CANCUN QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sunset World Group recently announced that it has implemented additional measures in its resorts in accordance with the new regulations that countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina and, more recently, the United States have implemented for international air travelers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

These new regulations require that passengers traveling to these countries from abroad present a negative COVID-19 test that was done within three days of their departure, or a test and testimonial that they have recovered from the disease.

Consequently, Sunset World Group made an agreement with Laboratorios Chopo (Chopo Laboratories) to make tests available with preferential prices to its guests at Sunset Royal and Hacienda Tres Ríos hotels as of February 1, 2021. It is worth mentioning that guests who will return to their country before that date and need a test can visit the concierge in their hotel to set up an external appointment with the laboratory.

If the test results are positive, the guest and their companions will have Sunset World Group’s support and be able to extend their stay.

«At Sunset World Group we understand that circumstances are always changing and we are adapting to offer our members and guests a smooth return home,» reported Martha Richardson, Sunset World Group Corporate Operations Director. «The well-being of our members and guests is very important to us, whatever the result of their test,» she added.

Sunset World Group is a family-owned Mexican company and a leader in the hospitality industry, offering authentic and unforgettable vacation experiences in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It was founded more than 30 years ago and has grown to offer six resorts, world-class travel services, amenities and a diverse network of operational and marketing solutions that focus on providing the best vacation experiences for its Members and guests. From cultural excursions to water sports, the Members of Sunset World are never far from their next great adventure.

Media Contact

Nayely Nahuat, Sunset World, 52 (998) 287 3502, marcom@sunset.com.mx

SOURCE Sunset World

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. (the «Company» or «EV Battery Tech») (CSE: ACDC) is pleased to unveil the IoniX Pro Recreational Vehicle Series (the «RV Series»).

Green Recreation

The Recreational Vehicle (RV) market has been growing steadily in Canada and the United States, as more and more people seek to enjoy the great outdoors in the Comfort of their own motor home. In a comprehensive 195-page report published by Facts and Factors, the RV market reached US $51 billion in 2019 and is projected to hit US$77 billion by 2026. The majority of these RVs are powered by fossil fuels and EV Battery Tech endeavors to address that problem with its new RV Series.

«With the ongoing COVID pandemic, more and more people are enjoying their local surroundings,» said Bryson Goodwin President and CEO of EV Battery Tech.

«We are very pleased to unveil our RV Series, which will allow RVs to run off electric power and kick their fossil fuel dependance,» continued Mr. Goodwin.

Applications

• Recreational vehicles
• Back up power for camp sites
• Back up power for remote lodging
• Emergency power supply for cars, boats, trucks

Upon the official launch of the RV Series, customers will be able to view the detailed specifications of the products in the RV Series and will be able to purchase the products directly from the IoniX Pro website.

«As with all our products, we believe our AI-driven BMS system will put us a step ahead of the competition and offer customers an advanced, clean and green solution for their RV needs. Our RV Series products will be specifically designed to meet the most aggressive needs in the RV NATION,» concluded Mr. Goodwin.

On behalf of the Company,

Bryson Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer

Email: info@evbattery.tech
Phone: 604-352-2223

About EV Battery Tech

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. is a blockchain and battery technology company with revolutionary, patented Battery Management Systems (BMS) designed to meet the growing demand for scalable, smart solutions for the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle (EV) and Energy Storage Solution (ESS) markets. The company has committed to assisting global recycling solutions by offering recycling initiatives using their technology to analyze and fully refurbish used batteries.

Further information about the Company is available on its website (https://www.evbattery.tech).

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as «expects», «intends», «is expected», «potential», «suggests» or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results «may», «could», «should», «would», «might» or «will» be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the upcoming launch of the RV Series; expected growth in the RV market; the Company’s plan to address the problem of RVs being powered by fossil fuels; the Company’s hope that the RV Series will allow RVs to run off electric power and kick their fossil fuel dependence; the Company’s intention to show specifications for the RV Series products and enable purchases of same when the Company launches the RV Series; the Company’s belief that its AI-driven BMS system will put it a step ahead of the competition and offer customers an advanced, clean and green solution for their RV needs and be specifically designed to meet the most aggressive needs in the RV NATION. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statement will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward looking statements or otherwise.

