King Cobra Wins First Place «European Star Award» Again

KOCAELI, Turkey, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin Waterparks’ King Cobra waterslide recently added another award to its growing list of accolades. Polin Waterparks’ innovative King Cobra waterslide has been honored for the ninth year in a row by Kirmes & Park Revue magazine and for the seventh time in nine years, it earned the «First Place European Star Award» in the category of «Europe’s Best New Water Slides 2020″. Polin is honored by King Cobra’s impact in…

KOCAELI, Turkey, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin Waterparks’ King Cobra waterslide recently added another award to its growing list of accolades. Polin Waterparks’ innovative King Cobra waterslide has been honored for the ninth year in a row by Kirmes & Park Revue magazine and for the seventh time in nine years, it earned the «First Place European Star Award» in the category of «Europe’s Best New Water Slides 2020″. Polin is honored by King Cobra’s impact in the waterpark world and is excited to share the results of their dedication to quality, innovation, and technology with partner parks around the world.

The slide offers not only an intense and heart-pounding experience for guests but also a stunning design and a one-of-a-kind visual for spectators. The core feature of King Cobra is its unique configuration that enables two double tubes to race through a circular path with twists, turns and surprises before experiencing the drop of their lives as they continue to race through the «valley of the Cobra.» It is considered a game-changing waterslide because of its compelling appearance as it is the first in the world that offers its own theming built directly into the fiberglass. When installed with its original theme, it features bold red, black and white scales that create an imposing veneer over both its exterior and interior. Its sheer size also gains respect: It reaches a massive height of 50 feet (15.24 meters) with a length of 260 feet (790 meters). Yet, parks have many options with the impressive slide, because it can also be designed to match a park’s own theming, being customized with unending variations.

«We’re as proud today as we were the very first time we won a European Star Award,» says Sohret Pakis, Director of Marketing and Communication for Polin Waterparks. «We take these awards very seriously because they are official recognition of our dedication to continuous R&D & delivering innovative, game-changing attractions. We will continue to focus on designing waterslides that promise experiences and ensure we maintain the trust of our partner parks. And we will never stop innovating, because our industry is evolving. So, we will continue to evolve, too.»

Unfortunately the awards could only be presented in the magazine and online this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the next European Star Award in September 2021 in Barcelona will be presented again in the usual festive setting to all well-known European park operators and manufacturers.

A huge congratulations to these award-winners:

Aqualand Frejus in France for First Place in «Europe’s Best Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s King Cobra.

Aqualand Frejus was the first park in France at which a King Cobra was installed. Other Aqualand facilities at which Polin has installed attractions are Aqualand Cap d’Agde, Aqualand St. Cyprien, Aqualand St. Cyr Sur Mer, Aqualand Maspolamas and Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon.

Candyland in Turkey for Third Place in «Europe’s Best New Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Glassy Rocket Slide.

Polin Waterparks installed the world’s first fully transparent composite Looping Rocket waterslide at Candyland Waterpark, Vogue Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey. Looping Rocket is a high adrenaline ride that we now offer as «Fully Transparent» which will increase the adrenaline even more. The riders can expect one of the highest and adrenaline-filled drops they can possibly experience. (Please see the video.)

Suntago Water World in Poland for Fifth Place in «Europe’s Best New Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Green Mamba, Ninth Place in «Europe’s Best New Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Tiger’s Race and Tenth Place in «Europe’s Best Water Parks».

Europe’s largest indoor water park named «Suntago Waterworld» is a staggering 67,000 m2 waterpark that can hot up to 10,000 people for 365 days of the year. It offers 18 swimming pools with a total area of 3,500 square meters, 32 water slides totaling 3.2 kilometers in length (including Europe’s longest slide at 320 meters), 10 saunas and luxury spas, and a 40,000 square meter «tropical» garden. Jamango is «the center of the galaxy» and features more than a dozen of Polin’s signature waterslides.

Tropical Islands Resort in Krausnick, Germany for Fifth Place in «Europe’s Best Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Jungle Splash Water Play Structure.

Tropical Islands Resort near Brandenburg, Germany, was already renowned as the largest indoor waterpark in the world. With the addition of multiple new aquatic attractions configured in a unique new way by premier waterslide designer Polin Waterparks (Istanbul), the resort has taken its moniker of being the «biggest» and pushed it to «beyond compare.»

