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Outlook on the Automated Guided Vehicle Global Market to 2027 – Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast

DUBLIN, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automated Guided Vehicle Market by Type, Navigation Technology, Application, Industry and Mode of Operation:…

DUBLIN, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automated Guided Vehicle Market by Type, Navigation Technology, Application, Industry and Mode of Operation: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are defined as portable robots or load carriers that travel along the floor without onboard driver or operator with the help of navigation technology such as laser and vision guided technologies. These vehicles is used to decrease damage to goods, an increase work efficiency, and automate operations to achieve high productivity.

In addition, AGVs are an integral part of modern logistics as they are adopted to autonomously handle and transport goods without any onboard operator. Further, these types of vehicles can be easily integrated into warehouses and requires less integration effort.

The market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the years, owing to incorporation of industry 4.0 and rise in demand for automated guided vehicles in various industries.

The automated guided vehicle market is segmented on the basis of type, navigation technology, application, industry, mode of operation, and region. By type, the market is classified into tow-vehicles, unit load carriers, pallet trucks, assembly line vehicles, and forklift trucks. By navigation technology, market is divided into laser guidance, magnetic guidance, inductive guidance, optical tape guidance, vision guidance, and others. By application, it is categorized into transportation, distribution, storage, assembly, packaging, and waste handling. By industry, it is analyzed across automotive, manufacturing, food & beverages, aerospace, healthcare, logistics, retail, and others. On the basis of mode of operation, it is classified into indoor and outdoor. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The key players analyzed in the automated guided vehicle market include BALYO, Daifuku Co., Ltd., E&K Automation GmbH, inVia Robotics, Inc., JBT, KUKA AG, Oceaneering International, Inc., Seegrid Corporation, SSI Schaefer, Toyota Material Handling, and others.

Key Benefits for Stakeholders

This study presents the analytical depiction of the global automated guided vehicle market along with the current trends and future estimations to depict the imminent investment pockets.
The overall market potential is determined to understand the profitable trends to enable stakeholders gain a stronger foothold in the market.
The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities with a detailed impact analysis.
The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2019 to 2027 to highlight the financial competency of the market.
Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of the buyers and suppliers.

Key Market Players

BALYO
Daifuku Co., Ltd.
E&K Automation GmbH
inVia Robotics, Inc.
JBT
KUKA AG
Oceaneering International, Inc.
Seegrid Corporation
SSI schaefer
Toyota Material Handling

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Key Benefits for Stakeholders
1.1. Key Market Segments
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Primary Research
1.2.2. Secondary Research
1.2.3. Analyst Tools and Models

Chapter 2: Executive Summary
2.1. Cxo Perspective

Chapter 3: Market Overview
3.1. Market Definition and Scope
3.2. Key Findings
3.2.1. Top Impacting Factors
3.2.2. Top Investment Pockets
3.2.3. Top Winning Strategies
3.3. Porter’S Five Forces Analysis
3.4. Market Share Analysis,2019(%)
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Drivers
3.5.1.1. Surging Demand for Automation and Automated Guided Vehicles (Agvs) in Various Industries.
3.5.1.2. Reduction of Labor Cost in Organizations
3.5.1.3. Increase in Safety, Accuracy and Productivity
3.5.2. Restraint
3.5.2.1. Lack of Flexibility of Automated Guided Vehicles.
3.5.2.2. High Initial Investment Cost
3.5.3. Opportunities
3.5.3.1. Incorporation of Industry 4.0.

Chapter 4: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Type
4.1. Overview
4.2. Tow-Vehicles
4.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.3. Unit Load Carriers
4.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.4. Pallet Trucks
4.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.4.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.5. Assembly Line Vehicles
4.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.5.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.6. Forklift Trucks
4.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
4.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.6.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 5: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Navigation Technology
5.1. Overview
5.2. Laser Guidance
5.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.3. Magnetic Guidance
5.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.4. Inductive Guidance
5.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.4.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.5. Optical Tape Guidance
5.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.5.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.6. Vision Guidance
5.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.6.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.7. Others
5.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
5.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.7.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 6: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Application
6.1. Overview
6.2. Transportation
6.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.3. Distribution
6.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.4. Storage
6.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.4.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.5. Assembly
6.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.5.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.6. Packaging
6.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.6.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.7. Waste Handling
6.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
6.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.7.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 7: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Industry
7.1. Overview
7.2. Automotive
7.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.3. Manufacturing
7.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.4. Food & Beverages
7.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.4.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.5. Aerospace
7.5.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.5.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.5.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.6. Healthcare
7.6.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.6.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.6.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.7. Logistics
7.7.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.7.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.7.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.8. Retail
7.8.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.8.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.8.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.9. Others
7.9.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
7.9.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.9.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 8: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Mode of Operation
8.1. Overview
8.2. Indoor
8.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
8.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
8.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
8.3. Outdoor
8.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, and Opportunities
8.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
8.3.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 9: Automated Guided Vehicle Market, by Region
9.1. Overview
9.2. North America
9.3. Europe
9.4. Asia-Pacific
9.5. LAMEA