The CSE (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Media Contact

Jeff Brokaw, Ionix Pro, +1 (980) 253-9837, marketing@amherstbaer.com

SOURCE EV Battery Tech

BRUSSELS, 25 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Today the Commission is proposing additional safeguards and requirements for international travellers into the EU. New coronavirus variants and the volatile health situation worldwide call for further action to ensure that any travel to the EU takes place safely. To reflect the latest scientific advice, the Commission is also proposing updated criteria taking into account the testing rate, testing positivity and detection of variants of concern when deciding on the application of restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU to a specific non-EU country.

Additional safeguards on travel from outside the EU

Member States should introduce additional measures to ensure that travel into the EU takes place safely. This concerns those travelling to the EU for essential reasons, EU citizens and long-term residents as well as their family members, and those travelling from countries for which the non-essential travel restriction was lifted:

Mandatory testing before departure: Member States should require travellers to have undertaken a negative COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test before departure, and submit a proof of such a negative test. The test should be taken at the earliest 72 hours before departure; EU citizens, residents and their family members should have the possibility to take the test after arrival. Mandatory testing can be combined with a requirement of self-isolation, quarantine and contact tracing as well as additional testing as needed for a period of up to 14 days, provided that the Member State imposes the same requirements on its own nationals when travelling from the same non-EU country. Exceptions could be decided for some categories of essential travellers if such requirements would impede the very purpose of the travel. In particular, transport and cross-border workers should be exempted from the requirement to present a negative PCR test and may only be requested to present a negative Rapid Antigen Test on arrival. There are also specific rules for aircrew.

Stricter measures to address virus variants of concern: For trips originating from countries where a variant of concern of the virus has been detected, Member States should systematically impose safety measures such as self-isolation, quarantine and contact tracing for a period of up to 14 days. In particular, travellers should be required to quarantine and take additional tests upon or after arrival.

Common European Passenger Locator Form: Member States should require those entering the EU to submit a Passenger Locator Form in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. A common European Passenger Locator Form should be developed for this purpose.

Updated criteria

When considering whether to lift restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU from a non-EU country, the Council should consider the case notification rate, the testing rate, the test positivity rate, as well as the incidence of variants of concern. The following criteria should apply, reflecting the most recent scientific advice:

14-day cumulative COVID-19 case notification rate (i.e. total number of newly notified COVID-19 cases per 100 000 population in the previous 14 days at regional level) not higher than 25;

Testing rate (i.e. number of tests for COVID-19 infection per 100 000 population carried in the previous seven days) superior to 300;

Test positivity rate (i.e. percentage of positive tests among all tests for COVID-19 infection carried out in the previous seven days) not higher than 4%;

Nature of the virus present in the country, in particular whether variants of concern of the virus have been detected.

Member States should also continue to take account of the reciprocity granted to EU countries.

In addition to these updates on travel from outside the EU, the Commission is also presenting today a proposal to update the Council Recommendation coordinating measures affecting free movement within the EU.

Next steps

It is now for the Council to consider this proposal. A first discussion is scheduled in the Council’s integrated political crisis response (IPCR) meeting taking place this afternoon. Once the proposal is adopted, it will be for Member States to implement the additional safeguards it sets out and review the list of non-EU countries from where restrictions should be lifted in light of the updated criteria. The Council should continue reviewing the list of countries exempted from the travel restriction every 2 weeks, and update it where relevant.

Background

A temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU is currently in place from many non-EU countries. The Council regularly reviews, and where relevant updates, the list of countries from where travel is possible, based on the evaluation of the health situation. The Council last updated that list on 17 December 2020.

This restriction covers non-essential travel only. Those who have an essential reason to come to Europe should continue be able to do so, subject to the safeguards outlined in the proposal. That includes categories of travellers listed in Annex II of the Council Recommendation. EU citizens and long-term residents as well as their family members should also be allowed to enter the EU. Today’s proposal does not change the categories of travellers exempted from the restriction.

To assist Member States in consistently applying the restriction, the Commission issued on 28 October 2020 guidance on categories of persons considered to be essential travellers and therefore exempted from restrictions.

On 19 January, ahead of the meeting of European leaders on a coordinated response to the coronavirus crisis, the Commission set out a number of actions needed to step up the fight against the pandemic.

At their videoconference meeting of 21 January 2021, EU Heads of State or Government acknowledged that the Council may need to review its recommendations on non-essential travels into the EU in light of the risks posed by the new virus variants. Following the meeting, President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission would propose additional safety measures for essential travel from outside the EU.

Today’s proposal updates the Council recommendation on the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.

The latest information on the rules applying to entry from non-EU countries as communicated by Member States are available on the Re-open EU website.

