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MALAGA, Spain, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since 1932, Skal International has been hosting all the travel and tourism industry branches and its executives as members of the global organization. Until 1976, the organization was mainly a male-dominated organization.  During the Skal World Congress in Florence, Italy, in November 1976, Skal International Executive Committee proposed a change in the statutes to accept Women executives as members of the organization.

Since then, the organization has had six women World Presidents in the last twenty years. First, female World President was Mary Bennett from SI Galway, representing Ireland elected in 2002. Before her election, she served four years on the Skal International Executive Committee. Bennett was followed by five women leaders who were elected to serve as World President after four years of service on the SI Executive Committee. Litsa Papathanassi from SI Athens representing Greece was elected in 2006; Hulya Aslantas from SI Istanbul representing Turkey was elected in 2008; Karine Coulanges from Skal Paris representing France was elected in 2013; Susanna Saari from Skal Turku representing Finland was elected in 2017. The sixth Women World President, Lavonne Wittmann from SI Pretoria, representing South Africa, was elected in 2018.

In his statement, Skal International World President Bill Rheaume said, ‘March 8th is International Women’s Day, and Skal International takes the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the tremendous impact the women in Skal have contributed to this organization.’

This year’s theme, ‘Choose to Challenge – from challenge comes change,’ is a testament to the work the female leaders within Skal have accomplished. We salute the past female International Presidents, the female leaders at every level of Skal, our CEO, and the dedicated ladies of the Secretariat.’ added Bill Rheaume.

Skal International’s CEO Daniela Otero is the first CEO of the organization appointed in 2016 by the Skal International Executive Committee. Otero leads the Skal Headquarters located in Malaga, Spain. 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Daniela Otero issued the following statement: ‘International Women’s Day, a date established by the United Nations’ decisions and celebrated in many countries worldwide. The issues of an equitable future, non-violence, a sustainable and peaceful future with equal rights and opportunities for all people will continue to be the topics of debates during these days. But the question is: how to achieve a greater presence of women at all decision-making tables? And this is a great challenge. For example, in the tourism industry, it is estimated that 54% of the people working in the sector are women, but only 5% occupy decision-making roles. So female leadership as an agent of change to achieve a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable sector is still a pending issue. And we must change it together, men and women. At the end of the day, what we all aspire to is to create a fairer and more equal world…’

The next Skal International World President is expected to be the 7^th women President in the organization as the current two Vice Presidents on the Skal International Executive Board are both women executives: Burcin Turkkan, Senior VP from Skal Atlanta representing the U.S.A., and Fiona Nicholl, VP from Skal Cairns representing Australia. Both will stand for election at the upcoming Skal International World Congress that will take place in Quebec City in October 2021.

Skal International continues to be the world’s largest global network of Tourism Professionals promoting Tourism, Business, and Friendship worldwide since 1932. For more information about Skal International and membership, please visit skal.org.

Press Release Contact:  Burcin Turkkan, Senior Vice President Skal International burcin.turkkan@skal.org

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PLANO, Texas, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enseo®, one of the fastest growing technology service providers in the U.S., is excited to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Enseo recently added two leaders to the executive team: Kris Singleton as Chief Information Officer and Lindsay Robertson as Chief Marketing Officer, making Enseo’s exec team more than 50% women. Other senior executives include Katy Ericson, Vice President of Human Resources, Helen Jenkins, General Counsel, Kristin Reichert, Chief Financial Officer, and Vanessa Ogle, CEO and Founder.

«I am proud to look at our leadership team and the awesome talent I get to work with every day. The fact that more than half of the leaders on our executive team are women … that is a milestone worth celebrating,» said Vanessa Ogle, CEO and Founder of Enseo Holdings.   

Enseo supports and encourages diversity, putting efforts to find the best fit for the job, including working mothers who are often overlooked for key positions at many tech firms.   Enseo has a team that has attracted outstanding women because of a culture that allows them to be outstanding as women, devoted to their families and communities. This would not be possible without the support of the men on the team, who are also leaders in their communities for equality and diversity. 