Rixos Premium Tekirova in Turkey for Seventh Place in «Europe’s Best Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Surf Safari.

The park also features several other Polin attractions: a Looping Rocket, Spheres, Surf Safari and a giant water-play structure. (Please see the video.)

Aquapark Istralandia in Croatia for Ninth Place in «Europe’s Best Water Slides 2020″ for Polin’s Space Combo and Ninth Place in «Europe’s Best Water Parks».

Aquapark Istralandia was the first water park built in Croatia by Polin Waterparks. (Please see the video.) The park continues to expand every few years with Polin Waterparks signature slides, the most recent being Space Combo.

The Land of Legends in Turkey for Third Place in «Europe’s Best Water Parks».

This entertainment facility features a long and varied list of attractions – from a five-star hotel to a dolphinarium, a wildlife park and a large water park called «Legends of Aqua.» (Please see the video for additional information.)

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Contact

Sohret Pakis
sohret.pakis@polin.com.tr
+90-262-656-64-67

 

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Gateway CDC Presents Live Virtual Winter Holiday Arts Program

NORTH BRENTWOOD, Md., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gateway CDC is pleased to announce the first Gateway Virtual Winter Holiday Program, on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 3:00 pm. Tune-in to the livestream of visual and performing artists from the Gateway Arts District for a showcase of new artwork, live demonstrations, and a panel discussion: The Pandemic PIVOT. The program will close with a live Holiday Sing-along, conducted by American…

NORTH BRENTWOOD, Md., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gateway CDC is pleased to announce the first Gateway Virtual Winter Holiday Program, on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 3:00 pm. Tune-in to the livestream of visual and performing artists from the Gateway Arts District for a showcase of new artwork, live demonstrations, and a panel discussion: The Pandemic PIVOT. The program will close with a live Holiday Sing-along, conducted by American singer, songwriter and producer Tamara Wellons. The broadcast will be livestreamed on the Gateway Artbeat YouTube Channel. To join the live audience or sing-along, register here For access to the Press Room, reporters must register as well.

Enjoy entertainment from performance artists, watch streams of visual art, and a live panel discussion: The Pandemic PIVOT, with Pat Thornton, Michelle Darden Lee, Margaret Boozer-Strother, and Dino Wright. For the grand finale be prepared to dance and sing-along with American singer, songwriter and producer Tamara Wellons. The Gateway ArtBeat Stage will also be streamed live. The public can simply join the live stream (here).

Don’t miss the opportunity to support artists from the Gateway Arts District at the first Virtual Winter Holiday Program. Support artists, be entertained and learn how other artists have pivoted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Media Contact

Patricia Thornton, Gateway CDC, +1 (202) 262-6156, pthornton@gatewaycdc.org

Pat Thornton, Gateway CDC, 3012626156, pthornton@gatewayopenstudios.org

 

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The Resort Villa featured in Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Resort Villa, an ultra-luxurious property located in Rayong, Thailand, has recently been selected to participate in an 8-page feature of Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection. This special edition coffee-table book celebrates Rolls-Royce’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and features a curated selection of luxury brands from around the world.

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LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Resort Villa, an ultra-luxurious property located in Rayong, Thailand, has recently been selected to participate in an 8-page feature of Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection. This special edition coffee-table book celebrates Rolls-Royce’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and features a curated selection of luxury brands from around the world.

As a property that is available for charter only as a whole, The Resort Villa was selected by the publication team not just for its opulent offerings, but also to highlight the estate’s green efforts. With 14,000 sq metres of tropical paradise with 8 individual villas that can house up to 24 guests, 1,000 sq metres of salt-water pool, a 15 m aquarium, spa, home theatre and more, The Resort Villa can naturally consume a significant amount of power on a daily basis. To be self-sustainable and minimize its carbon footprint, the property invested in its own solar farm which covers all power consumptions during the day. 

«We believe it’s entirely possible to enjoy luxury at its finest while whist staying environmentally aware and responsible at the same time. In addition to the solar farm, we’ve cleaned up nearby beaches and installed anchoring points to protect coral reefs in the harbor. We’ve also installed a premium water filtration system to eliminate the need for plastic water bottles. As a result, when guests join us at The Resort Villa, they automatically become a part of this green movement,» shares General Manager Benjamin Tellenbach. «It’s an honour to be featured in a publication as prestigious as the Rolls-Royce anniversary book. By being so, we hope we can reach out to the affluent with this ‘green luxury’ concept and further promote the concept,» continues Mr. Tellenbach.

