen on the basis of quality and value. Quality is determined by each vehicle’s performance in U.S. News & World Report Best Car Rankings and value is measured by a combination of transaction prices and five-year total ownership costs.

«The Kia Sorento’s low price and operating costs make it a great value, and that value comes without compromises on features, comfort or performance,» said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor, U.S. News & World Report. «Car reviewers love the Forte for its roomy passenger cabin and long list of standard features. Its low price and long-term ownership costs make it a great value. This is a car that buyers – and their budgets – will enjoy owning for the long haul. And the Kia Soul has plenty of interior space and an excellent infotainment system. Its long warranty keeps repair costs low, making it an excellent long-term value.»

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

 

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Innovative home appliances, consumer electronics, solar panels and HVAC technologies from LG Electronics are delivering high performance, unparalleled home connectivity, enhanced convenience, and energy efficiency to The New American Home^® (TNAH) and The New American Remodel^® (TNAR), the official show homes of the 2021 International Builders’ Show^® virtual experience (IBSx).

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chose LG as Platinum Partner for the show’s two featured «Net Zero» homes in the heart of central Florida. TNAH and TNAR are state-of-the-art showcase houses illustrating how any home can be transformed into a high-performance, high-tech space when integrating today’s building and appliance innovations to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency and enhance daily life. 

Advanced Renewable Solar Energy Solutions for Net Zero Homes
Key to TNAH’s and TNAR’s environmental sustainability and aesthetically appealing designs are rooftop installations of high-efficiency solar modules from residential solar energy leader LG Business Solutions USA. LG NeON^® 2 60-cell solar panels, the company’s best-selling modules, will help power both homes to support their Net Zero designs. Designed with aesthetics in mind, these panels use thin, circular-shaped wires that give it a minimalistic appearance, thanks to its award-winning Cello Technology™. The implementation of this technology also improves the opportunity for light absorption resulting in an increase of power output. 

LG modules are among the most popular in the U.S. residential solar market both for new construction and renewable-energy upgrades to existing homes. Across its portfolio, they feature high power outputs and outstanding durability that perform well in a variety of environments and weather conditions. The LG NeON 2 panels are high-efficiency modules that generate more power from the same amount of sunlight than lower-efficiency modules of the same size while blending in unobtrusively to the look and feel of the home’s design. The NeON 2 panels are backed by LG’s strong 25-year product and enhanced performance warranty.

Convenience and Design from Smart Appliances for a Better Life at Home
LG’s innovative smart appliances in 2021’s TNAH and TNAR deliver added convenience with advanced technologies and come equipped with elevated design and designer-grade finishes. Led by the «LG Ultimate Laundry Rooms,» a number of home appliance innovations from the LG Builder division are featured, including:

• LG STUDIO WashTower^TM (model WSEX200HNA/WSGX201HNA): Featured in TNAH, this industry-first single-unit, vertical laundry solution takes up half the floor space, giving consumers the flexibility to elevate their laundry experience while still tackling ultra-large loads. With an exclusive form factor, the smartly designed LG STUDIO WashTower inspires users to reinvent their laundry room design and laundry routine. Housed in a sleek package complete with LG STUDIO’s exclusive Noble Steel finish, this laundry solution features the unique Center Control™ panel for the easiest access ever, built-in intelligence, and advanced cleaning to make laundry day easier than ever. The ENERGY STAR certified LG STUDIO WashTower also includes a large capacity washer at 5.0 cubic feet that can tackle king-size bedding and more and a custom dryer rack for added convenience.
• LG STUDIO Styler Steam Closet (model S5MSB): Also found in TNAH, the LG STUDIO Styler refreshes, deodorizes and sanitizes with the gentle power of steam – no chemicals needed. The new model features expanded capacity with room for five hangers and an additional pants hanger in the door for perfect creases, delivering unmatched flexibility – no plumbing required. Featuring an LG STUDIO-exclusive finish, Black Tinted Mirror for a full-length reflection, this smart steam closet transitions easily into any décor or space and CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.