«Enseo’s award winning growth, innovation, and success is a testament to this team of incredible leaders. The great men and women who make up this team are an example of how balanced and diverse teams make for better companies. We still have a long way to go to realize our diversity goals, but this is a milestone to celebrate, » said Olge.  

The awards back up this bold claim. Consistently on the INC 5000 list, Financial Times Fastest Growing Company in 2000, Entrepeneur 360 list as best Entrepeneurial Companies in America Magazine’s Most Innovative Company three times in a row, the 10^th Fastest Growing woman owned or woman led company, and many more.  

Enseo also looks to the future, inspiring and challenging young women to be leaders. The future of growth and diversity depends on young people being trained up from within and encouraged to take the next step in their growth and career. That is why Enseo seeks out and supports incredible talent in our intern program as well as supporting STEM initiatives such as US First Robotics team across the country. For the last five years, Enseo has sponsored the US FIRST Team 2135, an all-girls high school robotics team, winning numerous awards and competitions including competing in the FRC World Championships.

Please join us in kicking off Women’s History month with celebrating those women who paved the way, and all who are encouraging and representing women all over the world. Happy International Women’s Day!

About Enseo, LLC
Enseo, a privately-held, woman, Latina-owned business, is one of the fastest growing technology service providers in the U.S. offering solutions in hospitality, education, senior living and healthcare. Celebrating 21 years in 2021, Enseo has the platform, teams, tools and resources to adapt and keep hotels and users moving forward. With a platform enjoyed by more than 84 million guests annually, Enseo is renowned for delivering sustainable products and services including in-room entertainment, high-speed internet, energy management & room control (IoT), MadeSafe® employee safety system and a suite of associate and guest health & safety products.  

Enseo has been recognized for excellence as one of the best Entrepreneurial Companies in America for three consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360 List, the 10th Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Company by Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), and consistently recognized on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the US.

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FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Amidst a flurry of product launches, including the all-new 2022 Outlander, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. today unveils ClickShop,℠ a 24-hour digital showroom. Hosted on mitsubishicars.com, customers now have a shopping experience completely customized to their needs, interests and budget, as well as more transparency in the car-buying process.

The move is part of Mitsubishi’s vision to make the car-buying experience more fast, fair and fun for its customers. With ClickShop, buying a new Mitsubishi is as simple as «click, click, car.»

ClickShop℠ allows customers to browse real-time inventory at their area dealers; build a custom deal, with pre-populated, applicable incentives, including payment, trade, and taxes; submit their credit application and book an in-person or virtual appointment. For customers, this means no more driving from dealership to dealership looking for a particular car, and a greatly reduced amount of time in the store to finalize a purchase.

«Mitsubishi Motors has so much to be proud of in 2021,» said Mark Chaffin, Mitsubishi Motors North America Chief Operating Officer. «We are delivering a bold, capable and stylish lineup of vehicles that will result in one of the freshest showrooms in the industry, and we are delivering a fast, fair and fun car-buying experience to our customers. Tools like ClickShop allow us to deliver on what really matters to the modern customer by using data in a thoughtful, strategic way.»

Between now and the end of the second quarter of 2021, Mitsubishi Motors will launch three considerably revised vehicles and one all-new, ground-up redesign, proof of its commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S. In addition, standard features and added value across the entire lineup, with key standard active safety features appearing on all vehicles, will underpin the revisions.

ClickShop was designed with the modern customer in mind and in partnership with the leading digital retailing solutions provider, Motoinsight. Mitsubishi is just the second automotive manufacturer to launch a fully integrated, digital retail experience across its sales network, directly from the manufacturers’ website. This allows customers to see the full picture of inventory in their area, right from their phone, tablet or laptop. Customers are also not required to submit their contact information to unlock deals.

Mitsubishi and Motoinsight will continue to roll out additional functionality for the platform, with the ultimate goal of breaking down unnecessary and burdensome barriers to the car-buying process and providing a more seamless experience for customers.

«We want people to feel good about buying a car, after all it is one of the most expensive purchases people will make in their lifetime,» said Richard Herod III, White Bear Mitsubishi (White Bear Lake, Minn.) Dealer Principal. «This means we have to meet them where they are, be respectful of their time and sensitive to their budget, and we must be transparent. ClickShop allows us to show up for and support our customers, even before they walk in the door.»

