The Ultimate Food Lover’s Road Trip: Southern Delaware Culinary Coast™

GEORGETWON, Del., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Travelers are eager to hit the road again, with 71% of Americans planning a domestic vacation this year according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The great American road trip continues its renaissance as vacationers seek to rediscover the beauty and bounty of the country, and Southern Delaware’s Culinary Coast™–a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities with an array of open-air culinary adventures–is the ideal destination for…

GEORGETWON, Del., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Travelers are eager to hit the road again, with 71% of Americans planning a domestic vacation this year according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The great American road trip continues its renaissance as vacationers seek to rediscover the beauty and bounty of the country, and Southern Delaware’s Culinary Coast™–a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities with an array of open-air culinary adventures–is the ideal destination for exploration. From five-star beaches and boardwalks to celebrated breweries and family farm experiences, the president’s home state is prime for food lovers and adventure-goers. Fresh Culinary Coast™ al fresco experiences, from the sea to the soil, include:

From the Sea …

Best known for its miles of pristine beaches, it’s no surprise that Southern Delaware features an array of acclaimed seafood restaurants, boardwalk bites and large ocean-view patios recently expanding its local sea bounty even further. A 2013 bill supporting the region’s shellfish aquaculture paved the way for Delaware’s fast revitalization of its oyster industry and, as a result, fresh Inland Bay oysters have been popping up on menus up and down the Culinary Coast™. Rehoboth Bay Oyster Company, a storefront opened by two local oyster farmers, recently debuted along Coastal Highway and is attracting out-the-door lines of customers. They offer sustainable, locally farmed whole or shucked oysters that are sweet, plump, and with just enough brine, along with classic toppings. Local seafood spots like Beaches Seafood Market and Restaurant offers classic fried oysters, while Henlopen City Oyster House serves up oysters in a variety of ways, offering steamers, stews, shooters, and more. Meanwhile, located north in the historic, seaside town of Lewes, is Henlopen Sea Salt, a new hand-harvested sea salt operation offering a taste of the sea on the plate.

To the Spirits, Brews and Wines …

In addition to fresh seafood, visitors to Southern Delaware’s Culinary Coast™ will find more than a dozen craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries, with extensive outdoor spaces perfect for spring and summer sipping. From internationally-acclaimed Dogfish Head, whose founder received a James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, to award-winning craft breweries including Thompson Island Brewing Company, whose flagship IPA was named one of the Best IPAs of 2020 by Beer Travel Guide and who won a gold medal in the U.S. Open Beer Brewing Championship that same year, the destination is one of the top emerging beer scenes on the Eastern Seaboard. Additional breweries include Revelation Craft Brewing, Crooked Hammock, Big Oyster, and Dewey Beer Co., and travelers can arrive at breweries by kayak or via bike trails with stops along the scenic Broadkill River or Cape Henlopen State Park, or settle in for a game of cornhole with brew in hand. Also accessible by bike trail, Brimming Horn Meadery invites guests to taste their award-winning meads, while the 26-acre Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery produces Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and features a tasting room open daily. Salted Vines also offers unexpected and intimate experiences like its signature «Sippin’ With Sloths» encounter, encouraging visitors to slow down and enjoy some wine with adorable sloths, visiting from Barn Hill Preserve.

To the Soil…

Almost half of the land in Sussex County is dedicated to farmland, with opportunities to visit family farms and orchards abundant. Travelers are seeking fruitful experiences, taking their farmers market routine to the next level. From picking berries fresh from the field at Bennett Orchards to strolling the picturesque Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor, guests can satisfy their fresh air craving while literally getting their hands dirty. 2020 saw the consumption of legumes increase exponentially, with Southern Delaware leading the charge in growing small-seeded baby lima beans. The high concentration of farms on Southern Delaware’s Culinary Coast™ also means a focus on on-site outdoor dining experiences, with venues such as Good Earth Market & Organic Farm serving up some the region’s best produce against a backdrop of a garden in bloom.

As communities look forward to welcoming guests once again, Southern Delaware’s businesses — including restaurants, retailers, tour operators and more — are committed to making the region a safe place for visitors to stay and enjoy with confidence. For more information about precautions, guests can visit https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/open-places-open-spaces.

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Southern Delaware Tourism supports and encourages the identification, development and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life. For more information, call Southern Delaware Tourism at 302-856-1818 or visit their website, http://www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com.

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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for February 2021

MEXICO CITY, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that total passenger traffic for February 2021 decreased 49.2% when compared to February 2020. Passenger traffic decreased 53.4% in <span…

MEXICO CITY, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) ASUR, a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that total passenger traffic for February 2021 decreased 49.2% when compared to February 2020. Passenger traffic decreased 53.4% in Mexico, 39.3% in Puerto Rico and 44.7% in Colombia, impacted by severe downturns in business and leisure travel stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This announcement reflects comparisons between February 1 through February 28, 2021 and from February 1 through February 29, 2020. Note that in 2020 there was one more day in relation to 2021. Transit and general aviation passengers are excluded for Mexico and Colombia.