The Resort villa is a private resort that offers the ultimate privacy to one group of guests at one time, much like chartering a superyacht. In addition to a 5-minute walk to the beach and exclusive access to all amenities on-site, guests have access to a variety of water toy, a private lake to play on, and even a motor yacht to cruise the neighbouring islands with. The Resort Villa has received several prominent awards and appeared in publications such as Vogue, Elite Traveler, SPEARs, and more.

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The Resort Villa featured in Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Resort Villa, an ultra-luxurious property located in Rayong, Thailand, has recently been selected to participate in an 8-page feature of Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection. This special edition coffee-table book celebrates Rolls-Royce’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and features a curated selection of luxury brands from around the world.

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LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Resort Villa, an ultra-luxurious property located in Rayong, Thailand, has recently been selected to participate in an 8-page feature of Rolls-Royce’s 110th anniversary book – Strive for Perfection. This special edition coffee-table book celebrates Rolls-Royce’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and features a curated selection of luxury brands from around the world.

As a property that is available for charter only as a whole, The Resort Villa was selected by the publication team not just for its opulent offerings, but also to highlight the estate’s green efforts. With 14,000 sq metres of tropical paradise with 8 individual villas that can house up to 24 guests, 1,000 sq metres of salt-water pool, a 15 m aquarium, spa, home theatre and more, The Resort Villa can naturally consume a significant amount of power on a daily basis. To be self-sustainable and minimize its carbon footprint, the property invested in its own solar farm which covers all power consumptions during the day. 

«We believe it’s entirely possible to enjoy luxury at its finest while whist staying environmentally aware and responsible at the same time. In addition to the solar farm, we’ve cleaned up nearby beaches and installed anchoring points to protect coral reefs in the harbor. We’ve also installed a premium water filtration system to eliminate the need for plastic water bottles. As a result, when guests join us at The Resort Villa, they automatically become a part of this green movement,» shares General Manager Benjamin Tellenbach. «It’s an honour to be featured in a publication as prestigious as the Rolls-Royce anniversary book. By being so, we hope we can reach out to the affluent with this ‘green luxury’ concept and further promote the concept,» continues Mr. Tellenbach.

The Resort villa is a private resort that offers the ultimate privacy to one group of guests at one time, much like chartering a superyacht. In addition to a 5-minute walk to the beach and exclusive access to all amenities on-site, guests have access to a variety of water toy, a private lake to play on, and even a motor yacht to cruise the neighbouring islands with. The Resort Villa has received several prominent awards and appeared in publications such as Vogue, Elite Traveler, SPEARs, and more.

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Dehradun adds Electric Bus footprint with Olectra

DEHRADUN, India, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In a first-of-its-kind move, the citizens of Dehradun will be now able to travel in Zero Emission and noiseless Electric Buses from Olectra Greentech Limited, a leading player in Electric Public Transport System in India. Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, flagged off these buses on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, «We are planning to start these…

DEHRADUN, India, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In a first-of-its-kind move, the citizens of Dehradun will be now able to travel in Zero Emission and noiseless Electric Buses from Olectra Greentech Limited, a leading player in Electric Public Transport System in India. Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, flagged off these buses on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, «We are planning to start these 30 eco-friendly electric buses in this financial year. These buses will run in the hill terrains of Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar,» he said. 

These 9-Meter Air-Conditioned buses have a seating capacity of 25+Wheelchair+Driver with electronically controlled air suspension to ensure a comfortable ride to the passengers. The buses are equipped with CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of the commuters, a hydraulic wheelchair ramp facility for differently-abled and elderly people, Emergency button and USB Sockets too. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery installed in the bus enables it to travel up to 180 KMs on a single charge depending on traffic conditions. The technologically advanced electric bus has a regenerative braking system which allows the bus to recover part of the kinetic energy lost in braking. The high-power AC charging system enables the battery to get fully recharged in between 3-4 hours.