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Through a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing, and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. MMNA was the top-ranked Japanese brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality study, ranking sixth overall and experiencing the greatest year-over-year improvement of any brand.

With headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, and corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, and Virginia, MMNA, directly and indirectly, employs more than 8,000 people across the United States.

For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at 615-257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Contacts

Jeremy Barnes
Senior Director, Communications and Events
jeremy.barnes@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 714-296-1402

Lauren Ryan
Manager, Communications and Events
lauren.ryan@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 404-862-8286

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has reached an impressive first year milestone with four straight months of growing sales and an increase of 45 percent so far this year. As strong retail demand for Hyundai’s expanded SUV lineup continues to be prevalent in 2021 with an overall increase of eight percent in February, Venue showed an impressive 52 percent sales increase versus one year ago. Venue is packed with standard safety and technology conveniences not typically found in vehicles of similar class. As a result, Venue has been awarded by numerous leading media outlets.

The ‘right-sized,’ and FUNctional Venue subcompact SUV primarily attracts females and multiple generations. Sixty-six percent of purchasers are women and over forty percent include Millennials and Gen X according to internal data. Venue buyers include eleven percent African American and sixteen percent Hispanic. The multigenerational and multicultural interest for the Venue has attracted new buyers to the Hyundai family.

«As consumers faced personal transportation needs due to the pandemic, reliability and technology-rich vehicles drove appeal,» said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. «The Venue is feature packed, fuel-efficient and backed by the industry’s best warranty.»

The Venue has a variety of standard tech and safety technologies including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. Venue is fuel efficient with an EPA-estimated 33 miles per gallon on the highway. All Venue trims are backed by America’s Best Warranty, including 10-Year / 100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Complimentary Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Since its inception, the Venue has received the following award accolades:
2020 Best Interior by Wards Auto
2020 Top Safety Pick by IIHS (when equipped with LED Headlights)
2020 5-Year to Own Award by Kelley Blue Book (KBB)
2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick (with specific headlights) 
2021 Best Value vehicle by Cars.com
2021 Best Subcompact SUV by CNET/Road Show.
2021 Automotive Best Buy by Consumer Guide

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.‘s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection recently added four properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels: The Bluff Hotel, The Cranberry, The Landon and Smart Suites. The newest additions, located in Miami Beach, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Morgantown, West Virginia; and Burlington, Vermont, embody how the Ascend Hotel Collection delivers on upscale experiences in travelers’ favorite destinations and provides guests with even more options for their outdoor springtime activities. 

«In the past year, backyard tourism has become increasingly preferred. We know that when guests travel, they are decisive about the destinations they select for their next escape and easy access to a range of outdoor activities is a key feature they look for in a hotel, which is why we’re pleased to add these exciting hotels to the Ascend portfolio,» said Neerav Dudhwala, head of Ascend Hotel Collection, Choice Hotels. «Whether choosing to spend their spring holiday on a golf course, soaking up the sun outdoors or hiking with a few close friends in the Appalachian Mountains, guests will appreciate each hotel’s proximity to their favorite activities, and the exceptional service and amenities that come with the Ascend brand.»

Features of each new Ascend hotel include:

• The Bluff Hotel Historic District: Located along the tree-lined Bay Street in the heart of Savannah, Georgia’s Historic District, the 77-room Bluff Hotel, which has a history dating back to 1733, offers guests modern accommodations and hospitality reflective of the city’s rich culture and traditions. In addition to daily complimentary breakfast, signature cocktails at its onsite speakeasy-style bar, Twin Spades, and spacious guestrooms, the Bluff Hotel boasts convenient access to the city’s most popular attractions, such as the SCAD Art Museum and Plant Riverside District. Guests can either reserve a spot on the hotel’s complimentary shuttle or rent bikes from the front desk to pedal their way through Savannah’s famed cobblestone streets and squares. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is just a 15 minute drive from the hotel, offering guests a variety of ways to explore the great outdoors.
   
