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Noted African American developers advance plans for Angels Landing, a twin-tower hotel project in the heart of downtown L.A.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are doubling-down on their multi-million-dollar effort to bring thousands of new jobs and economic benefits to the nation’s second-largest city as development partners of <a target="_blank"…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are doubling-down on their multi-million-dollar effort to bring thousands of new jobs and economic benefits to the nation’s second-largest city as development partners of Angels Landing, their $2 billion twin-tower luxury hotel project in downtown L.A.’s Bunker Hill neighborhood.

MacFarlane and Peebles are majority-owner principals of Angels Landing Partners, LLC, the development partnership responsible for conceiving, designing, building, and operating Angels Landing. The partnership was officially selected by L.A. City officials at the conclusion of the city’s competitive bid process in 2017. Their partnership’s intentions are firmly focused on completing construction of Angels Landing before elite athletes, sports officials and tourists worldwide converge in L.A. for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games.

Victor B. MacFarlane, chairman and CEO, MacFarlane Partners said, «Angels Landing aligns well with many of the projects we have built in the past 30 years throughout the U.S., including two residential developments recently completed near Pershing Square.»

«The foundation of our business has always been to strengthen communities where we do business,» Mr. MacFarlane said. «We believe we can help communities prosper. We know Angels Landing will have a significant positive impact on L.A.’s economy. The ripple effect of Angels Landing’s substantial economic and employment activity will reverberate throughout L.A. County by providing good-paying union jobs to construct our hotel project and extensive career opportunities when the project is completed, and its hotels are open to the public. We have spent more than $10 million to move our project forward. We’re not letting the coronavirus pandemic slow us down. We anticipate our project entitlement this year,» he added.

Angels Landing is comprised of two towers, each anchored by its own five-star hotel. In addition to the hotels, the development will feature an expansive modern urban park – known as Angels Landing Plaza – designed to serve as a pedestrian-centered, transit-adjacent, open space environment in the heart of downtown L.A.

R. Donahue Peebles, Chairman and CEO, The Peebles Corporation said, «Equity and inclusion are bedrock principles at the Peebles Corporation. My success is predicated on opportunities I received because of those two important tenets. I have built an impressive collection of commercial and residential projects in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and other U.S. cities.»

«In each city, I’ve been most excited about using my influence to empower Black-owned, Latino-owned, and women-owned business leaders. My company works diligently to help minority-owned enterprises grow their businesses through procurement contracts established through our development projects,» Mr. Peebles said.

According to an analysis prepared by BJH Advisors, LLC., more than 8,300 new jobs will be created during Angels Landing’s project design and construction. The New York City-based firm’s report estimates Angels Landing would additionally create more than 800 permanent jobs in downtown L.A. An estimated 500 jobs would be created by vendors in the L.A. County region providing good and services to the two luxury hotels.

In addition to new job creation, the BJH Advisors analysis projects Angels Landing would give L.A.’s local economy a $1.6 billion boost and contribute $731 million to local worker’s earnings during its construction. The project would generate as estimated 12 million in recurring tax revenues and $2.4 million annually in local property tax revenues, according to the report.

«With Angels Landing, the transformative impact of empowerment and economic inclusion will be felt by an array of businesses, including Latino- and Asian-owned businesses. We have committed to a goal of 30% M/WBE contracting across the board for our project. We’re raising the bar for economic inclusion for development projects in Los Angeles,» Mr. Peebles added.

Angels Landing Plaza will frame the angular, multi-level Bunker Hill site as a publicly accessible, privately managed park amenity, establishing it as a vibrant, inviting, and treasured locale for L.A.’s downtown neighborhood residents, weekday commuters, nightlife seekers, tourists, and hotel guests. L.A.’s historic Angel’s Flight funicular will operate on its hillside-climbing route contiguous to the Angels Landing development.

«With our commitment to Angels Landing, we are committing to the future of downtown Los Angeles. Despite the millions of dollars expended so far to keep our project on-track, and notwithstanding the strong pandemic-induced recessionary pressures on L.A.’s economy, we continue to push hard to make our plans for Angels Landing a reality. Having recently completed our Park Fifth apartment complex, a two-building development adjacent to Pershing Square, Angels Landing represents our continued faith in the economic future of downtown Los Angeles,» Mr. MacFarlane said.

Mr. Peebles said, «2020 was a trying year for nearly every sector in the business world. And the first three quarters of 2021 may be equally challenging. But we’ve faced big challenges in the past and always managed to prevail. The success of our development businesses is a testament to our drive and commitment to build projects that improve the quality of life in the communities where they’re built.»

