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The Londoner Macao Launches First Phase with Regal Opening Ceremony

MACAO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amid fanfare and spectacle, Sands China Ltd. launched the first phase of The Londoner®Macao Monday evening with an opening ceremony at the integrated resort, featuring a special video message from Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador, David Beckham.

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MACAO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amid fanfare and spectacle, Sands China Ltd. launched the first phase of The Londoner®Macao Monday evening with an opening ceremony at the integrated resort, featuring a special video message from Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador, David Beckham.

The Macau Youth Orchestra performs at the opening ceremony for the first-phase launch of The Londoner Macao Monday at the integrated resort’s Crystal Palace atrium. The Londoner Macao is Sands China’s bold British-themed reimagining of the Sands Cotai Central integrated resort, and offers the best of British history and culture alongside a traditional yet contemporary hospitality experience.

 

Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong speaks at the opening ceremony for the first-phase launch of The Londoner Macao Monday at the integrated resort’s Crystal Palace atrium. The Londoner Macao will continue to open progressively throughout 2021.

 

Guests of honour officiate the opening ceremony for the first-phase launch of The Londoner Macao Monday at the integrated resort’s Crystal Palace atrium.

 

An artist’s rendering shows the exterior of The Londoner Macao, which opened its first phase Monday. Opening progressively throughout the year, coming attractions include the imposing Houses of Parliament facade and life-size 96-metre Elizabeth Tower, featuring a replica of the famous Big Ben clock face, which will welcome guests with its accurate rendition of the classic bell chimes.

The Londoner Macao is Sands China’s bold British-themed reimagining of the Sands® Cotai Central integrated resort. Offering the best of British history and culture alongside a traditional yet contemporary hospitality experience, The Londoner Macao will continue to open progressively throughout 2021.

A highlight of Monday’s opening event was the venue itself – the ornate and elegant main lobby, dubbed the Crystal Palace. Designed in classic Victorian style, the glass and iron atrium features a 33-metre-high stained-glass ceiling that bathes the lobby in sunlight during the day and provides a panoramic view of the night sky after dark. Victorian-era lampposts line the patterned dark marble floor, whose centrepiece is the full-scale Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain featuring Anteros, the Greek god of selfless love, on its pinnacle.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., said: «We believe The Londoner Macao, like The Venetian and The Parisian before it, will become an instant, iconic landmark in Macao. It is evidence of Mr. Adelson’s unwavering vision for the development of Sands China and the company’s commitment to invest in Macao. As a company firmly rooted in Macao, Sands China is proud to unveil The Londoner Macao as part of our continuing contribution to the transformation of Macao into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Our sincere thanks go to the Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao SAR government for their continued leadership and support, and to all our community partners for their cooperation and collaboration through the years.»

In addition to the Crystal Palace, the first-phase launch features new dining options, interactive London-themed attractions, and the opening of The Londoner Hotel – an all-suite tower featuring approximately 600 luxury suites.

Designed by Hong Kong-based Steve Leung Design Group, suite interiors are bright and contemporary with an upscale British ambiance, and feature marble nightstands, custom beds with plush fabric headboards, elegant chesterfield sofas, high-backed leather armchairs, and Victorian-style bathtubs.

The hotel’s top two floors incorporate 14 exclusive Suites by David Beckham, Macao’s first celebrity-designed hotel rooms, which launch later in 2021. Created by Sands Resorts Macao global ambassador David Beckham in collaboration with leading London interior design firm David Collins Studio, the suites capture the essence of a high-end London homestead, offering guests a unique luxury experience that provides warmth and charm.

Beckham commented: «The Londoner Macao is another exceptional property by Sands. Everything has been created so guests have the best experience possible and the attention to detail is like no other. This integrated resort feels very personal to me and being part of the development has been an incredible project – not only is it bringing my home town to Macao, but also the first David Beckham Suites. I can’t wait to be back in Macao to see it all – it looks spectacular.»

The 65-member Macau Youth Orchestra performed at Monday’s ceremony, as did the Sands China Choir, who sang an acapella rendition of one of the most recognisable British tunes of the last century, Queen’s operatic rock hit Bohemian Rhapsody.

The event also featured a video tribute in honour of company founder Sheldon G. Adelson, who passed away last month.

