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TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On August 6, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization put out a statement calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and the early entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

The Soka Gakkai pledges to exert all efforts for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons and also urges the Japanese government to move toward participation in the TPNW, stating, «At this deeply significant juncture, the government of Japan, the only country to have suffered atomic bombings during war, should announce its readiness to consider participation in the TPNW, thus positively shaping the discourse on the elimination of nuclear weapons within the international community.»

In the statement, Yoshiki Tanigawa, chair of the Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues, states, «In recent years, there are signs that a nuclear arms race among the nuclear-weapon states is again intensifying. At the same time, the global spread of the novel coronavirus has demonstrated that military force is incapable of resolving global challenges, compelling us to confront the question of what constitutes authentic security for human beings.»

See full statement at https://www.sgi.org/in-focus/press-releases/75th-anniversary-hiroshima-and-nagasaki.html

On August 6 and 8 respectively, the Soka Gakkai in Hiroshima and Nagasaki will hold online meetings to listen to testimonies of hibakusha, the survivors of the atomic bombings. Over the past year, youth members in these areas have continued to collect testimonies of wartime experiences, including those of hibakusha, aiming to publish the latest volume this fall. The Soka Gakkai in Japan will also hold an online youth summit toward the renunciation of war in September.

At the global level, the SGI (Soka Gakkai International), with around 200 organizations of different faith backgrounds, including Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim and indigenous traditions, has signed a Joint Interfaith Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The statement affirms that «the presence of even one nuclear weapon violates the core principles of our different faith traditions and threatens the unimaginable destruction of everything we hold dear.» It lays out the environmental, health and economic consequences of a nuclear explosion and urges governments to ratify the TPNW. This is the twelfth such interfaith statement issued since 2014, supported by a growing number of faith groups.

Read the statement here: https://20561860-86b7-4801-a5d6-af3a3b4e6a59.filesusr.com/ugd/dca5da_26cbc5f57ae94e36a3394ff914d00893.pdf

The Soka Gakkai is a global Buddhist organization with 12 million members around the world that promotes peace, culture and education. The Soka Gakkai has worked toward the abolition of nuclear weapons for 60 years, since the Declaration Calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons issued by second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda on September 8, 1957.

Contact:

Joan Anderson
International Office of Public Information
Soka Gakkai
Tel: +81-80-5957-4711
E-mail: anderson[at]soka.jp
www.sgi.org

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Salinas Valley in Monterey County, one of the most productive agricultural regions in California, is located 60 miles south of San Jose or Silicon Valley. It earned its nickname «Salad Bowl of the World» for the mass production of roughly 70% of the nation’s lettuce as well as spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries, peppers and numerous other crops. In 2020 it’s known as the «hotbed of coronavirus.»

Agricultural workers have been ravaged by COVID-19 in Monterey County making up more than a third of confirmed COVID-19 cases, with Latinos being 84% of hospitalized cases. The death rate from COVID-19 is much higher in counties with large populations of farmworkers due to working and living conditions with multiple families in one house and an entire family living in one bedroom. At work in the fields, harvest crews work side-by-side cutting rows of vegetables, making it impossible to keep six feet apart.

This grass-roots effort to help farmworker families began when Darlene Tenes, the granddaughter of farmworkers, saw a relief drive poster on social media by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who grew up in migrant housing. She gathered up a few friends the same day who filled their cars with donations and headed to Watsonville, CA.

«I would hear about all of the essential workers being praised and helped but nobody ever mentioned the farmworkers who are working to feed every single person across America,» said Tenes. «I just wanted to use my skills to help and give them the attention they deserved.»

With her event marketing and management background she jumped into action growing the caravan to an average of 90 vehicles and 2 or 3 commercial trucks filled with household goods and nonperishable foods such as toilet paper, diapers, beans, rice and most importantly face masks and hand sanitizers.

Since the pandemic the caravans have traveled to Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Gilroy and will be heading back to Salinas on August 8, 2020 partnering with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose and Blvd Bombs who will fill their show cars with much needed food and supplies for the farmworkers.

«Being a Chicano who was born and raised in California we all came from the fields at one time,» said David Polanco, president of the United Lowrider Council of San Jose. «Driving by the fields and seeing them hunched over in sweltering heat has humbled me and we just wanted to do what we can to help them.»

For more information on joining future caravans or donating online go to http://www.farmworkercaravan.org or call 408-280-1065.

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LISBON, Portugal, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On the new member hotels, Pedro Colaco, CEO, Great Hotels of the World says, «I am thrilled to welcome each of these hotels to the collection. In the current highly challenging business environment, hotels feel, more than ever, the need for a representation company that supports them, quickly adapting to the rapidly changing pace of business. We work closely with sales and marketing teams and support their return to profitability. We are more relevant than ever. Our flexible, unbundled services, high-tech operation and the high touch approach that a collection of 60 hotels permits, ensure we are uniquely positioned to serve the independent hotel segment.

At the same time, the groups and events segment has become increasingly complex; our growing portfolio of destinations and properties, together with the speed and ease with which we can communicate with our member hotels, makes us a very desirable partner.»

Puro Warszawa Centrum, Warsaw Poland
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
Its unabashed passion for local culture and unbeatable location in the heart of old town Warsaw. With a strong focus on design, the hotel boasts a host of paintings, furniture and statement pieces created by local artists that bring to even the busiest of travelers an immediate feel for the sleek, vibrant, modern ethos of contemporary Warsaw. Guests are also perfectly poised to walk to all major sites and enjoy the best old town has to offer. The young quick-witted staff is always in the know about what you can’t miss out on while in Warsaw.