Mr. MacFarlane said, «The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been significant this year. Some of those negative economic impacts, such as lagging job growth, are projected to extend well into 2021. But pessimistic economic indicators and projections have not shaken our resolve to build Angels Landing. We’re making our investment to create new jobs for L.A. area residents. We’re confident Angels Landing will help the L.A. economy rebound and gain strength. Angels Landing will create thousands of jobs that will result in millions of dollars circulating throughout the L.A. region providing a needed boost to small businesses.»

Angels Landing Partners, LLC | AT-A-GLANCE

MacFarlane Partners – Victor MacFarlane – macfarlanepartners.com
MacFarlane Partners has provided real estate investment management services to institutional investors via commingled funds and separate accounts since 1987. MacFarlane Partners has managed real estate separate accounts on behalf of more than 25 institutional investors, including the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the pension plans of AT&T, General Motors, United Technologies and Verizon. MacFarlane Partners focuses exclusively on investments that promote smart growth, urban revitalization and sustainability in urban and high-density suburban submarkets of select «Gateway Cities» within the United States with the objective to achieve investment success while making a difference in the communities in which we invest.

MacFarlane Partners | Development Project Portfolio (Partial):
Park Fifth, a 24-story, transit adjacent downtown L.A. high-rise consisting of 347 rental apartments, 360-degree-view rooftop deck and 5,300 square feet of retail space. Trademark, a seven-story, transit adjacent residential building with 313 rental apartments, 14,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard and street-level retail space across from L.A.’s historic Pershing Square. Legacy at Westwood, a multifamily residential property developed on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. South Bay Galleria, a Redondo Beach, Calif., regional mall. 1100 Wilshire, an office high-rise in downtown Los Angeles that was converted to residential use. Ladera Center, a neighborhood shopping center in the Ladera Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Metropolitan Lofts, a rental apartment community built in downtown Los Angeles. Wilshire Vermont Station, a mixed-use community built atop a subway station along the Mid-Wilshire Corridor of Los Angeles. The Hotel & Residences at L.A. Live, a 54-story high-rise built adjacent to the Staples Center and the LA Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

The Peebles Corporation – Don Peebles – peeblescorp.com
The Peebles Corporation is a privately held national real estate investment and development company specializing in residential, hospitality, retail and mixed-use commercial properties. The company has corporate offices in New York City, Miami, and Washington D.C. Founded in 1983 by Don Peebles, the company has become an industry leader with a portfolio of active and completed developments totaling more than 10 million square feet and $8 billion in the gateway cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Through construction excellence, sustainable practices, historic preservation and innovative design, every project is strategically selected to achieve transformative results for the company and community.

Peebles Corp. | Development Project Portfolio (Partial):
Brooklyn Village (Charlotte, NC) a 3,000,000 square-foot mixed-use (apartments, hotels, office space and ground level retail) public-private partnership with Mecklenburg County. Viola Back Bay (Boston, MA) a 400,000 square-foot landmark mixed-use (condominiums, 175-room boutique lifestyle hotel, retail and community space) public-private partnership with MassDOT. 108 Leonard Street (New York City, NY) a 400,000 square-foot (landmark luxury condominiums, parking facility and 15,000 square-foot community space) public-private partnership with the NYCEDC. 1801 Vine Street (Philadelphia, PA) a 250,000 square-foot (200-room landmark hotel and historic neo-classical courthouse preservation) public-private partnership with PAID. SLS Hotel and Residences (Washington, D.C.) a 50,000 square-foot (175-room luxury hotel and residences) public-private partnership with DMPED. The Royal Palm Hotel (Miami Beach, FL) a 350,000 square-foot (17-story, twin tower hotel preservation with new construction) public private partnership with City of Miami Beach. The Residences at The Bath Club (Miami Beach, FL) a 675,000 square-foot (107-unit condominium tower plus six ocean-front villas with amenities comparable to a 5-star hotel). Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center (Washington, D.C.) a 135,000 square-foot (188-room ornate landmark hotel built within a restored circa 1891 bank building near Smithsonian Mall).

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Navistar Shares Vision Of Opportunity For Service Technicians

LISLE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and its International® dealer network are building momentum through their TECH EmPOWERment initiative, which is supplying accredited technical schools with valuable training equipment, real-world advisory counsel and insights into the opportunities available to aspiring technicians.

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LISLE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and its International® dealer network are building momentum through their TECH EmPOWERment initiative, which is supplying accredited technical schools with valuable training equipment, real-world advisory counsel and insights into the opportunities available to aspiring technicians.

The program’s new website, www.internationaltrucks.com/support/tech-empowerment, shares valuable information on the great career opportunities available to service technicians in the transportation industry. The site provides information on becoming a technician; applying to dealership jobs; dealer/school partnerships; and military recruitment placement, including the company’s Service Allies initiative.