Monday’s opening ceremony was officiated by Mr. Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR; Ms. Yan Zhichan, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Ms. Wang Dong, Acting Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR; Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr. Adriano Marques Ho, Director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sands China Ltd.; Mr. Grant Chum, Chief Operating Officer of Sands China Ltd.; and Mr. Antonio Ferreira, Managing Director of Venetian Macau Limited.

Representing an investment of US$1.9 billion (MOP 15.2 billion), The Londoner Macao will introduce additional integrated resort offerings progressively throughout 2021, including the Suites by David Beckham; Londoner Court, a luxury residential-style all-suite hotel; the rethemed Shoppes at Londoner; and the Londoner Arena.

For more information, visit www.londonermacao.com.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschinaltd.com.

About The Londoner® Macao

The Londoner® Macao is an integrated resort that invites visitors on a journey through the best of British history and culture. It incorporates five celebrated hotel brands – the new The Londoner Hotel and Londoner Court, alongside existing Conrad Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. Regis Macao. The Londoner Macao will present visitors to Cotai with an expanded offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with over 6,000 hotel rooms and suites, and 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of retail, entertainment, dining and meetings and convention space. With over 150 retail outlets, Shoppes at Londoner joins Shoppes at Venetian and Shoppes at Four Seasons, alongside Shoppes at Parisian. Together they offer a selection of approximately 850 luxury duty free stores – the most in any one single location in Macao. With three spas, four health clubs and over 365,000 square feet (34,000 square metres) of uniquely themed gaming space, The Londoner Macao provides a new level of luxury and accessibility to the Cotai Strip.

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Venetian Macau Limited
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

Josie Ho
Tel: +853 8118 2024
Email: josie.ho@sands.com.mo 

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The Fog Warning – The Yachting Industry’s First Carbon-Neutral Yacht Dealer

WESTHAMPTON, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fog Warning of Westhampton NY, the exclusive US yacht dealer for Holland’s <a target="_blank"…

WESTHAMPTON, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fog Warning of Westhampton NY, the exclusive US yacht dealer for Holland’s Long Island Yachts and Hartman Yachts, announces a responsible and groundbreaking marine industry first:

They will provide complete carbon-neutral yacht use to their owners for as long as they own their yachts.

This dealer initiative comes from a sense of gratitude and responsibility, says Fog Warning owner Dave Mallach:

«Recreational yachting provides families with some of their most cherished experiences. It’s clear to us that the quality of those experiences directly depend upon the quality of our marine environments. Living, playing and working on the water, we see every day how our environment is changing. We see it with rising water levels at our docks and with more extreme weather patterns inshore and off.»

The implications of this, Dave adds, have grown even more personal and immediate:

«Sadly, the stakes now extend beyond our recreational life. The link between climate change and the rise and spread of pandemics is become increasingly clear. Our industry has a responsibility to do all we can to guarantee safe, quality yachting experiences for our owners, and for subsequent generations of yachtsmen and woman.»

The Fog Warning’s offer of carbon-neutral yacht ownership revolves around their purchase of carbon credits (on their owners behalf) that fully offset the carbon released into the environment by their diesel engines.

Remarkably, these credits will apply to any new or brokerage yacht purchased from the dealership, for as long as the owner keeps their yacht.

«It’s not a difficult program to manage,» says Dave. «We ask our owners to send us their fuel receipts at the end of their boating year. We then purchase sufficient carbon credits to offset the entirety of their use. It’s a complete win-win solution.»

As for the credits, The Fog Warning’s particular focus is on programs relating to healthy marine environments. For example, they support The Ocean Foundation’s project Sea Grass Grow. By planting and nurturing coastal sea grass acreage, shorelines are preserved and additional carbon is naturally absorbed.

Dave reports that he was in part inspired by his admiration for Dutch yachts, and Holland’s long nautical heritage.

«The Fog Warning’s motto comes from the joke «If it ain’t Dutch, in ain’t much.» We specializes in Dutch yachts of the highest quality. The partnerships we have formed with Long Island Yachts and Hartman Yachts have sensitized us to Holland’s unique vulnerability to climate change, with most of the country at or below sea level. Boating in Holland has given me a far greater appreciation for the threats to our local waters, whether they be Barnegat Bay, the Chesapeake, or the Florida Keys.»

The Fog Warning hopes to influence the industry as a whole:

«We are proud to step up and do what we can for our owners, and for future generations of boaters as well. I genuinely believe that in time others in our industry will suit,» says Dave, who adds:

«While we are pleased to be the first carbon-neutral builder in the industry, nothing would make us happier to know that we are far from the last.»