For the ultimate in convenience, all featured LG laundry products are equipped with smart technology and can be controlled from anywhere with the LG ThinQ^® mobile app or voice commands via Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Users of LG’s smart appliances (not including LG Styler) also have the benefit of extra peace of mind with LG’s AI-powered customer support innovation, LG Proactive Customer Care. Developed to reimagine the customer experience and help users get the most of their appliances, Proactive Customer Care immediately alerts owners to potential problems before they occur, expedites repairs when needed, and offering useful maintenance tips to keep LG appliances performing their best.

The chef’s kitchens in both homes feature built-in appliances – advanced pro-style ranges, column refrigerators, freezers, wine refrigerators and more – from LG’s fast-growing luxury brand, Signature Kitchen Suite. (See separate news release.)

Immersive Home Entertainment Experience from 4K Ultra HD TVs
Bringing an immersive home entertainment experience to TNAH and TNAR, the homes feature a wide assortment of 4K Ultra HD TVs from LG Electronics, selected by the NAHB and the home designers as exclusive consumer electronics partner. Highlights include the unparalleled viewing experience of LG OLED 4K TVs, which offer perfect blacks and awesome color for impressive picture quality.

Advanced TVs featured in TNAR include the award-winning 65-inch LG OLED Gallery TV in the main great room, a 45-inch LG OLED TV in the cabinet of the kitchen as well as a 55-inch pop-up TV in the second floor lounge and additional 50-inch LCD models in the first floor bedroom, exercise room and first floor office. Featured in TNAH are 77- and 65-inch LG OLED Gallery TVs in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. Complemented by LG sound bars, the LG OLED TVs are also featured in the master bedroom and guest bedrooms while other top-of-the-line LG TVs are installed within the cabana. Home offices include LG UltraWide computer monitors.

Super-Efficient and Sleek Air Conditioning Technologies
Featuring efficient advanced HVAC systems and controls from LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA, TNAR embeds LG air conditioning solutions that complement the home’s unique design characteristics.

TNAR boasts two award-winning LG Multi V™ S 5-ton Heat Recovery outdoor units. They are connected to several LG Vertical Air Handler units, which feature LG inverter technology and offer discrete and flexible installation, effortlessly complementing the high-end design of the home while ensuring unmatched comfort. Seamlessly integrated with LG’s own controls solutions, these customizable home comfort solutions are easily controlled via wall-mount or with a smartphone using the LG ThinQ app.

Both homes have achieved National Green Building Standard «Emerald» certification, ENERGY STAR building certification, and Net Zero status from the U.S. Green Building Council. Thousands of building professionals from around the world come to tour the homes and learn how to incorporate countless ideas into their projects.

Tours of the homes are offered virtually. Visit The New American Home’s virtual experience as well as The New American Remodel’s virtual experience to learn more about the  construction process, as well as the final showcase homes. The final version of the homes will be available indefinitely on buildersshow.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $56 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. The «Life’s Good» marketing theme encompasses how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. LG is a 2020 ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

About The New American Home 
The New American Home 2021 is centrally located in Winter Park’s downtown corridor, giving it a very high score of walkability. This gorgeous, three-level single-family home is one of the latest projects for Phil Kean Designs. The three-level property showcases innovative technology and current trends in a high-end, sophisticated setting. This three-story property with 5,536 sq. ft. (4,397 sq. ft. of living space) features three bedrooms, four baths with one half-bath, a showroom three-car garage, innovative exercise room, numerous ultra-energy-efficient features, astonishing fire features and a luxurious summer kitchen.

