AutoNation Reinvents Automotive Retailing with Enhanced and Personalized Digital Customer Experience

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced the enhanced AutoNation Express experience – its integrated retailing solution that provides Customers with a seamless and intuitive omnichannel vehicle shopping and purchase experience. Powered by our 9 million Customers’ real-time insights, AutoNation has created a highly personalized digital experience online and…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced the enhanced AutoNation Express experience – its integrated retailing solution that provides Customers with a seamless and intuitive omnichannel vehicle shopping and purchase experience. Powered by our 9 million Customers’ real-time insights, AutoNation has created a highly personalized digital experience online and in-store.

AutoNation Express builds upon industry-leading Customer loyalty and removes obstacles throughout the car buying and service process. It features a Customer-friendly search of 75,000 new & used vehicles based on a monthly payment, as well as the ability to compare vehicle attributes, including a new section focused on Electric Vehicles. Customers can complete a mobile-optimized step-by-step digital experience to estimate trade-ins instantly, calculate finance/lease/cash payments, select vehicle protection products, apply for financing, schedule in-store pick up or home delivery, and upload key documents. Customers can receive a certified offer and same-day, check-on-the-spot payment through the We’ll Buy Your Car «WBYC» program. Personalization is at the heart of the AutoNation Express experience. The Customer is in the Driver’s Seat and empowered to do as much or as little of the transaction online through our digital capabilities and physical stores as they choose. 

Proprietary tools utilized by AutoNation Associates further complement these new Customer facing capabilities. Our Equity Mining Tool and Customer 360 platform leverage millions of sales and service transactions into a central system. The tool automatically appraises a Customer’s current vehicle and identifies a newer replacement vehicle for a similar or lower payment. Additionally, it shows household vehicles, service history, propensity to purchase, and Customer Financial Service product history. The Equity Mining Tool links to Customer 360, an AutoNation proprietary application with real-time data for 9 million Customers to guide and personalize the Customer Experience. Customer 360 allows Associates to see the lifetime value and transaction history of AutoNation Customers.

AutoNation is executing a highly differentiated and personalized Customer experience by developing AutoNation Express to its fullest capabilities. The company has built on a strong foundation of Customer value propositions and physical assets. Now with the enhanced digital capabilities, AutoNation will further reduce friction for Customers online and in-store. They can start online, pick up in-store, or get a vehicle delivered, and Associates will be ready to assist. AutoNation is transforming how personal mobility is perceived and experienced by putting Customers in the Driver’s Seat.

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. As of December 31, 2020, AutoNation owned and operated over 315 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 13 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation’s success is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless experience through Customer-focused sales and service processes. Since 2013, AutoNation has raised over $25 million to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research through its Drive Pink initiative, which was officially branded in 2015.

Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where AutoNation discloses additional information about the company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation’s automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and trends.

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Global $3.8 Billion Wireless Car Charging Market to 2027 with Short-term Impacts of COVID-19 on Production & Procurement

DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Wireless Car Charging – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been…

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Global Wireless Car Charging Market to Reach $3.8 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Wireless Car Charging estimated at US$374.7 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$3.8 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 39.2% over the period 2020-2027.

Hybrid Car, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 31% CAGR and reach US$1.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Electric Car segment is readjusted to a revised 44.2% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U. S. Market is Estimated at $112.8 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 38.1% CAGR

The Wireless Car Charging market in the U. S. is estimated at US$112.8 Million in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$650.3 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 38.3% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 35% and 34.1% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 27.9% CAGR.

The report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

  • Bombardier, Inc.
  • Denso Corporation
  • Evatran (Plugless Power)
  • Hevo Power
  • Mojo Networks, Inc.
  • Momentum Dynamics Corp
  • Qualcomm, Inc.
  • TDK Corporation
  • Toshiba Corporation
  • Witricity Corporation
  • ZTE Corporation

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Global Competitor Market Shares
  • Wireless Car Charging Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

  • Hybrid Car (Type) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027
  • Hybrid Car (Type) Market Share Breakdown of Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027
  • Electric Car (Type) Potential Growth Markets Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027
  • Electric Car (Type) Market Sales Breakdown by Region/Country in Percentage: 2020 VS 2027
  • Inductive Charging (Technology) Geographic Market Spread Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027
  • Inductive Charging (Technology) Market Share Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027
  • Hybrid-Inductive Charging (Technology) World Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027
  • Hybrid-Inductive Charging (Technology) Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027
  • Static (Base Station) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2020 to 2027
  • Static (Base Station) Market Share Distribution in Percentage by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027
  • Dynamic (Base Station) World Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2020 to 2027
  • Dynamic (Base Station) Market Percentage Share Distribution by Region/Country: 2020 VS 2027