The Fog Warning, the exclusive dealer for Holland’s Long Island Yachts and Hartman Yachts, specializes in selling some of the finest yachts afloat, wherever built. The Fog Warning Blog, with 10,000 annual readers, devotes itself to long-form, high-value yachting content.  The Fog Warning Podcast aims to set the industry standard for this new and exciting platform.

Dave Mallach
The Fog Warning
Westhampton, NY
(516) 816-1703
290990@email4pr.com

 

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Quick Hit Slots™ Players Donate Thousands of Toys to Toys for Tots

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) («SciPlay» or the «Company»), an industry-leading social gaming Company, donated more than $18,700 to Toys for Tots through the generosity of its players on <a target="_blank"…

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) («SciPlay» or the «Company»), an industry-leading social gaming Company, donated more than $18,700 to Toys for Tots through the generosity of its players on Quick Hit Slots. The Toys for Tots program collects new toys to give to less fortunate children so they can experience the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning. Thanks to SciPlay’s fundraising, Toys for Tots donated more than 3,700 toys to children during the holiday season.

Quick Hit Slots features some of the biggest casino names and brands, including Dancing Drums™, Cash Spin™, Mayan Treasures™, Lock It Links™ and Havana Cubana™. Through an interactive, in-game experience, more than one million Quick Hit Slots’ monthly active users accrued «magic points» to contribute to SciPlay’s toy donations between December 10 and 26. For every 50,000 points earned, SciPlay donated one toy to Toys for Tots.

«There is nothing more heartwarming than engaging our wonderful user base to help those in need,» said Diego Alaluf, Director of Marketing for Quick Hit Slots at SciPlay. «We wanted to give back to the community this holiday season and are proud to have partnered with Toys for Tots again to deliver toys to children in need. Everyone has the right to play, and we are very appreciative of our gracious users and are overjoyed to have helped Santa deliver thousands of toys to children throughout the world!»

Quick Hit Slots users celebrated the donation opportunity through the app’s community page.

«Thank you for your great gift…that is an amazing gesture,» one user commented.

Another user added, «It’s a good feeling knowing you gave a helping hand…keep doing good, Quick Hit community.»

To learn more about SciPlay, Quick Hit Slots and the Company’s dozens of social casino games, visit sciplay.com.

© 2021 SciPlay. All Rights Reserved.

About SciPlay
SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms. SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown and 88 Fortunes Slots. SciPlay’s social casino games feature slots-style game play and occasionally table games-style game play, while its casual games blend slots-style or bingo game play with adventure game features. All of SciPlay’s games are offered and played on multiple platforms, including Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon. In addition to developing original games, SciPlay has access to a library of more than 1,500 real-world slot and table games provided by Scientific Games Corporation and its Subsidiaries. For more information, please visit sciplay.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release, SciPlay makes «forward-looking statements» within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as «will,» «may,» and «should.» These statements are based upon management’s current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC»), including SciPlay’s current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 18, 2020 (including under the headings «Forward-Looking Statements» and «Risk Factors»). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for SciPlay’s ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, SciPlay undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Choice Hotels Named Association For Talent Development BEST Award Winner For Second Consecutive Year


 

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a <a target="_blank"…


 

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a 2021 BEST Award winner by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for a second year in a row. The accolade, which recognizes organizations that exemplify all aspects of talent development, highlights Choice’s continued commitment to associate and franchisee success across the company.

«At Choice, people are our most important asset, and ensuring both associates and franchisees have the resources and growth opportunities needed to thrive is an essential component of the company’s growth strategy,» said Timothy Tobin, vice president, franchise onboarding and learning, Choice Hotels. «We’re proud to offer our owners some of the industry’s top training tools, such as the Choice University learning platform, and look forward to continually innovating and expanding our talent development resources to fuel overall franchisee and enterprise-wide success.»

ATD is the talent development industry’s leading international association, and to receive the organization’s prestigious BEST Award, companies must demonstrate outstanding talent development practices that enable organizational success. Choice Hotels is the only hospitality company listed among this year’s ATD BEST awardees.