About The New American Remodel
The New American Remodel was originally built in 1973 and the property on 3260 Lake Shore Dr. draws lineage from Frank Lloyd Wright – a founder of organic architecture. The various ceiling heights throughout presented an exciting puzzle for E2 Homes to solve. A complete interior and exterior renovation included a variety of features demonstrating a sustainable vision that incorporates current trends in the remodeling industry. Renovations increased the home’s total square footage to 7,769 (6,459 sq. ft. of under-air living space). It contains six bedrooms, six baths with one half-bath, ultra-energy-efficiency methods, a fully furnished cabana and an outdoor entertaining area with a lanai. 

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volt Energy www.volt-energy.com, a national solar energy development company, announces the selection of co-founder and CEO Gilbert Campbell to serve on the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)  Solar Energy Industries Association. Campbell was elected to the SEIA Board in 2019. He will contribute to the implementation of SEIA’s Solar Vision for the Biden administration and 117^th Congress, an agenda that SEIA is dedicated to moving forward within the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration. 

«Over the last year, Gilbert has worked alongside SEIA to advocate for policies that will help us manage our growth and reach our goals in the Solar+ Decade,» said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). «Gilbert is a tremendous asset to SEIA and the entire solar industry, and his leadership on critical issues like racial justice and supplier diversity will continue to be an important part of our work together.»

Founded in 2010, Volt Energy is a minority-owned national renewable energy firm that finances and develops utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects and energy storage solutions for commercial, government, educational and non-profit institutions. Volt specializes in crafting flexible utility-scale Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that offer price predictability and service reliability for the customer and long-term solid returns for the investor.

«The solar industry is uniquely positioned to help our nation recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, by stimulating the economy through investments in clean energy infrastructure, generating new clean energy jobs and improving health outcomes in the most impacted communities. I look forward to working with SEIA’s CEO, Abigail Ross Hopper, and the executive committee to assist the Biden-Harris Administration in their efforts to create a cleaner future,» said Campbell.

Campbell has been nationally recognized for his efforts and has testified before Congress regarding the need for increased minority participation in the renewable energy sector. In 2016, the Obama Administration presented Campbell with the White House Champions of Change Award for his leadership in advancing climate equity. Campbell also serves on the board of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), and is a Founding Member of Renewables Forward.

About Volt Energy

Since 2010, Volt has emerged as a leader in the development of solar projects that are structured to provide safe, clean and affordable solar solutions for an array of public and private sector clients including: Accenture, Exelon/Pepco, The Cheesecake Factory, Subaru, District of Columbia Government, Howard University and Wake Forest University.

Media Contact:

Lauren Strickland
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — This spring, over 30,000 volunteer Field Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will join together in advocating for effective suicide prevention legislation. Beginning now through May, AFSP Advocates will participate in State Capitol Day events happening across the United States during which they will share their personal connection to suicide and talk to state public officials about legislation that can help reduce state and national suicide rates. Interested individuals are encouraged to connect with their local AFSP Chapter for event dates and registration information, afsp.org/chapter.

«At State Capitol Day events, AFSP’s volunteer advocates bravely share their connection to our cause and ask their lawmakers to advance legislation that will address this leading cause of death,» said Robert Gebbia, AFSP CEO. «By participating in this advocacy program, our volunteers are helping those who write state laws better understand that suicide affects people throughout their state and that more needs to be done to prevent loss of life from suicide. Even though these events are being held virtually this year, they are just as vital to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.»

As the host organization for these events, AFSP has a list of specific public policy priorities that every state should focus on to reduce the suicide rate. These priorities include efforts such as:

• Training for educators about suicide warning signs,
• State funding streams for the implementation of the new 9-8-8 dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and
• Increasing the number of health professionals who receive regular trauma – and evidence-informed education and training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management.

For a full list of the organization’s state legislative priorities, visit: https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1609876825-14196afsppolicysynopsis20212022statem1.pdf.

To date, there have been 37 events scheduled this year, with many more expected to be scheduled. AFSP’s volunteer Field Advocates in attendance at State Capitol Day events, include suicide loss survivors, those with lived experience of suicide and those who support them, mental health clinicians, and people who are passionate about the cause. Some events will include guest speakers such as the Governor, Lt. Governor and/or state legislators. In the week following each event, advocates will have a phone or video appointment with state legislators to share their story and what legislation can make an impact in their respective state. In 2020, 27 state bills that were supported as part of a State Capitol Day event became law.  

