Indiana Sportsbooks Surpass $300 Million in December, Nearly Reaching $2 Billion for 2020, According to PlayIndiana

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana became the fifth state in U.S. history to surpass $300 million in bets in a month in December, ending 2020 with four consecutive record months, more than $1.75 billion in bets, and passing $2 billion in lifetime wagers, according to analysts from <a target="_blank"…

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana became the fifth state in U.S. history to surpass $300 million in bets in a month in December, ending 2020 with four consecutive record months, more than $1.75 billion in bets, and passing $2 billion in lifetime wagers, according to analysts from PlayIndiana.

«Nothing could have recouped the revenue losses from the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament and much of the baseball season,» said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayIndiana.com. «But a lot went right this fall for sportsbooks, and it was on full display in December. The Indianapolis Colts, Notre Dame and Indiana football all continued to attract significant wagering. Then a full month of college basketball, which is more important in Indiana than most anywhere else, and the start of the NBA season added a year-end boost. The strong finish made it so that 2020 represented a big leap forward despite all the challenges.»

Indiana sportsbooks took in $313.1 million in December, according to official reporting released Tuesday. December’s wagers were up 93.5% from $161.8 million in December 2019 and topped the record $251.4 million set in November.

December’s wagers generated $24.1 million in adjusted gross operator revenue, according to PlayIndiana’s own tabulations, nearly doubling the $12.1 million set in December 2019. The month’s bets yielded $2.3 million in state taxes.

For the year, Indiana’s retail and online sportsbooks produced:

  • $1.8 billion in bets. That includes $1.5 billion in online wagering.
  • $138.4 million in gross operator revenue.
  • $13.2 million in state taxes.

Since launching, Indiana’s sportsbooks have attracted $2.2 billion in wagers.

«The first full year of operation for Indiana’s sports betting industry was anything but normal, but ultimately it managed to steady itself and end the year on a roll,» said Dustin Gouker, analyst for PlayIndiana.com. «The state faced a pandemic that shuttered retail sportsbooks, a shutdown of major sports for four months, and a record-setting sports betting launch in neighboring Illinois that siphoned off a key market for the state. But sportsbooks were creative in their perseverance, and it paid enormous dividends as the year went on.»

Online betting generated 84% of December’s handle, or $263.1 million. DraftKings/Ameristar Casino led with $112.7 million in online bets and $5.1 million in gross receipts.

Retail sportsbooks generated $50 million in wagers, down from $51.2 million in December 2019. Hollywood Lawrenceburg led retailers with a $12 million handle.

«Online sports betting has buoyed the industry all year as a number of challenges have hit the retail market, especially the pandemic,» Welman said. «Indiana’s retail market will continue to be important, especially once the pandemic ends, but online betting will remain the vehicle of choice for sports bettors.»

Indiana is also working to legalize online casino gaming and poker. Online casino games are a more predictable revenue generator than sports betting. In Pennsylvania, gamblers bet $2.2 billion on online casino games and poker in November, resulting in $59.8 million in operator revenue, easily topping sports betting.

«The states where both are legal, online casinos games tend to dwarf sports betting in terms of both revenue and the money wagered,» Gouker said. «More is bet every month, and the win is more predictable with far fewer fluctuations from month to month. For a state like Indiana, such a dependable revenue source is unquestionably attractive.»

For more information, visit PlayIndiana.com/revenue.

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The PlayUSA.com Network and its state-focused branches is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated online gaming in the U.S. 

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TCS Launches the Autoscape™ Solution Suite to Help Deliver Next-Gen Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Experiences

DETROIT and MUMBAI, India, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has launched the Autoscape™  solution suite to enable connected and autonomous vehicle ecosystem players – such as automotive OEMs, suppliers, fleet owners and start-ups – to pursue new business models, launch new services quickly and deliver differentiated experiences and value to end-customers….

DETROIT and MUMBAI, India, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has launched the Autoscape™  solution suite to enable connected and autonomous vehicle ecosystem players – such as automotive OEMs, suppliers, fleet owners and start-ups – to pursue new business models, launch new services quickly and deliver differentiated experiences and value to end-customers.

