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Kia Niro EV Named Category Winner In New J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Niro EV has been ranked number one among mass-market brands in the J.D. Power 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. For this inaugural study, J.D. Power surveyed nearly 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners on factors including cost-of-ownership, battery range, and driving enjoyment to determine the likelihood of repurchasing and recommending an EV.

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Kia Niro EV named category winner in new J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study

«At Kia, we are committed to delivering a world-class ownership experience, and as the brand prepares to introduce several new electric vehicles by 2025 under our Plan S strategy, we are proud that our current lineup is already successful among existing and potential EV drivers,» said Sean Yoon, president and CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. «We are honored to win the mass-market category in the EVX Ownership Study, which reinforces our leadership goal in the future mobility industry.»

With a strong existing lineup of electric vehicles and an eye toward future transportation, Kia is moving forward with the implementation of ‘Plan S’ and will invest $25 billion by 2025 on the future of electrification, mobility services, connectivity and autonomy.

The Kia Niro EV opens a world of possibilities for drivers who are drawn toward popular crossovers but also want the benefits electric vehicles offer. With 291 lb.-ft. of torque and four drive modes, the Niro EV’s robust electric powertrain gets drivers where they need to go – quickly – while enjoying advanced technology and connectivity in a stylish package that fits every lifestyle.

«I’m very pleased to present an award to Kia for highest EV ownership satisfaction in the mass market segment,» said Brent Gruber, Senior Director, Global Automotive at J.D. Power. «As the growth of vehicle electrification continues to shape the future of the of the automotive industry, the Kia Niro EV represents a standout model that checks all the right boxes for owners.»

The U.S. EVX Ownership Study, driven by a collaboration with PlugShare, sets the standard for benchmarking satisfaction with the critical attributes that affect the EV ownership experience. The overall EVX ownership index score measures electric vehicle owners’ satisfaction (on a 1,000-point scale) in premium and mass-market segments across seven factors: accuracy of stated battery range; availability of public charging stations; battery range; cost of ownership; driving enjoyment; ease of charging at home; and vehicle quality and reliability. This year’s study was fielded in October-November 2020 and surveyed 9,632 owners of 2015-2021 model year BEVs and PHEVs.

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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Kia Niro EV Named Category Winner In New J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kia Niro EV has been ranked number one among mass-market brands in the J.D. Power 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. For this inaugural study, J.D. Power surveyed nearly 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners on factors including cost-of-ownership, battery range, and driving enjoyment to determine the likelihood of repurchasing and recommending an EV.

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Niro EV’s latest accolade reinforces the strength of Kia’s electric vehicle lineup as brand prepares for Plan S strategy

About Kia Motors America

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

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Porsche Taycan Reaches 102 mph*

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Even when circumstances mean that being indoors is the safe and, at times, unexciting option, racer Leh Keen recently found a way to make being indoors considerably less boring.

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There’s a Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed by a vehicle indoors – and, until recently, it stood at 86 mph. The rules – strictly enforced by Guinness World Records – are daunting. Leh had to start his record attempt and finish it at a standstill, all within the space of the building – there could be no run up, no safety net and no doors open and therefore no escape route. For good reasons, therefore, the record has stood for seven years.

Nevertheless, Leh proceeded enthusiastically with his planning. He required a car that was surefooted in challenging conditions, a vehicle that’s among the hardest accelerating and, just as important, hardest decelerating cars on sale today and that he would trust his life with in order to safely break the record safely. The car that met this criteria was the all-electric Taycan Turbo S, possessing a maximum of 750 hp, with four wheel drive to maximize grip, powerful carbon ceramic brakes and the ability to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.6 seconds.

Selecting the right building was just as challenging. Enter the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. At just over one million square feet, the convention center boasts having the largest contiguous exhibit hall in the United States, ideal for the distance it provided. However, like many other indoor facilities, the polished concrete surface replicated ice when being driven over at speed…

«I didn’t really appreciate the scale of the record attempt until my first exploratory run. The surface is so unpredictable, so slick, that you have to have complete trust in your car. It truly was like ice – and you’re accelerating flat out, facing a really hard wall at the end. Suddenly, even in a massive space like the one we had, it seems very small,» said Leh Keen after his record attempt. «I could feel the Taycan’s systems figuring it out, working so hard to keep me heading straight – it was such an impressive feat. To accelerate so hard on such an erratic surface was incredible. Not for a moment did I doubt I could do it.»