The planning for these events began in November of last year. To follow along with the advocates as they make strides in this work, follow #AFSPadvocacy. To join this movement and receive updates about events in your area visit: afsp.org/advocate.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

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MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honey bees and native pollinators will find more forage in California’s almond orchards this spring as a result of the almond community’s five-point Pollinator Protection Plan. Announced one year ago by the Almond Board of California (ABC), this plan expands the industry’s long-standing commitment to researching, protecting and improving bee health.

One of the five tenets of the Pollinator Protection Plan – increasing floral diversity on farm – led the Almond Board to create and fund the Bee+ Scholarship program which provides grants to farmers to help offset the cost of planting forage and habitat in and around their orchards. This effort led to 135 new almond farmers joining Project Apis m.’s Seeds for Bees program and added pollinator habitat to 14,778 acres of almond orchards, a 22% increase to the footprint of almond pollinator habitat in the last year.

Another component of the Bee+ Scholarship encouraged farmer participation in Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program. To date, 54,202 acres of almonds have been Bee Friendly certified, meaning farmers are actively protecting pollinator populations by implementing positive, incremental changes on-farm.

«As a partnership designed by nature, almonds take our responsibility for honey bee health seriously,» said Josette Lewis, PhD, chief scientific officer for the Almond Board. «Through these efforts, we diversify and expand the nutritious forage that honey bees find in almond orchards each year while extending our efforts outside the orchard to benefit native pollinators too.»

Ben King, a fourth-generation almond farmer based in Colusa, Calif., has planted cover crops on his farm for more than five years. «It comes out of a love for bees,» King said, «and recognizing the importance of taking what nature gives you and acting as a steward.»

As almonds are the first commercial crop in North America to bloom, King notes that «almond orchards are the first stop for the honey bees, and the trees’ pollen is their first major source of nutrition. As a result, hives regularly leave stronger as they move on to pollinate other crops across the country, an effect amplified with the addition of more floral biodiversity via cover crops.»

By investing in blooming cover crops, King has not only seen a benefit to pollinators, but also to the overall health of his orchard, especially as it relates to soil. «Soil is the foundation of farming and by planting pollinator habitat you are creating a healthy ecosystem,» notes King. Cover crops also provide positive impacts on carbon sequestration and can improve the amount of moisture that can be stored in the soil.

«It’s clear this is the path forward,» King said. «But there is a long-term investment associated with making these changes. Luckily, the Almond Board is progressive and supports these initiatives on farmers’ behalf.»

In 2020, ABC invested more than $750,000 in activities that directly benefit pollinator health. This included $300,000 in incentives and technical assistance to expand pollinator forage and habitat on-farm. ABC will continue to invest in providing tools and options to farmers to continue expanding pollinator habitat in 2021.

Bolstering these efforts, ABC and the University of California, Davis have partnered to publish a cover crop management guide for almond farmers. The culmination of years of research on the management and benefits of cover crops for both pollinators and soil health, this practical guide will be released this summer and drive adoption of a practice which promotes biodiversity and carbon sequestration.

This work builds upon a longstanding commitment to pollinator health. Since 1995, the California almond community has supported 126 research projects – more than any other crop group – to address the five major factors impacting honey bee health, including varroa mites, pest and disease management, lack of genetic diversity, pesticide exposure, and access to forage and nutrition.

To learn more about the mutually beneficial relationship between almonds and bees, along with the California almond community’s commitment to protecting pollinators, visit Almonds.com/Bees.

About the Almond Board of California
California almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow. The Almond Board of California promotes natural, wholesome and quality almonds through leadership in strategic market development, innovative research, and accelerated adoption of industry best practices on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond farmers and processors in California, most of whom are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the Almond Living Magazine.