Chapter 10: Company Profiles
10.1. Balyo
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Product Portfolio
10.1.4. Business Performance
10.1.5. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.2. Daifuku Co. Ltd.
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Operating Business Segments
10.2.4. Product Portfolio
10.2.5. Business Performance
10.3. E&K Automation GmbH
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Product Portfolio
10.3.4. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.4. Invia Robotics, Inc
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Product Portfolio
10.4.4. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.5. Jbt
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Operating Business Segments
10.5.4. Product Portfolio
10.5.5. Business Performance
10.5.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.6. Kuka AG
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Operating Business Segments
10.6.4. Product Portfolio
10.6.5. Business Performance
10.6.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.7. Oceaneering International, Inc
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Operating Business Segments
10.7.4. Product Portfolio
10.7.5. Business Performance
10.7.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.8. Seegrid Corporation
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Product Portfolio
10.8.4. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.9. Ssi Schaefer
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Product Portfolio
10.9.4. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.10. Toyota Material Handling
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Operating Business Segments
10.10.4. Product Portfolio
10.10.5. Business Performance

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Carnival Corporation & plc Update on Cyber Event

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation…

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) detected unauthorized third-party access to portions of the company’s information technology systems on August 15, 2020. Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly to shut down the intrusion, restore operations and prevent further unauthorized access. The company also engaged a major cybersecurity firm to investigate the matter and notified law enforcement and appropriate regulators of the event.

While the investigation is ongoing, early indications are that in early August the unauthorized third party gained access to certain personal information relating to some guests, employees and crew for three of the corporation’s brands — Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn, as well as casino operations. Working with its cybersecurity consultants, the company took steps to recover its files and has evidence indicating a low likelihood of the data being misused.

The company is working as quickly as possible to identify the guests, employees, crew and other individuals whose personal information may have been impacted. The company expects to complete this process within the next 30 to 60 days and will then send notifications to potentially affected individuals whose current contact information is available to the company. Along with those individual notices, affected individuals will be offered complimentary credit monitoring, as appropriate.

Meanwhile, the company has posted website notices and established a dedicated call center to answer questions regarding the event. When the investigation is complete, callers may confirm whether or not their information was affected.

Additional information about the event is available at www.hollandamerica.com, www.carnival.com, www.seabourn.com, or www.oceanplayersclub.com. The call center is available toll-free in the U.S. at +1. 888.905.0687, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday. Individuals outside the U.S. may email questions to cruisedataevent@cyberscout.com, as well as request that a call center representative respond back by phone.

As part of its ongoing operations, the company is continuing to review security and privacy policies and procedures and implementing changes when needed to enhance information security and privacy controls.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world’s leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.

Electrify America Invests in Six California Organizations to Drive Brand-Neutral Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness and Education in Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities

RESTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Electrify America is investing $3 million to provide education and awareness programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout California on the benefits of driving zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and available cash incentives.

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Today’s announcement brings Electrify America’s total investment in California community-based programs to $5.7 million over the past two years, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to promote ZEV adoption throughout the state. The investment will provide support for six California-based organizations as they raise awareness on the benefits of driving ZEVs, while working to get more drivers behind the wheel of electric vehicles.

Investment in California community-based organizations is just one component of the company’s broader commitment to low-income and disadvantaged communities. In 2019 Electrify America invested a total of $82.4 million in these California communities by providing education, access, charging infrastructure and services to promote ZEV driving, including $10 million in education and marketing.

«It’s our goal to expand awareness of clean and sustainable transportation options that are accessible and affordable to Californians,» said Will Berry, social responsibility manager, Electrify America. «Low-income and disadvantaged communities have access to an incredibly complex set of incentives and resources, and we are proud to support trusted community groups that have a proven track record of providing the assistance necessary to help people adopt zero emission vehicles.»