Leh’s strategy was to build up slowly, with low speed exploratory runs. The stock street tires were preheated as a precaution. And, when it came to the record attempt, one run was all it took. «I did take a moment on the starting line – knowing I was going to have to go as fast as I could, and stop again, all before reaching the wall I was facing. It got my attention. I used the car’s launch control and the Taycan just hooked up – the sensation of speed indoors, even in such a big space, is enormous – that wall rushed up fast. I was gentle on the brakes in the end – the Taycan’s brakes were more than up to the job. Of course, I didn’t look down at my speed so it came as a surprise and a relief that I’d beaten the record, and by such a margin. It was a rush! I’m thankful for Porsche for trusting my abilities and for their preparations and encouragement – 102 mph inside a building. What was I thinking?»

The Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors was confirmed by independent adjudicators as 102.6 mph – set by Leh Keen at the New Orleans Convention Center in a Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

About the Taycan

The Taycan is Porsche’s first all-electric sports car and is priced from $79,900, it comes in Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Turbo S forms. Seen for the first time in September 2019, just over 20,000 Taycan variants were sold globally in 2020.

Visit newsroom.porsche.com for more photos and video of the Indoor Land Speed Record.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA

Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1998, PCNA is also home to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America featuring a module-based 1.6 mile driver development track, business center, and fine dining restaurant, 356. The company operates a second Porsche Experience Center near Los Angeles. That 53-acre complex features a driver development track with eight educational modules totaling 4.1 miles, a business center, and Restaurant 917. PCNA supports 192 independently owned and operated Porsche dealerships in the U.S., including supplying parts, service, marketing, and training. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the Porsche brand’s 70-year history of leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At the core of this success is Porsche’s proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000-plus motorsport wins to date.

Photos and video footage are available to accredited journalists on the Porsche Press Database at http://press.porsche.com/.

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BorgWarner Launches 800-volt Electric Motor for the Commercial Vehicle Segment

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner’s latest High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor, the HVH 320, is ready to power a variety of hybrid and electric applications for commercial vehicle manufacturers, including a large European OEM. Production of the HVH 320, which is equipped with 800-volt capabilities and available in four variants, is expected to kick off in 2024. Its multi-faceted platform will support the manufacturers’ goal of a common electric drivetrain and deliver…

«Adding the HVH 320 to our electric motor family bolsters our offerings and is an excellent example of BorgWarner’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art clean propulsion technologies that match market needs,» said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. «Using our 800-volt rated machine, customers can significantly reduce charging time and achieve a higher power density, enabling an even brighter future for electric trucks.»

BorgWarner leveraged its decade plus of motor production to design four variants of its modular and flexible HVH 320 motor platform to meet the customer’s requirements. The motor offers clean and quiet operation, while reaching a torque output of up to 1270 Nm. Also, the technology supports the vehicle’s shifting sequence and charges the battery by generating power while braking or driving downhill.

The HVH 320 motor is the newest addition to BorgWarner’s portfolio of HVH series motors, which are offered to both light-duty passenger cars and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. These versatile motors feature patented stator winding technology, are easy to integrate and are available as fully housed motors or as rotor/stator assemblies. Additionally, the motors can be used in a variety of architectural positions throughout a vehicle.

BorgWarner also offers inverters that can achieve the same, next-generation 800-volt level.

About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Building on its original equipment expertise, BorgWarner also brings market leading product and service solutions to the global aftermarket. With manufacturing and technical facilities in 99 locations in 24 countries, the company employs approximately 48,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.

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2021 Ram 1500 HFE EcoDiesel Earns Unsurpassed 33 MPG; Joins Quickest, Fastest, Most Powerful and Most Fuel-efficient Ram 1500 Lineup Ever

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ram Truck today announced that a new, more fuel-efficient model is joining its half-ton truck lineup, which already consists of the most fuel-efficient 4x4s and the quickest, fastest and most powerful pickup truck straight from the factory.

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Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel rated at an unsurpassed 33 mpg highway
HFE EcoDiesel delivers 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined
Ram 1500 lineup now includes unsurpassed fuel economy, best-in-class gasoline 4x4s and the quickest, fastest and most powerful pickup truck
Ram is committed to innovation and powertrain leadership with 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, 3.6-liter Pentastar eTorque mild hybrid V-6, 5.7-liter eTorque mild hybrid V-8 and supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engines

The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel delivers an unsurpassed highway rating of 33 mpg. HFE EcoDiesel’s city and combined mpg ratings are 23 and 26, respectively. The HFE designation, or High Fuel Efficiency, is Ram’s way of highlighting this model’s excellent fuel efficiency.