«We’re excited about the accelerating pace of equipment donations and other support that Navistar and our dealer network are providing to qualified technical schools nationwide,» said Ana Salcido, manager, Technician Recruitment, Navistar. «This new website complements that support with useful information aimed at those entering the workforce, showcasing the opportunities and benefits of this profession.»

The site includes statistics and information about this career path, as well as testimonials from service managers, instructors and service technicians. The site also offers recent graduates and qualified technicians the opportunity to search and apply directly for open service positions throughout the International® truck and IC Bus® dealer networks.

On top of the new website, Salcido cited the accelerating pace of dealer equipment donations to participating technical schools in recent months. During the fourth quarter of Navistar’s 2020 fiscal year, donations were made to four educational institutions:

«In all, nine institutions received donations during fiscal 2020,» Salcido said.

During the first quarter of the company’s 2021 fiscal year, donations have already been made to 10 institutions, including:

Building on this commitment to technical schools, Salcido cited the importance of getting the word out to a new generation of technicians and potential technicians.

«Our Navistar 4.0 business strategy includes a strong commitment to customer uptime, and we know that having skilled technicians in the service department is a key component of that uptime promise,» Salcido said. «The new TECH EmPOWERment site will drive more recruitment to the company’s dealer network, educating prospective technicians about the benefits of working at any of over 700 International® truck and IC Bus® dealer locations.»

Visit www.InternationalTrucks.com/dealernetwork to find a nearby dealer.

About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Sheremetyevo Is One of the World’s Most Customer-Oriented Airports in the World During the Pandemic: Airports Council International

MOSCOW, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been one of the world’s most customer-oriented airports during the pandemic, according to the <a target="_blank"…

MOSCOW, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been one of the world’s most customer-oriented airports during the pandemic, according to the Airports Council International (ACI). ACI has included Sheremetyevo in its Voice of the Customer list, which recognizes 140 airports worldwide that have made significant efforts to gather passenger feedback through the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme to help them better understand and respond to their customers’ needs and concerns during the pandemic.  

«The Voice of the Customer recognition celebrates the commitment of airports that continued listening to passengers and adapting processes and procedures to meet changing expectations of customer experience in response to COVID-19,» said ACI World CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira. «As our industry works towards recovery, airports that listen to – and prioritize the needs and expectations of – customers will be better-placed to respond. ACI’s ASQ program gives airports the tools, objective measurement and benchmarking, for airports to gather information on the needs and expectations of customers and help drive their performance in response.»

ACI experts cited Sheremetyevo Airport for effectively conducting surveys among passengers on satisfaction with the quality of services during 2020 and responding promptly by introducing new services in the context of anti-epidemic restrictions.

«The recognition from ACI is a testament to the work that we have done to ensure passenger safety and comfort at Sheremetyevo over the last year. From the implementation and redesign of all of our terminals, the passenger is always at the forefront of our minds. We strive to provide a best-in-class experience for anyone passing through SVO,» stated Sheremetyevo Chairman of the Board of Directors Alexander Ponomarenko.  

In the second quarter of 2020, Sheremetyevo became the only airport in Europe with passenger traffic of more than 40 million in 2019 to continue to participate in the ASQ ACI research program. Participation in this program allowed the airport to obtain objective data on passenger satisfaction with the quality of airport services.

ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) provides airports with a 360-degree view of customer service management through a unique set of solutions. ACI helps nearly 400 airports around the world improve their customer experience by providing Community members with data based on proven experience at other airports, market research, management, and customer experience management.

Sheremetyevo Airport is among the TOP-5 airport hubs in Europe, the largest Russian airport in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. In 2020, the airport served 19 million 784 thousand passengers.

Sheremetyevo is the best airport in terms of quality of services in Europe, the absolute world leader in punctuality of flights, the recipient of the highest 5-star Skytrax rating.

You can find additional information at http://www.svo.aero.

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Booking.com Invites Travel Romantics To Share Love Letters To America

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the most romantic day of the year upon us, Booking.com knows one thing for sure – America’s love for travel hasn’t ended. In the spirit of sharing this love, the global travel leader is issuing love letters to destinations across the U.S. that have been hard hit by the pandemic, and…

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the most romantic day of the year upon us, Booking.com knows one thing for sure – America’s love for travel hasn’t ended. In the spirit of sharing this love, the global travel leader is issuing love letters to destinations across the U.S. that have been hard hit by the pandemic, and inviting Americans to write their own inspiring love letters to their favorite cities, reminding them that the love is still strong, even if not as many people can travel to them right now. Booking.com will bring to life its very own love letter in iconic New York City – with all its resilience through the tough times of the pandemic – by offering a unique overnight stay in the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, with experiences and amenities reflecting what Booking loves about the Big Apple this Valentine’s Day.

