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Flight-Sharing Startup Creating Space For More Travelers To Fly Private

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The popular ridesharing concept is quickly gaining traction in the charter air travel market. SharedCharter is a new online service that offers more passengers access to the luxury of flying private through their proprietary peer-to-peer network that simplifies…

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The popular ridesharing concept is quickly gaining traction in the charter air travel market. SharedCharter is a new online service that offers more passengers access to the luxury of flying private through their proprietary peer-to-peer network that simplifies the process of sharing and booking private charter flights.

SharedCharter’s smart database is the industry’s first peer-to-peer flight-sharing network for flying private for less.

«When charter flights fill empty seats, typically the price of the flight goes down for all the travelers,» says Carl Marbach, President and CEO of SharedCharter, and veteran pilot. «I realized there was a need for a hub where people could easily find others to share their desired flights, and at the same time, significantly reduce the price of the flight versus chartering the plane on their own.»

The process starts at SharedCharter.com where passengers can search the network for existing flights or sign up for a no-cost membership to initiate a new itinerary or join an existing trip. When two parties match a flight, SharedCharter provides secure, anonymous communication between them to discuss specifics, and assistance from the company’s exclusive concierge to manage flight arrangements among thousands of private air travel brokers and Certified FAA plane operators.  

SharedCharter is also addressing the headwinds of commercial flying in this era of escalating public health concerns. The ability to fly private during this time of Covid-19 is arguably safer than flying commercial airlines with thousands of people at large airports and hundreds of people crammed into a plane. Fewer people, less spread. 

The company’s model intends to make flying private accessible to a whole new audience interested in upgrading their experience with its numerous advantages, including private concierge service, no TSA screening lines, custom food and beverage, bag retrieval in minutes, and door to destination travel time cut by hours. The SharedCharter network will also be appealing to existing private flyers looking to take advantage of the cost savings per trip, and advantageous for brokers and private jet operators because more people will be in the market to fly private due to lower prices.

For more information, contact SharedCharter.com.

 

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Global Digital ATC (Air Traffic Control) Towers Market 2020-2025: Machine Learning, IoT, AI, and Advanced Sensor Systems Gaining Momentum

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Digital ATC Towers Market: Focus on Operation Type, System, and…

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Digital ATC Towers Market: Focus on Operation Type, System, and Application – Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2025» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The Global Digital ATC Towers Market report projects the market to grow at a CAGR of 28.73% on the basis of value during the forecast period 2020-2025.

In 2019, Europe dominated the global digital ATC towers market with an estimated share of 51.78%. The region’s growth can be attributed to the European Union’s SESAR initiative. Companies such as Aena, Airbus, Eurocontrol, Frequentis, Honeywell, Indra, NATS Holdings, Selex ES, Thales Group, and a few others are part of the SESAR project providing various systems for the upgradation of air traffic management.

The global digital ATC towers market is gaining widespread importance owing to the increasing efforts of the key players as well as aviation authorities and international organizations that support the digital ATC tower trend. Moreover, the development of technologies such as machine learning, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced sensor systems for enhanced capabilities may propel the market growth.

Scope of Digital ATC Towers Market

The purpose of the market analysis is to examine the digital ATC towers market outlook in terms of factors driving the market, trends, technological developments, and competitive benchmarking, among others.

The report further takes into consideration the market dynamics and the competitive landscape of the key players operating in the market.

Key Questions Answered in this Report:

  • What are the major driving forces that tend to increase the demand for digital ATC towers during the forecast period 2020-2025?
  • What are the major challenges inhibiting the growth of the global digital ATC towers market?
  • Who are the key players in the global digital ATC towers market?
  • What was the estimated revenue generated by the global digital ATC towers market by segment (operation type, system, and application) in 2020, and what will be the estimates by 2025?
  • What are the industry trends in the global digital ATC towers market?
  • How is the industry expected to evolve during the forecast period 2020-2025?
  • What are the new strategies adopted by the existing market players to enhance digital ATC towers?
  • What are the major opportunities that the digital ATC towers stakeholders foresee?