Olectra is proud to operate its state-of-the-art electric buses in one more state in the country. Their buses would now contribute to preserving the rich ecology of Uttarakhand. Olectra is committed to its efforts to reduce the pollution levels through an efficient Electric Public Transport System. Olectra is sure that, like other states, their 30 buses will be successful in the state. Their Electric buses have already proved its reliability and efficiency as it has been successfully deployed at Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Kerala.

The Gujarat Chief minister Sri Vijay Rupani will flag-off Olectra Electric bus trial run on Saturday, 12th December. The company will supply 150 9-Meter Air-Conditioned buses to Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in a phased manner. Olectra is also going to supply 25 buses to Silvasa. The trial run of these buses is scheduled next week. Olectra Greentech has an order book of 775 buses under FAME-II from various states. These buses are to be supplied in a phased manner.

Olectra has delivered over 280 buses to various states as of now. Olectra Electric buses have completed over two crore Kms on Indian roads and have reduced CO2 emissions of around 13000 tonnes till now, which would have required one lakh trees instead. Olectra bus has a record of travelling high hill terrain, Manali to Rohtang pass, and enters the Limca Book of Records. Olectra Greentech limited is the major player in the sector and grabbed about 20 per cent of the sanctioned 5595 buses under FAME-II. 

About Olectra Greentech Limited (A Group Company of MEIL)

Established in 2000, Olectra Greentech Limited (a public listed company) – part of MEIL Group, pioneered the introduction of electric buses in India in 2015. It is also the largest manufacturer in India for Silicone Rubber/Composite Insulators for power transmission and distribution networks. For more information, visit: https://olectra.com/

 

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Amazing Models at Volkswagen of Kingston that are Under $12,000

KINGSTON, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For drivers in the Kingston, NY area that want an exceptional deal on a model that’s nearly new and priced fairly, Volkswagen of Kingston is the place to be! These range from compacts to sedans, giving drivers a wide range of picks. What are some of these excellent models? Continue reading in order to see some examples!

The first example of the excellent models offered by…

KINGSTON, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For drivers in the Kingston, NY area that want an exceptional deal on a model that’s nearly new and priced fairly, Volkswagen of Kingston is the place to be! These range from compacts to sedans, giving drivers a wide range of picks. What are some of these excellent models? Continue reading in order to see some examples!

The first example of the excellent models offered by Volkswagen of Kingston is a 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo, a model that has a 1.4-liter I-4 MultiAir Turbocharged, 5-speed manual transmission, and more, providing up to 28 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. This model is priced at $6,900 and has only 89,493 miles in total on it, rather low for a model that’s over 7 years old.

A second example of the models found at Volkswagen of Kingston is a 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium. This model features a 2.0-liter DOHC engine, one that is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, giving up to 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. The 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium is priced at $9,500 and has 87,445 miles in total on it.

A third and final example of the models looked at today is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.0-liter TDI. This model has a 2.0-liter TDI Diesel Turbocharged engine as well as a 6-speed manual transmission, giving 30 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway, great efficiency for drivers in the city and out of it! This model has only 125,601 miles on it. Drivers can pick up this model for $9,900 after-sales.

To learn more about these models, or to test drive them and other excellent amazing deals, interested drivers can contact the dealership at 877-218-1607, visit them in person at 1249 Ulster Ave in Kingston, NY 12401, or online at their website https://www.vwofkingston.net/.

Media Contact

Chris Vitellaro, Volkswagen of Kingston, 877-218-1607, cvitellaro@vwofkingston.net

 

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Expedia Offers Workers with Wanderlust Two-Week Trips for £20.20 in «Work from Here» Campaign

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Expedia® announces it’s giving your «work from home» status quo a promotion, by offering weary workers an exclusive number of luxury trips for just £20.20 as part of its «Work from Here» campaign. Inspired by the newfound flexibility to work remotely and with wanderlust at an all-time high, Expedia is offering remote workers the chance to upgrade their home office set-up to dreamy new locations.

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LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Expedia® announces it’s giving your «work from home» status quo a promotion, by offering weary workers an exclusive number of luxury trips for just £20.20 as part of its «Work from Here» campaign. Inspired by the newfound flexibility to work remotely and with wanderlust at an all-time high, Expedia is offering remote workers the chance to upgrade their home office set-up to dreamy new locations.

The Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, Wiltshire, UK

There are six special «Work From Here» trips for the taking at the price of just £20.20 in total. The sale will go live at 20:20 (08:20pm) on 14thDecember 2020 on workfromhere.expedia.com. Workers who snag the £20.20 «Work From Here» deals will receive a two-week stay for two at an Expedia VIP Access property in the U.K, across various dates in April 2021. The six two-week trips will give workers the opportunity for a video conference upgrade showing off luxury backdrops of The Bishopstrow Hotel in Wiltshire, The Langham, London and No. 38 The Park, Cheltenham.

Expedia launches the «Work from Here» campaign to help break down barriers for planning workcations, after looking into the attitudes of remote workers within the U.K. The survey uncovered the desires and perceived benefits of working from a new location, with the top findings below.

The current outlook:

  • There are currently more than half (53%) of Brits working from home 100% of the time. Most (55%) wish they could work from a new location or a holiday spot for a few weeks to get a change of scenery.
  • Currently, 58% of workers don’t believe their employer would be unsupportive of a remote working trip, but there are still barriers to travelling. The top three factors for not booking a work getaway were concerns about travelling advisories (44%), money/finances (41%) and home office set-up worries (30%).

Improved relationships:

  • Showing the pressure of juggling work and home, 4 in 10 parents would be willing to leave their family at home for a week or two to work remotely in a new location. Almost half (46%) of parents even said a workcation would improve their relationship with their children.
  • Similarly, 42% of those polled with a partner stated that a «Work From Here» trip would improve their relationship with a significant other.

Destination daydreaming:

  • The top ‘Work From Here’ location would be the countryside for Brits, followed by the beach, a lake and the mountains.
  • A quiet and relaxing setting would be most important feature for 62% of those surveyed. Other popular choices include luxury lodging (37%), more space (36%) and remoteness (29%).

Nisreene Atassi, Senior Director, Communications, at Expedia comments: «The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a shift in how many workers complete their daily ‘9-5’. Working at home for an extended period has compounded the desire to explore new places and take in fresh scenery. We want to inspire workers to think differently about their workspace when we can all travel freely again, in order to enhance productivity but also general wellbeing. Built on the wanderer mindset of today’s remote working professionals, the ‘Work From Here’ campaign celebrates the freedom to discover new places whilst working, which is good news for not only employees but also employers.»

To purchase the £20.20 deals or help with planning your own trip, Expedia has launched the Work From Here portal, sharing tips from Expedia local travel experts and bloggers Hand Luggage Only.

Notes to Editor

Expedia’s Work From Here report was conducted by OnePoll between 5th – 12thNovember 2020 surveying 2,000 adults from the UK who do or can work from home.

Traveller wellbeing is our priority. Expedia understands how the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect travelers everywhere, as well as the importance of abiding by government restrictions and practicing social distancing. Travellers can visit the Expedia COVID-19 travel resource page for information to make informed travel decisions. 

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Visit our web site https://www.expedia.com/ or use our mobile app to book cheap flights and hotels.

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Extremely limited offer, while supplies last – only six (6) bookings are available at this rate. Offer is only available at the three (3) participating hotels (two (2) bookings per property). Offer is valid for either of the stated travel periods, April 1 through April 15, 2021 or April 16 through April 30, 2021, based on double occupancy and includes taxes and fees. All room types may not be included in the offer. Offer is subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice. Hotel-specific conditions may apply and are notified prior to booking. Expedia’s usual booking terms and conditions apply: https://www.expedia.com/lp/lg-legal. Promoter: Expedia, Inc., 1111 Expedia Group Way W., Seattle, WA 98119 USA 

If you are unable to travel during the stated travel periods due to government restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic, Expedia will assist in rescheduling the trip. 

Note: working from a location different from your normal work location could result in personal tax responsibilities or responsibilities for your employer. Please consult a tax advisor and your employer with any question.

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Hon’ble Calcutta High Court Safeguards ‘IIHM’ logo and acronym from misuse by other Institutions

NEW DELHI, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Victory at last for the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) after a long-drawn battle against the Indian Institute of Hotel Management that falsely been using the acronym ‘IIHM’. The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court has granted an injunction restraining the Indian Institute of Hotel Management from using the same expression mark or logo carrying the acronym IIHM for its business name, style or any use whatsoever. This means that the institute will not…

NEW DELHI, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Victory at last for the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) after a long-drawn battle against the Indian Institute of Hotel Management that falsely been using the acronym ‘IIHM’. The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court has granted an injunction restraining the Indian Institute of Hotel Management from using the same expression mark or logo carrying the acronym IIHM for its business name, style or any use whatsoever. This means that the institute will not be able to communicate or publicise itself using the IIHM acronym either on advertisements, hoardings or other materials.