To kickoff ‘Love Letters To America,’ Booking.com has called upon some familiar faces to help pen letters to their favorite American cities to show them some love when they need it most. Through each letter, Booking.com hopes to spotlight and honor the cities and their local communities, businesses, and entrepreneurs that have been impacted by fewer traveling visitors – from restaurants, retail stores, attractions, the arts and more – and remind Americans why we love all the diverse destinations across this nation. Americans can show their favorite destinations some love by posting their very own digital love letter on social media using #LoveLettersToAmerica.

Booking.com’s own love letter to New York City, a celebration of all the wonders Gotham has ingrained in its identity, will be brought to life by offering a unique overnight experience in the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park that captures what Americans and Booking.com love about New York City. The stay will include custom-designed accommodations in the park’s Polar Lounge, and a safety-first itinerary including: hot chocolate and other treats in an igloo, midnight ice skating, gift card for shopping at the Bank of America Winter Village Shops and dinner via room service courtesy of the Bryant Park Grill. Two overnight stays will be offered on February 13 and 14 for $14.21 and can be booked exclusively on Booking.com starting on February 12, 2020 at 2:00PM EST.

Booking.com believes in The Big Apple and all the countless businesses that are supported by travel: restaurants, hotels, theatre, entertainment, retail, arts and museums, comedy clubs and more. New York is just one example of the positive impact the travel industry has on cities. ‘Love Letters To America’ aims to remind Americans of all the beauty, culture and diversity across the country, and how when the world emerges and travel is back, local communities and industries will be revived.

«As we begin a new era in 2021 and look toward a more hopeful future together, Booking.com invites Americans to show some love for the cities that need it, and reminds Americans that travel can help uplift and impact the places that are so special to us,» says Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Booking.com. «Love Letters To America spotlights cities across the country that we’ve all been dreaming of reuniting with, giving everyone the opportunity to profess their love this Valentine’s Day.»

For more information on ‘Love Letters To America’ and how to participate, visit Booking.com’s Instagram and Facebook channel – or follow the hashtag #LoveLettersToAmerica.

*At Booking.com, it’s our goal to make sure travelers stay safe. We advise travelers to follow any travel advice updates from local government and health organizations, including state-to-state travel regulations with any quarantine measures in place, as well as adhere to appropriate safety measures.

About Booking.com:

Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travelers with memorable experiences, a range of transportation options and incredible places to stay – from homes to hotels and much more. As one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces for both established brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. Booking.com is available in 44 languages and offers more than 28 million total reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.5 million listings of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with 24/7 customer support.

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Michelin North America and the International African American Museum Announce Inaugural Traveling Exhibition

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The International African American Museum and <span…

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The International African American Museum and Michelin North America, Inc., announced today a partnership focused on freedom in the age of mobility. The museum’s mission is to honor untold stories of the African American journey through educational exhibits.

«This partnership supports Michelin’s efforts to recognize the legacy of those whose movements have not been always free and to teach the value of being ‘free to move’ in all spheres of life,» said William McMillian, executive sponsor of the African American Network for Michelin North America.

«We hope the exhibit will start conversations around a central question – If you are not free to move, are you fully free? – that builds bridges in our communities.»

Michelin’s second major gift to the Museum will fund the inaugural traveling exhibition and a full set of programming, complete with a curriculum designed for K–12 students.

A group of Michelin employees will also have the opportunity to explore their genealogy through the museum’s Center for Family History. This program is dedicated to helping individuals and families advance their understanding of their family’s history and the role their ancestors played in shaping American history.

«From voyages such as the Underground Railroad, the Great Migration, and Afrofuturism, African American people and culture have been in near constant motion,» said Dr. Elijah Heyward III, chief operating officer of the International African American Museum.

«Throughout these historical journeys, there has always been another kind of travel: a mental, emotional and spiritual voyage, in which African Americans have envisioned and pursued a time and place where the journey ends, and true freedom becomes a reality.»

The organizations have agreed not to disclose financial terms for the exhibit.

About the International African American Museum
The International African American Museum strives to foster empathy and understanding, empowering visitors with the knowledge of the past. The museum journey will challenge, illuminate, inspire and ultimately, will move people to action. The Museum’s exhibitions will share untold stories using classic techniques as well as new approaches driven by innovation, technology and digital interactivity. Themes will include connections across the African diaspora, the spread of African American culture and influence, and the movements for justice and equality. The Center for Family History will enable visitors to trace their genealogy, while changing exhibitions and special events will keep the Museum energized. Educational programs will provide life-long learning opportunities for visitors both young and old.