More than 100 non-profit, private and public entities from across California were invited to submit proposals to support brand-neutral ZEV education and awareness in disadvantaged and low-income communities. The six recipients of Electrify America’s investment are:

Breathe Southern California
Central California Asthma Collaborative
Drive Clean Bay Area
Ecology Action
Liberty Hill Foundation
Valley Clean Air Now

The organizations’ programs will highlight how ZEVs today can meet many different consumer needs and provide awareness regarding the economics of driving a zero-emission vehicle. Considerable evidence demonstrates that there is a significant gap between the perceived and actual affordability of ZEVs in California, presenting a meaningful opportunity for effective, targeted educational efforts.

Additional information on the selected California-based organizations and the campaigns that Electrify America will support includes:

Breathe Southern California (Breathe SoCal): Breathe SoCal (formerly BREATHE LA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes clean air and healthy lungs through education, research, technology and advocacy. Breathe SoCal will collaborate with Plug In America (PIA), together offering programs to show the powerful benefits of driving electric by providing ZEV Ride and Drive events among low-income and disadvantaged populations in greater Los Angeles County, San Bernardino and Riverside County areas. Breathe SoCal and PIA will implement a three-part strategy including identification of the ZEV target audience, virtual and direct educational contact through featured events and digital reach/messaging reinforcement. https://breathesocal.org/.
Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC): CCAC’s mission is to provide education and direct services, build regional capacity and advocate for sensible policies that improve health and address inequities by reducing environmental impacts and emphasizing the prevention and management of chronic disease. CCAC will leverage its existing ZEV outreach assets to increase engagement with low-income and disadvantaged residents across the San Joaquin Valley, including coordination of the Clean Vehicle Empowerment Collaborative (CVEC), a group of eight community-based organizations who serve as trusted messengers in disadvantaged Valley communities. This grant will also support the development of an EV Navigator program, providing residents one-on-one assistance with ZEV pricing, financing and submission of stackable incentive applications. http://cencalasthma.org.
Drive Clean Bay Area (DCBA): The DCBA campaign launched the ZEV Families Program in 2019 in collaboration with Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet, Charge Across Town and Cool the Earth to connect low income families in the Bay Area to the clean transportation movement. DCBA focuses on engaging local schools, nonprofits and businesses to educate their stakeholders to drive electric. The ZEV Families Program leverages 1) a family/community approach rather than single buyer, 2) a STEM focus, 3) school and educational events and Ride and Drives, 4) multi-platform social media, and 5) a data-driven approach. https://drivecleanbayarea.org.
Ecology Action: Ecology Action helps people act now to reduce emissions at scale to ensure a thriving people and planet. They are committed to transportation justice and have helped advance sustainable transportation in DAC communities for nearly two decades. Ecology Action leads the collaborative Central Coast ZEV Equity Initiative designed to engage and inform low-income and disadvantaged residents that ZEVs can meet their driving needs at an affordable price. With four community partners they will provide ZEV Ride and Drives, ZEV Showcase events and individualized ZEV purchase guidance by using bilingual EV Ambassadors virtually and in person when it is safe to do so, from Santa Cruz to Ventura Counties. https://ecoact.org/about-us/community-engagement/electric-vehicles.
Liberty Hill Foundation (LHF): LHF represents all parts of the social justice ecosystem of Los Angeles, and continues their 45-year efforts in the Los Angeles Air Basin to create greater equity, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity. LHF will focus on connecting low-income and disadvantaged households across L.A. County with diverse grassroots groups through its emPOWER program – a partnership between LHF and nine community-based organizations operating across L.A. County in areas on the frontlines of industrial pollution. The program leverages the extensive network of CBO partners across social media platforms, as well as through direct outreach leveraging local community members, volunteers and leaders. https://www.libertyhill.org.
Valley Clean Air Now (VCAN): Valley Clean Air Now (VCAN): VCAN is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to quantifiably reducing air emissions in California’s San Joaquin Valley, the region with the worst air quality in the United States. VCAN and partner Charge Across Town will continue their comprehensive campaigns that offer San Joaquin Valley low-income and disadvantaged community groups an opportunity to drive ZEVs and to provide hands-on help with qualifying for ZEV incentives through Community Clean Car Clinics and Tune In & Tune Up events. Recently, VCAN has partnered with Community Food Distribution hosts to use their communication channels to promote personalized ZEV purchase customer support and document submission. This extended support includes coordination with ZEV vehicle dealerships throughout the qualification and sales process. https://valleycan.org.