«Ram is committed to innovation and powertrain leadership, and as the no-compromise benchmark for efficiency and performance, we continue to listen to customer input by offering unsurpassed fuel economy,» said Mike Koval Jr., Ram Brand Chief Executive Officer – Stellantis. «The Ram 1500 is America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque and the most capable light-duty diesel with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds, and delivers up to 1,000 miles of range on a single tank of fuel.»

The Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel is available on crew cab four-door models with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed and 20-inch aluminum wheels. Other features include a black bumper and grille, tonneau cover, wheel-to-wheel side steps and cloth bucket seats.

The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel is available in Bright White Clear Coat or Diamond Black Crystal. HFE EcoDiesel models start at $42,240 MSRP (excluding $1,695 destination) and go on sale in the second quarter of 2021.

Ram 1500
The 2021 Ram 1500 is the no-compromise benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency, performance and convenience with features never before offered in a pickup. The Ram 1500 features up to 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload. The eTorque mild hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 (standard) and V-8 configurations. The Ram 1500 is America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque and most capable light-duty diesel with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds.

As a segment disrupter, the Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the segment in technology, featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views, and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L and Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the first vehicle in the light-duty lineup to include the new Know & Go mobile app featuring an immersive experience for customers who want to learn more about their vehicles. Active safety and security systems include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring and Ready Alert Braking. Class-leading ride and handling are accomplished via a segment-exclusive link-coil rear suspension system with optional Active-level four-corner air suspension.

Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab, ProMaster and ProMaster City, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done and families where they need to go.

Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for:

1,075 lb.-ft. of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
Towing capacity of 37,100 lbs. with Ram 3500
Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
Most awarded light-duty truck in America
Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of pickups still on the road

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on National Parks and Recreation

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In the post-war period of the 1940s, visitation to US national parks and recreational parks was on the rise, reaching a peak of 75 million in the 1990s. Fast forward to March of 2020: COVID-19 sweeps the globe, and park visitation comes to a screeching halt. The Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument are two examples of iconic landmarks that had a complete shut down.

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In the recent article «How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Outdoor Recreation in the U.S.? A Revealed Preference Approach«, Craig Landry, John Bergstrom, John Salazar, and Dylan Turner from the University of Georgia, seek to understand how the pandemic affected the quantity and value of trips to the public outdoor recreation areas in the United States.

The authors say, «Our results indicate an approximately 26% reduction in trips per participant to public outdoor recreation sites post-COVID-19, as compared to pre-COVID-19 trips. Our results also showed a decrease in annual consumer surplus per outdoor recreation participant of about 19% (averaged across all models) or 26% (for preferred model), which can be attributed to post-COVID-19 reductions in site quality, perceived risks, and time-use substitution patterns.»

If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Allison Ware in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.

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SLS Hotel Brand Expands Internationally with Opening of SLS Cancun in Partnership with Related Group

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced the expansion of the international SLS Hotels & Residences brand to Mexico with the opening of SLS Cancun located in the heart of Novo Cancun. Developed in partnership with the Related Group – along with leading Mexican developers Inmobilia and U-Calli – the new property marks the sixth SLS hotel, with 17 additional properties planned globally, including SLS Dubai and SLS Puerto Madero. The property is one of eleven projects sbe has developed with its valued long-term partner the Related Group and its CEO and Founder, Jorge M. Perez.

SLS Hotel Brand Expands Internationally with Opening of SLS Cancun in Partnership with Related Group

«We look forward to launching this exceptional property in partnership with Related Group and Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe to deliver the unmatched quality and style of the SLS name to one of the world’s most luxurious tropical getaways,» said Chadi Farhat, sbe’s Chief Operating Officer. «The exciting opening of SLS Cancun will establish a new luxury and leisure retreat in yet another world-class destination and guests will enjoy the innovative, experiential, and stylish amenities they have come to expect from the premier SLS portfolio.»

«SLS Cancun is the result of organizations at the pinnacle of their respective industries working towards a single collective vision,» said Jon Paul Pérez, President of Related Group. «With one of the world’s most stunning destinations as its backdrop, SLS Cancun offers world-class design, unmatched lifestyle offerings and bespoke services leagues beyond any of its competitors. The property ushers in a new era for hospitality in the region and we couldn’t be any prouder to have been a part of this incredible team.» SLS Cancun will open as an evocative, restorative, and experience-driven tropical retreat on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The 45-room property, designed in the sophisticated and elegant Italian style of Piero Lissoni and set against the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, will boast a master-planned community focused on recreation and restoration. World-class hotel operator Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe will oversee the property.»