The International African American Museum will open in 2022. For more information, visit our website at www.iaamuseum.org or connect with us on social media @iaamuseum on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. (www.michelinman.com) has more than 21,400 employees and operates 19 major manufacturing plants.

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Encore® Hybrid Event Solutions Leading The Way For Industry Rebound

Learnings from proprietary customer insights inform new hybrid solutions

SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Encore, a leading global event production company, announced the development of enhanced end-to-end hybrid solutions to address the growing needs of meeting planners and venue partners to manage the transition to integrating in-person and virtual events.

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Learnings from proprietary customer insights inform new hybrid solutions

SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Encore, a leading global event production company, announced the development of enhanced end-to-end hybrid solutions to address the growing needs of meeting planners and venue partners to manage the transition to integrating in-person and virtual events.

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An outcome of its study of more than 2,600 meeting planners in November 2020, the Company identified key trends and insights regarding how planners are approaching hybrid events as well as best practices for the future. These learnings have already been put into practice through the more than 3,000 virtual and hybrid events Encore has delivered since last fall, and formed the foundation for the Company’s new hybrid solutions, which includes a design approach, solutions toolset, and industry-recognized training curriculum to better connect audiences in a hybrid environment. This resulted in the development of the Company’s Hybrid Event Handbook, which showcases these solutions along with methods to help achieve specific hybrid event goals.

While Encore has provided customers with hybrid solutions for more than a decade, innovating enhanced solutions in response to the rapidly changing environment of the last year ensure a more engaging experience for in-person and remote attendees for events of all types and sizes – from boardroom to conference to convention.

«Hybrid incorporates many elements that have long been in place for our customers,» said Ben Erwin, President and CEO. «The last year has taught us that purely virtual events struggle to fulfill the need for personal and professional connections. As the world recovers, it’s critical that our customers understand the expanded possibilities to reconnect their communities by integrating in-person and remote attendee forums to work on what’s most important to the success of their organizations.»

Hybrid solutions from Encore provide planners, sponsors, presenters and attendees the ability to reach more people. And a great hybrid experience bridges the in-room set up and technology with a digital event platform to ensure all attendees can maximize engagement and participation. Whether the goal is to educate, collaborate, motivate or network, great outcomes are driven by achieving the right mix of in-room technology and digital platform such as video conference, webinar, microsite, or the Chime Live™ platform from Encore. Based on in-person and virtual audience size, Encore offers numerous configuration options, from a single room with remote attendees, to multiple in-person sites that connect remote participants. Through its network of more than 35 Presentation StagesTM worldwide, other alternatives are available to record or broadcast in high quality from a dedicated space.

While hybrid events have evolved over the years, the importance of gathering people remains stronger than ever. Encore has outlined six drivers to create a successful hybrid event of any size. These include environment, experience, engagement, connectivity, content and production. These drivers must work cohesively to ensure success in the hybrid meeting and event space.

A strategically planned environment creates a purposeful experience for in-person and remote attendees. The best meeting experience keeps everyone focused on the content and allows them to revisit it in their mind or on-demand later. Whether it’s a basic cloud video solution or a fully customizable platform, engagement methods should be kept top of mind. Connectivity and bandwidth at the venue needs to support a clear, uninterrupted video stream to remote users. It is also important to journey map the event content through the eyes of each participant. Finally, production has the power to set the tone for a professional and engaging event experience.

«Hybrid is a key part of how events will take place and how people will remain connected in the coming years,» said Tara Higgins, SVP, Commercial & President, Hargrove. «Effective hybrid solutions are critical to restarting the meeting and events industry and helping businesses succeed. In the last six months, we have delivered more than 3,000 virtual and hybrid events in addition to thousands of in-person events that were still able to occur with our MeetSAFE™ protocols in place. We are proud to have the depth of experience, expertise and solutions to help our customers achieve this on a global level, re-imagine their event and marketing portfolio, and connect with their communities.»

For those interested in learning more about Encore’s hybrid event solutions, visit https://encoreglobal.com/hybrid-virtual-events/.

About Encore
Encore creates memorable experiences that engage and transform organizations. As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events.  Encore operates in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia Pacific. Encore is the trusted partner of choice for leading hotels and venues worldwide and was named to the Forbes 2018 and 2019 America’s Best Employer list. The company is headquartered in the Chicago metro area in Schiller Park, Ill.

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Encore® Hybrid Event Solutions Leading The Way For Industry Rebound

SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Encore, a leading global event production company, announced the development of enhanced end-to-end hybrid solutions to address the growing needs of meeting planners and venue partners to manage the transition to integrating in-person and virtual events.