In addition to ZEV education and awareness, Electrify America is providing integral DC fast charging infrastructure to help spur the adoption of electric vehicles throughout the state, and the nation. To date, Electrify America has built more than 130 public DC fast-charging station locations throughout California and more than 480 across the United States, with plans to deploy approximately 800 total charging stations with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December 2021.

About Electrify America
Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the U.S., is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access. The investment will enable millions of Americans to discover the benefits of electric driving and support the build-out of a nationwide network of workplace, community and highway chargers that are convenient and reliable. Electrify America expects to install or have under development approximately 800 total charging stations with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December 2021. During this period, the company will be expanding to 29 metros and 45 states, including two cross-country routes, delivering on its commitment to support increased ZEV adoption with a network that is comprehensive, technologically advanced and customer friendly. Electrify America’s Electrify Home® offers home charging solutions for consumers with flexible installation options. For more information, visit electrifyamerica.com and media.electrifyamerica.com.

Electrify America uses definitions for low-income and disadvantaged communities established by the State of California, which are published and mapped by CARB on its «Disadvantaged and Low-income Communities Investments» webpage: https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/communityinvestments.htm

Total low-income and disadvantaged California investment figures highlighted in 2019 Annual Report to California Air Resources Board (p. 43): https://newspress-electrifyamerica.s3.amazonaws.com/documents%2Foriginal%2F415-2019ElectrifyAmericaCaliforniaAnnualReport.pdf

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Orlando Condo Hotel Project now taking reservations

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Sunset Walk Residences has begun accepting reservations for its new Condo Hotel project located minutes from the Walt Disney World main gate. The mixed use resort opened in 2018 with the Margaritaville Hotel Orlando and Margaritaville Cottages. In 2019, Island H2O Live, the world’s most technologically advanced waterpark was added to the mix. An affiliation with a major hotel brand and a new name is expected to be rolled out sometime in…

Condo Hotel Offering
The Residences will include Studio, One- and Two-Bedrooms from 538 square feet to 1,204 square feet starting in the low $200k’s, including furniture, during the pre-construction event. Since the Reservations will be issued sequentially, the first to secure their reservations will be among the first to select their condo enjoying a greater selection and lower pre-construction pricing. All reservation holders will make their selection, in person or virtually, at the Priority Selection Event on November 22, 2020.

Whether someone is interested in a vacation home, an investment or both, a pre-construction launch is a smart entry point. According to Joel Lazar, Executive Director of Sales, «If you’re patient, you can reap the benefits. Typically the marketing of priority launch projects is way ahead of development, so renderings, floorplans, design details, pricing, amenities and condo documents are not readily available early in the marketing ramp up. But if you secure your reservation early you benefit by selecting your condo early for a greater selection and better pricing».

Encore Portfolio
Encore Capital Management and its principals are known for developing and building high profile Florida projects like Independence, Miami Worldcenter, Paramount Miami Worldcenter, Encore Club at Reunion, Bear’s Den at Reunion, Island H2O Live waterpark and Mirada in addition to projects in Texas, Arizona and California.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:
Joel Lazar, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing
info@condohotelorlando.com
For more info go to http://www.CondoHotelOrlando.com or http://www.Sunsetwalk.com

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Navy Pier to Host its First-Ever Virtual Celebration on October 27

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination, is set to host its first-ever Virtual Celebration, a free online fundraising event showcasing some of the Pier’s popular arts and cultural programs, along with Navy Pier updates and a special announcement during the program. The event, free and open to the public, will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will be able to view the Virtual Celebration live on the Navy Pier website from the comfort of their homes.

The event will feature performances by local musicians, Alexis Lombre and Sam Trump, and Navy Pier public program partners, Chicago Human Rhythm Project and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. In addition, guests will get an exclusive preview of internationally renowned and locally-based artist Nick Cave’s upcoming project at the Pier and a deeper look at the making of Postcards to Chicago, a recent permanent public art installation that now covers the north side of Navy Pier. The program will also include remarks from Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner, Chief Program and Civic Engagement Officer Michelle T. Boone and Board Chairman William J. Brodsky, plus an exciting news announcement from a special guest.