Passenger Traffic Summary

February

% Chg

Year to date

% Chg

2020

2021

2020

2021

Mexico

2,913,166

1,357,493

(53.4)

5,973,719

3,069,083

(48.6)

Domestic Traffic

1,226,228

779,350

(36.4)

2,591,037

1,738,219

(32.9)

International Traffic

1,686,938

578,143

(65.7)

3,382,682

1,330,864

(60.7)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

792,317

481,270

(39.3)

1,680,329

1,012,899

(39.7)

Domestic Traffic

714,837

465,442

(34.9)

1,520,960

971,308

(36.1)

International Traffic

77,480

15,828

(79.6)

159,369

41,591

(73.9)

Colombia

981,943

543,380

(44.7)

2,086,517

1,145,969

(45.1)

Domestic Traffic

838,214

493,020

(41.2)

1,771,645

1,019,716

(42.4)

International Traffic

143,729

50,360

(65.0)

314,872

126,253

(59.9)

Total Traffic

4,687,426

2,382,143

(49.2)

9,740,565

5,227,951

(46.3)

Domestic Traffic

2,779,279

1,737,812

(37.5)

5,883,642

3,729,243

(36.6)

International Traffic

1,908,147

644,331

(66.2)

3,856,923

1,498,708

(61.1)

 

Mexico Passenger Traffic

February

% Chg

Year to date

% Chg

2020

2021

2020

2021

Domestic Traffic

1,226,228

779,350

(36.4)

2,591,037

1,738,219

(32.9)

CUN

Cancun

611,072

475,677

(22.2)

1,315,412

1,053,490

(19.9)

CZM

Cozumel

12,838

5,333

(58.5)

27,981

13,505

(51.7)

HUX

Huatulco

48,232

29,139

(39.6)

107,700

66,109

(38.6)

MID

Merida

213,360

92,974

(56.4)

437,945

208,890

(52.3)

MTT

Minatitlan

10,518

5,732

(45.5)

21,761

12,736

(41.5)

OAX

Oaxaca

94,359

40,631

(56.9)

195,675

91,328

(53.3)

TAP

Tapachula

30,671

21,983

(28.3)

65,796

52,833

(19.7)

VER

Veracruz

108,163

54,404

(49.7)

221,929

123,836

(44.2)

VSA

Villahermosa

97,015

53,477

(44.9)

196,838

115,492

(41.3)

International Traffic

1,686,938

578,143

(65.7)

3,382,682

1,330,864

(60.7)

CUN

Cancun

1,563,194

549,582

(64.8)

3,135,968

1,261,311

(59.8)

CZM

Cozumel

47,786

14,903

(68.8)

91,080

31,374

(65.6)

HUX

Huatulco

31,545

1,267

(96.0)

59,630

3,885

(93.5)

MID

Merida

22,870

5,380

(76.5)

45,877

13,079

(71.5)

MTT

Minatitlan

493

194

(60.6)

1,291

1,078

(16.5)

OAX

Oaxaca

13,592

3,132

(77.0)

30,533

9,732

(68.1)

TAP

Tapachula

538

271

(49.6)

2,108

1,087

(48.4)

VER

Veracruz

5,190

2,481

(52.2)

12,102

6,693

(44.7)

VSA

Villahermosa

1,730

933

(46.1)

4,093

2,625

(35.9)

Traffic Total Mexico

2,913,166

1,357,493

(53.4)

5,973,719

3,069,083

(48.6)

CUN

Cancun

2,174,266

1,025,259

(52.8)

4,451,380

2,314,801

(48.0)

CZM

Cozumel

60,624

20,236

(66.6)

119,061

44,879

(62.3)

HUX

Huatulco

79,777

30,406

(61.9)

167,330

69,994

(58.2)

MID

Merida

236,230

98,354

(58.4)

483,822

221,969

(54.1)

MTT

Minatitlan

11,011

5,926

(46.2)

23,052

13,814

(40.1)

OAX

Oaxaca

107,951

43,763

(59.5)

226,208

101,060

(55.3)

TAP

Tapachula

31,209

22,254

(28.7)

67,904

53,920

(20.6)

VER

Veracruz

113,353

56,885

(49.8)

234,031

130,529

(44.2)

VSA

Villahermosa

98,745

54,410

(44.9)

200,931

118,117

(41.2)

Us Passenger Traffic, San Juan Airport (LMM)

February

% Chg

Year to date

% Chg

2020

2021

2020

2021

SJU Total

792,317

481,270

(39.3)

1,680,329

1,012,899

(39.7)

Domestic Traffic

714,837

465,442

(34.9)

1,520,960

971,308

(36.1)

International Traffic

77,480

15,828

(79.6)

159,369

41,591

(73.9)

Colombia Passenger Traffic Airplan

February

% Chg

Year to date

% Chg

2020

2021

2020

2021

Domestic Traffic

838,214

493,020

(41.2)

1,771,645

1,019,716

(42.4)

MDE

Rionegro

605,144

333,425

(44.9)