In addition to the company’s award-winning property-level training platform, Choice University, Choice was recognized for its overall learning organization and supporting diverse learner and business needs, including for the following development programs and resources:

  • Corporate Resource Groups intended to facilitate cultural engagement and learning opportunities among Choice associates. The company supports 11 different resource groups, including a newly formed group designed for working parents.
  • Project Mobility, a program that enables associates to explore and gain hands-on experience in different career paths within the organization. Early in the pandemic, Choice leveraged this program to re-allocate resources across the company to directly connect with our franchisees and provide resources to support their businesses.
  • A disaster education hub for franchisees, which provides frequently-updated videos, workshops and other resources hotel managers and property-level associates can use to prepare for and mitigate hotel concerns and challenges. During the pandemic, Choice complemented this hub with direct support from locally based, one-on-one support teams to conduct workshops and individual funding consultations with owners.
  • Expanded franchisee learning, featuring streamlined video-production and on-demand content for topics pertaining most to hotel employees in the current travel environment.
  • New corporate training resources, including enhanced tools for working and leading remotely, to help associates better navigate remote working environments.

«This award is a testament to our associates’ ability to quickly adapt in any environment and most importantly our commitment to the success of our franchise owners,» said Stephanie Lykins, vice president, talent management, Choice Hotels. «Our dedication to associate development enables us to attract new talent, retain top talent, and promote key contributors. Our people will continue to be at the center of our growth potential as a company.»

To be eligible for a 2021 BEST Award, organizations submitted extensive quantitative and qualitative information to ATD about their talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee comprised of experts in learning and talent development.

About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With more than 7,100 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as of September 30, 2020, the Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

© 2021 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Celebrating Chinese New Year the Hong Kong Way

HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Even though this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) is going to be a little different, Hong Kong is set to welcome the festival in its own style by bridging traditional elements with innovative ideas, making the Year of the Ox a blissful and enjoyable year to remember.

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HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Even though this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) is going to be a little different, Hong Kong is set to welcome the festival in its own style by bridging traditional elements with innovative ideas, making the Year of the Ox a blissful and enjoyable year to remember.

Hong Kong Traditions to Take Home
Take part in one of the annual CNY traditions in Hong Kong with a visit to a renowned flower market to shop for seasonal flowers and plants that symbolise various good wishes. Tangerine trees are believed to bring good luck, while orchids symbolize fertility and refinement. Bring home bountiful offerings of other festive blooms and fruits to bring good wishes.

Paying respect to the deities is another customary practice among Hong Kong locals. During CNY, thousands of locals visit one or more famous temples, such as the Che Kung Temple, Wong Tai Sin Temple and Man Mo Temple, to pray for health and prosperity in the coming year. These temples are architecturally beautiful, with brightly decorated shrines, all making the spiritual excursions the perfect way to ring in CNY.

Fai chun, a traditional decoration in doorways and on walls, is also an essential item to create a joyful festive atmosphere and to bring good luck and prosperity.

CNY in Hong Kong
Although there will be no physical events because of Covid-19, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is turning the CNY celebrations up a notch by infusing the cherished traditions with online, innovative elements, sending festive blessings in a whole new fashion. A three-week «Fortunes in Hong Kong» CNY campaign will be held at www.discoverhongkong.com/CNY from February 8-26, featuring an online market that offers CNY delicacies and specialties, alongside games, lucky feng shui tips and festive e-cards send festive vibes around the world to loved ones.

At the online market, a collection of products created by traditional local and trend-setting brands are available for those who are hoping to enjoy the CNY celebrations in style. A not-to-be-missed item is a collaboration between the 73-year-old Kung Lee Sugar Cane Drink and chic candy brand Papabubble. Together they collaborated to create new handmade candies with different herbal tea flavors that bring these old-fashioned, sometimes bitter drinks to a new level. In collaboration, traditional snack store Yiu Fung partnered with creative printing company Papery to pack its most popular classic snacks into a beautifully designed CNY candy box. The box features a pop-up tangerine plant, which is a symbol of good luck in Chinese tradition.

With all the festive activities in town, Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Ox with joy and blessings.

 

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Jeep® Brand Launches New Digital Video ‘The Road Ahead’ Commencing the Next 80 Years of the Iconic Brand

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • New :84 digital video «The Road Ahead» provides a connection between the 2021 Super Bowl Jeep® campaign «The Middle» and Jeep.com/the-road-ahead
  • Digital spot celebrates 80 years of the iconic Jeep brand and showcases how it continues to blaze trails into the next 80 years
  • «The Road Ahead» can viewed via jeep.com/the-road-ahead and on the brand’s official YouTube channel
  • «The Road Ahead» serves as a platform that highlights the vision of the future for the Jeep brand
  • Custom collection of merchandise inspired by «The Middle» and «The Road Ahead» available for purchase on jeep.com/gear

The Jeep® brand continues on its path of adventure with the launch of a new :84 digital video «The Road Ahead.» The video provides a connection between the 2021 Super Bowl Jeep campaign «The Middle» and Jeep.com/the-road-ahead, celebrating 80 years of the iconic Jeep brand and showcasing how it continues to blaze trails into the next 80 years.