Key Topics Covered:

1 Market Dynamics
1.1 Market Drivers
1.1.1 Cost-Efficiency of Remote ATC Towers
1.1.2 Increasing Adoption of Digital ATC Towers
1.2 Market Challenges
1.2.1 Potential Cyber Threats to Digital ATC Towers
1.3 Market Opportunities
1.3.1 Increasing Digitalization of Air Traffic Control

2 Competitive Insights
2.1 Key Strategies and Developments
2.1.1 Partnerships, Agreements, Collaborations, and Contracts
2.1.2 New Product Launches and Developments
2.1.3 Joint Ventures
2.1.4 Other Developments
2.2 Competitive Benchmarking

3 Industry Analysis
3.1 Industry Overview
3.2 Future Technological Trends
3.2.1 Space-Based ADS-B
3.2.2 Digitalization of Remote ATC Towers
3.2.3 IP-Based Voice Communication Systems
3.2.4 Air Traffic Flow Management
3.2.5 Digital Twins
3.2.6 Transforming Air Traffic Management with Artificial Intelligence
3.2.7 Advanced Video Processing with Machine Intelligence
3.2.8 IoT-Driven Solutions to Optimize Air Traffic Operations
3.2.9 Visual and Surveillance Target Tracking
3.2.10 Collaborative Decision Making (CDM)
3.3 Major Ongoing Digital ATC Towers Programs
3.4 Product Mapping Analysis
3.5 Supply Chain Analysis
3.6 Patent Analysis

4 Global Digital ATC Towers Market, 2019-2025
4.1 Assumptions and Limitations
4.2 Market Overview

5 Global Digital ATC Towers Market (by Operation Type)
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Single Remote Tower
5.3 Multiple Remote Tower
5.4 Contingency Remote Tower

6 Global Digital ATC Towers Market (by System)
6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Hardware
6.2.1 Radars
6.2.2 Remote Tower Module
6.2.3 Cameras
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Network Solutions and Software

7 Global Digital ATC Towers Market (by Application)
7.1 Market Overview
7.2 Communication
7.3 Information and Control
7.4 Flight Data Handling
7.5 Surveillance
7.6 Visualization

8 Global Digital ATC Towers Market (by Region)

9 Company Profiles
9.1 Company Overview
9.2 Role of Avinor AS in Global Digital ATC Towers Market
9.3 Financials
9.4 SWOT Analysis

  • Avinor AS
  • Frequentis
  • Indra Sistemas S.A.
  • Kongsberg
  • L3 Harris Technologies
  • Leonardo S.p.A.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • NATS Limited
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Rohde & Schwarz
  • Saab AB
  • Searidge Technologies
  • SkySoft-ATM
  • Thales Group

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ROUSH CleanTech Begins Production of New Gen 5 Propane Fuel System

LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean mobility solutions, began production of its Gen 5 propane autogas fuel system last month. The company’s innovative propane autogas technology integrates Ford’s new 7.3L V8 engine in Class 3-7 chassis.

«ROUSH CleanTech continues a 10-year journey of investing in new technology development with our Gen 5 propane fuel system,» said Todd Mouw, president of <a…

LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean mobility solutions, began production of its Gen 5 propane autogas fuel system last month. The company’s innovative propane autogas technology integrates Ford’s new 7.3L V8 engine in Class 3-7 chassis.

«ROUSH CleanTech continues a 10-year journey of investing in new technology development with our Gen 5 propane fuel system,» said Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech. «Our engineers have been working extensively to ensure that our propane fuel system marries seamlessly with the new Ford engine to give our fleet customers the best product on the market.»

Ford’s new 7.3L engine is compact, durable and easy to maintain. It is narrower than the previous 6.8L, allowing it to fit into multiple vehicle chassis and be serviced with similar automotive parts across each chassis. Innovations for the Gen 5 propane fuel system include stronger and lighter forged fuel rails and a support bracket that keeps the engine fuel distribution well organized.

The engine is designed to meet current and future emissions requirements. ROUSH CleanTech’s Gen 5 is certified to California Air Resources Board’s optional low nitrogen oxide emissions standard of 0.05 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr). The Gen 5 system reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps optimize fuel efficiency, and can operate on renewable propane, which further reduces emissions and carbon intensity values.