Fun Fact:
The city center is home to the world’s narrowest 2-storey house. Commissioned by Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret, the house is 1.22m wide and 9m high.

Yeatman Hotel Porto, Porto Portugal
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?    
The uniqueness and authenticity of the experience. Owned by one of the most prominent family names in Port Wine production, every aspect of this 5*, 70 room boutique lodging is imbued with the spirit, history and flavor of the 300 year old wine making tradition. The terraced construction – a reflection of the Douro valley itself, the decanter shaped infinity pool, the award winning wine cellar and memorabilia in guest rooms and common areas and even the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa. Of course, good wine must go hand in hand with good food and guests will not be disappointed with the 2 Michelin starred Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant led by Chef Ricardo Costa.

Fun fact:
Vila Nova de Gaia is the epicenter of Port Wine production. Barrels of wine from the upper Douro Valley would be transported by boat and taken to a Port wine lodge to mature in the cool damp riverside cellars – where the Yeatman Hotel Porto is now located.

Almanac Barcelona Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
Location, location, location! Just steps from the iconic Passeig de Gracia, this exceptional 5* property is at once one of the most sophisticated addresses in Barcelona and the perfect spot from where to set off to see some of Gaudi’s most iconic properties. With state of the art meeting and business facilities for up to 100 attendees, as well as a sublime Spa and rooftop swimming pool, here, it’s easy to put bleisure, alone or in the company of family and friends, into practice.

Fun fact:
Almanac Barcelona Hotel is a breezy 10 minute walk from the uber trendy Jaime Beriestain Concept Store and Café. Jaime Beriestain is the renowned creative force behind the stunningly beautiful and effortlessly elegant design of the Almanac Barcelona Hotel.

Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
Its fervent commitment to seamlessly blending spades of historic splendor and charm with practical modern-day necessities for both business and leisure. Hailed as one of the world’s top luxury and wellness resorts, the Grand Hotel Kronenhof is housed in a historically protected neo-baroque building dating back to 1848 and offers guests a state of the art wellness center and indoor pool that looks out onto the mesmerizing mountain side and picturesque Alpine village. A regal and serene setting to unwind in but also a stunning backdrop to bring to life corporate events of up to 400 guests and inspiring meetings and incentive trips.

Fun fact:
Right in Pontresina you can catch the Bernina Express – arguably the most scenic train in Switzerland – and ride along the UNESCO world heritage line through the Swiss Engadin Alps all the way to Poschiavo Italy.

Chedi Lustica Bay, Tivat Montenegro
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
It’s the perfect all-in-one bleisure hotel in an exciting, pristine winter/summer destination. Just a 15 minute drive from Tivat International Airport, nestled into the stunningly azure Lustica coastline, the newly built property boasts 111 guestrooms, two restaurants, two bars, conference room and a business center, along with an outdoor heated pool, spa and fitness center and a private beach.

Fun Fact:
Montenegro’s main geographical feature is its mountainous terrain which makes for the perfect winter slalom, ski off-piste and downhill destination during the chillier months of December through March.

Alcron Hotel Prague, Prague Czech Republic
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
The palpable rich historical background and marked architectural style prevalent throughout much of Prague, instantly immerses visitors in the deep cultural experience that visiting Prague provides. Exceptionally well located between new town and old town, guests can easily manage to take in the city’s most sought after sites, museums, restaurants and shopping between meetings in one of the property’s 10 exceptional event venues or in the nearby business district. Add to this a fully equipped gym, sauna and spa and you will be hard pressed to find a better place to add a few days of leisure to your business trip.

Fun Fact:
Built with a vision of becoming a world-class hotel to match Prague’s booming international status in the 1930’s, The Alcron Hotel Prague hosted many prominent national and international dignitaries and celebrities, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong in 1968 when they performed at the Lucerna Concert Hall at a time of eased restrictions in the political climate.

Arena Amsterdam Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
What makes it a Great Hotel of the World?
The exquisite ambience and hip style explicitly designed with those for whom there is no set line between work and play in mind. A pre-war Christian orphanage magnificently transformed into a genuinely styled ultra-modern Dutch minimalist property, every nook and cranny is useful, pleasing to the eye and supremely comfortable. With a number of common areas, meeting rooms and event venues, including the must-try PARK café and restaurant, the Arena Amsterdam seeks to maintain the social role it has always had in the community by making sure that this is where guests and locals meet, connect, sing and dance together.

Fun Fact:
Amsterdam East is home to the Youseum – not quite a museum – more of an immersive kaleidoscopic experience with 15 rooms that take you through 25 different highly instagramable experiences, featuring you and what it means to see and be seen!

About Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW)
GHOTW represents a portfolio of 60 largely independent upscale hotels and resorts worldwide that have been thoughtfully curated to cater to the rising bleisure traveller. Beyond exceptional accommodation, a sweeping range of meetings and events venues, and world-class leisure facilities in exciting destinations, the Great Hotels of the World brand is a seal of authenticity and character in hospitality.

Just as each hotel is unique, so are the tailored sales and marketing products and services that GHOTW provides to each one. This highly personal approach ensures that each hotel retains its independent look and feel while accessing state-of-the-art technology, distribution channels, and new source markets.

GHOTW has operations in London, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid and Lisbon. For more information, please visit http://www.ghotw.com

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