Hyundai of Mankato Offers 20-Year Warranty on Select Pre-Owned and All New Hyundai Purchases

MANKATO, Minn., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Prospective buyers looking for a new vehicle with the most warranty coverage will be impressed by the options available at Hyundai of Mankato. The dealership offers its own 20-year/200,000-mile warranty in addition to the Hyundai brand’s existing warranty.

New Hyundai vehicles are covered by a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, 5-year/unlimited…

MANKATO, Minn., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Prospective buyers looking for a new vehicle with the most warranty coverage will be impressed by the options available at Hyundai of Mankato. The dealership offers its own 20-year/200,000-mile warranty in addition to the Hyundai brand’s existing warranty.

New Hyundai vehicles are covered by a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, 5-year/unlimited mile roadside assistance and more. The Hyundai of Mankato dealership doubles the Hyundai brand’s limited powertrain warranty, extending coverage for up to 20 years or 200,000 miles.

This limited powertrain warranty is available on every new Hyundai vehicle from the Mankato dealership along with select pre-owned inventory. The dealership’s warranty coverage has been extended to include pre-owned vehicles from 2015 and newer with less than 75,000 miles on the odometer.

Hyundai of Mankato has more than 50 new Hyundai vehicles and over 100 pre-owned vehicles on the lot at the time of publication. Prospective shoppers will find new 2020 and 2021 Hyundai sedans, crossovers and SUVs and a broad range of used vehicle options at the dealership.

Anyone can view the available inventory on the dealership’s website, hyundaiofmankato.com. The dealership offers additional warranty information on its designated online page and sales representatives can be reached by phone to answer any specific questions, 507-550-1175. Hyundai of Mankato is located at 1281 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN 56001 and is open six days a week. The Mankato dealership’s sales department is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

 

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Nissan of Victoria Makes it Easy to Receive a Vehicle Sell or Trade Value

VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When it comes to buying a car most individuals want to know how much money they would receive if they sold or traded in their current vehicle to a dealership. Nissan of Victoria has made this process easy with their online Value Your Trade tool. After completing the form, individuals will be sent a quote generated by a real person rather than a computer.

The Value Your Trade tool only takes a few minutes to…

VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When it comes to buying a car most individuals want to know how much money they would receive if they sold or traded in their current vehicle to a dealership. Nissan of Victoria has made this process easy with their online Value Your Trade tool. After completing the form, individuals will be sent a quote generated by a real person rather than a computer.

The Value Your Trade tool only takes a few minutes to complete. Some of the basic information asked include year, make, model, trim, body and style, engine, driveline and current odometer of the vehicle. Individuals will be prompted to rate the current condition of their vehicle from «Clunker» to «Nicest One Ever.» Nissan of Victoria also wants to know if you purchased the vehicle new or used and if it includes any appealing features such as Bluetooth, navigation, sunroof, heated or cooled seats, rear seat tv, leather interior, factory wheel upgrade, keyless entry and/or parking sensors.

If individuals feel the Value Your Trade tool left something out, there is an area to include any other information Nissan of Victoria should know before issuing a quote. The individual is then prompted to fill out some personal information that will be used to contact them. This information includes the individual’s name, mobile number, zip code and email address. If an individual has a favorite salesperson they can select their name from a list or the individual can opt to not name a salesperson.

Once this information is completed the individual can click the «Show Me the Money» button. This will send the information to a representative at Nissan of Victoria who will then create a customized quote.

Individuals that are interested in giving the Value Your Trade program a chance can view the application on Nissan of Victoria’s website at Nissanofvictoria.com. Staff members at Nissan of Victoria can be reached via phone by calling 361-578-5000.

 

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Mathews Hyundai Welcomes the 2021 Hyundai Sonata to its Showroom

MARION, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Those looking to upgrade their sedan in the Marion area are in luck. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is now at Mathews Hyundai. This midsize sedan features a sport coupe design as well as advanced technology sure to please any driver. There are four trims available on the 2020 Sonata: SE, SEL, SEL Plus and Limited.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata features a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 181…

MARION, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Those looking to upgrade their sedan in the Marion area are in luck. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is now at Mathews Hyundai. This midsize sedan features a sport coupe design as well as advanced technology sure to please any driver. There are four trims available on the 2020 Sonata: SE, SEL, SEL Plus and Limited.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata features a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 181 pound-foot of torque at 4,000 rpm capabilities. It is designed with an eight-speed automatic transmission to make driving smoother. With a fuel tank capacity of 14.8 gallons and fuel economy of 28 city and 38 highway mpg you cannot go wrong.