Copyright European Union, 1995-2021

SOURCE European Commission

BRUSSELS, 25 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Today the Commission is proposing additional safeguards and requirements for international travellers into the EU. New coronavirus variants and the volatile health situation worldwide call for further action to ensure that any travel to the EU takes place safely. To reflect the latest scientific advice, the Commission is also proposing updated criteria taking into account the testing rate, testing positivity and detection of variants of concern when deciding on the application of restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU to a specific non-EU country.

Additional safeguards on travel from outside the EU

Member States should introduce additional measures to ensure that travel into the EU takes place safely. This concerns those travelling to the EU for essential reasons, EU citizens and long-term residents as well as their family members, and those travelling from countries for which the non-essential travel restriction was lifted:

Mandatory testing before departure: Member States should require travellers to have undertaken a negative COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test before departure, and submit a proof of such a negative test. The test should be taken at the earliest 72 hours before departure; EU citizens, residents and their family members should have the possibility to take the test after arrival. Mandatory testing can be combined with a requirement of self-isolation, quarantine and contact tracing as well as additional testing as needed for a period of up to 14 days, provided that the Member State imposes the same requirements on its own nationals when travelling from the same non-EU country. Exceptions could be decided for some categories of essential travellers if such requirements would impede the very purpose of the travel. In particular, transport and cross-border workers should be exempted from the requirement to present a negative PCR test and may only be requested to present a negative Rapid Antigen Test on arrival. There are also specific rules for aircrew.

Stricter measures to address virus variants of concern: For trips originating from countries where a variant of concern of the virus has been detected, Member States should systematically impose safety measures such as self-isolation, quarantine and contact tracing for a period of up to 14 days. In particular, travellers should be required to quarantine and take additional tests upon or after arrival.

Common European Passenger Locator Form: Member States should require those entering the EU to submit a Passenger Locator Form in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. A common European Passenger Locator Form should be developed for this purpose.

Updated criteria

When considering whether to lift restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU from a non-EU country, the Council should consider the case notification rate, the testing rate, the test positivity rate, as well as the incidence of variants of concern. The following criteria should apply, reflecting the most recent scientific advice:

14-day cumulative COVID-19 case notification rate (i.e. total number of newly notified COVID-19 cases per 100 000 population in the previous 14 days at regional level) not higher than 25;

Testing rate (i.e. number of tests for COVID-19 infection per 100 000 population carried in the previous seven days) superior to 300;

Test positivity rate (i.e. percentage of positive tests among all tests for COVID-19 infection carried out in the previous seven days) not higher than 4%;

Nature of the virus present in the country, in particular whether variants of concern of the virus have been detected.

Member States should also continue to take account of the reciprocity granted to EU countries.

In addition to these updates on travel from outside the EU, the Commission is also presenting today a proposal to update the Council Recommendation coordinating measures affecting free movement within the EU.

Next steps

It is now for the Council to consider this proposal. A first discussion is scheduled in the Council’s integrated political crisis response (IPCR) meeting taking place this afternoon. Once the proposal is adopted, it will be for Member States to implement the additional safeguards it sets out and review the list of non-EU countries from where restrictions should be lifted in light of the updated criteria. The Council should continue reviewing the list of countries exempted from the travel restriction every 2 weeks, and update it where relevant.

Background

A temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU is currently in place from many non-EU countries. The Council regularly reviews, and where relevant updates, the list of countries from where travel is possible, based on the evaluation of the health situation. The Council last updated that list on 17 December 2020.

This restriction covers non-essential travel only. Those who have an essential reason to come to Europe should continue be able to do so, subject to the safeguards outlined in the proposal. That includes categories of travellers listed in Annex II of the Council Recommendation. EU citizens and long-term residents as well as their family members should also be allowed to enter the EU. Today’s proposal does not change the categories of travellers exempted from the restriction.

To assist Member States in consistently applying the restriction, the Commission issued on 28 October 2020 guidance on categories of persons considered to be essential travellers and therefore exempted from restrictions.

On 19 January, ahead of the meeting of European leaders on a coordinated response to the coronavirus crisis, the Commission set out a number of actions needed to step up the fight against the pandemic.

At their videoconference meeting of 21 January 2021, EU Heads of State or Government acknowledged that the Council may need to review its recommendations on non-essential travels into the EU in light of the risks posed by the new virus variants. Following the meeting, President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission would propose additional safety measures for essential travel from outside the EU.

Today’s proposal updates the Council recommendation on the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.