TCS has launched this new suite of solutions and services to help global manufacturers and other ecosystem players accelerate their initiatives around autonomous and connected vehicles. Autoscape comprehensively addresses the technology and business challenges that these programs entail, like petabyte-scale driving data collection and analysis, development, validation and deployment of algorithms which guide autonomous vehicles in the real world.

The Autoscape  Autonomous Vehicle (AV) solution suite covers the entire end-to-end AV development value chain, and consists of AV Data Services, a Data Annotation Studio and AV validation services. Through AV Data Services, TCS offers comprehensive compute infrastructure architecture, a data management solution, AI workbench, and toolkits to accelerate AV development. The Data Annotation Studio is a data curation solution with cost effective workflow orchestration, model management, and best-in-class AI tools. TCS SIMPLE is a simulation-led autonomous vehicle validation platform that is coverage-driven and generates AI enhanced scenarios and test cases, particularly focusing on identifying test cases that will cause a failure – the edge cases.

The Autoscape Connected Vehicle solution suite consists of Vehicle in the Cloud, Connected Vehicle Experience, Connected Insights, and a Data Monetization Toolkit. Vehicle in the Cloud provides the foundational capabilities required to manage a connected vehicle, and its digital twin in the cloud. The Connected Vehicle Experience solution, built on top of the Azure-based Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform, enables personalized customer experiences inside and outside the vehicle in a scalable and secure manner.

Connected Insights provides OEMs and other ecosystem players with actionable insights from the data received from the connected vehicle ecosystem. The Data Monetization Toolkit provides opportunities for data monetization through TCS’ data marketplace platform that is integrated with consent management and subscription management platforms to facilitate the sale of data.

«There will be a significant increase in the adoption of connected and autonomous technologies in the coming years that will pave the way for innovative business models that deliver differentiated user experiences. TCS Autoscape will enable our customers to participate in the large business opportunity within the connected, autonomous, shared and electric ecosystem, to create new services, and define the future of mobility,» said Susheel Vasudevan, Global Head, Manufacturing and Utilities, TCS.

«The vehicle of the new decade is Connected and Autonomous (CAV), bringing the potential for enormous improvements in safety and efficiency. Though personal light-duty vehicles are promising targets for CAV technology, as in many industries commercial use cases lead the way, with freight, last-mile delivery, and even mining and agriculture proving rich with opportunities in the immediate term. TCS helps accelerate the shift with the introduction of Autoscape™ – a comprehensive suite of software tools and services built for OEMs and other technology developers, enabling them to bring their Connected and Autonomous Vehicle programs to life faster and more effectively,» said Eduard Fidler, Industry Analyst, ARC Advisory Group.

TCS has been partnering with leading automotive manufacturers, tier I suppliers, and fleet owners in their growth and transformation journeys. Its Neural Automotive framework leverages next-generation technologies to imbue vehicles with high levels of connectedness and inbuilt autonomous capabilities, resulting in the Neural traits of sensing, perceiving, and acting. TCS works with a closely networked set of partners, such as technology providers, start-ups, industry consortia and academic institutes aligned to a common purpose, to create responsive, adaptive, and personalized value chains, with intelligence built on the ‘edge’ of the networks. This enables enterprises to embrace new business models and transform customer experiences and service behaviors to deliver differentiated value.

About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.

A part of the Tata group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 469,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $22 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, and is listed on the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange) in India. TCS’ proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit us at www.tcs.com.

To stay up-to-date on TCS global news, follow @TCS_News.

TCS media contacts:

Asia Pacific

Email: charlene.lee@tcs.com | Phone: +65 9138 4370

Australia and New Zealand

Email: kelly.ryan@tcs.com | Phone: +61 422 989 682

Benelux

Email: joost.galema@tcs.com | Phone: +31 615 903387

Canada

Email: tia.thomas@tcs.com | Phone: +1 647 790 7602 

Europe

Email: mattias.afgeijerstam@tcs.com | Phone: +46 723 989 188

India

Email: arushie.sinha@tcs.com | Phone: +91 22 6778 9960 
Email: saxena.kritika@tcs.com| Phone: +91 22 6778 9999