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SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Encore, a leading global event production company, announced the development of enhanced end-to-end hybrid solutions to address the growing needs of meeting planners and venue partners to manage the transition to integrating in-person and virtual events.

An outcome of its study of more than 2,600 meeting planners in November 2020, the Company identified key trends and insights regarding how planners are approaching hybrid events as well as best practices for the future. These learnings have already been put into practice through the more than 3,000 virtual and hybrid events Encore has delivered since last fall, and formed the foundation for the Company’s new hybrid solutions, which includes a design approach, solutions toolset, and industry-recognized training curriculum to better connect audiences in a hybrid environment. This resulted in the development of the Company’s Hybrid Event Handbook, which showcases these solutions along with methods to help achieve specific hybrid event goals.

While Encore has provided customers with hybrid solutions for more than a decade, innovating enhanced solutions in response to the rapidly changing environment of the last year ensure a more engaging experience for in-person and remote attendees for events of all types and sizes – from boardroom to conference to convention.

«Hybrid incorporates many elements that have long been in place for our customers,» said Ben Erwin, President and CEO. «The last year has taught us that purely virtual events struggle to fulfill the need for personal and professional connections. As the world recovers, it’s critical that our customers understand the expanded possibilities to reconnect their communities by integrating in-person and remote attendee forums to work on what’s most important to the success of their organizations.»

Hybrid solutions from Encore provide planners, sponsors, presenters and attendees the ability to reach more people. And a great hybrid experience bridges the in-room set up and technology with a digital event platform to ensure all attendees can maximize engagement and participation. Whether the goal is to educate, collaborate, motivate or network, great outcomes are driven by achieving the right mix of in-room technology and digital platform such as videoconference, webinar, microsite, or the Chime Live™ platform from Encore. Based on in-person and virtual audience size, Encore offers numerous configuration options, from a single room with remote attendees, to multiple in-person sites that connect remote participants. Through its network of more than 35 Presentation StagesTM worldwide, other alternatives are available to record or broadcast in high quality from a dedicated space.

While hybrid events have evolved over the years, the importance of gathering people remains stronger than ever. Encore has outlined six drivers to create a successful hybrid event of any size. These include environment, experience, engagement, connectivity, content and production. These drivers must work cohesively to ensure success in the hybrid meeting and event space.

A strategically planned environment creates a purposeful experience for in-person and remote attendees. The best meeting experience keeps everyone focused on the content and allows them to revisit it in their mind or on-demand later. Whether it’s a basic cloud video solution or a fully customizable platform, engagement methods should be kept top of mind. Connectivity and bandwidth at the venue needs to support a clear, uninterrupted video stream to remote users. It is also important to journey map the event content through the eyes of each participant. Finally, production has the power to set the tone for a professional and engaging event experience.

«Hybrid is a key part of how events will take place and how people will remain connected in the coming years,» said Tara Higgins, SVP, Commercial & President, Hargrove. «Effective hybrid solutions are critical to restarting the meeting and events industry and helping businesses succeed. In the last six months, we have delivered more than 3,000 virtual and hybrid events in addition to thousands of in-person events that were still able to occur with our MeetSAFE™ protocols in place. We are proud to have the depth of experience, expertise and solutions to help our customers achieve this on a global level, re-imagine their event and marketing portfolio, and connect with their communities.»

For those interested in learning more about Encore’s hybrid event solutions, visit https://encoreglobal.com/hybrid-virtual-events/.

About Encore
Encore creates memorable experiences that engage and transform organizations. As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events.  Encore operates in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia Pacific. Encore is the trusted partner of choice for leading hotels and venues worldwide and was named to the Forbes 2018 and 2019 America’s Best Employer list. The company is headquartered in the Chicago metro area in Schiller Park, Ill.

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Bacau Bay Resort Coron Teams Up with INTELITY to Deliver a Mobile-First Guest Experience

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — INTELITY®, the provider of hospitality’s most comprehensive guest experience platform, announced today it has signed a deal with Bacau Bay Resort Coron in the stunning Philippine island region of Palawan to provide contactless service and seamless hotel experience to guests through the…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — INTELITY®, the provider of hospitality’s most comprehensive guest experience platform, announced today it has signed a deal with Bacau Bay Resort Coron in the stunning Philippine island region of Palawan to provide contactless service and seamless hotel experience to guests through the INTELITY platform, which includes a branded mobile app, mobile check-in, mobile key, and GEMS®. This marks the first deal for INTELITY in the Philippines, and reflects the company’s growing footprint in the Asia Pacific region.