«As we continue to navigate the harsh realities of the ongoing pandemic, Navy Pier hopes to bring a little bit of light and respite to the Chicagoland community and beyond through the vibrant programming that Navy Pier guests have come to cherish and appreciate in recent years,» said Gardner. «With the generous support of individual, foundation and corporate donors, the Pier looks forward to continuing to offer the community free dynamic programs and events, while showcasing the best Chicago has to offer in art, music, culture and entertainment once Navy Pier reopens in the spring. We are hopeful that together we will be able to restore the elements that make our city so special and return to sharing in-person experiences with one another safely.»

While Navy Pier is temporarily closed, the non-profit institution is continuing its efforts to raise funds to support its free, year-round arts and cultural programs, designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Navy Pier intends to raise a minimum of $500,000 through its Virtual Celebration. Donations from the event will help ensure the Pier’s impactful programs remain accessible to all and continue to uplift and spotlight talented local artists who need the public’s support now more than ever.

The Virtual Celebration Host Committee includes: Ellen Alberding and Kelly Welsh; Norman and Virginia Bobins, The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation; Joan and Bill Brodsky; CIBC; Fifth Third Bank; Karen Gray-Krehbiel and John Krehbiel; Linda and Richard Price Family Fund; and Jennifer Steans and Jim Kastenholz. Navy Pier extends its gratitude to the committee and all of its event contributors and partners for their generous support and commitment to the People’s Pier and its mission. Click here to view the full list.

Navy Pier implemented a short-term closure after the Labor Day holiday in an effort to limit the financial burden and impact of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the organization. With the exception of Offshore Rooftop & Bar, the closure put a halt to all Pier-wide operations, including that of Navy Pier’s more than 70 small local businesses, which had also experienced significantly low attendance throughout the summer as a result of the pandemic. Navy Pier plans to reopen in the spring of 2021.

For more information regarding the Virtual Celebration or updates related to Navy Pier’s closure and re-opening status, please visit www.navypier.org.

About Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming nearly 9 million guests annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier recently celebrated its 100^th anniversary with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including a 220-room Hilton hotel with a year-round rooftop bar, Offshore (now open), and more – in addition to free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization, in support of free public programs. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.

Navy Pier Mission Statement
Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.

CONTACT
Navy Pier | Payal Patel
(847) 533-6472 | ppatel@navypier.org

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(312) 497-1871 | marla@timezoneone.com

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eDreams post-Covid travelling poll USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain & Sweden

LONDON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — eDreams ODIGEO, Europe’s largest online travel company (and eDreams parent company), has surveyed 10,000 respondents across its American and European markets to reveal sentiments about travelling since the appearance of COVID-19. Conducted between 16th and 25th September 2020 and including 2000 respondents from the…

A quest for reassurance: flexibility is the real key for American travellers looking ahead, with 54% looking for flights and accommodation with guaranteed refunds should the trip be cancelled due to Covid. A further 53% state that they are waiting for a vaccine before booking a trip abroad.

Summer travel: overwhelmingly, Americans limited their horizons this summer. 40% did not travel at all, and 45% changed their travel plans in order to take local or domestic trips. In this regard, American men made most alterations to their plans – 50% of them changing schedules compared to 39% of women. For those who did venture abroad, most felt most safe on the flight itself because of the mandatory use of face masks (32%). The findings are similar across all the countries surveyed, with fewer travellers choosing to venture abroad this summer and an overwhelming trend for making the most of our home countries – an overall average of 41%.

What next? eDreams’ survey gives the travel industry reason to hope, indicating that travellers across all the markets polled are beginning to plan their 2021 holidays, with more than half (51%) of all responses indicating that short, long and even extended trips are on the drawing board. In particular, 32% of American respondents are already planning long-haul holidays: 41% choosing the destination they like most, while being cautious during stays in popular places and 39% having an extra eye for hygiene conditions and relying on government and official advice when booking. Beach holidays will be in demand, with the majority of American respondents (32%) preferring the beach above all other types of destination. Bookings themselves may be later than was traditional pre-COVID (28% express a preference to book last minute) and savings are important with 22% of consumers looking for bargains (26% of men compared to just 18% of women).

Methodology: the eDreams Post Covid Survey was conducted by OnePoll between 16-29 September 2020, across its key markets including the UK, USA, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. It was conducted between 16-25 September in the USA and between 16-29 September in all other markets, and with a group of 10,000 total respondents of which 2000 were from the USA. All respondents were adults who have been on a plane in the past two years.