Contact:
Hannalea Resnik
hannalea.resnik@porternovelli.com
(212) 601-8217

 

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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced a significant planned expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts, which has an extensive portfolio of resort properties throughout the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. The agreement is expected to propel Marriott into the list of top 10 global all-inclusive players by adding 19 franchised resorts totaling nearly 7,000 rooms across six destinations and more than doubling the company’s presence in the all-inclusive segment to 33 properties by 2025. The majority of the properties are expected to be converted into Marriott’s Autograph Collection by mid 2021.

«We are thrilled to work with Sunwing Travel Group and expand into two new leisure destinations – St. Lucia and Antigua,» said Tony Capuano, Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, Marriott International. «Blue Diamond’s expertise in the all-inclusive segment and high-quality resorts will help ensure that these properties serve as excellent additions to the Marriott portfolio. Today’s signing is a testament to Marriott International’s scale and loyalty platform, and we look forward to providing travelers seeking an all-inclusive experience with more choices in the Caribbean and Latin America.»

Marriott International launched its multi-brand all-inclusive portfolio platform in August 2019 and has 9 open hotels across Costa Rica, Barbados and Mexico with an additional 5 hotels in the pipeline in Mexico, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Brazil. With today’s agreement, another 19 are expected to join the portfolio. The platform will provide the company’s 145 million Marriott Bonvoy members the option to earn and redeem points for the convenient, pay-one-price concept.

«We are excited to enter into this agreement with Marriott International, and introduce Blue Diamond Resorts’ portfolio of hotels to their Autograph Collection brand,» said Stephen Hunter, CEO, Sunwing Travel Group. «Our luxurious, award-winning hotels will benefit from Marriott’s world-renowned reputation and esteemed travel program, all while bolstering our mission to bring unparalleled vacation experiences to customers.»

The following resorts are anticipated to convert to the Autograph Collection:

Mexico

• 840-room Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
• 343-room Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun
• 566-room Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun
• 332-room Planet Hollywood Adults Scene Cancun
• 457-room Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort & Spa

Dominican Republic

• 730-room Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa
• 320-room Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Resort & Spa
• 525-room Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort & Spa
• 317-room Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino
• 168-room Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana

Jamaica

• 352-room Royalton White Sands Montego Bay
• 228-room Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay
• 140-room Hideaway at Royalton Negril
• 407-room Royalton Negril Resort & Spa

St. Lucia

• 290-room Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa
• 166-room Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia

Antigua 

• 294-room Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa

Costa Rica

• 294-room Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica

Multi-Brand All-Inclusive Portfolio
Given growing demand for premium and luxury all-inclusive stays, Marriott International previously announced it would leverage eight of its 30 global iconic brands in the all-inclusive category: The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels, W Hotels, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio and Delta Hotels by Marriott. Today’s agreement reflects the addition of 19 resorts into Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a curated collection of remarkably independent hotels hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality. Guests will revel in an elevated all-inclusive leisure vacation experience with a unique design aesthetic, enriching programs and redesigned dynamic dining options, along with enhanced spa and wellness offerings.

Marriott Commitment to Clean Protocols
Hotels in the Marriott portfolio are following Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean protocols created together with leading experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention and hotel operations. These protocols include mandated mask-wearing for all associates within the hotel, and the use of electrostatic sprayers and disinfectants recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization to sanitize surfaces in the hotels. In addition, the company has modified its food and beverage operational practices creating a newly designed approach to buffets and in-room dining. Measures include but are not limited to contactless and low-touch service, digital menus, pre-plated mini buffet options and a hybrid buffet with elements of self-guided service around individually plated or packaged selections. 