«SLS Cancun takes one of the world’s great getaways and pushes it to the next level,» said Carlos Ancira, Chairman & President at Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe. «No matter whether guests are looking to relax on the white-sand beaches, enjoy the diverse shopping options or something else entirely, SLS Cancun offers something for everyone.»

The introduction of the SLS brand to Mexico follows Accor’s global expansion of its luxury and premium lifestyle portfolio as part of its recent acquisition of sbe’s hotel brands. The property will be part of the ALL Accor Live Limitless Loyalty program, guests will be able to earn and redeem points when staying at the hotel.

Key features and amenities include 250 meters of beachfront, a beach club and marina, an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, over 100 stores and boutiques, 16 cinemas, and now the unmatched wellness services of SLS Hotels. Ciel Spa’s expert specialists will provide unparalleled luxury spa treatments, including endermologie, massages, and anti-aging facials, across its four indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. Guests will also enjoy renowned Chef Jose Icardi’s imaginative Argentinian fusion cuisine at Leynia, one of the property’s innovative culinary offerings. Guests will have acess to the property’s Lincoln house car program which offers Lincoln Navigators for transportation to and from locations in close proximity to the hotel. This marks sbe and Accor’s first international partnership with Lincoln, as the brands collaborate on over 10 properties in the US. The General Manager of the hotel is Veronika Dóra Kecskés, who has joined after tenures at luxury properties including the KASA Hotel Collection, Senses Riviera Maya, Nizuc Resort, and Rosewood Mayakoba.

Architect and designer Piero Lissoni said, «This hotel is like a cocktail. We’ve incorporated a few different ingredients: mixing the local culture together with that of America and Europe. And we’ve bound the style of the latter to that of Mexico – the light and the presence of art works, antiques and local craftsmanship dialogue with those of other worlds. And I think we’ve come up with a cocktail that’s particularly interesting.»

In addition to the features and amenities, SLS Cancun is committed to safety for their guests and staff. Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available to all guests and will be complimentary for those staying three nights or longer.

SLS has delivered an imaginative lifestyle hospitality experience with unmatched glamour, play, and leisure since 2008. Drawing on Philippe Starck’s inimitable design and architecture for the brand’s first six iconic properties, SLS has continued to establish new luxury destinations that fuse playful glamour with elegant innovation. Seventeen additional SLS locations are planned across North America, South America, and Asia within the next five years.

About sbe
sbe is a leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Established in 2002 by Sam Nazarian, and following the acquisition of the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, Morgans Hotel Group in 2016, sbe has grown into an unparalleled global portfolio of lifestyle destinations. Accor, the world-leading augmented hospitality group, fully acquired sbe’s hotel brands in December 2020 after holding a 50% stake in the Company since 2018. With 28 hotels and over 200 global world-renowned culinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2021, the company is uniquely positioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience – from nightlife, food and beverage and entertainment to hotels and residences, as well as its award-winning international real estate development subsidiary, Dakota Development. The company’s leading hotel and residential brands include SLS, Delano, Mondrian, Hyde, The House of Originals, The Redbury and internationally acclaimed culinary and nightlife concepts including Katsuya by Chef Katsuya Uechi, Cleo, Fi’lia, Carna and Bottega di Carna by Dario Cecchini, Leynia and Diez y Seis, Hyde, Skybar, Bond, Dandelyan, Blind Spot, Smoke & Mirrors and Privilege. sbe is a registered trademark of sbe Restaurant Group, LLC and is used under license.

To learn more, visit sbe.com.

About Accor
Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 5,000 hotels and residences across 110 destinations. The Group has been acquiring hospitality expertise for more than 50 years, resulting in an unrivalled portfolio of brands, from luxury to economy, supported by one of the most attractive loyalty programs in the world. Beyond accommodation, Accor enables new ways to live, work, and play, by blending food and beverage with nightlife, wellbeing, and co-working. It also offers digital solutions that maximize distribution, optimize hotel operations and enhance the customer experience. Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation and plays an active role in giving back to planet and community via its Planet 21 – Acting Here program and the Accor Solidarity endowment fund, which gives disadvantaged groups access to employment through professional training. Accor SA is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY) in the United States. For more information visit accor.com, or become a fan and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

About Related Group
Established in 1979, the Related Group is Florida’s leading developer of sophisticated metropolitan living and one of the country’s largest real estate conglomerates. Since its inception, the privately held company has built, rehabilitated and managed over 100,000 condominiums, rental and commercial units. The firm is one of the largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States with a development portfolio in excess of $40 billion in 40 years.