About eDreams: eDreams is one of the world’s leading online travel brands. A true disruptor in the online travel booking sector since its foundation in 1999, putting cutting-edge technology solutions to work on behalf of travellers across 40 countries worldwide. It offers the widest choice of flights from 666 airlines, hotels, flight + dynamic hotel packages, car rentals and travel insurance. eDreams is part of the eDreams ODIGEO Group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies serving 17 million customers in 45 countries globally.

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Carnival Corporation & plc Update on Cyber Event

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation…

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

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First avid™ hotel in Canada breaks ground

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the latest in international expansion for its…

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located in Vaughan, a suburb of Toronto. The property is owned by PI Cap and is part of a robust pipeline of new avid hotels currently under development across Canada. There are more than a dozen avid hotels now open and welcoming guests, including the first property in Mexico, and 90 properties under construction or with plans approved for construction across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Expected to open by spring 2022, the new avid hotel in Vaughan will offer 119 rooms across six floors. Located in a high traffic, high visibility area, the hotel is just minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, convenient to many area shopping centers and restaurants, with easy access to neighboring Brampton, Etobicoke and Bolton. Vaughan has long been recognized as one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada and is home to Canada’s Wonderland theme park which draws millions of visitors to the area each year.

Karen Gilbride, Vice President, avid hotels and Atwell Suites™, IHG, commented: «On behalf of IHG and our thousands of colleagues, I congratulate PI Cap on this milestone for the avid hotels brand in Canada. There are great things on the horizon as travelers continue to visit newly opened hotels and discover the avid hotels’ experience, which is all about the basics done exceptionally well and delivered at a fair price. We believe this mainstream brand will continue to resonate strongly with hotel owners due to the lower cost to build, efficient staffing model and overall operating economics in the current environment and for years to come.»

Sherjang Singh Rana, co-owner PI Cap, commented: «Bringing the avid hotels brand to the growing city of Vaughan is a tremendous achievement for our company.»

Sandeep Ahuja, co-owner PI Cap, commented: «While we have deep roots throughout Canada and are known and trusted for our expertise in personal and business insurance, this property marks our first venture into the hospitality industry, and we are excited to partner with IHG to introduce the avid brand to Canadian consumers. We look forward to welcoming our first guests at this new property soon.»

Launched in 2017, avid hotels is one of IHG’s newest brands in the midscale, mainstream category and has grown rapidly with more than 200 new hotel properties signed since launch. The brand is purpose-built and offers the type of hospitality its guests value most – the essentials that make a difference and experiences that feel just right, every time. Guests at avid hotels properties can expect a superior stay, including a great night’s sleep in a clean room, a grab-and-go, complimentary breakfast, and seamless technology.

IHG understands that cleanliness is top of mind for today’s traveler. The company’s longstanding commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures includes the IHG Way of Clean program developed with Ecolab and Diversey, both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies. The program, launched in 2015, features deep cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants as well as new COVID-19 protocols and best practices, developed with experts from the Cleveland Clinic. As a part of the IHG family of brands, avid hotels properties offer guests additional peace of mind with the IHG Clean Promise – guests can be reassured that their room will meet IHG’s high standards of cleanliness. If not, the hotel will make it right. Learn more about IHG’s new cleanliness initiatives and guest programs here.

To learn more about the brand and book with avid hotels for an upcoming trip, click here.

About IHG^®

IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental^® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton^® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo^®, EVEN^® Hotels, HUALUXE^® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza^® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn^® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express^®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations^®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites^®, Atwell Suites™, and Candlewood Suites^®.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,900 hotels and approximately 883,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG^® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.ihgrewardsclub.com for more on IHG Rewards Club. For our latest news, visit: https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media and follow us on social media at: https://twitter.com/ihgcorporate, www.facebook.com/ihgcorporate and www.linkedin.com/company/intercontinental-hotels-group.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Continues Portfolio Growth with 16 Extended Stay America Properties

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, announces it has added 16 Extended Stay America properties to its growing portfolio. Aimbridge now manages 36 Extended Stay…

This portfolio of Extended Stay America properties has received $5 million of capital improvements in the last two years alone and will continue to receive capital improvements into the future from the new ownership group consisting of Lodging Advisory Group and ServiceStar Capital Management, LLC.