The authorities at the International Institute of Hotel Management have heaved a sigh of relief after the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court, after a four hour hearing, passed its injunction in an order dated 2nd December, 2020. Also offering hospitality education, the Indian Institute of Hotel Management has been using the same ‘IIHM’ acronym in their logo since 2010, as a result, clearly infringing on the legal registered trademark of the original International Institute of Hotel Management. The International Institute of Hotel Management headed by the reputed hospitality icon, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Dr Suborno Bose, filed a lawsuit against the false IIHM. Often students, institutions, schools, hotels and other people have been misled by the same acronym, most of them not comprehending from where the communication has come to them.

It has been proved in court that the International Institute of Hotel Management, established was back in 1994, was the first to legally create and register the name and acronym IIHM and has consecutively renewed its patents over the years. Over the past three decades, IIHM has grown into a leading brand of hospitality education with centres across India and the world. However, the disturbing infringement by a comparatively new and relatively unknown institution has been misleading many people. Despite a string of lawsuits filed by the International Institute of Hotel Management and interim orders by the Court, the Indian Institute of Hotel Management continued its activities, including using its logo and acronym, defying all orders and carried on their business with complete disregard for the order. However, this final judgement has brought the much-awaited end to the misunderstandings and miscommunications that have been taking place for so many years. Justice Ashish Kumar Chakraborty has now imposed an injunction on using the IIHM logo and acronym. According to the Court Order, «Injunction restraining the Respondents or any of them whether by themselves or through men, servants or assigns or through their distributors, marketers, franchisees, dealers, agents, stockists, representatives, advertisers, successors in business from using the expression mark or logo or acronym ‘IIHM’ as part of its business name or style in any manner whatsoever’.

Relieved and elated by the court order, Dr Suborno Bose, the Founder and Chief Mentor of the International Institute of Hotel Management, said that the other institute has been misleading people. «This institute was misleading school authorities, prospective students and hotels by using the acronym ‘IIHM’ and thereby infringing on our registered trademark. We were compelled to file a legal suit against them. The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court has found that the sole intention of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management was to ‘illegally exploit our goodwill and business reputation’ in the field of hospitality education. We are grateful to the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court for upholding the sanctity and business reputation of the brand, IIHM.»

About IIHM 

IIHM (International Institute of Hotel Management) is the largest chain of premier hospitality and hotel management schools across India that started its journey in 1994 at Kolkata. IIHM is a part of Indismart Group, the conglomerate that operates the Indismart Hotels. IIHM campuses are located across ten national and international cities with the associate institute IAM-IHM located in Kolkata, and Guwahati. Students passing out of IIHM are armed with an international degree from the University of West London and equipped with global hospitality skills that enable easy placements in any hospitality brand across the world. IIHM is dedicated to its pursuit of excellence in teaching and placements. Real time experience is the key to success in hospitality and that makes the institute popular. In recent years, IIHM has been instrumental in organizing the Young Chef Olympiad, a unique idea and initiative inviting young culinary talents across the world to participate in the biggest cookery reality shows of all times. 

The institute has bagged several prestigious awards in the past 24 years. The list includes the Best Education Brand Award from Economic Times consecutively in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. It was also featured in Forbes Magazine as Great Indian Institute and Great Place to Study consecutively in the year 2018 and 2019. IIHM was also awarded as one among the World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2015-16 by URS International (IMEA – Process Reviewer PriceWaterhouseCoopers PL) and also received the Best Institute in Hospitality Education 2017 Award by Assocham from Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education), Govt. of India.  

Media Contact :
Abdullah Ahmed
abdullah.ahmed@iihm.ac.in
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Nexteer Opens APAC Nexteer Production System Academy

SUZHOU, China, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive, a leader in intuitive motion control, announces the opening of its APAC Nexteer Production System (NPS) Academy early this week. This marks the establishment of Nexteer’s comprehensive Core Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing and Lean Production program in the APAC region to more efficiently provide improved products, service and quality for customers in the APAC region and around the world.