«As we celebrate Jeep’s 80th anniversary this year and look to the future, ‘The Road Ahead’ illustrates how we are proudly building on our rich heritage as we commit to making Jeep the greenest SUV brand,» said Christian Meunier, Global President, Jeep Brand, Stellantis. «All Jeep models will carry an electrified option in the next few years and will take green and 4×4 technology to the next level.»

«The Road Ahead» begins with images of historic Jeep vehicles reminding us all that it is impossible to know where we are going without appreciating where we have been. The spot continues with the focus on how the brand’s brilliant past is shaping the future as images flash of new electrified, 4×4 technologically enhanced Jeep vehicles.

«The Jeep community embodies the philosophy that today and tomorrow will be better than yesterday, and this digital spot is a true advocate for that positive message,» said Olivier Francois, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Stellantis. «A new chapter has been opened for the Jeep brand, and as we celebrate 80 years of its unforgettable history, it is now time to come together and begin our journey into the next 80 years.»

«The Road Ahead» can be viewed via jeep.com/the-road-ahead and on the brand’s official YouTube channel.

Jeep.com/the-road-ahead also will serve as a platform that highlights the vision of the future for the Jeep brand.

Consumers can immerse themselves in video and image content that provides a glimpse into the Jeep brand’s future, as well as ideas and concepts designed to support the brand’s values of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion, including: 

  • The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe electrified version, scheduled to debut in the second half of 2021
  • Solar-powered charging stations that will be located at Jeep Badge of Honor trails to support Wrangler 4xe owners
  • Autonomous driving, also known as hands-free Active Driving Assist, will be available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L in late 2021
  • Driver Safety & Security: Showcases new advanced technology features available on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L, including head-up display, drowsy driver warnings and more

In addition, consumers are now able to purchase a custom collection of merchandise inspired by the commercial with an Americana theme that showcases brand pride with the 80th badge, the Jeep star and «The Road Ahead» design. The collection is available on jeep.com/gear.

Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Jeep 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.

Follow Jeep and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Jeep brand: www.jeep.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeep 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeep 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jeep
YouTube: www.youtube.com/thejeepchannel or https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA

 

 

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds Delta Hotel Dallas Allen

DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Delta Hotel Dallas Allen is now being managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.

Just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Delta Hotel Dallas Allen offers a sophisticated…

DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Delta Hotel Dallas Allen is now being managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.

Just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Delta Hotel Dallas Allen offers a sophisticated interpretation of the Texas urban landscape reflecting the energy of booming North Dallas, blending rustic design materials and the latest technology. The hotel is outfitted with impressive curated art from local artisans, paying homage to its Texas style.

«Crescent has significant experience in this area. The Delta Hotel Dallas Allen is our seventh property in the Dallas metro market,» said Michael George, chief executive officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. «While the proximity to downtown Dallas is great, there is so much value for guests right on the property or within walking distance in the up-and-coming community»

The hotel is connected to the popular Watters Creek Convention Center, featuring over 79,000 square feet of conference space, including 40,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, a 12,000 square foot ballroom, and another 18,000 square feet across 18 unique meeting and exhibit rooms. And it’s just a three-minute walk to shopping and dining at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, which offers more than 50 restaurants and shops.

On-site at the hotel, guests will enjoy ample parking, a fitness center, and an expansive patio with a large heated pool and fire pits. Guest rooms and suites feature lush linens, productive workspaces, free bottled water and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel’s Texas Canyon Kitchen is currently open for large private groups, delivering inventive and true Texas cuisine masterminded by Chef Bryan Patton.

Crescent expects the upcoming PGA Byron Nelson Golf Tournament to draw guests to the hotel, with TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney only 10 minutes down the road. The Courses at Watters Creek – designed by 10-time PGA Tour and Champions Tour winner D.A. Weibring – is less than 5 minutes away. Other annual events, such as the Allen American Hockey Games and Plano Balloon Festival, are also expected to draw guests to the hotel.