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS

  • Market Facts & Figures
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Share (in %) by Company: 2019 & 2025
  • Market Analytics
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Type: 2020 to 2027
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Share Breakdown by Type: 2020 VS 2027
  • Wireless Car Charging Market in US$ Thousand by Technology: 2020-2027
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Share Breakdown by Technology: 2020 VS 2027
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Base Station: 2020 to 2027
  • Wireless Car Charging Market Share Breakdown by Base Station: 2020 VS 2027

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 46

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DOWNLOAD TODAY: Dealer Inspire® Launches Free Competitive Digital Marketing Playbook, Urges Automotive Dealers Nationwide to Play Aggressive Offense

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealer Inspire (DI), a Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) company that provides disruptive technology and digital advertising solutions to the automotive industry, urges local car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to secure a complimentary…

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealer Inspire (DI), a Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) company that provides disruptive technology and digital advertising solutions to the automotive industry, urges local car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to secure a complimentary copy of the DI Play Offense Playbook, released just ahead of the National Automobile Dealership Association’s virtual conference and expo Feb. 9-11. This comprehensive modern marketing resource for local auto dealers is a step-by-step, all-tools-and-batteries-included battle plan to help dealers better compete in an increasingly digital world.

«There have never been more options for researching and purchasing a car, but local dealerships continue to deliver a level of service and knowledge that customers inherently value at a premium,» said Joe Chura, CEO of Dealer Inspire. «Local dealers have competitive prices, same-day delivery and the relationship advantage, but they are challenged every day to master the ever-changing and increasingly digital art and science of marketing. The DI Play Offense Playbook is the latest immersive and inclusive tool to help dealerships compete, evolve and grow right away.»

Hundreds of motivated dealers have already opted into the Playbook, approximately 30% have implemented the landing pages on their websites, and nearly 1,000 dealers have downloaded the free creative assets.1

«The entire team at Dealer Inspire has done everything it can to help dealers improve their processes since day one,» said Andrew Guelcher, dealer principal at Mohawk Chevrolet in Clifton Park, N.Y., and Mohawk Honda in Scotia, N.Y. «I was thrilled to see DI provide these tools for dealers — and making them free was just another example of how invested DI is in the dealer community. In doing so, they gave us all a platform to build a foundation for our individual messages and to build on our own unique strategy to compete.»

The DI Play Offense Playbook supercharges local automotive dealerships with competitive resources that include:

  • Free, customizable storytelling tools. Complimentary marketing assets empower local auto dealers to effectively identify, capture and amplify their stories. The DI Play Offense Playbook contains an expansive library of multimedia assets with website landing page designs, social and display images, video clips, email templates and more, all of which can be tailored to reflect the unique personalities of each dealership and community.
  • Conquer search and social traffic. Online conversations about stereotypes of dealership experiences, whether exaggerated, inflammatory or wildly outdated, provide an opportunity for dealers to capitalize on digital chatter with targeted campaigns that leverage search intent and help potential buyers become educated on everything their local dealership can offer. The DI Play Offense Playbook delves into actionable tactics that can be leveraged now and in the future.
  • Build a platform that translates into a winning experience. Formerly a purely analog experience, car shopping now combines live action with virtual. Successful digital retailing is more than just a website; it is striking the right balance between high tech and high touch. The DI Play Offense Playbook is a navigation tool with guidance for making the hybrid dealership experience compete at the highest level and hit the sweet spot for consumers with everything from virtual chat to test drives.

Dealerships that download their own copy of the DI Play Offense Playbook can immediately take advantage of the full suite of market-leading digital tools from Dealer Inspire and the Cars.com family of brands. This allows them to effectively compete beyond price from a leading marketplace like Cars.com, turning every car on, leaning into DealerRater review ratings and efficiently showcasing to in-market shoppers a differentiated dealership experience.

Visit www.dealerinspire.com/play-offense to access the DI Play Offense Playbook today.

To learn more about Dealer Inspire and CARS integrated solutions, visit their virtual booth during the 2021 NADA Conference.