The interior of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata offers many comfort and convenience features including premium cloth seating surfaces, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, 8-inch color touchscreen, rear view monitor with parking guidance and tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel.

Driver assistance features are gaining popularity and the 2021 Hyundai Sonata does not disappoint. Some of the driver assistance features available for the 2021 Sonata are Remote Smart Parking Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Lane Following Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Highway Drive Assist, High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Warning.

From now until November 2 Mathews Hyundai has a special on leasing and financing the 2021 Hyundai Sonata. Individuals who wish to lease the 2021 Sonata may be eligible for a 36-month lease with $2,799 due at signing and $189 per month with a 10,000-mile per year limit. Available finance incentives include 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for 72 months.

Individuals that would like to learn more about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata can visit Mathews Hyundai website at https://www.mathewseasthyundai.com/. The dealerships can also be reached by phone at 740-251-4184.

 

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College Graduates Eligible to Receive Discount on New Vehicle at Schworer Volkswagen

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As young adults are graduating from college and gaining employment it is important for those individuals to have a vehicle they can depend on to get them to and from work. To help celebrate their achievements Schworer Volkswagen is offering a College Graduate Bonus Program for individuals who have graduated within the past two years.

This program provides a $500 bonus to college grads that purchase or lease a new…

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As young adults are graduating from college and gaining employment it is important for those individuals to have a vehicle they can depend on to get them to and from work. To help celebrate their achievements Schworer Volkswagen is offering a College Graduate Bonus Program for individuals who have graduated within the past two years.

This program provides a $500 bonus to college grads that purchase or lease a new Volkswagen vehicle through Volkswagen Credit. Documentation must be provided to prove eligibility for the program. This includes proof of full-time employment or a written commitment from a future employer, references, proof of income, copy of degree or official transcript and contact information for the university/college the individual attended. Existing credit must be in good standing with no previous offensive credit.

Recent grads can then choose from a variety of new Volkswagen vehicles available at Schworer Volkswagen. There is sure to be a vehicle to please every driver. Individuals can check out new vehicles such as the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan S, 2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4MOTION®. This program does not include Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. This program ends January 4, 2021.

If any recent graduates would like to learn more about the College Graduate Bonus Program, they can find more information at https://www.schworervolkswagen.com. For more specific questions individuals can contact staff at Schworer Volkswagen by calling 833-975-2074. The dealership is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The dealership is closed on Sundays. Schworer Volkswagen is located at 3301 Schworer Drive in Lincoln.

 

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Nominations Open for HSMAI 2020 Top 25 and Lifetime Achievement Honors

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) Americas is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization honors. HSMAI will recognize honorees during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner in conjunction with the HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference and other HSMAI Marketing Week events in 2021. Nominations are open until December 1,…

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) Americas is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization honors. HSMAI will recognize honorees during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner in conjunction with the HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference and other HSMAI Marketing Week events in 2021. Nominations are open until December 1, 2020.

HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards

HSMAI’s Albert E. Koehl Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Marketing and Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations recognize hospitality professionals who have dedicated their careers to the hospitality and travel industry. These leaders continually strive for the betterment of the hospitality industry in a lasting way, over an extended period.

Submit nominations for these awards by visiting HSMAI Lifetime Awards. The HSMAI Lifetime Awards Committee, which comprises previous recipients, will review all nominations and select this year’s winners.

Last year, Leland «Lee» Pillsbury, managing director of Thayer Ventures, was honored with the Albert E. Koehl Award. Bjorn Hanson. Ph.D., executive vice president of the entity that owns The Pierre hotel in New York and director of Summit Hotel Properties, received the Winthrop W. Grice Award.

«Over the past year, we have relied heavily on seasoned hospitality leaders to navigate a new and challenging landscape due to the pandemic,» said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and CEO of HSMAI. «On behalf of the HSMAI Lifetime Awards Committee, I encourage hospitality professionals from all areas to nominate experienced tourism professionals who have made tremendous contributions to our industry.»

HSMAI Top 25 Extraordinary Minds Honors

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement awards, HSMAI is accepting nominations for its Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization program. These awards honor exceptional sales and marketing leaders of hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their achievements in the preceding 18 months.