1,274,323

680,152

(46.6)

EOH

Medellin

88,389

60,533

(31.5)

184,422

127,914

(30.6)

MTR

Monteria

92,398

63,239

(31.6)

201,859

135,024

(33.1)

APO

Carepa

19,252

13,878

(27.9)

37,870

29,011

(23.4)

UIB

Quibdo

28,662

19,292

(32.7)

63,004

41,206

(34.6)

CZU

Corozal

4,369

2,653

(39.3)

10,167

6,409

(37.0)

International Traffic

143,729

50,360

(65.0)

314,872

126,253

(59.9)

MDE

Rionegro

143,729

50,360

(65.0)

314,872

126,253

(59.9)

EOH

Medellin

MTR

Monteria

APO

Carepa

UIB

Quibdo

CZU

Corozal

Traffic Total Colombia

981,943

543,380

(44.7)

2,086,517

1,145,969

(45.1)

MDE

Rionegro

748,873

383,785

(48.8)

1,589,195

806,405

(49.3)

EOH

Medellin

88,389

60,533

(31.5)

184,422

127,914

(30.6)

MTR

Monteria

92,398

63,239

(31.6)

201,859

135,024

(33.1)

APO

Carepa

19,252

13,878

(27.9)

37,870

29,011

(23.4)

UIB

Quibdo

28,662

19,292

(32.7)

63,004

41,206

(34.6)

CZU

Corozal

4,369

2,653

(39.3)

10,167

6,409

(37.0)

About ASUR

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain and develop 16 airports in the Americas. This comprises nine airports in southeast Mexico, including Cancun Airport, the most important tourist destination in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, and six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rio Negro), the second busiest in Colombia. ASUR is also a 60% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport serving the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan. San Juan’s Airport is the island’s primary gateway for international and mainland-US destinations and was the first, and currently the only major airport in the US to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed both on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) series B shares. For more information, visit www.asur.com.mx

Contacts:

 

ASUR

Lic. Adolfo Castro

+52-55-5284-0408

acastro@asur.com.mx

 

InspIR Group

Susan Borinelli

+1-646-330-5907

susan@inspirgroup.com

 

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Visure Solutions Unveils Visure Requirements ALM 6, Enabling Better Collaboration, Traceability & Performance

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As work-from-home continues to be the norm, companies and their employees must continue to adopt the use of new communication tools and platforms. For many industries, such as medical devices, automotive, and aerospace, innovative Requirements Management platforms have become increasingly important as virtual teams learn how to better collaborate. 

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As work-from-home continues to be the norm, companies and their employees must continue to adopt the use of new communication tools and platforms. For many industries, such as medical devices, automotive, and aerospace, innovative Requirements Management platforms have become increasingly important as virtual teams learn how to better collaborate. 

Today’s Requirements Management platforms must facilitate an agile approach to business, while maintaining an efficient development process. For regulated environments, this may mean even shorter times-to-market, more imaginative prioritization of business demand and, potentially, integration of design thinking processes into the development process.

One company that is leading the charge in this new Requirements Management paradigm is Visure Solutions Inc. In an effort to better support global virtual teams, the award-winning requirements Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) company has released Visure Requirements ALM 6.

For this latest version, the entire Visure Requirements ALM Platform has been redesigned to provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure that features a three-tier architecture. This new architecture uses gRPC protocol as the basis for the communication between the Visure Requirements ALM client and server, providing a faster, more reliable, scalable and secure connection.

Visure is the first in the industry to use gRPC, a modern, remote procedure call (RPC) framework that can run anywhere. The framework also connects services across languages, clouds, and data centers, and connects mobile devices to backend servers.

The protocol enables client and server applications to communicate transparently and makes it easier to build connected systems. Many companies such as Netflix and Square are already using gRPC for connecting multiple services in their environments. For Requirements Management, gRPC enables more efficiency, better traceability, higher productivity, and less room for errors.  

«Visure’s new ALM architecture is focused on providing better collaboration,» said Visure CEO Dr. Moustapha Tadlaoui. «The architecture allows the applications to be much faster and way more scalable while enabling better performance.» 

Many of Visure’s customers still use Word and Excel for Requirements Management; the new Visure Requirements ALM 6 provides them with the same user experience that Word does, but in a more user-friendly environment.

«gRPC enables us to have a desktop version with a highly scalable and performance experience,» explained Fernando Valera, Visure’s CTO. «For example, users can download a Windows app on their desktop if they want to use Word instead of the web. This gives them a flexible and more modern environment, especially when they are used to working with Word or Excel.» 

Valera said the Visure MS Office plugins are an extremely efficient way of importing requirements and traceability in the Visure Requirements ALM platform and establishing an effective round-trip in case of receiving updates in this format. In addition to the existing MS Word plugin, Visure Requirements ALM 6 incorporates a new MS Excel plugin capable of importing complex tables of requirements with attributes and traceability directly from the MS Office user interface.