Middle East & Africa

Email: s.hasneen@tcs.com | Phone: +971567471988

Japan

Email: douglas.foote@tcs.com | Phone: +81 80-2115-0989

Latin America

Email: martin.karich@tcs.com | Phone: +569 6170 9013

Nordics

Email: roland.bagen@tcs.com | Phone: +46 70 317 80 24

UK

Email: peter.devery@tcs.com | Phone: +44 20 3155 2421

USA

Email: william.thomas@tcs.com  | Phone: +1 203-984-3978

 

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Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association to Sponsor 2nd ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ on Jan. 15

BOWIE, Md., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again working with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food shortage across the country by filling the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 15, 2021, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 1,400 food boxes at participating dealerships in Florida, <span…

BOWIE, Md., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again working with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food shortage across the country by filling the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 15, 2021, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 1,400 food boxes at participating dealerships in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington and Texas. 

«Last year, we partnered with The Salvation Army to create a National COVID-19 Day of Service to support families left vulnerable by the coronavirus pandemic.  Since then, the demand for food has multiplied,» says TLMODA Board President Carlos Liriano.  «We hope this collective effort by our TLMODA members helps feed families in our communities and provides some reprieve from the economic hardships they face on a daily basis.»

During TLMODA’s National COVID-19 Day of Service, Toyota dealership staff will distribute grocery boxes of non-perishable items like boxes of cereal and canned goods to help feed a family of four, for a week.  Items for the grocery boxes will be packed and assembled by local Salvation Army teams in accordance with safety guidelines from local, state and federal health officials. An art kit will also be included with the box, as part of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest – feeding the mind and inspiring creativity. Youth ages 4 to 15 are invited to imagine the future of mobility and submit their artwork. Full details at www.toyotadreamcarusa.com.

The Salvation Army is helping identify families in need of food and instructing them to visit one of the participating Toyota dealerships to pick up their grocery box.  In order to maintain proper social distance protocols, boxes will be placed in the trunk of each family’s vehicle on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted.  All families must contact their local Salvation Army to qualify for a grocery box.  

«The Salvation Army has seen a tsunami of need over the last year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided more than 150 million meals to families in need. This was in large part thanks to the commitment of community members and partners like TLMODA and its member dealerships,» said Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army. «We know that 2021 will continue to be challenging for millions of Americans, but with the help of organizations like TLMODA, we’ll continue to meet the evolving needs of our neighbors across the country.»

TLMODA’s inaugural National COVID-19 Day of Service, in partnership with The Salvation Army, was held on May 22, 2020. 

TLMODA COVID-19 Day of Service dealership locations include:

Florida
Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart, Stuart

Georgia
Chatham Parkway Toyota, Savannah

Oklahoma
Toyota of Ardmore, Ardmore

Texas

  • Brownsville Toyota, Brownsville
  • Lost Pines Toyota, Bastrop
  • Toyota of Cedar Park, Cedar Park

Washington
Marysville Toyota, Marysville

More information on the TLMODA ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ can be found at TLMODA.org/day-of-service/

TLMODA’s goal is to represent the needs of minority dealers within Toyota and Lexus.  Any dealership which represents a minority group, based on 51 percent or more ownership, is invited to join as a dealer member.  Some of the benefits available to dealer members include networking opportunities, mentoring support, collective representation within Toyota and Lexus, community involvement support, and development opportunities, among others.

Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is a diverse dealer association focused on the growth and sustainability of Toyota and Lexus minority customers, and ethnic minority dealers. For more information, go to www.tlmoda.org

Contact:    

Shaun Wilson

Cadence c/o TLMODA

(313) 530-7860

swilson@cadencellcus.com

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Investment-Retirement Expert Writes Book on How to Retire Early From Automobile Industry; Offers Initial No-Cost-No Obligation Virtual Retirement Consultation

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carl D. Gill has valuable retirement secrets and he is telling them all in his new book, «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts.»  Gill’s 61-page, easy to read book, published by Mays Multimedia -Valley Publishing Company, contains sound advice and information for the industry’s hourly workers and salaried managers and executives who are ready to retire or thinking about it.  

The book addresses ill-advised…

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carl D. Gill has valuable retirement secrets and he is telling them all in his new book, «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts.»  Gill’s 61-page, easy to read book, published by Mays Multimedia -Valley Publishing Company, contains sound advice and information for the industry’s hourly workers and salaried managers and executives who are ready to retire or thinking about it.  