A diverse panel of experienced industry executives selects the Top 25 based on the creativity and innovation of their cutting-edge sales or marketing campaigns and their ability to overcome challenging situations.

«Now more than ever, top-performing hospitality leaders deserve to be recognized for their achievements and dedication to the industry,» Gilbert said. «HSMAI’s Top 25 award recipients represent what it means to be a resilient and resourceful leader in hospitality and tourism.»

The following comprise the 2019 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds:

  • Tammie Carlisle, Head of Hospitality, Milestone Inc.
  • Leah Chandler, Chief Marketing Officer, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Alex Ferdinand, Senior Director, Worldwide Sales, Best Western Hotels & Resorts
  • Christen Garb, Vice President, Revenue Management-Americas, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
  • Thomas Garzilli, Chief Marketing Officer, Brand USA
  • Valerie Gavin, Vice President, Hotel Sales & Marketing, North & Central America, Accor
  • Lisa Giamo, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, OTO Development
  • Kristie Goshow, Chief Marketing Officer, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
  • Lauren Grech, CEO, LLG & Adjunct Professor, New York University
  • Linda Gulrajani, Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Distribution, Marcus Hotels & Resorts
  • Patrick Harrison, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Tampa Bay
  • Matt Jones, Head of Analytics, Travel, Google
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Vice President, Global Sales Strategy, IHG Hotels & Resorts
  • Nancy Kern, Vice President of Marketing, Coral Tree Hospitality
  • Jayna Leach, Vice President of Marketing, Visit Panama City Beach
  • Caroline MacDonald, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Rosewood Hotel Group
  • Rene Mack, President, Percepture
  • Starla Middlebrooks, Director, eCommerce Services, Marriott International
  • Frank Passanante, Senior Vice President, Hilton Worldwide Sales Americas, Hilton Worldwide
  • Derek Price, Director of Business Development, North America, Expedia Group Media Solutions
  • Karin Salinas, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Baha Mar
  • Monica Salter, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Outrigger Hospitality Group
  • Phil Yi, Vice President, Marketing, Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Tony Yousfi, Vice President, Sales, MGM Resorts International
  • Lou Zameryka, Director, Global Chains, Booking.com

The HSMAI Top 25 and Lifetime Awards are part of the 2020 HSMAI Adrian Awards. The 64th Annual Adrian Awards focuses on the best practices, innovation, and community shown in hospitality campaigns and coronavirus crisis responses. This year, HSMAI has redesigned the Adrian Awards to reflect the current travel landscape and streamlined entry, lowered costs, as well as set a later submission deadline to allow recognition of more great work.

The celebration of Adrian Award recipients, Lifetime Achievement winners, and Top 25 honorees will take place at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in conjunction with the HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference and other HSMAI Marketing Week events at The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida. Details will be available soon.

Become an Adrian Awards partner by contacting Elise Rhinehart at erhinehart@hsmai.org.

To receive more information on the Top 25, contact Stacy Gleason at sgleason@hsmai.org. For more information on the Adrian Awards competition, please contact Ellen Wilson at ewilson@hsmai.org or visit the Adrian Awards.

About HSMAI
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners and is the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs such as the Marketing Strategy Conference, Adrian Awards, and HSMAI ROC. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is a membership organization comprising more than 5,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. Connect with HSMAI at hsmai.org, HSMAI Facebook, HSMAI Twitter, HSMAI YouTube, and HSMAI Instagram.

 

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MGM Resorts Foundation Recognized with SportsTravel Award for Employee Emergency Grant Fund Efforts

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SportsTravel Magazine has awarded The MGM Resorts Foundation the SportsTravel Award for its efforts to help current and former employees and their families during the pandemic with the Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund. Since the beginning of the pandemic the MGM Resorts Foundation raised and dispersed more than $14 million for the MGM Resorts Foundation Employee Emergency Grant Fund (EEG),…

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SportsTravel Magazine has awarded The MGM Resorts Foundation the SportsTravel Award for its efforts to help current and former employees and their families during the pandemic with the Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund. Since the beginning of the pandemic the MGM Resorts Foundation raised and dispersed more than $14 million for the MGM Resorts Foundation Employee Emergency Grant Fund (EEG), including a $6 million donation from MGM Resorts. The funds provide assistance in the form of emergency payments for qualified bills such as rent, utilities, medical bills or funeral expenses. Since the onset of the pandemic, the EEG has paid out over 9,000 bill payments on behalf of qualified employees and their immediate families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

In addition to helping employees through the Foundation, MGM Resorts International also donated much needed food and personal protective equipment (PPE) to local communities around the USA, including, donating the equivalent of nearly 500,000 meals to help feed those in need.