The Related Group has earned international status for its visionary designs and development of luxury condominiums, market-rate rentals, mixed-use centers and affordable properties – often in emerging neighborhoods that impact the lives of all demographics. The Related Group has redefined real estate by diversifying both its products and buyers, expanding internationally while also sponsoring public art installations that enhance cities’ global culture and streetscapes.

TIME Magazine named Chairman and CEO of The Related Group, Jorge Pérez, one of the top 25 most influential Hispanics in the United States.

About U-Calli
For more than 45 years, U-Calli has urbanized and commercialized more than 500,000m2 of projects that provide the best spaces in the Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Corporate and Tourism sectors. With cutting-edge technology, at U-Calli we create residential developments that offer safety, luxury, comfort and style. We always try to respect the environment and we seek to offer a better quality of life.

About Inmobilia
Inmobilia creates communities. As a leading company in their sector, they develop innovative proposals that seamlessly blend with the environment and offer luxury, high quality and sustainable options. In sum, more than 7,800,000 m²of developments support its expertise and great track record in creating lifestyles and transforming skylines.

Inmobilia has been operating for more than 20 years based on the expert knowledge of the high-end and fast-growing markets where it invests, with clear foresight of the latest real estate trends, and the transformation of the landscape and creation of experiences of a luxurious and exclusive lifestyle.

The company recently placed with great success Development Capital Certificates (CKDs) for up to 6,000 million pesos in the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), and has positioned itself as the leader in the premium real estate market. It’s behind iconic projects in cities like Mérida, San Luis Potosí, Cancún, Tulum and Belize, among others.

About Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: Hotel)
HOTEL is a leading company in the Mexican hotel industry, dedicated to the aquisition, conversion, development and operation of its own hotels as well as third parties-owned hotels. The Company focuses on the strategic location and quality, of its hotels, a unique management model, strict expenses control and the Krystal®️ brand as well as other international brands. At the end of year 2019, it had more than 3,700 employees and generated revenues of Ps. 2,238 million. For more information, please visit www.gsf-hotels.com

About Piero Lissoni
Lissoni New York is the North American office and interior design practice of architect and designer Piero Lissoni. It is an extension of Lissoni & Partners the Milan-based interdisciplinary studio established in 1986. Throughout the years, Piero Lissoni has built an international reputation for distinctive design anchored in thoughtful exploration with its diverse clients. In 2015, Lissoni New York was created to bring this expertise to interior design and architectural projects throughout North and South America. A rigorous dedication to each design project has led to a reputation for authentic and exceptional design solutions for spaces that occupy unique environments. The practice is committed to a holistic approach to place-making that synthesizes global influences, context, and innovation. Each project is approached as an opportunity for scholarship and innovation and in keeping with the heritage of the Italian Renaissance, every element of the human experience is taken into consideration as the concept evolves.

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WINElove Weekend: Celebrating Our Love of Wine!

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wine Road, a destination marketing association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, announces WINElove weekend, a long overdue chance to get out and meet winemakers, taste limited production wines and new releases, <span…

Weekend visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of Sonoma County and treat themselves to a relaxed, personalized tasting experience. WINElove Weekend will not take place at one location as participants will travel from winery to winery, exploring the ones that are of interest. Each winery will provide a minimum of three wines to taste and tasting fees at each winery are covered by the access pass.
«We’re excited to have nearly 40 wineries participating and eager to share their WINElove,» says Beth Costa, Executive Director of Wine Road. «For 2021, this will take the place of our annual Winter WINEland, which we could not do given the State stay at home order in January. This tasting experience will be much smaller in scope with only a few hundred reservations available.»

After purchase, visitors will need to book reservations separately at each winery they plan to visit to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, space limitations, and the requirement of seated tastings. Be prepared to be seated outdoors at all wineries and dress accordingly. Safety protocols required of wineries will be in place at each winery: outdoor seating, social distancing, and masks worn until seated. Each reservation will be for 1 hour. Given the new reservation requirement, it is suggested that visitors plan to visit three wineries per day.