The Visure Requirements ALM 6 platform also incorporates a brand-new application for authors of requirements and users who need to create items, check their statuses, establish traceability and collaborate with other users by reviewing specifications and requirements. The Visure Authoring application is a native web client that provides a simple and easy to use interface for occasional users that need a simple and streamlined interface to access and edit their information. 

Meanwhile, Visure Reviewer has been improved to take advantage of all the new usability and review features included in Visure Requirements ALM 6 platform. Visure Reviewer allows teams to collaborate, review and approve project elements.  The new platform also makes traceability easier by enabling users to generate traceability in one click.

There is a growing demand from many of Visure’s customers – who are developing highly critical systems – to have a Requirements Management tool that allows them to have lower costs, better performance, less downtime and the ability to scale, Dr. Tadlaoui said.

«There is an urgent need from our customers for this type of tool to help them boost speed-to-market while meeting compliance requirements and maintaining quality and integrity of their systems and products,» he said. «As industries and companies are trying to adapt to these changing times, Requirements ALM will remain a cornerstone for the cohesiveness of teams and the effectiveness of their processes.» 

Visure is hosting a demo webinar of the new ALM 6 Platform on March 17. Register here

About Visure Solutions

Established in 2002, Visure Solutions is a leading Requirements Management ALM company providing specialized, innovative and user-friendly solutions to implement efficient requirements management processes, aimed at guaranteeing the highest quality in the development of our clients’ products, systems and services. Visure’s all-in-one requirements management ALM platform supports requirements management, test management, bug and issue tracking, change management, risk management and variant management.

The company’s solutions are used across various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, banking and finance, medical devices, energy and nuclear, oil and gas, robotics and industrial automation. Visure is also a worldwide certified IREB (International Requirements Engineering Board) trainer of CPRE (Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering) by the IREB. Please visit https://visuresolutions.com/.

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ConvergeOne and Evolve IP Enter Strategic Hospitality Partnership

WAYNE, Pa., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Evolve IP®, a leading international service provider of Work Anywhere™ solutions, and one of the world’s largest providers of enterprise-quality hosted communications for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has entered into a hospitality white label partnership with ConvergeOne. ConvergeOne is a proven, services led, cloud solution provider that utilizes…

WAYNE, Pa., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Evolve IP®, a leading international service provider of Work Anywhere™ solutions, and one of the world’s largest providers of enterprise-quality hosted communications for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has entered into a hospitality white label partnership with ConvergeOne. ConvergeOne is a proven, services led, cloud solution provider that utilizes intellectual property and unique methodologies to create customer value and develop progressive solutions that connect people with purpose.

As part of the hospitality program, ConvergeOne will deliver solutions to their hospitality clients and the market in general based on Evolve IP’s solution, which is purpose-built for hotels.

Major components of the Evolve IP hospitality solution that ConvergeOne will deliver include:

  • World-class voice platform – Evolve IP’s hospitality solution is built on the world’s largest, most reliable, voice platform from Cisco
  • Guest phones – Evolve IP’s crystal-clear quality is delivered via the most advanced handsets available from Polycom, Yealink, Cisco and other hospitality phone providers. Hotels can re-use, on nearly all occasions, existing guest room phones; significantly reducing costs and easing migration to a fully hosted PBC solution.
  • Interactive room features – Guests enjoy advanced features like call accounting, superior voicemail functions, wake-up services and much more.
  • Staff calling – from the front desk to management offices to mobile phones, calls are delivered wherever staff members are, and regardless of conditions on site.
  • Contact center – fully-integrated with the Evolve IP phone system, the Evolve IP contact center solution delivers a great experience for guests and delivers key business insights and reports for hotel management.
  • Collaboration – today’s hotel groups understand the need for staff collaboration that extends from the corporate office to franchise locations. Leveraging Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Cisco voice services, Evolve IP and ConvergeOne deliver unmatched collaboration solutions for hotel groups.

«We’re incredibly excited to be working with ConvergeOne in the hospitality market. The timing for this partnership, with the expected slowdown in the pandemic couldn’t be better,» said Paul Harrison, Managing Director for Evolve IP. «We are the experts in this industry and understand every detail that’s required to deliver a world-class guest experience.  Combining our expertise with ConvergeOne’s success in the hospitality market will enable us to expand our services into new hotel groups and venues and deliver a superior experience for their clients as life and travel returns to normal. We’re looking forward to growing our relationship and driving revenue for both of our firms.»

«Evolve IP is clearly a leading provider to the hospitality market with their ability to deliver the world’s leading VoIP platform from Cisco, plus unmatched hospitality features and Microsoft Teams integration,» said Bret Lathrop, Senior Director – Offer Management and International Alliance Practice of ConvergeOne. «While the pandemic has impacted all markets, it has hit the hospitality industry especially hard. Evolve IP and the ConvergeOne team have come up with several programs to help those businesses make an easy transition from their on-premises solution to a cloud solution; a request they have been asking for over recent years. We’re looking forward to working closely with our clients on solutions like the ones from Evolve IP has for the hospitality market.»