Propane is a popular alternative fuel for commercial fleets due to the domestic fuel’s reduced costs and emissions. «The new propane fuel system from ROUSH CleanTech is a prime example of the growing success of the propane autogas vehicle market,» said Tucker Perkins, president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council. «With propane autogas, fleets can lower their operating costs by 40 to 50 percent while helping their communities cut harmful emissions.»

As ROUSH CleanTech marks its 10-year anniversary, it continues to be at the forefront of clean technology with its new Gen 5 system. The company has designed, engineered, manufactured and installed advanced clean fuel systems since 2010, selling more than 37,000 vehicles across the United States and Canada.

As a Tier 1 supplier and Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier manufacturer, ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas vehicles retain all quality Ford performance characteristics, such as horsepower, torque and towing, while maintaining the OEM factory warranty.

«We have a decade of customers operating over 20,000 propane vehicles, and we won’t leave them behind,» Mouw said. «We will continue to support our propane vehicles with 6.8L engines through our in-house customer service and hundreds of service centers across the nation.»

The Gen 5 propane fuel system is now available.

About ROUSH CleanTech: ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech develops propane autogas and electric propulsion technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses. With more than 37,000 vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH.

 

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Acer Unveils 3 New Products in the Robust TravelMate Notebook Series for Commercial Use

  • Acer enhances TravelMate commercial series with three new models leveraging the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Iris Xe graphics and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 GPUs
  • All three new models have eSIM-enabled[1] 4G LTE connectivity, so business travelers can enjoy immediate connectivity to local networks
  • All models meet the MIL-STD 810G[2] military durability standard, making them more than capable of withstanding the rigors of frequent travel…

  • Acer enhances TravelMate commercial series with three new models leveraging the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Iris Xe graphics and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 GPUs
  • All three new models have eSIM-enabled[1] 4G LTE connectivity, so business travelers can enjoy immediate connectivity to local networks
  • All models meet the MIL-STD 810G[2] military durability standard, making them more than capable of withstanding the rigors of frequent travel
  • Designed for portability, all of the models range from just 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) to 1.625 kg (3.58 lbs) light and are under 20 mm thin

TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today announced three new products in its TravelMate series of commercial notebooks for enterprise and business users. These include the TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51), a convertible notebook with a touch screen; the TravelMate P4 (TMP414-51), a powerful and portable notebook for those who prefer traditional clamshell models; and the TravelMate P2 (TMP214-53), a durable notebook with enough ports and battery life to handle anything that comes up in a day’s work.

«People are increasingly working on the go and in places other than the office,» said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. «We’ve designed this generation of TravelMate notebooks around that trend. Military-grade durability to survive the bumps and drops of daily life, enough battery life to get through the entire work day and a generous array of ports. These are a line of reliable devices for people that need to get the job done.»

All Day Performance and Reliability

Featuring 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Iris® Xe graphics or up to discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 GPUs and up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 4 lane PCIe SSDs, and 1 TB M.2 SSD storage, the TravelMate notebooks deliver plenty of power. Very reliable, users can also expect to get a full day of work out of each device. The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 and TravelMate P4 notebooks’ batteries last up to 15 hours[3], while the while the TravelMate P2 gets up to 13 hours[3] of battery life.

Additionally, TravelMate Spin P4 notebook models come with a scratch-resistant 14-inch Full HD Corning® Gorilla® Glass touch display and can be rotated 360 degrees into laptop, stand, tent, or tablet modes. A Precision Touchpad provides intuitive gesture control, while its dockable Acer Active stylus and Windows Ink allow for convenient drawing and note taking.

Tough Enough to Work From Home

The TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 come with a number of quality-of-life updates that ultimately make the transition to working at home easier. The notebooks have been built to comply with MIL-STD-810G standards and include a number of life-proof features such as a spill-resistant keyboard[4] and shock-absorbent corners that make them capable of surviving real-life situations such as drops or bumps that occur while moving around the house.

Additionally, upward facing speakers allow for clearer-sounding conference calls, and the TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 can be fast charged to up to 80%[5] in just an hour.