Note on forward-looking statements: This press release contains «forward-looking statements» within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including expected additions to Marriott’s system, hotel renovations and brand conversions, our growth pipeline, demand trends for certain product types and in certain markets, and similar statements concerning possible future events or expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including those we identify below and other risk factors that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Risks that could affect forward-looking statements in this press release include the duration and scope of COVID-19, including the location and extent of resurgences of the virus and the availability of effective treatments or vaccines; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for travel, transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence; actions governments, businesses and individuals have taken or may take in response to the pandemic, including limiting or banning travel and/or in-person gatherings or imposing occupancy or other restrictions on lodging or other facilities; the impact of the pandemic and actions taken in response to the pandemic on global and regional economies, travel, and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of COVID-19’s impact on unemployment rates and consumer discretionary spending; the ability of our owners and franchisees to successfully navigate the impacts of COVID-19; the pace of recovery when the pandemic subsides or effective treatments or vaccines become available; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the effects of steps we and our property owners and franchisees take to reduce operating costs and/or enhance certain health and cleanliness protocols at our hotels; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with clients and property owners; and the availability of capital to finance growth and refurbishment. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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

About Sunwing Travel Group
The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing Travel Group is comprised of Sunwing Vacations and Vacation Express, two of the leading leisure tour operators in North America; Sunwing Airlines, Canada’s premier leisure airline; SunwingJets, a luxury private jet charter service; SellOffVacations.com and Luxe Destination Weddings, two leading travel retail businesses; NexusTours, a full-service destination management company; and Blue Diamond Resorts, the Group’s hotel management company, an innovative organization that operates popular resort brands across the Caribbean and Mexico. Since its inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has curated an impressive portfolio encompassing 45 properties, exceeding 15,000 rooms in ten countries, including the award-winning All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, adults-only brands Hideaway at Royalton and Royalton CHIC, Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resorts, and Mystique by Royalton. For more information on Sunwing Travel Group, please visit www.sunwingtravelgroup.com.

Contact:
Felicia Arguello
farguello@jeffreygroup.com

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BETHESDA, Md., 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) hoy anunció una importante expansión de su portafolio de todo incluido mediante un acuerdo a largo plazo con la división hotelera de Sunwing Travel Group, Blue Diamond Resorts, que cuenta con un amplio portafolio de propiedades de resorts en todo el Caribe, Centroamérica y México. Se espera que el acuerdo sitúe a Marriott en la lista de los 10 principales actores mundiales de hoteles todo incluido, añadiendo 19 resorts franquiciados que suman casi 7.000 habitaciones en seis destinos y duplicando la presencia de la empresa en el segmento todo incluido para llegar a 33 propiedades en 2025. Se espera que la mayoría de las propiedades se conviertan en Autograph Collection de Marriott a mediados de 2021.

«Estamos encantados de trabajar con Sunwing Travel Group y expandirnos a dos nuevos destinos: Santa Lucía y Antigua«, dijo Tony Capuano, Presidente del Grupo, Servicios de Desarrollo, Diseño y Operaciones Globales de Marriott International. «La pericia de Blue Diamond en el segmento todo incluido y la alta calidad de los resorts ayudarán a garantizar que estas propiedades sean excelentes adiciones al portafolio del Marriott. La firma de hoy es fiel testimonio de la escala y gran plataforma de lealtad de Marriott International, y esperamos ofrecerles a los viajeros que buscan una experiencia de todo incluido más opciones en el Caribe y Latinoamérica».

Marriott International lanzó su plataforma de portafolio multimarca de todo incluido en agosto de 2019 y tiene 9 hoteles abiertos a lo largo de Costa Rica, Barbados y México, con 5 hoteles previstos en México, Curazao, República Dominicana y Jamaica. Con el acuerdo de hoy se espera que otros 19 se unan al portafolio. La plataforma proporcionará a los 145 millones de socios de Marriott Bonvoy la opción de ganar y redimir puntos por el práctico concepto de pay-one-price (o pagar un precio).