Why Clients Choose Evolve IP

Evolve IP enables employees to Work Anywhere™ productively and securely. Our enterprise solutions seamlessly integrate collaboration & communications, digital workspaces and contact center – all delivered from a browser on any connected device. Evolve IP’s technologies free IT to focus on business innovation, not systems and infrastructure, and enable their employees to contribute even more to the enterprise — no matter where or when they are working. Businesses that choose Evolve IP have selected a true technology partner. A company that becomes an expert extension of their IT team, an organization that listens to their needs to tailor solutions just for their business, and is responsive and engaged in every interaction.

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Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, Villa Mangiacane, to Create Organic Super Tuscan Wine

Mangiacane’s compelling history dates back to the late 14th century. The villa was built by the Machiavelli family and designed by Michelangelo

FLORENCE, Italy, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Villa Mangiacane, Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, is set to begin producing a new organic Super Tuscan wine.

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Mangiacane’s compelling history dates back to the late 14th century. The villa was built by the Machiavelli family and designed by Michelangelo

FLORENCE, Italy, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Villa Mangiacane, Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, is set to begin producing a new organic Super Tuscan wine.

Michelangelo’s Hidden Masterpiece, Villa Mangiacane

Mangiacane’s new winery director, Antonio Spurio is a student of the great enologist, Carlo Ferrini, with whom he collaborated for about 17 years.  Spurio noted that, «Besides growing Sangiovese and continuing with the great wines produced in these parts, I am convinced that this is the perfect area to create a new Super Tuscan made of Cabernet Franc. We can only anticipate that the grapes will follow a very natural vinification process, and the idea is to cultivate perfect grapes, so they do not need any additional techniques in the cellar.»

Spurio added, «The transition to organic cultivation is essential. We want to have a balance as natural as possible with the nature surrounding the estate.»

Mangiacane’s rich history dates back to the late 14th century. The villa was built by the Machiavelli family and designed by Michelangelo, the famed Italian sculpture, painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest artists of all time, and under the patronage of the great Medici family, he produced some of the most famous works of art in history.

Because of the historical significance of the villa’s initial owner and architect, the original building plans for improvements are housed at the world famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The Machiavelli family sold the villa in 1646 to the distinguished aristocratic Mazzei family who were the premium wine producers at the time and continue to be.

In 2001, the property was acquired by its current owner, who invested in a multi-million dollar renovation plan to restore the villa to its former splendor. The restoration was completed in 2007, and the villa opened its doors.

Current owner Glynn Cohen, a businessman, philanthropist and keen supporter of the arts, is known for his support of The Friends of Florence, and in particular, the renovation of Michelangelo’s The David in the Academia in Florence where there is a plaque mentioning Mangiacane.

Mr Cohen welcomed this move noting, «We will begin the conversion to organic farming immediately.  It is the only way to leave our children better land, rich in biodiversity and free of pollutants.»

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Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, Villa Mangiacane, to Create Organic Super Tuscan Wine

FLORENCE, Italy, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Villa Mangiacane, Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, is set to begin producing a new organic Super Tuscan wine.

FLORENCE, Italy, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Villa Mangiacane, Michelangelo’s hidden masterpiece in the heart of Tuscany, is set to begin producing a new organic Super Tuscan wine.

Mangiacane’s new winery director, Antonio Spurio is a student of the great enologist, Carlo Ferrini, with whom he collaborated for about 17 years.  Spurio noted that, «Besides growing Sangiovese and continuing with the great wines produced in these parts, I am convinced that this is the perfect area to create a new Super Tuscan made of Cabernet Franc. We can only anticipate that the grapes will follow a very natural vinification process, and the idea is to cultivate perfect grapes, so they do not need any additional techniques in the cellar.»

Spurio added, «The transition to organic cultivation is essential. We want to have a balance as natural as possible with the nature surrounding the estate.»

Mangiacane’s rich history dates back to the late 14th century. The villa was built by the Machiavelli family and designed by Michelangelo, the famed Italian sculpture, painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest artists of all time, and under the patronage of the great Medici family, he produced some of the most famous works of art in history.

Because of the historical significance of the villa’s initial owner and architect, the original building plans for improvements are housed at the world famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The Machiavelli family sold the villa in 1646 to the distinguished aristocratic Mazzei family who were the premium wine producers at the time and continue to be.

In 2001, the property was acquired by its current owner, who invested in a multi-million dollar renovation plan to restore the villa to its former splendor. The restoration was completed in 2007, and the villa opened its doors.

Current owner Glynn Cohen, a businessman, philanthropist and keen supporter of the arts, is known for his support of The Friends of Florence, and in particular, the renovation of Michelangelo’s The David in the Academia in Florence where there is a plaque mentioning Mangiacane.

Mr Cohen welcomed this move noting, «We will begin the conversion to organic farming immediately.  It is the only way to leave our children better land, rich in biodiversity and free of pollutants.»

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HENNESSEY TO OFFER 1000 HP UPGRADE FOR MCLAREN 765LT

SEALY, Texas, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) team is taking one of the quickest and fastest factory stock vehicles in the world, the 2021 McLaren 765LT, and making it even faster. This has been the mantra for John Hennessey and his team of craftsmen for the past 30 years:  If it’s fast from the factory, let’s make it faster and even more fun to drive!