The book addresses ill-advised decisions that people make about their 401(K) and offers what they should do instead.  Gill tackles investment mistakes, secrets to picking good stocks, active vs passive money management, and asking the social security questions of now vs. later.  The publication addresses questions whether to lump or not lump pension alternatives, winning options for pension replacements, annuities, tax-free income secrets that nobody talks about, IRAs, building a winning portfolio, and more.

Gill is president of Asset Preservation Capital, LTD, an investment advisory firm based in Troy, Michigan.  Since its inception in 1983, Gill has significantly catered to the multiple sectors of workers in the automobile industry.  His company has focused on the Big 3:  Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.  However, Gill’s firm has serviced other automobile companies.  In addition, workers in other industries have benefited from Gill’s advisory firm.   

A prolific sailor, who owns a 42-foot Jeanneau Sailing Yacht, Captain Carl, as Gill is often called, equates  sailing with his love for rendering professional advice about investments and retirement.  He loves to speak in a vernacular rooted in sailing.

«I want my clients to make great decisions and sail with confidence to become captains of their own retirement,» Gill says emphatically.  «I want to steer them through the sometimes shark-infested waters that they face when contemplating retirement and its many options.  My ultimate goal is to help clients navigate the saltless seas to achieve the retirement of their dreams.» 

To purchase «Retire Early From the Auto Industry – 5 Secrets to Navigating Pension Buyouts» log on to www.assetpreservationcapital.com or call 248.649.4759.  To schedule an initial «no-cost – no-obligation» virtual retirement consultation with Gill’s team of experts, call 248.649.4759 or email request to  apcinfo@apcadvisor.com.

 

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AIM TV Group Launches «Raw Travel Plus»

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV) announced today that Raw Travel® is launching «Raw Travel Plus,» a new YouTube channel. The latest effort from the syndicated television show capitalizes on the show’s eight-season library of web content, travel tip vignettes, themed destination content, and behind the scenes footage. 

The digital-only offering has content on the channel currently, with plans to add more…

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV) announced today that Raw Travel® is launching «Raw Travel Plus,» a new YouTube channel. The latest effort from the syndicated television show capitalizes on the show’s eight-season library of web content, travel tip vignettes, themed destination content, and behind the scenes footage. 

The digital-only offering has content on the channel currently, with plans to add more daily. Raw Travel Plus will also grow to include bonus original, first-run content not seen on the TV show. The effort will also be supported by the current YouTube channel YouTube.com/RawTravelTV which serves as a promotional vehicle for the syndicated show. 

«Raw Travel Plus will be much more robust than what we’ve offered in the past on YouTube, which was limited by design. At that time, we wanted to stay focused on producing content solely for broadcast syndication and international licensing,» says Executive Producer, Creator and Host, Robert G. Rose. «But now that our library is so extensive and so much of it still under or completely un-exploited, it makes sense to provide a digital outlet for that content. Raw Travel Plus will be a destination for those who crave authentic, on-demand, travel-related content, themed videos, travel tips, and eventually, never-before-seen, digital-first videos,» Rose continued. 

The target audience for Raw Travel Plus is two-fold. The first is the core loyal Raw Travel linear TV viewer that wants more show content than can be offered in a half-hour television environment. Secondly, the show hopes to super-serve online users craving authentic travel content, researching new and different travel experiences and destinations post pandemic, and providing a much-needed virtual escape during the pandemic and for those unable to travel. The channel will appeal to people who may or may not know the TV show. The TV show will help grow Raw Travel Plus and vice versa.  

The nationally syndicated, linear TV show currently airs each weekend in the USA on over 200 broadcast affiliates (NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, etc.) in over 173 markets in 95% of the U.S. The show enjoys multiple airings each week in many major markets. Raw Travel is currently garnering affiliate renewals for its 9th and 10th seasons, respectively, giving the green light for new episodes through 2023. 

In addition to domestic growth, Raw Travel continues to expand its international footprint on various outlets worldwide. Raw Travel is also exhibited on several In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) offerings on airlines such as AmericanDelta, Air Canada, Virgin Americaand more.  

Visit RawTravelPlus.com and RawTravel.tv for more information. 