1Dealer Inspire Internal Data, Feb. 1, 2020

About DEALER INSPIRE
Dealer Inspire® (DI), a Cars.com™ Inc. (NYSE: CARS) company, is an award-winning website, technology, and digital marketing provider for progressive dealer partners across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011, Dealer Inspire is the innovative disruptor changing consumer behaviors and future-proofing dealerships with connected solutions that sell and service more vehicles, more efficiently. From search to signature, Dealer Inspire makes automotive retail faster, easier, and smarter for its more than 4,000 dealer partners and more than 30 global auto brand customers.

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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Announces Redemption of Public Warrants

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNOG) («GNOG» or the «Company») today announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding public warrants (the «Public Warrants») to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the «Common Stock») that were issued under the Warrant Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2019 (the «Warrant Agreement»), by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as…

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNOG) («GNOG» or the «Company») today announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding public warrants (the «Public Warrants») to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the «Common Stock») that were issued under the Warrant Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2019 (the «Warrant Agreement»), by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent and transfer agent («Continental»), and that remain outstanding following 5:00 p.m. New York City time on March 8, 2021 for a redemption price of $0.01 per warrant. Warrants that were issued under the Warrant Agreement in a private placement and held by the founders of the Company are not subject to this redemption.

Under the terms of the Warrant Agreement, the Company is entitled to redeem all of its outstanding Public Warrants for $0.01 per Public Warrant if the reported closing price of the Company’s Common Stock is at least $18.00 per share on each of twenty trading days within a thirty trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which a notice of redemption is given. This performance threshold was achieved following the market close on January 28, 2021.

All outstanding Public Warrants may be exercised by the holders thereof until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on March 8, 2021, to purchase shares of the Common Stock, at the exercise price of $11.50 per share, payable in cash.

At the direction of the Company, Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company, in its capacity as warrant agent, has mailed a notice of redemption to each of the registered holders of the outstanding Public Warrants. Holders of Public Warrants in «street name» should immediately contact their broker to determine their broker’s procedure for exercising their Public Warrants since the process to exercise is voluntary.

The shares of Common Stock underlying the Public Warrants have been registered by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are covered by a registration statement filed on Form S-1 with, and declared effective by, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Registration No. 333-252362).

Questions concerning redemption and exercise of the Public Warrants can be directed to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Attention: Compliance Department, telephone number (212) 509-4000.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any GNOG securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Golden Nugget Online Gaming

Golden Nugget Online Gaming is a leading online gaming company that is considered a market leader by its peers and was first to bring Live Dealer and Live Casino Floor to the United States online gaming market. GNOG was the past recipient of 15 eGaming Review North America Awards, including the coveted «Operator of the Year» award in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding guidance, our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy and plans, user growth and engagement, product initiatives, and objectives of management for future operations, and the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the economy as a whole, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as «anticipate,» «believe,» «contemplate,» «continue,» «could,» «estimate,» «expect,» «forecast,» «going to,» «intend,» «may,» «plan,» «potential,» «predict,» «project,» «propose,» «should,» «target,» «will,» or «would» or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. We caution you that the foregoing may not include all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release.

You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside GNOG’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Company’s business combination; costs related to the business combination; the inability to maintain the listing of GNOG’s shares on Nasdaq; GNOG’s ability to manage growth; GNOG’s ability to execute its business plan and meet its projections; potential litigation involving GNOG; changes in applicable laws or regulations, particularly with respect to gaming; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for GNOG’s products and services, and in particular economic and market conditions in the media / entertainment / gaming / software industry in the markets in which GNOG’s operates; the potential adverse effects of the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on capital markets, general economic conditions, unemployment and GNOG’s liquidity, operations and personnel, as well as risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in GNOG’s filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will be made available in other filings that we make from time to time with the SEC. In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, including future developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, except as required by law.

 

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Misty Copeland Launches Mustang Mach-E Social Challenge to Honor Unique Strength of Women – #ShowSomeMuscle

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Now more than ever, women are flexing their muscle as we work to navigate through challenging times. From essential workers to teachers, nurses, rising political leaders and poets, women are demonstrating the kind of strength it takes to keep pushing forward – both in the workplace and at home. Ford is paying tribute to all of the formidable women leading the way with the launch of the Mustang Mach-E #ShowSomeMuscle social media…

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Now more than ever, women are flexing their muscle as we work to navigate through challenging times. From essential workers to teachers, nurses, rising political leaders and poets, women are demonstrating the kind of strength it takes to keep pushing forward – both in the workplace and at home. Ford is paying tribute to all of the formidable women leading the way with the launch of the Mustang Mach-E #ShowSomeMuscle social media challenge. #ShowSomeMuscle encourages everyday heroes to share their personal stories of perseverance, ingenuity, compassion, creativity and more.