• The Cranberry: Nestled between the Monongahela River and Appalachian Foothills off Interstate 68 in Morgantown, West Virginia, The Cranberry hotel provides adventure-seeking guests with elevated amenities and access to top outdoor activities and attractions, including championship golfing; hiking at Coopers Rock State Forest; and fishing and water sports at the nearby Cheat Lake. Following a day of adventure, guests can unwind at the property’s onsite bar and café, or explore the shops and restaurants located near West Virginia University in downtown Morganville.
   
• The Landon Bay Harbor-Miami Beach: The 46-room Landon hotel is situated in the quaint neighborhood of Bay Harbor Islands, just minutes from Miami’s bustling South Beach and world-class shopping and dining at the ultra-posh Bal Harbour Shops. The hotel is a modern beach house, offering guests an island-inspired retreat with boutique appeal. When they’re not strolling past Miami’s modern architectural gems, paddle-boarding on Biscayne Bay, or soaking up the sunshine at the nearby white-sand beaches, including Surfside Beach, guests can indulge in award-winning dining at the hotel’s onsite bar and restaurant, The Palm. The Landon also offers daily complimentary breakfast and happy hour.
   
• Smart Suites: Smart Suites positions guests at the heart of Vermont’s South Burlington, just a 30 minute drive to  the famed Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory – and a short drive from the Lake Champlin waterfront, University of Vermont, newly redesigned Kwiniaska Golf Course and family-friendly ski resorts. In addition to spacious, all-suite style guestrooms, the hotel features daily complimentary breakfast, a fitness center and sundeck. 

All Choice-branded hotels are participating in Commitment to Clean, an initiative that builds upon the strong foundation of franchisees’ longstanding dedication to cleanliness with enhanced training and best practices for cleaning, disinfecting and social distancing. For more information on Commitment to Clean, visit https://www.choicehotels.com/about/commitment-to-clean-hotels.

Ascend hotel guests can participate in the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program, rated a top hotel loyalty program by both USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and U.S. News & World Report. Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards and exclusive member rates for those who book directly at www.choicehotels.com.

Ascend Hotel Collection: Let the Destination Reach You.
The Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of independent resort, historic and boutique hotels is part of Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest leading hotel companies. Recognized as the hotel industry’s first «soft brand» concept, there are more than 315 Ascend Hotel Collection properties worldwide, including in France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, and throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Membership with the Ascend Hotel Collection enables distinctive, independent properties to gain a global presence while maintaining their local charm. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com/ascend.   

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 December 31, 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.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has reached an impressive first year milestone with four straight months of growing sales and an increase of 45 percent so far this year. As strong retail demand for Hyundai’s expanded SUV lineup continues to be prevalent in 2021 with an overall increase of eight percent in February, Venue showed an impressive 52 percent sales increase versus one year ago. Venue is packed with standard safety and technology conveniences not typically found in vehicles of similar class. As a result, Venue has been awarded by numerous leading media outlets.

The ‘right-sized,’ and FUNctional Venue subcompact SUV primarily attracts females and multiple generations. Sixty-six percent of purchasers are women and over forty percent include Millennials and Gen X according to internal data. Venue buyers include eleven percent African American and sixteen percent Hispanic. The multigenerational and multicultural interest for the Venue has attracted new buyers to the Hyundai family.

«As consumers faced personal transportation needs due to the pandemic, reliability and technology-rich vehicles drove appeal,» said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. «The Venue is feature packed, fuel-efficient and backed by the industry’s best warranty.»

The Venue has a variety of standard tech and safety technologies including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. Venue is fuel efficient with an EPA-estimated 33 miles per gallon on the highway. All Venue trims are backed by America’s Best Warranty, including 10-Year / 100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Complimentary Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Since its inception, the Venue has received the following award accolades:
2020 Best Interior by Wards Auto
2020 Top Safety Pick by IIHS (when equipped with LED Headlights)
2020 5-Year to Own Award by Kelley Blue Book (KBB)
2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick (with specific headlights) 
2021 Best Value vehicle by Cars.com
2021 Best Subcompact SUV by CNET/Road Show.
2021 Automotive Best Buy by Consumer Guide

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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