Lodging Advisory Group (LAG) will serve as the portfolio’s asset manager. Founded in 2017, Lodging Advisory Group is focused on building a diversified portfolio of extended stay assets. LAG is led by former Value Place CEO, Dan Weber, and former WoodSpring Suites Chief Strategy Office, Tyler Brown. CEO Dan Weber says, «Our knowledge of and experience in the extended stay hotel space paired with Aimbridge Hospitality’s deep operational expertise is a partnership that makes perfect sense.»

Mike Deitemeyer, Global President of Aimbridge Hospitality, added, «At Aimbridge, we use our scale, deep understanding of extended stay properties and experience across each hospitality vertical to achieve success alongside our owners. Our extended stay team is excited to assume management of this exceptional collection of properties.»

The increased demand for affordable properties with amenities such as kitchens with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and range makes Extended Stay America particularly attractive to travelers. The new Extended Stay America properties added to Aimbridge Hospitality’s portfolio, with a total of 1,775 keys, are:

Extended Stay America West, Omaha, NE: 86 keys
Extended Stay America Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS: 118 keys
Extended Stay America Airport, Kansas City, MO: 108 keys
Extended Stay America South, Kansas City, MO: 119 keys
Extended Stay America Chandler, Phoenix, AZ: 101 keys
Extended Stay America East, Wichita, KS: 73 keys
Extended Stay America Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, NM: 101 keys
Extended Stay America Airport, Albuquerque, NM: 122 keys
Extended Stay America Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS: 126 keys
Extended Stay America Shawnee Mission, Merriam, KS: 142 keys
Extended Stay America Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO: 101 keys
Extended Stay America Tiffany Springs, Kansas City, MO: 89 keys
Extended Stay America East Chandler Avenue, Phoenix, AZ: 130 keys
Extended Stay America Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS: 133 keys
Extended Stay America 87^thStreet, Lenexa, KS: 116 keys
Extended Stay America, Rio Rancho, NM: 109 keys

For more information on Extended Stay America or to book a stay at one of these properties, visit: https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/. For more on ServiceStar Capital Management, LLC, visit: http://servicestarcapital.com/And for more on Lodging Advisory Group, LLC, visit: https://lodgingadvisory.com/.

About Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality is the leading, global, third-party hotel management company operating branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers, and lifestyle hotels. Aimbridge merged with Interstate Hotels & Resorts in 2019, and now represents a premium portfolio of more than 1,400 branded and independent properties in 49 states and 20 countries. Aimbridge is based in Plano, Texas, and has additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, Toronto, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge’s International Division, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has supporting offices spread across Europe in Amsterdam, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Moscow.

For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com and connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.

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American Cancer Society and Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership in Fight Against Breast Cancer

DETROIT, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Since 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, and provide access to lifesaving screenings.

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Chevrolet and participating dealers across the United States have supported more than 100 Making Strides events across the country through event sponsorships, team participation, and customer engagement.

While Making Strides events have gone virtual this year, Chevrolet will continue support the events at the national, regional and local level all month. Employees across the country are participating in local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events by «walking where they are» and making donations.

On October 1, Chevrolet launched its monthlong #IDriveFor social media campaign, which encourages people to share whom they drive for using the hashtag. Chevrolet will contribute $5 for every social post (up to $220,000) on Twitter or Instagram using #IDriveFor.

Chevrolet is also showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Making Strides by turning the towers of the Renaissance Center global headquarters in Detroit pink during October, displaying a pink fleet of vehicles and painting the sidewalks in front of the Renaissance Center pink.

«We are more grateful than ever for Chevrolet’s partnership, 10 years strong,» said Gary Reedy, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. «Cancer hasn’t stopped for COVID-19. Chevy’s continued commitment to Making Strides, ensures we can fund the future and continue the progress we have made in the fight against breast cancer through groundbreaking research, providing access to care and providing screenings for those who need it most.»

«Many things look different today than they did a year ago, but the commitment by ACS to continue the fight against breast cancer remains unwavering,» said Steve Majoros, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Marketing. «Chevy is proud to continue our commitment to Making Strides with the rollout of the #IDriveFor campaign. We are excited to leverage technology to create a virtual community fueled by the shared mission of raising awareness of and financial support for breast cancer research.»

To learn more about Making Strides, visit makingstrideswalk.org.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.

Media Contact: Amanda Bosherz, amanda.bosherz@cancer.org

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