«We are proud to receive the SportsTravel Award for our community efforts during COVID-19,» said Jyoti Chopra Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International. «Our Employee Emergency Grant Fund has a legacy of helping those in need and due to the heavy impacts of COVID-19, we were able to mobilize and prioritize our focus quickly to provide financial and other emergency assistance to our people and our local communities.»

Criteria for selection included demonstrating resolve amidst current challenges and reflecting what is best about the people and the organizations in the sports-event industry. Winners are individuals, sports organizations or events that went above and beyond to help their communities or sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more about The MGM Resorts Foundation, visit www.mgmresortsfoundation.org.

About The MGM Resorts Foundation
The purpose of The MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and assets donated by employees of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) for the aid and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts’ employees. The Foundation also collects and distributes donations made by a broad base of donors to support activities organized by MGM Resorts employees and approved by the Foundation’s board of directors to benefit qualified nonprofit charitable organizations.  The Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant & Children’s Medical Support Fund was organized specifically to enable MGM Resorts employees to provide emergency, hardship, and disaster support to fellow employees and their families.  In addition, since 2012, the Foundation has been the presenting sponsor of the Women’s Leadership Conference, the major women’s conference in the Western region.

Media Contact
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MGM Resorts International
Scummis@mgmresorts.com 
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Camso strategically grows its material handling services in the U.S. with the purchase of material-handling solutions business from Metro Industrial Tires

MAGOG, QC and Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Camso, a Michelin® Group company, continues to grow its off-highway transportation (OHT) tire service and distribution presence with the acquisition of the two material-handling solutions businesses from…

MAGOG, QC and Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Camso, a Michelin® Group company, continues to grow its off-highway transportation (OHT) tire service and distribution presence with the acquisition of the two material-handling solutions businesses from Metro Industrial Tires (Metro), based in the greater Chicago area.

«Chicago is one of the largest material-handling markets in the U.S.,» said Bob Bulger, vice president and general manager, Camso North America. «Metro had been a valued customer for many years with an exceptional service model. Over that time, a strong, long-term relationship has been formed that will benefit our already strong sales and service team.»

Founded in 1983, Metro has employees based in two locations, south of metro Chicago, in Alsip and north of metro Chicago, in Lombard, Ill. Each location has a fleet of press trucks enabling them to provide best-in-class service levels to the market.

«The acquisition of the material-handling solutions business from Metro will expand and strengthen the chain between tire manufacturing, distribution and service for Camso,» continued Bulger. «It will allow us to find new and innovative ways to meet our customers ever-changing needs for skid steer tires, rubber tracks, foam-filled tires, filled assemblies and ancillary products as well as service. This will benefit our fleet, national account, original equipment and equipment dealer customers.»

About Camso
Camso is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks and undercarriage systems to serve the material handling, construction, agricultural and powersports industries. It has more than 7,500 dedicated employees and operates advanced R&D centres and manufacturing plants in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Camso is a supplier to leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and distributes its products in the replacement market through its global distribution network.

About MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. Michelin also offers a full range of innovative services and solutions that help make mobility safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. To create unique mobility experiences, Michelin publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. employs more than 20,000 people and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.

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Dealers United to Host Facebook Ad Master Certification at Virtual Driving Sales Executive Summit

SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dealers United, the advertising solution helping car dealers in the U.S. & Canada solve business challenges through Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will be hosting its Dealers United Master Certification class at the upcoming DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES). This year, the summit will be held virtually and take place from November 2 to November 6.

The hands-on course…

SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dealers United, the advertising solution helping car dealers in the U.S. & Canada solve business challenges through Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will be hosting its Dealers United Master Certification class at the upcoming DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES). This year, the summit will be held virtually and take place from November 2 to November 6.

The hands-on course will begin during DSES and lessons will be accessible for 90 days. The class is designed to help automotive and dealership employees become Facebook Automotive Ad Specialists, teaching participants how to build and launch effective ad campaigns on both Facebook and Instagram. The lessons will entail building audiences and ad campaigns that precisely target shoppers in-market for a new vehicle, how to deliver the right offer at the right time, and creating ad funnels that consistently generate new leads and sales.