ABOUT RAW TRAVEL TV

Raw Travel is an adventure travel & lifestyle series showcasing socially and environmentally aware, independent travel. The series weaves together themes of eco-tourism and voluntourism (giving back) with underground music and authentic culture in a unique way. Each weekend the show is seen in over 173 U.S. cities on major broadcast affiliates and several international territories (Asia, Africa, Europe…). It can also be found on several major airlines. AIM Tell-A-Vision Group produces the show and oversees its domestic and international distribution and internationally. Visit RawTravel.tv for more information. 

ABOUT RAW TRAVEL PLUS

Raw Travel Plus is Raw Travel TV’s official YouTube Channel dedicated to beyond the show content, travel tips, themed destinations, travel advice and more. The channel can be found at RawTravelPlus.com or by searching YouTube for «Raw Travel Plus.»

ABOUT AIM TELL-A-VISION GROUP

AIM Tell-A-Vision (AIM TV) Group is an independent production, content, and distribution company founded by media veteran and entrepreneur Robert G. Rose. Since 2000, AIM TV has been producing and distributing positive, compelling content that reflects a mission of presenting «Media That Matters.» Visit AIMTVGroup.com for more information.

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https://RawTravelPlus.com / https://RawTravel.tv 

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Club Med Launches Flash Sale For Up To 55 Percent Off All-Inclusive, Warm-Weather Escapes Through Summer 2021

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, is kicking off the new year with new opportunities to save on all-inclusive getaways at its spacious resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida – from last-minute winter escapes to planning ahead for spring and summer travel. The January Flash Sale, open for bookings now through January 19, 2021 with travel dates through August 27, 2021, offers guests up to 55 percent off stays, free room upgrades and additional perks, unlimited land and water activities, extensive culinary options and premium oceanfront accommodations.  

Offering more room for guests to roam freely and comfortably, Club Med’s open-air, low density resorts are integrated in and respectful of the surrounding nature and feature low-rise buildings spread across 50 acres. Each resort is currently operating at a limited capacity in order to enable social distancing and exclusivity. In addition to creating a sense of privacy and freedom, Club Med’s enhanced safety and hygiene protocols allow travelers to feel confident and protected when booking their upcoming getaway.

For full details on the Flash Sale, please visit www.clubmed.us/flashsale. For resort images, please visit here.

January Flash Sale

  • Booking window: Today through January 19, 2021
  • Travel window: Select dates from January 12, 2021 (check-in) through August 27, 2021 (check out by August 28, 2021; Blackout dates apply including President’s week & Easter/Passover weeks)
  • Up to 55% off* plus perks:
    • Free room upgrade
    • Up to $400 air credit
    • Kids under 4 stay free
    • No single supplement
    • Flexibility and protection with free cancellation and more (see Terms & Conditions below)

Participating Club Med Resorts  

  • Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida: Now Open. Recently named one of the top ten family resorts in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best‘s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, the resort – located in between Miami and Orlando – offers an all-inclusive getaway sans passport with a variety of land and water sports fit for the entire family, like kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, pickle ball and the flying trapeze. While the kids have their own adventure, adults can relax by the adult-exclusive pool, on the beach that is situated alongside the St. Lucie River, or at the Club Med Spa, while kids enjoy time at the children’s clubs with unlimited land and water activities.
  • Club Med Cancún, Mexico: Now Open. Located at the tip of the iconic Riviera Maya surrounded by white sandy beaches and the world’s second largest coral reef, the family-friendly resort is perfect for those looking to create life-long memories. The resort’s recently expanded Aguamarina family oasis area features 120 oceanfront family rooms, exhilarating water games at the dedicated family pool, and outdoor activities as part of the new Club Med Amazing Family programming. For added R&R, rediscover wellness through one of our personalized beauty or relaxation treatments at the L’OCCITANE Spa.
  • Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Now Open. On a 2,000-foot stretch of beach, Club Med Punta Cana welcomes all travelers to enjoy reconnection and relaxation through: a newly renovated Tiara Exclusive Collection space featuring 32 oceanside family suites, a dedicated infinity pool and bar, and morning room service; the new Club Med Amazing Family program, a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families to bond and create memories; Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, an interactive playground with more than 25 acrobatic and artistic activities for guests of all ages; and treatments at L’OCCITANE Spa and men’s barber shop. Adults can stay or access the resorts’ Zen Oasis, an adult-exclusive area featuring an oversized lagoon pool, spacious Jacuzzi and private cabanas.
  • Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic: Now Open. Located in the unspoiled beaches of Miches on the Dominican Republic’s northeast coast, the Exclusive Collection (5 star) eco-chic resort is the first in the region and features four boutique villages specializing in wellness, adventure, kid-friendly and adults-exclusive experiences catering to travelers seeking a boutique, hotel-within-a-hotel experience. Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda was recently selected as winner of the ‘Best Hotel Over 200 Rooms Americas/Caribbean‘ category in the 2020 International Hotel and Property Awards.
  • Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos: Now Open. Nestled into Grace Bay Beach, consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the world by TripAdvisor, the adults-exclusive resort is an all-inclusive paradise offering freshly renovated accommodations including deluxe ocean-front guestrooms with balconies, infinity edge pool, a wellness center and a wine cellar, as well as unlimited activities including sailing, kayaking, and flying trapeze.