The latest information on the rules applying to entry from non-EU countries as communicated by Member States are available on the Re-open EU website.

Copyright European Union, 1995-2021

SOURCE European Commission

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The new WORX 20V Power Share Portable Inflator makes a Valentine’s Day gift that provides year-round peace of mind while on the road, as well as a handy way to keep household inflatables ready to use. Besides delivering up to 150 psi air pressure, the compact, cordless inflator features a digital LED gauge, automatic stop, combination work light/emergency light, and onboard adaptor storage.

Nowadays, most homes and garages contain a variety of inflatables. These include tires for cars, motorcycles, trailers, bicycles, lawn tractors, snow throwers, carts, wheelbarrows and dollies. Not to mention air mattresses, sports and exercise equipment, pool toys, holiday lawn ornaments and more. The WORX 20V portable inflator provides a quick and easy way to bring these and other inflatables up to the recommended air pressure.

Because the go-anywhere, portable inflator is cordless, it’s not tethered to a power outlet and there’s no extension cord to drag behind. The inflator is powered by a 20V, 2.0 Ah, Max Lithium battery and can fill a standard 215/55R17 automobile tire from 0 to 36 PSI in 4 minutes, 5 seconds. It’s also able to fill all four tires on a single charge, with power to spare.

Weighing only 2.8 lbs. (with battery), the 20V portable inflator is constructed of durable, nylon resin. It has an integrated handle for comfortable handheld operation, as well as textured feet and a hang loop. The inflator can be conveniently stored in a car trunk, packed in a motorcycle saddlebag or carried along to the beach or football field in a backpack.

The user-friendly inflator has a digital LED gauge that displays accurate air pressure with the capability to preset the desired PSI. The inflator’s pump automatically shuts off when the set pressure is reached to prevent overfilling. This also eliminates the need to continuously check the pressure while inflating tires and other items.

The inflator’s powerful LED work light outputs 100-200 lumens. It also can function as a red or yellow flashing emergency light to alert other motorists and/or summon assistance. Other features include a 3-ft., high-pressure hose and onboard storage for three adaptors to inflate tires, sports balls and air mattresses.

The WORX 20V Power Share Portable Inflator includes one 20V, 2.0 Ah Max Lithium battery; charger; 3-ft., high-pressure hose; presta valve adaptor; sport ball needle; and tapered adaptor. As part of the WORX 20V Power Share Program, the 20V battery is compatible with more than 35 other WORX DIY and lawn and garden tools.

The WORX 20V Power Share Portable Inflator (WX092L, $99.99) is available at worx.com and Amazon. It is covered by the WORX three-year, limited warranty.

To reach out to WORX social media links visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worxus?ref=hl; Twitter: https://twitter.com/WORXTools; Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/worxtools and Instagram: @WORXTools.

Media Contact

Mike Mangan, MKM Communications, 847-255-1903, mkmcomm@gmail.com

SOURCE WORX

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Shipmate app, powered by Cruiseline.com, today announced it has debuted the first-ever tool of its type for the cruise industry, a feature allowing users to track all their Cruise Credits in one convenient place. The tracker will allow users to organize all of the information for their Future Cruise Credits (FCC’s), Book on Board credits, or any other miscellaneous credits issued by a cruise line in one centralized location, making it easier for passengers to use for booking a cruise or knowing when and how to use their credit. The tracker is an international tool, and can be used for all cruise lines globally.

Shipmate’s Cruise Credit Tracker came about based on feedback received from its community members on how difficult it was becoming to keep up with credits being issued from the cruise lines. Some users reported that they were using everything from post-it notes, to scraps of loose leaf paper to personally organize all of the information for their FCC’s. Shipmate took this feedback and created a tool that keeps all cruise credit information in one location, within the app. In addition to tracking FCC’s on cancelled sailings, the tracker can be used to track future booking certificates that were made onboard a previous sailing.

Functions of the Shipmate Cruise Credit Tracker Include the Ability to Track:

• Which Cruise Line Issued The Credit
• Certificate ID
• Name of the Individual Holding FCC
• Amount of Credit
• Type of Credit
• By What Date The Credit Must Be Booked
• By What Sail Date Credit Must Be Used
• Status – Has the credit been fully or partially used?
• Notes Section

With the addition of the Future Cruise Credit Tracker, the Shipmate app can now be used as a comprehensive destination to keep all of a user’s cruise history as well as information on upcoming cruises right in one centralized location.