«We are thrilled to be presenting this Master Certification at DrivingSales,» said Pete Petersen, CEO at Dealers United. «For a few years now, it has been a necessity for auto dealerships to be on Facebook, but so many are activating campaigns or hiring agencies so they can ‘check the box’ to run ads. With our Master Certification, we want to give dealers the power to unlock the full potential of Facebook and turn it into a true revenue stream for their stores. The course provides a Facebook Automotive Ad Specialist certification for dealers and auto marketers, so they can be equipped with the knowledge and tools that will help them consistently drive success through Facebook.»

Dealers can register for the DrivingSales Executive Summit and this Master Certification by visiting drivingsales.com/dses.

For more information about this DrivingSales Master Certification, please visit drivingsales.com/dses/become-a-facebook-automotive-ad-specialist.

About Dealers United

Dealers United is the Facebook and Instagram advertising solution for the automotive industry, providing award-winning social advertising solutions to auto dealers, OEMs, and auto agencies. For more information, visit dealersunited.com.

About DrivingSales

Founded in 2008 and dedicated to the dealer community, DrivingSales is a business intelligence and performance improvement company that delivers unbiased*, profit-building information to make automobile dealers more successful through three distinct channels: DrivingSales HCM, DrivingSales University and DrivingSales Media. DrivingSales Data houses the largest database of cross-vendor, dealership performance data in the North American auto industry and provides dealerships with the most statistically accurate performance benchmarks and metrics for their marketing and technology investments. Approximately one in every three dealerships in the United States has a registered member in the DrivingSales community.

Media Contact: brooke@dealersunited.com

 

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Kilburn Live Teams Up With Dr. Seuss Enterprises For Brand New Holiday Experience Fit For Celebrating The 2020 Yuletide Season

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «You’re a mean one, 2020.» It’s been a year to say the least and even as the holidays approach, some may be feeling more grouchy than usual.  If taking those traditional cheerful holiday photos with the family is exactly what you don’t feel like doing, there’s now an alternative! Today, Kilburn Live, a market leader in the Live Entertainment industry, announced a new partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a global leader in educational…

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «You’re a mean one, 2020.» It’s been a year to say the least and even as the holidays approach, some may be feeling more grouchy than usual.  If taking those traditional cheerful holiday photos with the family is exactly what you don’t feel like doing, there’s now an alternative! Today, Kilburn Live, a market leader in the Live Entertainment industry, announced a new partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a global leader in educational entertainment, to create «The Grinch’s Grotto,» an imaginative take on holiday photo shoots that will give guests a fun way to show off a bit of their grumpiness during  what is still the most wonderful time of the year.

Presented in partnership with retail leaders such as Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Brookfield Properties, Macerich and Turnberry, «The Grinch’s Grotto» will launch on Black Friday across a limited number of flagship malls throughout North America including ones in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Dallas, Houston, San Diego, Miami, Northern California and the New York Tri-State area. More locations and partners are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Guests will enter these free-standing locations for a one-of-a-kind visit with The Grinch in his special cave for a photo-shoot and other special surprises that are both intimate and in true Grinch fashion – socially-distant.

«If there was ever a year where The Grinch really would take over the holiday season, it’s 2020,» said Kilburn CEO Mark Manuel. «It’s been said even the meanest soul is moved by Christmas and at its core this Dr. Seuss story is about finding your own way to redemption which is what inspired us here. It is great to be once again collaborating with our partners at Dr. Seuss Enterprises on this project. Through these challenging times, we still wanted to find a way to give families some joy this holiday season in a lighthearted and fun way. After all, 2020 has been a tough year, but it can’t take away our ability to smile and laugh which are oftentimes the first steps of continued hope.» 

Complete with a burlap sack full of presents, a Grinch stylized holiday tree and a backlit fireplace with hanging stockings just as depicted in the book, this true-to-form experience will place guests inside the classic tale in one of the most authentic ways possible. Guests will also be given the opportunity to pick a sign with their choice of a favorite 2020 slogan to be placed in their photo with the Grinch. Sample slogans include, «You’re a mean one, 2020» «2020: «Stink, Stank, Stunk,» «2020 – How The Grinch Stole, Well, The Whole Year» and some positive ones including «The Grinch still can’t steal Christmas!»