With the implementation of the INTELITY platform, Bacau Bay Resort Coron will allow guests to check in directly from their smartphone or tablet before they even arrive. Once checked in, the app will generate a secure, convenient digital key that guests can use to access their room—entirely bypassing the need to stop at the front desk. Using the app, guests will have access to an array of digital amenities and services throughout their stay. They’ll be able to find hotel and amenity information, make amenity and activity reservations, order food, schedule touchless deliveries, communicate with resort staff, and more—driving satisfaction and revenue for the property. To exit, all they’ll need to do is approve their folio and check out digitally.

On the backend, GEMS will connect all guest requests and orders—including check-in, dining, housekeeping, room controls, and more—to Bacau Bay Resort Coron’s systems and staff. With an organized, automated way to receive, track, and fulfill orders, the resort will be able to save staff time and optimize operations, ensuring the focus remains firmly on providing the highest level of service to guests.

«Nothing could be more important to our team than keeping guests safe, comfortable, and satisfied during their stay,» remarked Gilbert Uy, General Manager at Bacau Bay Resort Coron. «Together with INTELITY, we’ll be able to give guests everything they’re looking for to ensure a memorable stay—streamlined service, real-time communication, and control over how much contact they have with staff. This is truly the superior experience guests expect.»

Heralded as the new gateway to the Philippines’ last frontier, Bacau Bay Resort Coron combines modern luxury with natural touches and an atmosphere of tranquility. In addition to 80 deluxe rooms and suites, the property features an exclusive private pier for island-hopping and diving adventures that explore Palawan’s natural wonders, including crystal clear lagoons, underwater Japanese shipwrecks, and a deep dive into the cool and clean waters of Coron.

«We’re thrilled to partner with Bacau Bay Resort Coron and bring the INTELITY platform to the Philippines, a country renowned for its hospitality,» said Benjamin Keller, INTELITY SVP of Sales & General Manager, Asia Pacific. «This is a stunning coastal property that already offers guests immersion in nature and now, with their new mobile app, they’ll be further elevating the guest experience with digital convenience.»

For more information on this partnership or the INTELITY platform, please visit http://www.intelity.com.

About INTELITY
INTELITY is the global leader in contactless guest experience technology, uniting mobile, in-room, and operational tools into one fully-integrated hospitality platform. Built for the hotel, casino, and luxury residential markets, INTELITY has been named the «Official Mobile and In-Room Technology Provider» by the distinguished Forbes Travel Guide in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, and is in use at boutique properties, casino-resorts, and global hotel brands, including Marriott, Fairmont, Hard Rock, and more. For more information, visit http://www.intelity.com.

About Bacau Bay Resort Coron
Bacau Bay Resort Coron is the New Gateway to Nature’s Wonders, boasting its own private pier for the convenience of guests who want to explore the wonders of Coron. The resort has also 80 well-appointed rooms, wonderful dining choices such as the Amihan Restaurant and the Pugon Café. It is also fitted with great features like the Isla Pool Bar and the Serena Pier Bar perfect for watching the picturesque Coron sunset. Bacay Bay Resort Coron also has a ton of activities perfect for the family and a spacious pool for lounging around. For more information, please visit https://www.bacaubayresortcoron.com/.

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Olympia Hotel Management Named as New Operator of the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Olympia Hotel Management (OHM) is proud to announce the addition of the <a target="_blank"…

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Olympia Hotel Management (OHM) is proud to announce the addition of the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio, to its third-party portfolio.

The hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city, offering accommodations, dining, and meeting facilities adjacent to the Kent State University campus. Kent State has more than 36,000 students, and the property is uniquely placed to serve both the college and the community.

Owned by the Kent State University Foundation, the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center was designed to welcome faculty, alumni, students and their families, as well as visitors to Kent. The hotel is within walking distance to downtown Kent’s bars, restaurants, shops and galleries, and the campus itself.

«The Kent State University Foundation welcomes the opportunity to work with Olympia Companies in managing the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center,» said Rob Risman, Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Foundation’s Hotel Sub-committee. «Olympia is a very impressive organization, and we look forward to our new partnership with its team as it positions the Kent State Hotel for continued success in today’s dynamic, ever-changing marketplace.»

The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center features 94 guestrooms, each one with a comfortable workspace with iPad/iPhone docking station, a refrigerator, microwave and a coffeemaker. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi with PrinterOn for Wireless Printing from laptops, iPads and smartphones.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Nineteen10, was named for the year the university was founded. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner under Executive Chef Steve Meister and can be booked for private parties. Hotel facilities include a pool, a gym and 5,000 square feet of event space, with four meeting rooms. On-site catering choices for events include Kosher and vegetarian menus.