American ballet dancer Misty Copeland, professional basketball player Gabby Williams, award-winning TV personality Lilliana Vazquez, and Ayana Lage, an advocate for social justice, helped kick off the challenge earlier this week. These talented, accomplished women are sharing their personal stories of unique strength and triumph, and nominating the inspirational women in their own lives to also #ShowSomeMuscle.

«After 20 years of performing, the loss of live shows and the purpose that gave me has taken its toll,» said Copeland. «But I have been inspired by and have witnessed real courage and resilience, and seen strength in vulnerability as we remain hopeful of an end to the pandemic. That’s why I’m honored to be among the first voices to share my story in the Mustang Mach-E #ShowSomeMuscle challenge and to celebrate the women who continue to inspire me.»

Through #ShowSomeMuscle, Ford is providing a platform – and an iconic symbol – to spotlight all of the inspirational women who are redefining what real muscle looks like.

«With Mustang Mach-E, Ford is redefining the conventional idea of a muscle car,» said Emma Bergg, Ford global electric vehicle communications manager. «Through this challenge, we’re highlighting that muscle is not only physical form and brute strength – it encompasses innovation, empathy, creativity, compassion and resilience.»

To illustrate the spirit of the challenge, Ford is working with Detroit-bred fine artist and muralist Sydney James to create custom artwork for a limited-edition #ShowSomeMuscle T-shirt.

«My body of work is about strong women,» said James. «My inspiration for the Madonna of Muscle art featured on this shirt is a leader, entrepreneur and hustler in the Detroit community – one whose image exudes so much more than physical strength.»

Highlights of the accomplishments of these talented heroes sharing their stories include:

Misty Copeland: With 20 years of professional ballet under her belt, Copeland made history by becoming the first African American woman to be a principal dancer at one of the nation’s most prestigious dance companies. She is the author of three bestselling books, Life in Motion Ballerina Body, and Bunheads.

Gabby Williams: Professional basketball player, Williams brings dominating athleticism and dynamic skill to the court. With a flair for music and fashion and a mind for activism, Williams is a power forward, was the No. 4 draft pick, and plays in Hungary.

Lilliana Vazquez: Award-winning TV personality Vazquez brings a larger-than-life presence to everything she does. She is a proud member of the Latinx community and embraces her responsibility as a role model for others who aspire to work in fashion and television.

Ayana Lage: Tampa-based blog curator Lage has made a name for herself as an outspoken advocate for social justice. As a new mother, she has been open with her followers about postpartum mental health.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.

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Flyers Rights Publishes Covid-19 Air Travel Mitigation Policy Memorandum, Applauds the Administration’s First Steps

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Flyers Rights has released its Covid-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum, advising the White House, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on important mask rule considerations and other air travel policies to slow the spread of Covid-19 and make air travel safer for everyone. 

Paul Hudson, President of Flyers Rights explained, «President Biden was clear that a mask rule was just one of…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Flyers Rights has released its Covid-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum, advising the White House, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on important mask rule considerations and other air travel policies to slow the spread of Covid-19 and make air travel safer for everyone. 

Paul Hudson, President of Flyers Rights explained, «President Biden was clear that a mask rule was just one of the policies that the DOT and FAA should implement to halt the spread of Covid-19 in air travel. The DOT and FAA must consider enhanced social distancing policies, temperature checks, rapid COVID testing, and a suspension of change and cancellation fees».

Flyers Rights’ memorandum recommends a DOT rule prohibiting airlines from putting passengers in middle seats. While many airlines at one point adopted this as a policy, only Delta Air Lines has an active middle-seat blocking policy, set to expire at the end of March. 

Throughout 2020, the DOT declined to mandate mask-wearing, social distancing, or other COVID-19 protocols. As a result, airlines and airports each devised their own self-enforced policies. Paul Hudson noted, «The Biden Administration’s mask mandate is a welcomed change of policy and a great start in making air travel safer. Airlines creating and enforcing their own safety standards led to confusion, uneven enforcement, and put passenger and employee lives at risk.»