Portable with 4G LTE Connectivity

Light and highly compact in a semi-metal and versatile design, the powerful TravelMate Spin P4 is just 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs.) light, the TravelMate P4 weighs in at 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs.) and both are under 18 mm (0.7 in) thin. The TravelMate P2 with a textured top cover weighs as little as 1.625 kg (3.58 lbs.) and is 20 mm (0.8 in) thin. All three models come with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) to ensure a smoother wireless experience and have eSIM-enabled 4G LTE connectivity, letting business travelers enjoy immediate connectivity to local networks and quickly set up new data plans without having to swap out SIM cards or visit stores.

All of the new TravelMate models have an Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port, enabling lightning-fast data transfer up to 40 Gbs—four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other port type. Additionally, all models come with Acer Office Manager for remote management.

Strong on Security, Remotely Manageable

Strong on security, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 installed on the TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 is a powerful anti-tampering chip that checks for signs of intrusion during system boot up. For more secure logins through Windows Hello, the notebooks feature IR cameras and fingerprint readers, while a built-in webcam cover further protects privacy.

Pricing and Availability

The TravelMate P2 (TMP214-53) will be available in North America in March 2021 starting at USD 799.99; in EMEA in November starting at 759 EUR ; and in China in October, starting at RMB 4,999.

The TravelMate P4 (TMP414-51) will be available in North America in December starting at USD 899.99; in EMEA in November starting at 899 EUR ; and in China in October, starting at RMB 5,999.

The TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51) will be available in North America in December starting at USD 999.99; in EMEA in November starting at 999 EUR ; and in China in October, starting at RMB 6,999.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

[1] 4G LTE speed and availability vary on the area. Not all carriers support eSIMs. Check your telecoms provider for details.

[2] Tested by qualified 3rd party labs for certain tests procedure under MIL-STD 810G (Oct 2008) for environmental conditions that include high and low temperatures, humidity, vibrations, mechanical shocks on drops, rain, dust and sand.

[3] Battery life claim based on MobileMark 2014. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.

[4] Based on MIL-STD 810G Method 506.5 Procedure III Drip Test

[5] Fast charging feature is only available for the 56 WHr battery. The charging time may vary +/- 10% due to system tolerance.

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of innovative products that enhance people’s lives. Acer’s product offerings include PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets, smartphones and wearables. It is also developing cloud solutions to bring together the Internet of Things. Acer celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016 and is one of the world’s top 5 PC companies. It employs 7,000 people worldwide and has a presence in over 160 countries. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Opens in Aruba and Panama, Expands in Brazil

Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club Loyalty Programs Offered Across these Popular Destinations 

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that its flagship <a target="_blank"…

Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club Loyalty Programs Offered Across these Popular Destinations 

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand has opened its first locations in Aruba and Panama, as well as 25 additional branches in Brazil. The new locations – which are already taking reservations – join the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in all three countries. Enterprise Holdings owns all three brands.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car joins National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car in Aruba. The brand has also launched in Panama and expanded in Brazil.

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in Panama is located in Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport – one of the busiest airports in Central America and a key destination for many business travelers. In Aruba, one of the top destinations for leisure travelers from the United States, the new location is at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad.

The new branches in Brazil increase Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s presence in the country to 77 locations. The brand has grown rapidly in Brazil, South America’s largest market; all of these locations have opened since its Brazilian launch in 2019.

The openings are all part of the company’s ongoing expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Enterprise Rent-A-Car made its debut in the Caribbean in 2014 and expanded into Latin America shortly thereafter.

Customers traveling to Aruba and Panama can enjoy more perks and rewards with the expansion of two loyalty programs: Enterprise Plus through the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, and the award-winning Emerald Club through the National Car Rental brand.

«Aruba, Panama and Brazil are integral to our continued global growth, as we seek to serve business and leisure travelers alike wherever they are in the world,» said Peter A. Smith, vice president of global franchising at Enterprise Holdings. «As these destinations reopen for international flights, we’re dedicated to providing our customers a rental process that is safe, convenient and strengthened by our world-class customer service. And, as customers begin to travel again, increasing the availability of Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club is one more way to thank them for their business.»

For more information about Enterprise, visit www.enterprise.com.