«Dr. Seuss famously wrote ‘Christmas Day will always be, just as long as we have we,'» said Susan Brandt, president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. «This unique experience was created with that mindset and will give fans the opportunity to wallow a little bit in their grumpiness, but also remember how the holiday spirit can bring out the best in anyone—even a Grinch. The Kilburn team is excellent at capturing these types of moments and bringing them to life and we’re sure that this will be something special this holiday season.»

«The Grinch’s Grotto» comes on the heels of the company’s recent joint collaboration of «The Dr. Seuss Experience,» a first-of-its-kind immersive journey through the iconic author’s most famous books, that opened in Toronto last fall and produced record-breaking sales, which will return in 2021 marking its U.S. debut.

«The Grinch’s Grotto» will kick off on November 27th across North America. Tickets for each engagement will go on sale on November 12th. Tickets will be limited and it is recommended guests pre-book their visits online prior to visiting. To see a list of locations and to pre-register for tickets please visit https://www.grinchgrotto.com/.

About Kilburn Live

Kilburn Live, a division of Kilburn Media, is one of the fastest growing live events companies in North America. As a global leader in experiential, touring, and static live event offerings, Kilburn Live brings the world’s biggest brands to life through groundbreaking and highly entertaining attractions, activations, and immersive entertainment.

About Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel is quite simply the most beloved children’s book author of all time. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 45 books for children. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading. For more information about Dr. Seuss and his works, visit seussville.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

About Dr. Seuss Enterprises

Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a leading children’s entertainment company focused on protecting Theodor Seuss Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss) legacy and thereby ensuring that each generation can experience the genius of Dr. Seuss.  The company was established in 1993 and is based in San Diego, CA.  Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ global endeavors complement Dr. Seuss’s iconic books and include films, TV shows, stage productions, exhibitions, digital media, licensed merchandise, and other strategic partnerships.  Ted Geisel once said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would «round out the edges» – a guiding principle at Dr. Seuss Enterprises. For more information about Dr. Seuss and his works, visit seussville.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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CheapOair Launches COVID-19 Airline Protocol Tool Powered by ATPCO

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where changing health and safety information are more important than ever before, CheapOair announced several enhancements to their initiative to increase customers’ confidence in making travel decisions. Now available through their mobile application, customers will be able to view…

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where changing health and safety information are more important than ever before, CheapOair announced several enhancements to their initiative to increase customers’ confidence in making travel decisions. Now available through their mobile application, customers will be able to view up to date COVID-19 safety protocols for individual airlines. This feature is a collaboration with long-time strategic partner ATPCO, which has partnered with hundreds of airlines to create a comprehensive and standardized list of safety regulations.

«We continuously strive to empower our customers with important information to help make smart, informed travel decisions. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, airlines have implemented a variety of safety and flexible travel policies to give customers confidence when traveling,» remarked Sam S. Jain, Founder and CEO of Fareportal, owner of CheapOair and OneTravel.

The new feature, powered by ATPCO’s Routehappy Rich Content, is presented in an accessible UX design that offers simple yet comprehensive image and text-based airline specific information. Customers will be able to book their flights with full knowledge of the steps being taken to better ensure their safety.

«Flight shoppers need reassurance during these times of uncertainly about what measures airlines are taking to protect them when they fly; our Reassurance UPAs (Universal Product Attributes) give customers key insights into safety protocols airlines’ are taking,» said Maeve Tintle, Lead Channel Retailing at ATPCO. «Fareportal have been an agile partner with ATPCO for years and this integration is a big win for their customers.»

This addition is the latest in a series of consumer-friendly changes CheapOair has begun offering in the wake of the global pandemic.  

«With the launch of the safety feature on the CheapOair website and mobile apps, customers can now easily check each airline’s safety procedures including enhanced cleaning protocols, HEPA filters, facial coverings, seating arrangements. We also provide customers with the latest flexible change and cancellation policies, so that customers can have complete peace of mind when they book their next trip,» added Nipun Joshi, Head of Product at Fareportal.

About CheapOair
CheapOair is an online travel agency that specializes in providing cheap flights and great last-minute flights deals for travelers worldwide. Consumers can book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone (1-646-738-4820) or live chat. Part of Fareportal’s family of travel brands, CheapOair bridges the gap between an online travel agency and a traditional agency with certified travel agents available to help find flight tickets to global destinations on over 600 airlines, a million hotels, and 100s of car rental companies. Follow CheapOair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to learn how to travel the world for less.

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