SEALY, Texas, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) team is taking one of the quickest and fastest factory stock vehicles in the world, the 2021 McLaren 765LT, and making it even faster. This has been the mantra for John Hennessey and his team of craftsmen for the past 30 years:  If it’s fast from the factory, let’s make it faster and even more fun to drive!

«The new 765LT is underrated from the factory. We tested it on our in-house dyno and it delivered about 765 HP – at the rear wheels. This means it’s producing closer to 865 bhp in bone stock form,» said company founder & CEO, John Hennessey.  «Upgrading the 765LT to 1,000 HP will drop the 0-60 mph time to just 2.1 seconds, which is just nuts.»

The HPE1000 upgrades to the 765LT include upgraded air filters, re-mapped factory ECU calibration, stainless-steel exhaust downpipe upgrade, high-flow exhaust componentry, and chassis dyno calibration.

Cost for the HPE1000 upgrade for the McLaren 765LT is $24,950.

About Hennessey
Based in Sealy, Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 10,000 vehicles for performance enthusiasts from around the world to deliver unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range of sports, and muscle cars since 1991, the company also applies its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its own supercar – the Venom GT.

Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully track-tested, street-legal and warrantied. Customers can choose from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey ranging from Ford and Corvette to Porsche and Lamborghini in addition to benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.

With its own test track, engineering curriculum for aspiring tuners, more than 50 team members and capacity to work on 40-50 vehicles at a time, Hennessey Performance is one of the world’s leading vehicle engineering companies. The new 6.6-litre V8 Venom F5 hypercar is set for customer deliveries in 2021. Boasting 1,817hp and a +300mph top speed, the company is guaranteed to deliver like never before on its mission of ‘making fast cars faster’. HennesseyPerformance.com

About John Hennessey
As the company founder and CEO, John Hennessey lives and breathes fast, fun cars. John developed a passion for pushing the limits of his cars while competing at world-renowned motorsport events including Pikes Peak, the Silver State Classic and the Bonneville Salt Flats (where he set a class world record).

What started in 1991, modifying imports out of his garage, soon morphed into building 1000-horsepower twin-turbo Dodge Vipers that gained international recognition in car magazines such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Top Gear, and Road and Track.

Viewed as an American icon of speed, John has achieved his vision to be the top automotive tuner and builder in the U.S. With a global sales footprint covering the U.S., Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle-East he continues to find ways to engineer greater performance from some of the world’s most iconic cars alongside the creation of the company’s own world-class hypercar.

Social media channels
YouTube: hpedesign  |  Instagram: hennesseyperformance  |  Facebook: @hennesseype  |  Twitter: @HennesseyPerf 

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COVID-19 Layoffs Hit Hospitality Industry Employees Hardest, According to Gecko Hospitality Industry Salary Survey

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gecko Hospitality, North America’s premiere recruiting firm that connects top talent and companies within the hospitality and restaurant industries, released its fifth annual Hospitality Management Salary Survey Report for 2019-2020.

«This past year was like no other,» said Robert Krzak, President, Gecko Hospitality. «Both the hospitality and restaurant industries were affected…

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gecko Hospitality, North America’s premiere recruiting firm that connects top talent and companies within the hospitality and restaurant industries, released its fifth annual Hospitality Management Salary Survey Report for 2019-2020.

«This past year was like no other,» said Robert Krzak, President, Gecko Hospitality. «Both the hospitality and restaurant industries were affected as ‘COVID-19 layoff’ became one of the biggest reasons many qualified candidates were looking to make a change.»

In 2020, «unemployed» and «business closed/downsized» were the top reasons given by candidates who were looking for new roles, versus «better opportunity» and «improve quality of life» in 2019.

In total, more than 2,500 restaurant and hospitality management professionals — 1,769 men and 822 women — throughout the United States and Canada participated in the survey between January 2019 and December 2020.

Participants span the hospitality segment: quick service (QSR), fast and upscale casual, family and upscale dining, hotels, resorts, and vacation destinations. Participants also came from growing hospitality segments including private clubs, senior living facilities, and casinos.

Survey results include key industry insights on gender, geographic location, turnover, and salary bonuses and increases.

Key findings include:

  • Average starting salaries for men in key hospitality positions, including Executive Chef, Executive Housekeeper, Hotel General Manager, Director of Operations, and Director of Finance, are higher than that of women in the same role. Women edged out their male counterparts for average starting salaries in some roles including Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Sales, and District Manager.
  • When accepting a management position with a new company, twenty-six percent of women received a salary increase compared to twenty-two percent of men.
  • Of those who received bonuses, men averaged $9,521 (sixteen percent of salary) compared to women, who averaged $6,580 (twelve percent of salary).
  • Twenty-nine percent of women cited unemployment as the reason for leaving their employer versus only eleven percent of men.
  • Participants, both women and men, averaged 2.4 jobs in the past 5 years.