About Enterprise
Enterprise Holdings – through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises – operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands at more than 10,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport locations. Other transportation services marketed under the Enterprise brand name include Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental, Enterprise CarShare, Commute with Enterprise, Zimride by Enterprise, Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise, Subscribe with Enterprise and affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management. Combined, Enterprise Holdings and its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management accounted for $25.9 billion in revenue and owned more than 2 million vehicles throughout the world in fiscal year 2019. Enterprise Holdings currently is ranked as one of America’s Largest Private Companies. Furthermore, if it were publicly traded, Enterprise Holdings would rank on Fortune‘s list of the 500 largest American public companies.

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Historic Hotel Virtually Brings Holiday Campaign to The Masses in Light of Pandemic

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Omni Grove Park Inn is revolutionizing the 28th<a target="_blank"…

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Omni Grove Park Inn is revolutionizing the 28thNational Gingerbread House Competition – the largest in the county! – by conducting the competition virtually and announcing new in-person and socially distanced activities for hotel guests and fans at-home. The resort’s goal is to preserve a slice of happiness, normalcy, and tradition as people across the country continue to navigate the new normal while seeking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit.

«The holidays are synonymous with The Omni Grove Park Inn’s National Gingerbread House Competition, and it’s public Gingerbread House display, which has brought viewers from around the country to the hotel. This year, we were faced with the difficult decision of cancelling the public display in the name of safety. However, Gingerbread and the holiday season is far from cancelled as teams have worked tirelessly to reshape the Competition as well as a plethora of virtual and in-person experiences,» says Susan Rotante, Director of Public Relations & Community Outreach at The Omni Grove Park Inn. «We truly care about our guests, the memories they create here, and our cherished Competitors who make the Gingerbread season the tradition it is today. By pivoting programming, it is our way of continuing the legacy, and telling the stories behind the houses like never before.»

Virtual Activities for Fans At-Home:

  • Baking Spirits Bright: Gingerbread Making Class Series: Starting Oct. 21, learn how to make Gingerbread Houses at-home via a three-part series featuring All-Star Chefs & Competition Judges (including celebrity chef, Carla Hall). A portion of the proceeds goes to ACFEF’s Chef & Child Initiative so the more you bake, the bigger difference you make. Class takers also receive 15% off future stays Jan. – Mar. ’21. Check www.omnihotels.com/bakingspiritsbright for details.
  • The 12 Days of Gingerbread: A new way of celebrating the 2020 National Gingerbread House Competition Finalists together while staying apart. From Dec. 1-12, the hotel will announce one Finalist, per day, with the Grand Prize Winner revealed on Dec. 12 (National Gingerbread House Day!). Tune in via Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) & Instagram (@omnigrovepark).

In-House Guest Activities:

  • Best In Dough: Gingerbread Finalist Showcase: A rare view of the Finalists’ entries via a docu-style film for hotel guests from Nov. 23-Jan. 3. Including interviews with Competitors, Judges and 360 footage of the finalists’ confectionary creations to create an up-close experience. Tickets are available exclusively to overnight guests to ensure safety measures remain intact and can be reserved as part of their stay.
  • Holiday Mountain Magic Package: Create lasting holiday memories surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. Lavish decorations at every turn with the warmth of two thirty-six-foot fireplaces creating the perfect mountain setting to celebrate the holidays for stays through Nov. 23-Dec. 31. Guests can pay it forward via Omni Hotels & Resorts’ «Say Goodnight to Hunger» program, which includes a donation to MANNA FoodBank for every stay.
  • The Great Gingerbread House: The Great Hall will be transformed into a holiday destination, with a life-sized Gingerbread House modeled after the historic hotel. Guests can enjoy housemade hot chocolate, specialty craft brews and sweet treats by the glow of the iconic Grove Park Inn fireplaces.

Safety First:

  • Enjoying the hotel grounds this season will be available for guests with confirmed reservations (e.g., dining, rooms, etc.). For those who arrive without a reservation during high occupancy times, admittance onto the property will not be guaranteed, and will be subject to capacity protocols to ensure safety restrictions remain intact.

As in year’s past, a $25 per car fee will be charged for all drive-on day guests with a portion of the parking proceeds going towards the following local nonprofit organizations: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County; American Legion Baseball Post #70; Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County; Asheville City Schools Foundation; Horizons at CDS; Children First/Communities in Schools; Asheville Museum of Science and Camp Watia Camper Scholarship Fund. Since 2013, The Omni Grove Park Inn has contributed over $535,000 through the Holiday Parking Program, supporting the local community and not-for-profit partners in Western North Carolina.