«Estamos muy contentos de celebrar este acuerdo con Marriott International, e introducir el portafolio de hoteles de Blue Diamond Resorts en su marca Autograph Collection», dijo Stephen Hunter, Director General de Sunwing Travel Group. «Nuestros lujosos y galardonados hoteles se beneficiarán de la reputación mundialmente reconocida de Marriott y de su apreciado programa de viajes, todo ello reforzando nuestra misión de ofrecer experiencias vacacionales inigualables a los clientes».

Se prevé que los siguientes resorts se conviertan en Autograph Collection:

México

• Royalton Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa de 840 habitaciones  
• Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancún de 343 habitaciones
• Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancún de 566 habitaciones
• Planet Hollywood Adults Scene Cancún de 332 habitaciones
• Royalton CHIC Suites Cancún Resort & Spa de 457 habitaciones  

República Dominicana

• Royalton Bávaro Resort & Spa de 730 habitaciones
• Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Resort & Spa de 320 habitaciones
• Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort & Spa de 525 habitaciones
• Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino de 317 habitaciones
• Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana de 168 habitaciones  

Jamaica

• Royalton White Sands Montego Bay de 352 habitaciones
• Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay de 228 habitaciones
• Hideaway at Royalton Negril de 140 habitaciones
• Royalton Negril Resort & Spa de 407 habitaciones

Santa Lucía

• Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa de 290 habitaciones
• Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia de 166 habitaciones  

Antigua 

• Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa de 294 habitaciones

Costa Rica

• Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica de 294 habitaciones

Portafolio Multimarca de Todo Incluido
Dada la creciente demanda de estadías de calidad superior y de lujo con todo incluido, Marriott International anunció previamente que aprovechará ocho de sus 30 marcas icónicas globales en la categoría de todo incluido: The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels, W Hotels, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio y Delta Hotels by Marriott. El acuerdo de hoy refleja la incorporación de 19 resorts al Autograph Collection de Marriott International, una colección de hoteles notablemente independientes seleccionados a mano por su artesanía inherente y sus distintas perspectivas de diseño y hospitalidad. Los huéspedes disfrutarán de una experiencia vacacional elevada con todo incluido, con una estética de diseño única, programas enriquecedores y opciones gastronómicas dinámicas rediseñadas, junto con ofertas de spa y bienestar mejoradas.

El Compromiso del Marriott con los Protocolos de Limpieza
Los hoteles del portafolio de Marriott siguen los protocolos de Compromiso con la Limpieza de Marriott International, creados junto con los principales expertos en seguridad alimentaria y del agua, higiene y prevención de infecciones y operaciones hoteleras. Estos protocolos incluyen el uso obligatorio de tapabocas para todos los asociados del hotel y el uso de pulverizadores electrostáticos y desinfectantes recomendados por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades y la Organización Mundial de la Salud para desinfectar las superficies de los hoteles. Además, la empresa ha modificado sus prácticas operativas en cuanto a alimentos y bebidas, creando un sistema diseñado para los bufés y las comidas en las habitaciones. Las medidas incluyen, pero no se limitan a, un servicio sin contacto y de bajo contacto, los menús digitales, las opciones de mini-bufé con platos listos para servir y un bufé híbrido con elementos de servicio autoguiado en torno a opciones de platos servidos a la mesa o empaquetados individualmente.