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SUZHOU, China, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive, a leader in intuitive motion control, announces the opening of its APAC Nexteer Production System (NPS) Academy early this week. This marks the establishment of Nexteer’s comprehensive Core Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing and Lean Production program in the APAC region to more efficiently provide improved products, service and quality for customers in the APAC region and around the world.

Nexteer began implementing lean production in China in 2015. NPS is Nexteer’s unique lean production system that leverages support from Toyota Production System (TPS) Master and Nexteer’s global leadership team. The opening of Nexteer’s APAC NPS Academy represents years of continuous improvement, experience, curriculum planning and more.

Nexteer APAC NPS Academy is located in Nexteer Suzhou Plant, covering an area of more than 300 square meters and equipped with a variety of training equipment to provide complete lean training. The academy will provide nearly 700 training sessions for internal employees, customers, and suppliers each year. Teachers including Japanese TPS Masters, Nexteer NPS Managers and Six Sigma Black Belt Masters will provide Standardized Work Optimization, Pull System, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, GM Built-In Quality Supply-based (BIQS) and various lean production courses such as Safety Experience Training, Preventive Maintenance and Quick Changeover.

«Nexteer Asia Pacific is the birthplace of Nexteer Production System, and Nexteer Asia Pacific NPS Academy has set a benchmark for the Company’s global lean production training,» said Leo Wang, Executive Director, Global Manufacturing Operations, Nexteer Automotive. «In addition, the NPS Academy enables us to share Nexteer’s excellent manufacturing and lean concepts and experience with our partners, and even managers and operators in other manufacturing industries. We are willing to contribute to the training of lean talents for the manufacturing industry in China

Dr. David Fan, Global Vice President and Asia Pacific Division President, Nexteer Automotive, added: «I believe that with the opening of Nexteer’s new APAC Technical Center at the beginning of this year and now the opening of the APAC NPS Academy, we are equipped to provide growing customers in APAC and around the world with better products and service in a more systematic, agile and economical way.»

ABOUT NEXTEER

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316), a global leader in intuitive motion control, is a multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems, as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving enabling technologies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company has 27 manufacturing plants, three technical centers and 13 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company serves more than 60 customers in every major region of the world including BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, PSA Groupe, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China. www.nexteer.com

Friendly Kia Encourages Early Holiday Shoppers with Year-End Savings

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The holiday spirit is spreading across the Tampa Bay area and Friendly Kia is bringing major year-end savings for early holiday shoppers. Now through Dec. 31 the dealership is offering a variety of new vehicle finance deals and lease opportunities that will fit the bill for many local drivers.

Friendly Kia is embracing the holiday season with exciting sales and incentives…

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The holiday spirit is spreading across the Tampa Bay area and Friendly Kia is bringing major year-end savings for early holiday shoppers. Now through Dec. 31 the dealership is offering a variety of new vehicle finance deals and lease opportunities that will fit the bill for many local drivers.

Friendly Kia is embracing the holiday season with exciting sales and incentives that will encourage prospective shoppers to treat themselves this month. Low-payment lease options and low-interest financing opportunities are just the start of the available incentives at the New Port Richey dealership.

To make the savings a little sweeter at Friendly Kia this month, the dealership is offering a $300 Visa gift card with every new Kia vehicle lease or purchase.

Family-oriented buyers may be interested in leasing a new eight-passenger 2021 Kia Sedona LX from the Kia dealership. Select Sedona LX models are available with a 36-month lease with payments of $372 per month and $2,995 due at signing. The spacious and all-new 2021 Kia Sorento LX is also offering its own 36-month lease opportunity, with payments of just $339 per month and $2,995 due at signing.

Thrill-seekers will find themselves drawn to the athletic 2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line sports sedan at Friendly Kia. A 36-month lease is available for this performance-ready sedan with payments of $353 per month and $2,995 due at signing.

The award-winning 2021 Kia Seltos LX is also available with its own holiday savings this month. Prospective lessees may be eligible to lease a new 2021 Seltos LX for 36 months with payments of $209 per month and $2,995 due at signing.

Anyone can view the entire lineup of lease offers and finance incentives by visiting the Friendly Kia website, friendlykia.com. For specific inquiries, contact a member of the dealership’s staff by phone, 877-544-6706.

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