Additional participating resorts include Club Med Caravelle, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean and Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique, French Caribbean.

To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers:

  • **Free Cancellation Policy: Cancel for free up to 15 days prior to departure for bookings made before February 28, 2021 and for travels on or prior to September 3rd, 2021. For complete cancellation policy details, see here.
  • Emergency Assistance Program: All guests traveling before April 30, 2021 will receive coverage for emergency medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19.
  • Safe Together safety and hygiene protocols: Implemented in all of the brand’s resorts as they reopen, including those in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, these newly enhanced hygiene and safety measures were developed through recommendations from the World Health Organization, local health authorities, and the advice of an International Scientific Committee comprised of a specialized team of doctors and professors.

Full details on the above policies can be found here.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply and can be accessed by clicking here (located at the bottom of the page).

About Club Med 
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering approximately 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children’s programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds. 

Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new Alpine ski resort annually. 

For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on FacebookTwitterInstagram and YouTube

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Global $3 Bn Aviation Analytics Market to 2025 with Oracle, General Electric, Lufthansa Technik, SAP, and IBM Dominating

DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Aviation Analytics Market by Component (Services, Solutions) Deployment (On-premise, Cloud), Application, End-user (MROs, Airlines, Airports, OEMs), Business Function, and Region – Forecast to 2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The worldwide aviation analytics market is projected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2020 to 2025.

The increasing modernization of aircraft fleet to increase efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime is the key factor that is expected to fuel the growth of the aviation analytics market. However, lack of expertise that restrain the adoption of aviation analytics hurdle the growth of this market.

The aviation analytics market includes major players Oracle Corporation (US), General Electric (US), Lufthansa Technik (Germany), SAP (Germany), and IBM (US). These players have spread their business across various countries includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the Rest of the World. COVID-19 has impacted their businesses as well. Industry experts believe that COVID-19 could affect aviation analytics services by 40-45% globally in 2020.

The mobility & functionality segment of the market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025

Based on application, the mobility & functionality segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for improving passenger experience during air travel.

Based on end-user, the airport segment is projected to lead the aviation analytics market across the forecast period

Based on end-user, the airport segment is projected to lead during the forecast period. Due to the demand for workflow efficiency and growing number of aircraft fleet, the market for aviation analytics is expected to lead during the forecast period.

The North American region is estimated to account for the largest share of the aviation analytics market in 2020

The aviation analytics market in the North American region is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period, owing to the high adoption of modernization of aircraft fleet across the region. The airlines and airports in this region are opting for advance analytics tools to optimize the complex business functions through incorporation of modern technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, etc.

Major players in the aviation analytics market are IBM Corporation (US), IFS (Sweden), Ramco Systems (India), SAP (Germany), Swiss Aviation Software (Switzerland), Lufthansa Technik (Germany), General Electric (US), Oracle Corporation (US), and Honeywell International (US).