George said: «Our award-winning expertise will maximize the potential of this beautiful hotel.»

For more information or to book your stay, visit http://www.marriott.com/dalda or call 469-675-0800.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts:
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates over 100 hotels & resorts in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt. Crescent also operates a collection of lifestyle independent lifestyle hotels and resorts under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. Crescent’s clients include premiere REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit http://www.crescenthotels.com and http://www.latitudesbycrescent.com or connect with Crescent on LinkedIn.

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Survey: The Pandemic Accelerated the Adoption of Digital Retailing – is that a Blessing or a Curse for Auto Dealers?

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A new report from digital financing innovator eLEND Solutions reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic has impelled dealers to embrace digital retailing as a low-touch transaction alternative – and how this adoption of technology has changed traditional dealer process and perception.

Based on a survey fielded by eLEND Solutions among auto dealers in the fourth quarter of 2020, «The Pandemic Drove a Great Leap Forward in Digital Retailing Adoption»…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A new report from digital financing innovator eLEND Solutions reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic has impelled dealers to embrace digital retailing as a low-touch transaction alternative – and how this adoption of technology has changed traditional dealer process and perception.

Based on a survey fielded by eLEND Solutions among auto dealers in the fourth quarter of 2020, «The Pandemic Drove a Great Leap Forward in Digital Retailing Adoption» explores the shift in dealer acceptance and application of digital retailing, while also investigating whether this forced innovation has been a blessing – or curse – for dealers.

«Confronting change can be a painful challenge for dealers, which is understandable given the risk inherent to implementing a new process, retraining staff, and the application of technology which can cause significant upheaval and anxiety in a store…so I can see it could be viewed as a ‘curse,'» said Pete MacInnis, CEO of eLEND Solutions. «What this study reveals, however, is that while dealers were forced into change by the pandemic, they quickly saw the value and have embraced it as a blessing in disguise.» According to the report, among those digital retailing blessings is a trend towards higher profit-per-vehicle retailed (PVR) and reduced transaction times.

DIGITAL RETAILING AND THE SHIFT FROM LEAD GENERATION TO DEAL GENERATION:

Perhaps one of the most important findings in the report is how dealer perceptions have shifted as a result of the change to digital retailing. According to the survey, 53% now see digital retailing as a deal generator – ‘the start of the deal’ – while 47% continue to view digital retailing as little more than enhanced lead generation.

«Old habits die hard in the auto industry, so this shift in perception is pretty extraordinary,» said MacInnis. «It’s inspiring to see dealers evolve to, and embrace, technology that will expand the power and value of their business model. Getting to over 50% of auto dealerships viewing digital retailing as ‘deal’ versus ‘lead’ generation is huge.»

Dealer acceptance of digital retail as a «deal» maker is supported by their opinions about the actual steps in the experience: Only 14% of dealers see digital retailing ending at the first pencil, and almost 30% see its ‘relative finish’ as getting to a qualified deal structure – including trade and down payment. Twenty percent see the digital retail process going as far as contracting and remote delivery.

DIGITAL RETAILING IMPACT ON PROFIT PER VEHICLE:

Over 30% of dealers (31%) surveyed said that their digital retail-initiated transactions resulted in a higher profit-per-vehicle retailed (PVR). In total, 87% said that the PVR (front and back) of digital retail-initiated transactions has been the same or higher compared to pre-COVID averages.

«The positive impact that digital retailing has on PVR is a clear myth-buster,» said eLEND’s MacInnis. «Dealers should view this as a signal that it’s time to rethink the common belief that digital retailing has an adverse impact on PVR, and realize that – pandemic or not – consumers now think digital retailing is a normal and necessary part of their vehicle transaction.»    

As a result of the accelerated digital retail adoption, 90% of dealers surveyed said that their websites are now more transactional – meaning that shoppers can get closer to a transactable deal online. The report indicates that a silver lining of COVID-19 has been the industry’s rapid adoption of digital buying experiences to meet consumers demands for a low-touch transaction. «The survey findings tell us that the pandemic was key to digital adoption,» continued MacInnis. «It’s entirely likely that the same level of adoption, without a pandemic, could have taken up to five years.»