OHM was selected by the Kent State University Foundation for its impressive track record with independent, campus-based hotels. OHM currently manages a portfolio of award-winning campus properties, including The Alfond Inn at Rollins College, The Hotel at Oberlin and The Inn at Swarthmore.

«It is an honor to add this prestigious affiliation to our growing campus hospitality portfolio and to become part of the Kent State University community,» said Sara Masterson, President, Hotel Management, for OHM. «We look forward to working with the property to enhance its boutique hotel charm and position it as a vibrant player in the downtown economic development landscape. The street-facing location of Nineteen10 restaurant presents a prime opportunity to connect with the local community and for hotel guests to get an authentic sense of place in this dynamic college town. Our goal will be to reimagine each of the key elements that contribute to making the hotel, restaurant and meetings experiences relevant and specific to Kent State University.»

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is located 17 miles from Akron-Canton Airport and 41 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, 215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, Ohio 44240 330.346.0100 https://www.kentstatehotel.com/

Olympia Hotel Management(OHM) is a division of The Olympia Companies, an innovative leader in high-profile real estate development, equity investment and hospitality management projects in the U.S. Currently working with a portfolio of 26 properties nationwide, OHM is known for managing a new breed of customized campus hotels such as The Alfond Inn at Rollins and The Hotel at Oberlin; independently-owned luxury boutique hotels like The Glen House, SOPHY® and Inn by the Sea; and for receiving multiple best-in-class awards for its work with such select-service brands as Best Western, Wyndham, Hyatt, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn. For more information, visit https://theolympiacompanies.com/services/hotel-management/

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Dealer-FX Enhances ONE Platform with Industry-First Integrated Video for Technicians

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dealer-FX, the provider of the leading and only complete service technology solution built from the ground up, announced today that it has enhanced its ONE Platform with new video capabilities. The addition of Visual MPI provides technicians with the unique ability to record videos of recommended repairs, and automatically apply them to the MPI and repair order.

Solutions currently available in the market are often abandoned or are rarely used by…

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dealer-FX, the provider of the leading and only complete service technology solution built from the ground up, announced today that it has enhanced its ONE Platform with new video capabilities. The addition of Visual MPI provides technicians with the unique ability to record videos of recommended repairs, and automatically apply them to the MPI and repair order.

Solutions currently available in the market are often abandoned or are rarely used by technicians and service advisors. Video is an important way to help consumers understand what’s happening with their vehicle, but only works if it’s fully integrated into the repair process, designed around the technician’s workflow, and simple for all involved parties to use. Visual MPI uniquely checks all of these boxes and is available as part of Dealer-FX’s end-to-end digital service platform.

«We hear from our customers that they are frustrated with the solutions that are currently available,» said Bill Lucchini, CEO of Dealer-FX. «Visual MPI was specifically designed around the dealership workflow and integrates into our already very successful digital MPI solution.»

«As part of our product development process, we closely examine the needs of our users. We knew that a stand-alone app to record video creates more overhead and frustration at the dealership and with consumers,» said Alan Fong, CTO of Dealer-FX. «Our solution does not require any applications to be downloaded or videos to be stored on the tech’s personal devices. We automatically carry all repair order details with the video, eliminating additional effort or human error in manual matching. Our approach to video MPI is truly the first of its kind and we’re really excited to share it with our dealers.»

ONE Platform from Dealer-FX is a cloud-based system that connects dealerships, consumers, OEMs, and third-party systems to help service departments operate efficiently while delivering a better customer experience. By capturing all stages of service in a single end-to-end digital platform, dealerships can significantly improve efficiency, retain more customers, and grow their business.

Dealer-FX will be exhibiting at the 2021 Virtual NADA Show. They will be demonstrating Visual MPI, along with a number of other new enhancements to ONE Platform. To learn more about Dealer-FX and Visual MPI, please visit our Virtual NADA Booth February 9-11, or our website.

About Dealer-FX
Dealer-FX is transforming how automotive retailers manage their service operations and how they interact with consumers. Through advanced data integrations and mobile technology, Dealer-FX streamlines processes and communication for automotive service departments while delivering convenience, transparency, and trust to consumers. From service scheduling to vehicle write-up, through to delivery, the Dealer-FX ONE Platform helps dealerships increase efficiency, profitability, retention, and brand loyalty.

Dealer-FX is the exclusive, or preferred service technology provider for many leading OEMs including FCA, Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Audi, GM, Kia, and Hyundai in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and has more than 2,500 dealership clients. Dealer-FX is based in Toronto, ON, and is backed by the strength and resources of HGGC.
Learn more at: dealer-fx.com.

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