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Advancement in Cloud-Based IT Solutions for Data Collection
  • Demand for Optimized Business Operations Through the Application of Structured Analytical Solutions
  • Growing Emphasis on Identifying New Market Opportunities by Analyzing Customer Behavior and Preferences
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs and Downtime by Employing Predictive Analytics

Restraints

  • Lack of Appropriate Analytical Skills

Opportunities

  • Cloud-Based Real-Time Data Collection and Analytics
  • Incorporation of AI-based Analytics Solutions for Critical Functions in the Aviation Industry

Challenges

  • Requirement of Diverse Data Models
  • Economic Challenges Faced by the Aviation Industry due to COVID-19

Range/Scenarios

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customers’ Business

  • Revenue Shift and New Revenue Pockets for Aviation Analytics Market

Market Ecosystem

  • Prominent Companies
  • Private and Small Enterprises
  • End-users

Average Selling Price of Analytics Solutions

Value Chain Analysis

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Technology Analysis

  • Sensors
  • Cloud Computing

Case Study Analysis

  • Aviation Analytics by IBM Corporation
  • Analytics Cloud by Oracle Corporation

6 Industry Trends

Technological Advancements in the Aviation Industry

  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Prescriptive Analytics
  • Blockchain Application in Analytics

Data Science in the Aviation Industry

  • Optimization of Operations

Emerging Trends

  • Smart Wearable Gadgets
  • Big Data

Aviation Analytics Market: New Technologies and Their Applications

  • Aviation Cloud Technology
  • Advanced Analytics and Digital Transformation
  • Data Routing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Internet of Things

Parameters for the Selection of Aviation Analytics Solutions

Innovations and Patent Registrations

Solutions

  • Growing Adoption of Analytical Solution for Different Business Functions to Stimulate the Market Growth

Services

  • Growing Demand from Small-Sized End-users to Drive the Market Growth

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles

  • IBM Corporation
  • General Electric
  • Oracle Corporation
  • SAP SE
  • Ramco Systems
  • IFS AB
  • Capgemini SE
  • Hexaware
  • Lufthansa Technik
  • Winair
  • Honeywell
  • Sita
  • Atheer Air
  • SAS Institute
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • MU Sigma
  • Swiss Aviation Software
  • Mercator
  • Graymatter Software Services
  • Beep Analytics
  • Relx PLC

Startup/SMEs

  • Zestiot
  • IBS Software Services
  • Aviation Intelligence Ltd.
  • Innodatatics Inc.
  • Aeroficial Intelligence

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Epicurean Atlanta To Bring Culinary Adventure To Midtown

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enviably situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree Street,  Epicurean Atlanta will open its doors late Summer 2021 to reveal an elegant, urban-chic hotel…

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enviably situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree Street,  Epicurean Atlanta will open its doors late Summer 2021 to reveal an elegant, urban-chic hotel that pulses with the city’s modern energy. «Atlanta has always been a hub for cultural immersion that spans art, renowned design, education and culinary talent,» says Mainsail Lodging & Development founder Joe Collier. «We want to embed ourselves in the local landscape and breathe more life into the fabric of the city.»

Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Fl. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, and now helmed by their son David, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully-immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. The hotel occupies one of three towers located in the 1105 West Peachtree property by Selig Development, with the 31-story office tower and the luxury 64-unit condo tower all connected by a Sky Terrace. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.

Atlanta-based architectural and interior design firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio was commissioned to oversee the hotel’s design and bring this extraordinary vision to life. The project’s interior will reflect an urban foodie and wine lovers’ paradise, with the design showcasing swanky finishes and modern style. Upon entering the 178 guest rooms, which includes 22 spacious suites, guests will notice special nods to the city that call attention to the history around them. An array of art and mixed media was specially curated to highlight Atlanta’s most-beloved landmarks, including dining destinations like Sweet Auburn Market and Ponce City Market, giving way to the hotel’s eclectic and personalized feel. Aside from the local cues, design elements pull inspiration from the hotel’s deep-rooted culinary connection with organic tones and textures. Hanging just below the ceiling in the Grand Cru Ballroom, guests will find three-dimensional wooden art installations reminiscent of an entanglement of apple branches, paying homage to Georgia’s extensive apple production. Every design element has been carefully planned with thoughtful attention to detail, tying together the culinary threads of Atlanta with the hotel’s brand values.