CHALLENGES REMAIN WITH IN-STORE PROCESS, CSI RESULTS:

Just 23% of dealers surveyed said that CSI scores had improved – with 66% seeing no change at the time of the survey. One possible explanation is that digital retailing technology, and the required process changes, had not yet been widely implemented. Indeed, although most dealers ranked the transition to a digital-first sales process as ‘not extremely difficult,’ 56% said that the hardest aspect was process change. If so, the customer experience could well be hampered by online to in-store redundancies. «Customers don’t want to do what they did online at the dealership,» said MacInnis. «They have expectations that starting the deal online means that they’ll save time at the dealership.»

Survey findings show that dealers are largely meeting those expectations – at least in terms of time saved. Sixty-four percent of dealerships reported reduced transaction times compared to the pre-COVID average, with 38% claiming that at least 30 minutes had been reduced.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ELEND SOLUTIONS DIGITAL RETAILING SURVEY:

  • 80% of auto dealers said the pandemic has accelerated their adoption of digital path-to-purchase experiences.
  • 90% say they expect to continue, or accelerate, digital retailing at their dealership
  • 53% see digital retailing as deal generation – ‘the start of the deal’
  • 20% define digital retailing’s ‘relative finish’ as contracting and remote delivery
  • 90% of say their websites are more transactional today than they were pre-pandemic.
  • 87% report that digital retail-initiated transactions have resulted in unchanged, or higher, PVR (profit-per-vehicle retailed)
  • 64% said they reduced total transaction times compared to the pre-COVID average
  • 38% reported a reduction of at least 30 minutes off the transaction time
  • 56% of dealers said that ‘process change’ was the most difficult aspect of transitioning to a digital-first sales process
  • 23% said CSI scores improved with digital retail adoption

To download the full survey report «The Pandemic Drove a Great Leap Forward in Digital Retailing Adoption,» click here. To download the infographic, click here.

eLEND solutions will be at the 2021 NADA Virtual Expo, click here.

About eLEND Solutions:
eLEND Solutions™ (DealerCentric rebranded) is an automotive FinTech company focused on providing a simplified vehicle purchase process for the retail automotive industry. The platform specializes in online and in-store digital credit, identity and finance solutions – enabling a more efficient, faster moving sales and finance workflow that sells more cars at higher profits in less time – benefiting dealers, lenders and consumers.

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Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, (424) 603-4340, melanie@mwebbcom.com
Crystal Hartwell, mWEBB Communications, (714) 987-1016, crystal@mwebbcom.com

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SureSale Increases VDP Views with Expanded Digital Merchandising for Auto Dealers

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SureSale, which helps auto dealers provide car buyers verification of vehicle quality and condition, has expanded its digital merchandising options to help auto dealers capitalize on their digital retail efforts and reach more used vehicle buyers online. Because SureSale’s digital merchandising enables used vehicle inventory to stand out in crowded marketplaces, auto dealers are reporting increased vehicle detail page (VDP) views and…

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SureSale, which helps auto dealers provide car buyers verification of vehicle quality and condition, has expanded its digital merchandising options to help auto dealers capitalize on their digital retail efforts and reach more used vehicle buyers online. Because SureSale’s digital merchandising enables used vehicle inventory to stand out in crowded marketplaces, auto dealers are reporting increased vehicle detail page (VDP) views and customers.

«SureSale’s proprietary platform seamlessly integrates with dealer platforms to make it easy for auto dealers to amplify that their vehicles have undergone an inspection, road test and history check,» said Sean Peoples, VP of Sales at SureSale. «The trust and digital engagement this creates is increasing vehicle detail page (VDP) views and buyer consideration for auto dealers, all of which leads to increased used vehicle sales.»

In a recent three-month analysis based on results from multiple auto dealerships, vehicles with a SureSale report experienced a 20% increase in VDP views and leads on third-party marketplaces. Data was determined by comparing vehicles with a SureSale vehicle quality report to a control group on some of the most trafficked auto marketplaces, including CarGurus and Autotrader.

«The SureSale vehicle quality report stands alone in the industry for the depth of information it provides on each vehicle. Unlike other reports that just list vehicle history, SureSale includes the vehicle’s past and present condition, fueling consumer confidence and generating a more informed, efficient and valuable transaction for auto dealers,» continued Peoples.

Empowering auto dealerships with digital tools that facilitate a more contactless transaction, and that boost vehicle visibility, has never been more important as the pandemic has increased the number of car shoppers going online. Meanwhile, the importance of vehicle ownership has heightened as people avoid mass transportation and ride-sharing. This is driving a new wave of car buyers into the market, many of whom are turning to the affordability of pre-owned vehicles in the face of rising new vehicle prices. All of this adds up to increased competition – and opportunity – in the used vehicle market.