«If you had a cruise booked for 2020 or possibly 2021, it’s likely you have a Future Cruise Credit that has a lot of details to keep up with. There’s the book by dates, when it must be used, amount of the credit, and so much more. Based on the feedback we’ve gotten from our community, it can be a very confusing process with a lot of deadlines and information that the passenger has to keep up with,» said Michael Siegle, Product Management Director of Shipmate. «We knew there had to be an easier way to keep track of these details for credit holders, so we created a comprehensive Cruise Credit Tracker that stores all of the information you need for an FCC in one place.»

For users wanting to explore ways of how to use their Future Cruise Credit, Shipmate is home to an array of advice and tools to help plan a dream vacation. Shipmate has everything from advanced cruise searching features, tools to find the best deals on cruises, onshore excursion booking, and a variety of helpful user submitted content from an authentic community of cruisers.

Vacationers planning a cruise will find that the community of Shipmate is one of the best destinations to find information and answers to questions about cruise ships and ports. The forums on Shipmate are packed with fellow cruisers eager to share reviews, tips, and photos of their past voyages. Everyone from seasoned sailors to cruise newcomers is guaranteed to find helpful tools for their next cruise on Shipmate.

To download or learn more about the Shipmate app please visit: https://cruiseline.com/shipmate.

Click here for downloadable media assets.

Media Contact

Brooke Franco/Angie Ranck, Cruiseline.com & Shipmate, 877-958-7447, bfranco@cruiseline.com

SOURCE Shipmate

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Brandon Ford of Tampa, Florida, won the race to become the top new Ford retail sales leader for the second year in a row.

The dealership took home the title of 2020 New Ford Retail Sales Leader after also taking home the title for the 2019 sales year. These two awards come after Brandon Ford ranked in the top three for the last few years.

Continued success came to the dealership during 2020 thanks to the dealership’s staff’s continued focus on premium customer service combined with a large inventory and competitive pricing.

«Brandon Ford attributes its tremendous success throughout 2020 to its massive inventory of over 3,000 new Ford cars, trucks and SUVS, its aggressive pricing structure and its unparalleled customer service,» said Tom Murray, Brandon Ford Marketing Director.

«We have a growing sales team of world-class individuals from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are very knowledgeable and motivated to earn the business of our customers. And our customers come from all over the state of Florida to take advantage, and they are the true winners with every purchase. Despite our growing size, we still conduct business one customer at a time.»

Interested parties can learn more about Brandon Ford and the new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs housed on its lot by checking out the Brandon Ford Blog and the dealership’s Ford Model Research Page.

All of those tools and more can be found dealership’s website at http://www.brandonford.com. Customers can direct any questions they may have to the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Brandon Ford by calling 813-246-3673 or by emailing Murray at tom@brandonford.com. Brandon Ford is located at 9090 Adamo Drive in Tampa.

Media Contact

Tom Murray, Brandon Ford, 813-371-7945, tom@brandonford.com

SOURCE Brandon Ford

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Steele Honda, a Honda dealership in St. John’s, NL, is currently hosting the 2021 Honda Dream Garage Sales Event, which is an annual event. This event features lease deals for new Honda vehicles, helping drivers to get lower rates and lower up-front payments for their next leased vehicle. Steele Honda is advertising lease deals for the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan LX CVT and the 2021 Honda CR-V LX 2WD CVT models.

As seen on the homepage of the dealership’s website, steelehonda.com, the Honda Civic Sedan has been Canada’s best-selling car 23 years in a row. Its popularity can be accounted for by its versatility and quality. Drivers who would like to own a model of Canada’s best-selling car can find the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan at Steele Honda. During the sales event, eligible drivers can lease the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan LX CVT for as low as $70 on a weekly lease. This lease deal comes with no down payment costs and no security deposit. Drivers who want to finance instead of lease can enjoy 90 days of no payments when they sign during the 2021 Honda Dream Garage Sales Event.

Another option at the Steele Honda dealership is the 2021 Honda CR-V LX 2WD CVT, a model that Steele Honda advertises as having turbo-charged fuel efficiency. During the sales event, eligible lessees can lease this 2021 Honda CR-V model starting from $84 on a weekly lease with no down payment and no security deposit necessary. Drivers who would like to finance and own a 2021 Honda CR-V model instead of leasing can enjoy 90 days of ownership without payments when they sign during the event.

Media Contact

Dean Jacobs, Steele Honda, (709) 693-8732, djacobs@steelehonda.com

SOURCE Steele Honda