On the scope of the new mask rule, Paul Hudson cautioned, «The mask rule is not clear on the penalties for both passengers and airlines, how passengers are to be warned, and how passengers with disabilities or health conditions can obtain waivers from the mandate.» 

FlyersRights.org is the leading passenger organization on issues of passenger safety and health. The memorandum explores policies that would encourage passengers to alter their travel plans if they suspect they are ill, prevent more COVID-infected passengers from flying, and reduce the risk of transmission during the flight and at critical points in the airport. 

The policy memorandum can be accessed at: https://flyersrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Flyers-Rights-Covid-19-Mitigation-Policy-Memorandum-01.29.21.pdf 

FlyersRights.org maintains up to date passenger rights information at www.flyersrights.org/know-your-rights/ and also provides passengers with legal information and appropriate contacts by phone, 877-FLYERS-6 and by email, hotline@flyersrights.org

FlyersRights.org, established in 2007, is the largest airline passenger organization. It publishes online newsletter, maintains a full service website, is active on Twitter and Facebook @flyersrights , operates a free hotline for airline passengers 877- FLYERS6, advocates for passenger rights and interests, represents passengers on the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee dealing with air safety, and maintains a staffed office in Washington, D.C. See: FlyersRights.org or https://twitter.com/FlyersRights. Media line 800- 662-1859. FlyersRights.org, 4411 Bee Ridge Road, 274, Sarasota, FL 34233

 

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Nexus Dev Launches $20m Development Capital Investment Vehicle

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexus Dev announced a $20 million investment vehicle made possible by their partnership with Nexus PMG and a strategic investor. Aligning with Nexus PMG’s focus on providing advisory and project development services to low-carbon infrastructure projects, Nexus Dev is solely dedicated to providing project development capital to renewable and circular economy assets.

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexus Dev announced a $20 million investment vehicle made possible by their partnership with Nexus PMG and a strategic investor. Aligning with Nexus PMG’s focus on providing advisory and project development services to low-carbon infrastructure projects, Nexus Dev is solely dedicated to providing project development capital to renewable and circular economy assets.

Strategically, Nexus Dev leverages the Nexus PMG team’s diversified sustainable infrastructure project development, engineering, and operations experience for a bespoke approach to assessing and mitigating investment risk. 

Josh Kaufman, President of Nexus Dev explains the gap that prevents many infrastructure projects from obtaining financing. «There are many developers who hear about the dry-powder that investors’ have, but can’t seem to access it. We aim to provide the capital, services and expertise developers need in order to complete project development. We want to help developers create de-risked and bankable projects, then assist them to source the best permanent capital option among an expanded investor universe. And we’re able to invest in sectors like biogas, renewable diesel, and wood pellets because of the expertise at Nexus PMG.»

He also emphasized that utilizing the Nexus PMG suite of services is not a requirement to be eligible for Nexus Dev funds, but the opportunity is there.

Nexus Dev board member and Nexus PMG CEO Ben Hubbard added, «We’re doing everything in our power to build a better world and move the needle when it comes to reducing the impacts of climate change. We see this as an opportunity to put money behind these necessary endeavors to reduce infrastructure’s carbon intensity.»

Projects may be submitted for consideration through the project questionnaire form on the Nexus Dev website.

The Nexus PMG Advantage

Nexus Dev is supported by Nexus PMG, the point where project finance, development and operations connect. Our focus is on delivering world-class services to investors and developers on projects that reduce carbon intensity and enhance resource efficiency. Our integrated business lines provide end-to-end services within each targeted sector including development, preliminary engineering, contract structuring, EPC, commissioning and startup, operational readiness, and process improvement.

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Mayfair Hotel Supply Adds Terra Green to Product Lineup

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mayfair Hotel Supply is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to their product lineup: Terra Green. With a great selection of eco-friendly products that include skin-friendly ingredients, therapeutic scents and recyclable packaging materials, this brand is perfectly situated to provide a luxurious experience for guests along with significant environmental benefits.

Each Terra Green product is designed with eco-friendly features…

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mayfair Hotel Supply is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to their product lineup: Terra Green. With a great selection of eco-friendly products that include skin-friendly ingredients, therapeutic scents and recyclable packaging materials, this brand is perfectly situated to provide a luxurious experience for guests along with significant environmental benefits.