Epicurean Atlanta will offer discerning travelers and locals alike unparalleled amenities for all tastes and appetites. The Epicurean Theatre presents guests the opportunity to watch, learn, experience, and create with award-winning chefs, star mixologists, buzzworthy winemakers and talented artists to bring their inner connoisseur to life. The 1,964-square foot theatre will be equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen via a partnership with Sub-Zero and Wolf to provide the ultimate playground for culinary discovery. The immersive and exhilarating space will also feature multiple 86″ LED TVs with space to accommodate up to 100 attendees. The cutting-edge venue also acts as a customizable event space with an emphasis on versatility, offering teleconferencing and hybrid meeting capabilities. The one-acre Sky Terrace is a one-of-a-kind destination in Atlanta, acting as the epicenter of the vertical development. Located on the ninth floor, this lush outdoor getaway will feature a café, a resort-style swimming pool with temperature-controlled cabanas, and an events lawn. This modern space will sweep guests off their feet with its city views and extravagant charm, creating a picturesque venue.

With over two decades of hospitality management expertise, award-winning business strategist Marc Bauer was brought on as General Manager of the hotel. Bauer has led multiple properties across the Southeast in a variety of roles, achieving unprecedented operating revenue growth, orchestrating million-dollar renovations, and increasing team retention rates, all while winning coveted regional and national awards along the way. Under his guidance, six hotels achieved the highly-reputable AAA Four Diamond Award, and he even secured the Forbes Four Star Award during his time at One Ocean Resort & Spa.

«Atlanta’s food scene is on fire and Epicurean Atlanta will bring that culinary interest to the next level,» says Bauer. «We’re looking to build upon what already makes Midtown great and solidify Atlanta as the ultimate dining destination in the region.»

Sara DeBerry was named Director of Sales for the property and will oversee over 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Having most recently served as the Southeast Group Sales Leader for W Hotels, she looks forward to building innovative programs for the emerging hotel project.

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Bell Auto Inc is offering free delivery on all used vehicles to qualified potential drivers

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto Inc is offering a unique opportunity for individuals who might be in search of their next vehicle. Within three simple steps, Bell Auto Inc can send any vehicle on the lot to a qualified driver’s household free of charge. This deal is in place to mainly encourage car sales in the greater Toronto area while COVID-19 is still rampaging the world.

The process of all this is quite simple, the first step being…

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto Inc is offering a unique opportunity for individuals who might be in search of their next vehicle. Within three simple steps, Bell Auto Inc can send any vehicle on the lot to a qualified driver’s household free of charge. This deal is in place to mainly encourage car sales in the greater Toronto area while COVID-19 is still rampaging the world.

The process of all this is quite simple, the first step being for a driver to visit Bell Auto’s website at http://www.bellauto.ca and find the right vehicle that fits whatever needs the driver and their loved ones may want. Next up is the approval process through Bell Auto. The folks at Bell Auto can get interested drivers approved in a matter of minutes with an extra bonus of no payments for the next 90 days. The third and final step in this convenient process is to have the selected vehicle delivered to the designated household. Bell Auto’s crew will make sure the selected vehicle is sanitized, detailed and fully certified before it is sent off to its destination.

This offer is only available to qualified drivers within a 200 km distance from Bell Auto Inc location in Toronto. This is truly an incredible offer by the team at Bell Auto Inc to make it as convenient as possible for qualified drivers to get a new vehicle during these trying times. If interested in learning more about this deal, drivers can feel free to visit Bell Auto Inc website which is mentioned in the above paragraph.

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Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two different deals on vehicle tires

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal….

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal. Manhattan Beach Toyota has all Toyota sizes and brands available, if they don’t for some reason, they will get them either the same day or the next day. Eligible tires must be purchased at Manhattan Beach Toyota. The tires come with a 24-month tire road hazard coverage, 50% coverage the second year of ownership along with flat tire repair coverage.

The second available coupon for tires at Manhattan Beach Toyota is an offer for up to a $75 off rebate on select new tires. This coupon is valid until Dec 31, 2021, so potential users of the coupon have the whole year to keep it handy. This coupon is only redeemable at Manhattan Beach Toyota, which is in Manhattan Beach, CA.

In order to take advantage of these deals, interested drivers will have to visit the Manhattan Beach Toyota website at https://www.manhattanbeachtoyota.com/ and go under the service tab and click on service specials. Interested customers can either have the coupon sent to their email, their phones or get it printed off straight from the site. In order to use the rebate coupon, interested customers should call the Manhattan Beach Toyota service department at 310-683-0041.

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