«We’re already seeing an uptick in hiring, and we’re optimistic for the year ahead,» said Krzak. «Resume gaps that could cause concern in prior years are commonplace for 2020. Our clients are ready to hire qualified, talented professionals.»

To download a free copy of the survey, click here.

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Robert Krzak, Gecko Hospitality, +1 (239) 690-7006 Ext: 100, robert@geckohospitality.com

 

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Experience Alaska Land Vacations This Summer with Holland America Line and Princess Cruises

SEATTLE, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For those ready to travel again, there’s no better place to start than Alaska, offering opportunities for travelers to see glaciers up close, spot bucket-list wildlife, explore national parks and see Denali – North America’s tallest mountain. This summer, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises offer many ways for travelers to experience Alaska through Gray Line…

SEATTLE, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For those ready to travel again, there’s no better place to start than Alaska, offering opportunities for travelers to see glaciers up close, spot bucket-list wildlife, explore national parks and see Denali – North America’s tallest mountain. This summer, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises offer many ways for travelers to experience Alaska through Gray Line Alaska, Princess Alaska Lodges and Holland America Line’s Westmark Hotels, giving travelers a combination of tours, lodging and sightseeing options on land.

«We love Alaska, and we love that we get to share it with visitors from all over the world. We’re committed to helping locals and visitors alike experience all the best parts of Alaska in a safe way,» said Dave McGlothlin, Vice President, Tour Operations. «For the last year, many people stayed close to home, so this summer, as we’re able to reopen some of these land offerings, we are more ready than ever to welcome visitors back through our doors.»

This year’s tours highlight the best of Alaska’s interior with COVID-19 health and safety precautions top of mind, both for the well-being of employees and guests. For travelers who want to take the legwork out of planning their Alaska vacation, a tour is a great option. For travelers who want to go at their own pace and make their own itinerary, hotel and sightseeing options make for a custom experience.

Among the highlights for escorted tours will be the full eight-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali, where guests have opportunities to see the big five – grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. Other included tours are the Portage Glacier Cruise near Anchorage and Riverboat Discovery excursion in Fairbanks. In addition, optional tours such as flightseeing around the mountain, river rafting, and more will be available to book at each hotel property. 

Options this summer include the following:

  • Escorted and Explorer tours
    • Variations between Kenai, Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks are available.
    • Escorted tours include a tour director and range from six to seven nights.
    • Explorer tours do not include a tour director, but helpful staff members are available along the way. Tours range from five to six nights. 
    • Rail travel on GoldStar service on Alaska Railroad rail cars.
    • Most meals and some sightseeing included.
  • Denali Rail tours 
    • Trip variations range from one to six nights with up to four nights at Denali National Park.
    • Options include travel by rail or a combination of rail and deluxe motor coach. Rail travel is hosted in Adventure Class on Alaska Railroad rail cars with the option to upgrade to GoldStar.  
    • Tour choices include round trip from Anchorage to Denali, Anchorage to Denali to Fairbanks, or Fairbanks to Denali to Anchorage.
    • No meals or sightseeing included. Guests may customize their experience with optional tours.
  • Hotel only and sightseeing
    • The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center is currently open. Additional properties will open for guests, May 28- September 6, including Holland America Line’s McKinley Chalet Resort at Denali National Park and Preserve and the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge overlooking the world-famous Kenai River.
    • Portage Glacier Cruises will operate, May 28-September 6. Portage Glacier Cruises will run five daily departures of its one-hour cruise to see the face of Portage Glacier, including one departure at 1:30 p.m. that includes round trip transportation from Anchorage with a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Princess and Holland America Line are working to create new health and safety protocols to address COVID-19, to ensure the well-being of guests, team members and the greater community. Information and advisories about traveling to Alaska from the Lower 48 or an international destination is available at the State of Alaska Safe Travels website. Anyone booking with Gray Line Alaska, Princess Alaska Lodges or Holland America Line’s Westmark Hotels is encouraged to review and follow the advisories put in place to help people travel responsibly.

2022 Alaska Season
After getting a taste of «The Last Frontier» this summer, set sail for new experiences onboard either Holland America Line or Princess Cruises.

In 2022, Holland America Line will celebrate 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than any other cruise line — and bookings are now open for its award-winning cruises and Land+Sea Journeys. From April through October 2022, guests can embark on Holland America Line’s cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam. For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16 different Land+Sea Journeys combine a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends land tour options up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada’s Yukon Territory. Visit www.hollandamerica.com for more information.

More guests choose Princess in Alaska than any other cruise line, exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service on custom built rail cars and Princess Wilderness Lodges. The newly announced 2022 Alaska cruise and cruisetour program offers six ships, including the line’s newest ship, Discovery Princess. Guests can choose from 12 cruise itineraries, plus 25 seamless cruisetour options. Cruisetour guests see even more of Alaska by combining a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with multiple nights on land in the heart of Alaska. Every cruisetour features Alaska’s top two attractions Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, with options ranging from 10 to 17 nights. Princess owns and operates five wilderness lodges, located on the doorsteps of legendary national parks. Visit www.princess.com for more information.