Please check https://www.omnihotels.com/gingerbread for campaign and competition updates.
For Baking Spirits Bright pricing & information, visit: https://www.omnihotels.com/bakingspiritsbright  

About The Omni Grove Park Inn
Set in the idyllic Blue Ridge Mountains and just minutes from downtown Asheville, N.C., The Omni Grove Park Inn provides a one-of-a-kind escape for modern day travelers. The award-winning, 513-room resort originally opened in 1913, showcases a wide range of Arts & Crafts furnishings from Stickley and Roycroft throughout guest areas, guestrooms and suites. Following the renovation of the Vanderbilt Wing in 2013, The Inn revealed the redesign of the historic Sammons Wing’s 204 guestrooms in 2017. The world-class Spa is an experience like no other, with 43,000 square feet of subterranean space and an array of unique treatments incorporating indigenous elements. The resort’s historic 18-hole Donald Ross golf course is considered among the top golf experiences in North Carolina, and the Sports Complex includes indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The Inn also focuses on local ingredients and chef driven menus in their four signature restaurants, each offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Omni Grove Park Inn is well suited for meetings, weddings and events, with 26 meeting rooms and two ballrooms totaling over 58,000 square feet, including the Skyline Room and Mountain View Terrace. The Inn’s newest event addition is the Seely Pavilion with 3,260 square feet of function space, exposed trusses, and six pairs of picturesque, floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain range. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business and leisure destinations across North America. With more than 25 iconic golf courses and 16 award-winning spas featured in dynamic locales nationwide, every Omni proudly opens its doors to share the true spirit of its destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program. As a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance, Select Guest is further expanded through the DISCOVERY® loyalty program offering members additional global benefits. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families and seniors in communities in which it operates. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Opens in Aruba and Panama, Expands in Brazil

 

Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club Loyalty Programs Offered Across these Popular Destinations 

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that its flagship <a target="_blank"…

 

Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club Loyalty Programs Offered Across these Popular Destinations 

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand has opened its first locations in Aruba and Panama, as well as 25 additional branches in Brazil. The new locations – which are already taking reservations – join the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in all three countries. Enterprise Holdings owns all three brands.

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in Panama is located in Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport – one of the busiest airports in Central America and a key destination for many business travelers. In Aruba, one of the top destinations for leisure travelers from the United States, the new location is at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad.

The new branches in Brazil increase Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s presence in the country to 77 locations. The brand has grown rapidly in Brazil, South America’s largest market; all of these locations have opened since its Brazilian launch in 2019.

The openings are all part of the company’s ongoing expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Enterprise Rent-A-Car made its debut in the Caribbean in 2014 and expanded into Latin America shortly thereafter.

Customers traveling to Aruba and Panama can enjoy more perks and rewards with the expansion of two loyalty programs: Enterprise Plus through the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, and the award-winning Emerald Club through the National Car Rental brand.

«Aruba, Panama and Brazil are integral to our continued global growth, as we seek to serve business and leisure travelers alike wherever they are in the world,» said Peter A. Smith, vice president of global franchising at Enterprise Holdings. «As these destinations reopen for international flights, we’re dedicated to providing our customers a rental process that is safe, convenient and strengthened by our world-class customer service. And, as customers begin to travel again, increasing the availability of Enterprise Plus and Emerald Club is one more way to thank them for their business.»

For more information about Enterprise, visit www.enterprise.com.

About Enterprise
Enterprise Holdings – through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises – operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands at more than 10,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport locations. Other transportation services marketed under the Enterprise brand name include Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental, Enterprise CarShare, Commute with Enterprise, Zimride by Enterprise, Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise, Subscribe with Enterprise and affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management. Combined, Enterprise Holdings and its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management accounted for $25.9 billion in revenue and owned more than 2 million vehicles throughout the world in fiscal year 2019. Enterprise Holdings currently is ranked as one of America’s Largest Private Companies. Furthermore, if it were publicly traded, Enterprise Holdings would rank on Fortune‘s list of the 500 largest American public companies.