Nota sobre declaraciones prospectivas: Este comunicado de prensa contiene «declaraciones prospectivas» en el sentido de las leyes federales de valores de Estados Unidos, incluyendo las incorporaciones previstas al sistema de Marriott, las renovaciones de hoteles y las conversiones de marca, nuestra proyección de crecimiento, las tendencias de la demanda para determinados tipos de productos y en determinados mercados, y declaraciones similares relativas a posibles eventos o expectativas futuras que no son hechos históricos. Le advertimos que estas declaraciones no son garantías de rendimientos futuros y están sujetas a numerosos riesgos e incertidumbres en evolución que no podemos predecir o evaluar con precisión, incluyendo los que identificamos a continuación y otros factores de riesgo que identificamos en nuestras presentaciones ante la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de EE.UU., incluyendo nuestro informe trimestral más reciente en el formulario 10-Q. Los riesgos que podrían afectar las declaraciones prospectivas contenidas en el presente comunicado de prensa incluyen la duración y el alcance de COVID-19, incluyendo la ubicación y el alcance de los resurgimientos del virus y la disponibilidad de tratamientos o vacunas eficaces; su impacto a corto y largo plazo en la demanda de viajes, negocios transitorios y de grupos, y los niveles de confianza de los consumidores; las medidas que los gobiernos, las empresas y los individuos han adoptado o puedan adoptar en respuesta a la pandemia, incluyendo la limitación o la prohibición de los viajes y/o las reuniones en persona o la imposición de restricciones de ocupación u otro tipo de restricciones sobre el alojamiento u otras instalaciones; el impacto de la pandemia y de las medidas adoptadas en respuesta a la pandemia en las economías mundiales y regionales, los viajes y la actividad económica, incluyendo la duración y la magnitud del impacto de COVID-19 en las tasas de desempleo y el gasto discrecional de los consumidores; la capacidad de nuestros propietarios y franquiciados para manejar con éxito los efectos de COVID-19; el ritmo de recuperación cuando la pandemia se aminore o se disponga de tratamientos o vacunas eficaces; la incertidumbre económica general en los principales mercados mundiales y el empeoramiento de las condiciones económicas mundiales o los bajos niveles de crecimiento económico; los efectos de las medidas que nosotros y nuestros propietarios y franquiciados adoptemos para reducir los costos de operación y/o mejorar determinados protocolos de salud y limpieza en nuestros hoteles; las condiciones de la competencia en el sector del alojamiento; las relaciones con los clientes y propietarios; y la disponibilidad de capital para financiar el crecimiento y la modernización. Cualquiera de estos factores podría hacer que los resultados reales difieran materialmente de las expectativas que expresamos o implicamos en el presente comunicado de prensa. Hacemos estas declaraciones prospectivas a partir de la fecha del presente comunicado de prensa y no asumimos ninguna obligación de actualizar o revisar públicamente ninguna declaración prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, eventos futuros o de lo contrario.

Acerca de Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) tiene su sede en Bethesda, Maryland, EE.UU., y abarca un portafolio de más de 7.500 propiedades bajo 30 marcas líderes en 132 países y territorios. Marriott opera y franquicia hoteles y concede licencias de complejos turísticos de propiedad vacacional en todo el mundo. La compañía ofrece Marriott Bonvoy™, su galardonado programa de viajes. Para obtener más información, por favor visite nuestro sitio web www.espanol.marriott.com, y para conocer las últimas noticias de la empresa, visite www.marriottnewscenter.com. Además, conéctese con nosotros en Facebook y @MarriottIntl en Twitter e Instagram.

Acerca de Sunwing Travel Group
La mayor empresa de viajes integrada de Norteamérica, Sunwing Travel Group está compuesta por Sunwing Vacations y Vacation Express, dos de los principales operadores turísticos de ocio de Norteamérica; Sunwing Airlines, la principal aerolínea de ocio de Canadá; SunwingJets, un servicio de chárter de jets privados de lujo; SellOffVacations.com y Luxe Destination Weddings, dos empresas líderes en la venta de viajes al por menor; NexusTours, una empresa de gestión de destinos de servicio completo; y Blue Diamond Resorts, la empresa de gestión hotelera del Grupo, una organización innovadora que opera populares marcas de complejos turísticos en todo el Caribe y México. Desde su creación en 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts ha creado un impresionante portafolio que abarca 45 propiedades, que superan las 15.000 habitaciones en diez países, incluyendo los galardonados All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, las marcas sólo para adultos Hideaway at Royalton y Royalton CHIC, Planet Hollywood Hotels and Resorts y Mystique by Royalton. Para más información sobre Sunwing Travel Group, visite www.sunwingtravelgroup.com.

Contact:
Felicia Arguello
farguello@jeffreygroup.com

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