For more details and to book a tour visit www.GrayLineAlaska.com or call 1-800-544-2206. To book room stays, visit www.WestmarkHotels.com and www.PrincessLodges.com. 

About Holland America Line and Princess Cruises Select Alaska Land Offerings 

Westmark Hotels, a division of Holland America Line, has been the leader in full-service Alaska and Yukon hotels since 1987. Each of the six properties is designed to reflect the personality of the communities they call home to ensure that every Westmark guest can experience the essence of each distinct town. With extensive facilities and full-service catering, Westmark Hotels are top destinations for conferences, meetings and events.

Princess Lodges, a division of Princess Cruises, is responsible for the operation of Alaska Land Tours and the land portion of Cruisetours. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a wide variety of Alaska land tours and Alaska train tours as well as owning and operating five wilderness lodge properties and several luxury railcars.

For over 70 years, Gray Line Alaska has been helping travelers explore Alaska and the Yukon, offering an extensive array of Alaska tour packages from multi-day and escorted itineraries to Denali rail tours and sightseeing trips. Gray Line has the knowledge, expertise, and infrastructure for one-stop shopping to create a memorable Alaska vacation.  Gray Line Alaska is a division of Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.

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Car Care News: Save Money by Applying Fortador Kevlar Coating on Your Own

MIAMI, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — You’ve probably heard all of the commotion about the protective coating called Kevlar that can give the utmost protection to your vehicle inside and out. While you may be familiar with it, you may have hesitated because of the price that car detailers charge to apply this paint protection onto your vehicle. Worry no more as Fortador has the solution to your problems.

Instead of fretting over the price you would pay to have paint protection applied to your…

MIAMI, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — You’ve probably heard all of the commotion about the protective coating called Kevlar that can give the utmost protection to your vehicle inside and out. While you may be familiar with it, you may have hesitated because of the price that car detailers charge to apply this paint protection onto your vehicle. Worry no more as Fortador has the solution to your problems.

Instead of fretting over the price you would pay to have paint protection applied to your vehicle, why not buy one of Fortador’s Kevlar coating kits? This easy-to-use ceramic coating product gives you everything you need to protect your vehicle’s exterior and even the cabin materials. You don’t need any special training to apply it as Fortador gives you everything you need to be successful.

«Our Kevlar kit is extremely user-friendly as you can apply the paint coating on any clean car in your garage at home,» said Ugur Sezmis, Kevlar RD of Fortador. «We provide you with step-by-step instructions that make it so simple that anyone can do it.»

The Fortador Kevlar kit provides DIY detailers with enough Kevlar coating to keep your vehicle protected for 36 months. Also included are application pads and cloths, along with the instructions. You can also apply Kevlar coating to many interior surfaces, including cloth and leather seating.

Why is Kevlar so Popular?

Anyone who goes off-road a lot knows that the exterior of their vehicle can take a beating from dirt, debris, rocks and anything else they may encounter. Just one off-road adventure can leave the exterior of a 4X4 or SUV looking dull and dirty, not to mention dented if the terrain you travel is particularly rugged. Owners of pickup trucks also like Kevlar for paint protection and to help keep the truck beds clean.

But what if you just have a family car or maybe a sportscar? The Fortador kit is great for those types of vehicles, too, as it will help protect against enviromental damage and keep the exterior looking better than brand new.

«If you buy a brand new car, you don’t have to pay thousands of dollars extra for the dealer to do the coating,» said Ugur. «You can do it yourself and keep your car looking just like it did coming out of the factory.»

Advantages of Kevlar Over High-End Wax

Because of the way it bonds to surfaces, Kevlar offers more protection to exterior paint than traditional high-end car wax. Even the best was products eventually wear off, leaving the pain surface vulnerable to dirt, debris and other undesirable elements. The polymers in Kevlar create a semi-permanent to permanent bond with paint, providing protection for a longer period. While you will eventually have to reapply Kevlar, the time between applications will be much longer.

Other Kevlar advantages include:

  • Keeps paint from fading due to less oxidation from the sun’s UV rays
  • Exterior is more resistant to stains and etching
  • Easier washing as dirt, grease, grim, mud, leaves and more will come right off paint and cabin surfaces
  • Eliminates water spotting after washing to preserve a high gloss look
  • Less frequent washings giving you more time to do the things you want

About Fortador USA

Fortador USA is the American HQ of Fortador, based in Poland. The company manufactures best-in-class industrial steam cleaners in various sizes that clean and disinfect many different surfaces, including those involved in vehicle detailing. Fortador steamers use high-end Lamborghini diesel burners for reliability and performance. The company also markets a line of accessories to boost the performance of its steam cleaning units.

For more information about Fortador, contact leo@fortador-use.com or call 877-348-0904. Fortador USA, 11705 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33181.

Fortador USA is responsible for the content of this news release.

Press Contact: Lev Tretyakov, 8773480904, https://www.FORTADOR-USA.COM

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