Each Terra Green product is designed with eco-friendly features at the forefront. It starts with soy-based ink print on all packaging, which is a renewable and biodegradable alternative to traditional printing inks. The packaging is made from recycled materials for an added green benefit, and the formulas feature natural ingredients. For hotels and resorts looking to minimize their environmental impact, Terra Green offers an affordable option that still feels luxurious for guests.

The full lineup of Terra Green products includes body lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and two-in-one conditioning shampoo in an eco-friendly screw cap tube. These travel-size products are perfect for guests to use during their stay and take along with them to use at another destination or back at home. A number of other products are available in recycled boxes or paper wrapping, including rectangular and round cleansing bar soap and a unisex shower cap made with environmentally friendly materials.

Eco-Friendly Features

This partnership with Terra Green comes at the perfect time as an increasing number of hotel guests are looking for environmentally friendly lodging options. According to a recent Booking.com survey, 72% of travelers think sustainable tourism should be priority, and 70% say they would be more likely to book an accommodation that was environmentally friendly. The Terra Green product line at Mayfair Hotel Supply offers a simple way for hotels and resorts to attract eco-conscious travelers from all over the globe.

With these products, the green approach to travel accommodations doesn’t come with any sacrifice when it comes to quality. Terra Green products are formulated with gentle, moisturizing ingredients with deep-cleaning properties. Each product goes on silky-smooth and leaves skin feeling hydrated and soft. In addition, the light lemongrass scent creates a refreshing aromatic experience that offers a therapeutic lift. Terra Green products produce a spa-like effect in any hotel room and make guests feel pampered after a long day of travel or activities.

Thoughtful Packaging

Many of the Terra Green hair and skin care products available at Mayfair Hotel Supply also include braille along the screw caps, which assists guests who have vision challenges in finding the right products for their personal care. With this option, businesses are able to offer a more inclusive experience and attract travelers who may not find the same types of accommodations at other hotels or resorts. It’s a great way to make guests feel welcome and comfortable in their room, and even those who don’t need the braille will see it as a thoughtful touch.

Terra Green’s packaging for the screw cap tubes, recycled boxes and recycled paper wrapping all feature designs that highlight the environmentally friendly nature of the products. The green tones and leaf logo signal to guests that they’re using products that contain natural ingredients and include eco-friendly features. The simple color scheme is also made to complement any existing décor in hotel rooms, ensuring that the space looks stylish and inviting to every guest.

Affordable Prices

Choosing Terra Green bath supplies from Mayfair Hotel Supply ensures that businesses can get a great price on these high-quality products. That allows businesses to minimize costs along with their environmental impact at the same time. By buying hotel supplies in bulk, customers can take advantage of wholesale prices on these pampering products. Mayfair Hotel Supply offers fast shipping along with friendly and knowledgeable customer service to ensure a great experience with this exciting new travel-size product line.

About Mayfair Hotel Supply Company

Since 1946, Mayfair Hotel Supply has been a one-stop shop for the hospitality industry. The company offers hundreds of high-end and economic brands to choose from, including high-end luxury options, affordable economic brands and eco-friendly «green» products. Mayfair Hotel Supply makes it easy to find the right product to fulfill any hospitality need, including hotel room supplies, housekeeping equipment, cleaning products, furniture, bedding, dinnerware and more. These items can be used across many different hospitality fields, including hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants and more.

With competitive pricing, bulk ordering options and fast shipping, Mayfair Hotel Supply is the ultimate source for convenient, affordable and quality products. In fact, 99% of businesses can get next-day shipping due to the may Mayfair Hotel Supply locations across the country. This best-in-class network is combined with superior customer service to ensure the best experience for every customer.

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Three Valencia Hotel Group Properties Named Among The Best In The Country By U.S. News & World Report

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Valencia Hotel Group is proud to announce that three of their hotel properties, including <a target="_blank"…

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Valencia Hotel Group is proud to announce that three of their hotel properties, including Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, and Cavalry Court were recognized as a silver badge winner by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels in the USA 2021 lists as top luxury hotel offerings in their respective cities. The annual U.S. News & World Report travel rankings are based on an analysis of expert and user opinions taking into account reputation among professional travel experts, guest reviews and hotel class ratings.

Hotel Valencia Santana Row was named the #1 hotel in San Jose, California and recipient of the silver badge. U.S. News and World Report says, «Travelers describe this boutique hotel as cozy and romantic, and couples enjoyed bedding down in the trendy guest rooms, which are dressed in leather furnishings, custom beds and 50-inch flat-screen TVs. The free Wi-Fi access and business center make it easy to stay connected. When you’re not out exploring the area or craving some alone time, visitors suggest indulging in drinks at the swanky Vbar or a meal at the on-site Cielo rooftop bar, open seasonally.»