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Cheekwood’s Holiday Lights To Open November 20

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cheekwood’s Holiday Lights festival is set to return November 20 and will run through January 10, 2021. Featuring more than a million lights throughout Cheekwood’s gardens, the carefully planned course offers holiday experiences designed to appeal to all ages. Now in its sixth year, the popular wintertime program was voted Best Local Event/Festival by Nashville…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cheekwood’s Holiday Lights festival is set to return November 20 and will run through January 10, 2021. Featuring more than a million lights throughout Cheekwood’s gardens, the carefully planned course offers holiday experiences designed to appeal to all ages. Now in its sixth year, the popular wintertime program was voted Best Local Event/Festival by Nashville Scene in 2019.

Cheekwood’s Annual Holiday Lights Display Returns with New Nutcracker Exhibition

New this year, Cheekwood will partner with the Nashville Ballet to present a collection of traditional and non-traditional nutcrackers and costumes from Nashville’s Nutcracker throughout its Historic Mansion and Museum. The exhibit will tell the traditional holiday story through vignettes across Cheekwood’s period rooms.

Also new this year, Holiday Lights will be presented alongside the works of artist Dale Chihuly with Chihuly at Cheekwood, offering a new and unique experience to this year’s display. Voted Best Art Happening by Nashville Scene in 2020, visitors can experience the highly acclaimed art exhibition and the holiday festival simultaneously across the estate and gardens through January 10.

Cheekwood will activate its new Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden as Children’s Wonderland, featuring an outdoor display of custom-made LED trees with programmed lights. The estate and gardens will also bring back community favorites like real reindeer, a seasonal trains display, a poinsettia tree, smores stations, and more.

«With a new design of more than a million lights, this year’s display is sure to dazzle our guests,» said Peter Grimaldi, vice president of gardens and facilities for Cheekwood. «Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare a lights experience designed specifically to complement Cheekwood’s sprawling landscapes and new elements, and we can’t wait to welcome new and returning visitors to enjoy it.» 

Holiday Lights will be open seven nights a week and will require timed tickets that must be purchased online prior to visiting. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, capacity will be limited. Holiday Lights is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. To view Cheekwood’s visitor guidelines, visit https://cheekwood.org/knowbeforeyougo_covid19/.

To thank medical professionals, first responders, and military personnel, Cheekwood will offer special Military and Medical Mondays. Eligible patrons with a valid form of identification will receive 50% off «Garden Only» admission for up to 4 immediate family members on Monday nights.

Cheekwood is continuing its annual Late Night Lights offer, where guests arriving at 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. receive a discounted rate on Monday – Thursday nights.

Holiday Lights is presented by the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation, with special thanks for the installation to Outdoor Lighting Perspectives. Medical and Military Mondays is sponsored by Synovus Bank.

For more information about Holiday Lights, and to purchase tickets, visit https://cheekwood.org/calendar/cheekwood-holiday-lights-event-nashville/.

About Cheekwood
Cheekwood is considered one of the finest American Country Place Era estates in the nation. Formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, the extraordinary 1930s estate, with its Georgian mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens and expansive vistas, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with historic rooms and art galleries, showcasing works from its 7,000 permanent collection as well as traveling exhibitions. The property includes 12 distinct gardens and a mile-long woodland trail featuring modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture. 

Cheekwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is a USA Today Top 10 Botanical Garden. Cheekwood is located just 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville at 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Daily hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For further information, call 615-356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.

For more information about Cheekwood, visit www.cheekwood.org.

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Frost & Sullivan Examines Seven Virtual and Augmented Reality Application Areas Boosted by Global 5G Deployment

Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G, covers seven virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) application areas and their use cases. The market overview includes…

Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G, covers seven virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) application areas and their use cases. The market overview includes the education and training industries, public sector, automotive, manufacturing/engineering and robotics, healthcare, retail and hospitality, and gaming and entertainment. It also highlights the challenges and barriers to industry-wide VR/AR adoption and finds that the use cases for VR and AR across sectors will increase significantly with the growth in global 5G deployments.