Click on the program link at the Wine Road website to see a list of participating wineries, which currently include favorites such as Davis Family Vineyards, Hook & Ladder Winery, Pech Merle, Wilson Winery and Merriam Vineyards. A more detailed program for each winery will be posted on the Wine Road website on February 20^th.
ABOUT WINE ROAD NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY:
Wine Road is made up of 200 wineries and 54 lodgings throughout the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys, and is the best source for discovering Northern Sonoma County’s exceptional wine country, which is famous for its renowned wine producers and cuisine, scenic beauty, and wine country lifestyle. For additional information, visit www.wineroad.com, call 707-433-4335, or e-mail at info@wineroad.com, Find Wine Road on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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JetASAP™ Increases Accessibility to Private Jet Travel

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — JetASAP™, an innovative, self-service mobile app, allows travelers to submit their confidential trip request with one push of a button. The request is submitted to more than 700 charter operators nationwide, and travelers can book as many trips as they like and never pay any commissions or membership fees. By eliminating these fees while providing the largest number of options in one place, JetASAP™ makes it possible for travelers from a wider range of income brackets to fly private.

Truly a disruptive service in the industry, JetASAP™ offers a «DIY» charter service that is well beyond the mainstream market. Traditionally, the private jet set comprised individuals with a net worth of $10 million+, but recently the company has seen a huge uptick from a new demographic of travelers with a net worth of $2 to $3 million. The increased interest can be attributed to the worldwide pandemic, during which health and safety are paramount.

A recent survey of JetASAP clients underscores the rapid shift in flyer demographics. Responses indicate that a large percentage typically fly first class but have shifted to private aviation due to the number of private charter options and accessible pricing they regularly encounter on the company’s app.

With fuel prices expected to rise in the coming months as the national economy mends from COVID, charter rates will also increase, making the company’s competitive pricing even more important to consumers. With an eye on continuous improvement, the JetASAP™ executive team plans for the next version of the app to offer fixed price one-ways and empty legs, among others, increasing the options available to users.

For more information, visit www.jetasap.com.

About JetASAP™
JetASAP™ is a real-time aircraft charter booking service that transparently connects travelers with aircraft operators. The service allows travelers to submit a charter quote request, receive one or more live quotes in response to the request from any charter operators choosing to participate and then subsequently book the most desirable option. Travelers can create a JetASAP™ profile and use the service with no memberships or commissions. The service also allows travelers the ability to manage all of their trip requests and booked trips directly from within a mobile application, as well as chat in real-time with relevant parties in order to facilitate rapid communication to answer questions, share information and resolve issues. In booking and signing contracts in the JetASAP™ app, travelers always book directly with each charter operator and not with JetASAP™, which is a facilitating and trip management platform.

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Awesome Mitten Announces #MIAwesomeList Featuring Hidden Gems Throughout Michigan This Summer

JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — #MIAwesomeList wants to highlight the best that Michigan has to offer. They plan to include at least one hidden gem from each county on the most comprehensive summer bucket list for Michigan. And they are looking for your help! Anyone can <a target="_blank"…

#MIAwesomeList is the ultimate summer bucket list in Michigan. It is designed to highlight every corner of Michigan – hidden gems in each of the 83 counties. Nominations could be things to see, explore, or experience. Anything from a restaurant to a trail, from an exhibit to a specific activity.

Each bucket list item on #MIAwesomeList will also include some other fun things in the area so participants can easily plan day trips for the various area activities.

One of the unique elements is that Michiganders get to participate in sharing about their favorite area and helping other people celebrate Michigan!

Nominations are already rolling in. And Awesome Mitten wants to see your ideas!

«The goal of #MIAwesomeList is to get people out enjoying and exploring their big backyard – Michigan!» said one of the owners, Leah Heffner.

Nominations can be submitted on the Awesome Mitten website at https://www.awesomemitten.com/miawesomelist/ from February 4, 2021 through March 5, 2021.

Awesome Mitten is dedicated to Michigan-lovers and creating resources to help them explore the best that Michigan has to offer. Awesome Mitten cultivates a love for and engagement with the places, products, and people unique to the great state of Michigan by providing high-quality content and resources to encourage Michiganders to be a part of their local communities and support small businesses while enjoying our mitten-shaped state to its fullest!

Awesome Mitten will host the #MIAwesomeList from May 31, 2021 through August 16, 2021.

All are welcome to participate. Registered participants will have opportunities for free swag and to enter for great prizes due to participation.

«It’s an important time for people to get out and not only safely explore their area and their state, but to support Michigan businesses, experiences, and attractions, safely,» added Heffner.

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