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk. This silver badge recipient in San Antonio, Texas, as described by U.S. News and World Report says, «This trendy see-and-be-seen enclave on San Antonio’s River Walk attracts the hippest and wealthiest lodgers. Dorrego’s restaurant set the chic tone of the property, as stylish guests and locals sip impressive cocktails. The guest rooms are just as elegant: The European-style accommodations center around a cozy bed and feature deluxe amenities like flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, Egyptian cotton linens and private bars.»

Cavalry Court was rated the #2 in College Station, Texas as the silver badge winner, According to U.S. News and World Report, «Across the street from Texas A&M University’s campus, the Cavalry Court sits near the center of the action in College Station, Texas. There are numerous restaurants, shops and attractions within walking distance of this boutique hotel, and both Kyle Field (home to the Texas A&M Aggies football team) and The Golf Club at Texas A&M are less than 2 miles away. Cavalry Court also boasts an array of additional amenities, including a courtyard with ping-pong tables and an outdoor pool with cabanas.»

In addition to these silver badge winners, The George Hotel in College Station, TX, Lone Star Court in Austin, TX and Texican Court in Irving, TX were all also named to this prestigious 2021 Best Hotels in the USA List, an annual ranking of luxury hotels.

Roy Kretschmer, VP Of Operations for Valencia Hotel Group said, «Valencia Hotel Group specifically focuses on providing our guests with a sense of place with unique amenities and attentive service. We also strive for exceptional locations providing an experience with the best that our cities have to offer that includes destinations providing an array of restaurant, retail and entertainment offerings.»

About Valencia Hotel Group
Houston-based Valencia Hotel Group is a fully integrated hospitality company that provides management, development, branding and repositioning services for independent, full-service hotels owned by the company, in addition to third parties. Exceptional service, style and location have become brand trademarks. Earning both national and international recognition for their distinctive designs, amenities and settings, Valencia Hotel Group properties are destinations and gathering places within their respective communities, some further benefitting from and enriching their space within the cultural heart of a city. The company continues to forge a niche with hotels that anchor and add value to urban, mixed-use environments, which further support or enhance the guest experience with superior residential, restaurant, retail and office components. The Valencia Hotel Group portfolio currently includes : Hotel Valencia Santana Row in San Jose, CA, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX, and The George™ in College Station, TX. The Court concept brands include Lone Star Court in Austin, TX, Cavalry Court in College Station, TX, Texican Court in Irving, TX and Cotton Court in Lubbock, TX. For more information, please visit http://www.valenciahotelgroup.com

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Azul Cargo Revenue Grows 64% in 4Q20

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Azul S.A., «Azul», (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) announces today that its logistics business unit Azul Cargo Express increased revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 by 64% year over year. The business set new revenue records in each of the months during the quarter. This growth was driven by broad expansion in all segments of the cargo market, especially e-commerce. 

«When Azul was launched 12 years ago, our mission was to increase the size of the passenger market. In logistics our…

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Azul S.A., «Azul», (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) announces today that its logistics business unit Azul Cargo Express increased revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 by 64% year over year. The business set new revenue records in each of the months during the quarter. This growth was driven by broad expansion in all segments of the cargo market, especially e-commerce. 

«When Azul was launched 12 years ago, our mission was to increase the size of the passenger market. In logistics our philosophy is the same – our exclusive network and fleet allow us to offer short delivery times at competitive prices, with the potential to transform logistics in Brazil,» said John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO.

Azul Cargo Express provides a unique and vast array of logistics air services for its customers. The combination of the largest domestic passenger network together with the most flexible fleet is able to provide unmatched fast and reliable service to almost four thousand cities in Brazil.

About Azul 
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, offers around 700 daily flights to over 110 destinations. With an operating fleet of approximately 140 aircraft and more than 9,500 crewmembers, the Company has a network of 203 non-stop routes as of December 31, 2020. In 2019, Azul was awarded best airline in Latin America by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice and also best regional carrier in South America for the ninth consecutive time by Skytrax. Additionally, in 2019, Azul ranked among the top ten most on–time low-cost carriers in the world, according to OAG. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.

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