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For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/4ow

«Although the adoption of VR/AR technology outside gaming and entertainment is still in its infancy, immediate work needs to be done to establish the use cases and vision for VR/AR and develop solutions to disrupt the predicted spaces,» said Melody Siefken, Information & Communication Technologies Research Analyst. «Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China, with other countries catching up with either mobile or fixed wireless access to 5G.»

Siefken added: «The need for VR/AR technology to alleviate challenges posed by the global pandemic is immediate but constrained by infrastructure issues such as lack of 5G networks and capable devices.There is an optimistic push for 5G deployments to cater to the rising demand for bandwidth and the need for faster networking speed. With the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a slowdown in the supply chain that could delay 5G deployments, which could ultimately impact the use cases of AR/VR.»

Market participants should focus on the following industries to capitalize on immense growth prospects:

  • Education and training: AR/VR could enable remote training and distance learning to create engaging classroom content that accomplishes the same objectives as in-person schooling.
  • Healthcare: Virtual therapy, vital health monitoring and the opportunity to create platforms for training and exploration are benefits of using AR/VR in healthcare.
  • Automotive: Aside from driver assistance and customer experience, there are many emerging application areas for VR in the automotive industry. For instance, VR can provide an alternative to new vehicle test-driving, which is safer and cheaper as it eliminates the need for additional vehicles for test driving.
  • Manufacturing, Engineering and Robotics: The manufacturing industry is being disrupted by the use of VR and AR in design, prototyping, production, prevention of workplace hazards, inventory management, training, and assembly.
  • Public Sector: AR/VR can enhance emergency management, smart cities and defense programs. Disaster preparedness, real-time information overlay, and personnel training are some of the application areas in the public sector.

Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Information & Communications Technologies research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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Frost & Sullivan Examines Seven Virtual and Augmented Reality Application Areas Boosted by Global 5G Deployment

Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G, covers seven virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) application areas and their use cases. The market overview includes the…

Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G, covers seven virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) application areas and their use cases. The market overview includes the education and training industries, public sector, automotive, manufacturing/engineering and robotics, healthcare, retail and hospitality, and gaming and entertainment. It also highlights the challenges and barriers to industry-wide VR/AR adoption and finds that the use cases for VR and AR across sectors will increase significantly with the growth in global 5G deployments.

For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/4ow

«Although the adoption of VR/AR technology outside gaming and entertainment is still in its infancy, immediate work needs to be done to establish the use cases and vision for VR/AR and develop solutions to disrupt the predicted spaces,» said Melody Siefken, Information & Communication Technologies Research Analyst. «Countries at the forefront of 5G deployments are the United States, South Korea, and China, with other countries catching up with either mobile or fixed wireless access to 5G.»

Siefken added: «The need for VR/AR technology to alleviate challenges posed by the global pandemic is immediate but constrained by infrastructure issues such as lack of 5G networks and capable devices.There is an optimistic push for 5G deployments to cater to the rising demand for bandwidth and the need for faster networking speed. With the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a slowdown in the supply chain that could delay 5G deployments, which could ultimately impact the use cases of AR/VR.»

Market participants should focus on the following industries to capitalize on immense growth prospects:

  • Education and training: AR/VR could enable remote training and distance learning to create engaging classroom content that accomplishes the same objectives as in-person schooling.
  • Healthcare: Virtual therapy, vital health monitoring and the opportunity to create platforms for training and exploration are benefits of using AR/VR in healthcare.
  • Automotive: Aside from driver assistance and customer experience, there are many emerging application areas for VR in the automotive industry. For instance, VR can provide an alternative to new vehicle test-driving, which is safer and cheaper as it eliminates the need for additional vehicles for test driving.
  • Manufacturing, Engineering and Robotics: The manufacturing industry is being disrupted by the use of VR and AR in design, prototyping, production, prevention of workplace hazards, inventory management, training, and assembly.
  • Public Sector: AR/VR can enhance emergency management, smart cities and defense programs. Disaster preparedness, real-time information overlay, and personnel training are some of the application areas in the public sector.

Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Information & Communications Technologies research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Empowering the Future of VR/AR Content Consumption through 5G
K521-70

Media Contact:
Srihari Daivanayagam, Corporate Communications – South Asia
M: +91 9742676194; P: +91 44 6681 4412
E: srihari.daivanayagam@frost.com

http://ww2.frost.com

 

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