By integrating with auto dealer’s inventory feeds and image management systems, SureSale lets its mobile app users instantly validate vehicle quality and condition. SureSale’s proprietary platform analyzes thousands of data points including those from the 170-point inspection and road test, as well as a history check, to generate a SureSale vehicle quality report for each vehicle. SureSale’s enhanced digital merchandising then kicks in, digitally badging each vehicle and merchandising listings across third-party marketplaces. This merchandising, which is completely turn-key for the dealership, increases engagement on vehicle listings, helping dealers to sell more vehicles while building trust and providing peace of mind.

SureSale is an exhibitor at the 2021 NADA Virtual Expo, click here for more information.

SureSale announced last week that it is powering AAA Inspected, a new program that helps AAA members and non-members buy quality used cars with confidence. Click here for more information.

About SureSale
SureSale offers used vehicle buyers peace of mind with the SureSale vehicle quality report, which stands alone in the industry for the depth of information it includes on the vehicle’s past and present condition. Delivered through the industry’s first, and only, vehicle quality SaaS platform, SureSale enables franchise and independent dealers to validate, and merchandise, the quality of their used vehicle inventory. SureSale, which won the 2020 Gold Stevie® Award for «Innovation of the Year,» was founded to help the auto market meet the demand for inspected, high-quality pre-owned vehicles among the US’ 40 million used car buyers. SureSale is based in Santa Monica, CA. Visit SureSale.com for more information.

SureSale Media Contact:
Angela Jacobson, mWEBB Communications, angela@mwebbcom.com, (714) 454-8776
Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, melanie@mwebbcom.com, (949) 307-1723

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Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, (949) 307-1723, melanie@mwebbcom.com

 

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15th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca to Reach Global Audience with Star-Studded Virtual Performances and Interactive Discussions with Award-Winning Authors

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Festival of the Arts Boca will go forward in 2021, with virtual performances by Florida-based artists from iconic locations throughout Boca Raton from March 6 – 14, 2021.  Each program will stream once only on the Festival of the Arts Boca website, <a target="_blank"…

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Festival of the Arts Boca will go forward in 2021, with virtual performances by Florida-based artists from iconic locations throughout Boca Raton from March 6 – 14, 2021.  Each program will stream once only on the Festival of the Arts Boca website, www.festivalboca.org.  Access is free with advance registration.

«Our 15th installment will celebrate the tremendous talent in South Florida, showcase the beauty of Boca from various venues and honor the legacy of our co-founder, Charlie Siemon,» said Joanna Marie Kaye, Executive Director of Festival of the Arts Boca.  «Charlie would have been thrilled to see that paradoxically, we have the opportunity to reach our biggest audience ever in 2021 with all of our events filmed and broadcast worldwide.»

The Festival will open on Saturday, March 6 with Boca native and Metropolitan Opera star soprano Nadine Sierra and friends, in concert at Signature Flight Services at the Boca Raton Airport. 

On Sunday, March 7, the Festival will welcome Grammy Award-winning Florida-based violinist James Ehnes, from the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

On Saturday, March 13, tune in for an evening with the Festival All-Stars featuring Constantine Kitsopoulos, Festival Music Director, and musicians from the Festival Orchestra.

The Festival will close on Sunday, March 14 with Grammy-Award winning South Florida favorite, jazz flautist Nestor Torres, and his band at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

This season’s Authors & Ideas program will include interactive discussions with three authors, Admiral James Stavridis, Sonia Shah and Bruce Feiler, via Zoom.

On Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m., Admiral James Stavridis author and retired four-star U.S. Naval officer, will talk about leadership. 

On Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m., Bruce Feiler will discuss his latest book, a top 10 New York Times bestseller, Life Is In the Transitions:  Mastering Change at Any Age, a collection of hundreds of life stories, exploring how we can navigate life’s growing number of transitions to live with more meaning, purpose, and joy. 

On Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m., the Festival will welcome Sonia Shah, science journalist and prize-winning author of the heavily lauded, The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move, that explores our centuries-long assumptions about migration through science, history, and reporting, predicting its lifesaving power in the face of climate change. 

For more information visit festivalboca.org or call (561) 571-5270.

CONTACT:
Hillary Reynolds
(954) 815-1186

 

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