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SEATTLE, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hurtigruten, the world’s leading expedition cruise line, values all guests and understands the importance of protecting personal information. On December 14, 2020, Hurtigruten learned that an unauthorized actor encrypted the computer systems relating to two of their ships, the MS Fram and MS Midnatsol. The data impacted for limited MS Fram guests was between 2018-2020 and for limited MS Midnatsol guests 2016-2020. Immediately upon learning of this incident, Hurtigruten disabled the affected computer systems, took down their internet connection to prevent any further intrusion, and launched a forensic investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. 

Based on the investigation, the personal information that might have been affected by this incident consisted of affected customers’ – names, dates of birth, passport numbers and passport expiration dates. Affected customers’ email addresses, mailing addresses, and/or phone numbers might also have been affected by this incident. Credit and debit card information, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and government-issued identification card numbers were not affected by this incident. Hurtigruten does not store credit card or debit card numbers. Additionally, if affected customers were treated by a medical provider during their stay on the MS Fram or the MS Midnatsol, certain information collected by that medical provider may have been affected by this incident, such as the medical provider’s notes about the affected customer’s visit. 

Hurtigruten values the information security of all customers and is currently working to resolve this situation. Hurtigruten immediately took steps to contain the issue and commenced an investigation to determine the data and individuals that may have been affected. Hurtigruten also reported this matter to Norwegian law enforcement based on the company’s Oslo headquarters location and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hurtigruten is continuing to work with third-party cybersecurity experts to enhance the security of their systems and reduce the risk of a similar event happening in the future.

Hurtigruten is in the process of contacting customers in order to improve our cyber threat prevention, detection and response. While there is no indication of actual harm to any individuals as result of this incident, Hurtigruten does recommend taking steps to ensure personal information is safe in including monitoring accounts, set up fraud alerts, monitor personal health information, gather additional information from creditors on how to freeze accounts as needed and contact additional resources to explore fraud protection options in the future through the FTC.

Hurtigruten regrets this incident, and it is important to the company that customers have answers to questions about their personal information. For all inquiries relating to the matter please email us at Feedback.US@hurtigruten.com, www.hurtigruten.com, or call Hurtigruten’s toll–free number, 1–866–552–0371, between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST,  Monday through Friday, excluding major U.S. holidays.  

About Hurtigruten 
Hurtigruten is the world leader in exploration travel. As the largest cruise operator in polar waters, and with 126 years of know-how, they offer immersive experiences to some of the world’s most pristine and remote destinations, including Antarctica, Alaska, Arctic Canada and the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, and more. Hurtigruten’s fleet consists of 14 expedition ships, custom built for adventure travel, including two of the world’s first hybrid electric-powered ships, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen. These ships are two of the most advanced and environmentally friendly expedition vessels at sea.  Hurtigruten is an industry leader in sustainability, with a deep commitment to improving the marine environments they call home.   

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — It was an exceptional week for Puerto Rico on the world golf stage last week. Island native Rafa Campos played brilliantly during the PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open that concluded yesterday, and the United States Golf Association welcomed the Puerto Rico Golf Association into its network of Allied Golf Associations (AGA), becoming the 59th AGA and first outside of the 50 United States.

Puerto Rico is home to 18 courses – with new ones planned – world-class beaches, dozens of resorts, thousands of restaurants, and is traveler friendly. As the air hub of the Caribbean, a top Airbnb destination, and a bilingual Island that requires no passport for U.S. citizens, it is ideally suited for invigorating escapes.

The plethora of health and safety protocols in place enabled the world-class golf tournament and Island to continue their long-standing partnership, mirroring the positive emerging trends in Puerto Rico.

«The Puerto Rico Open was the largest, highest-profile event to be held on the Island since the pandemic began, and the wonderful partnership illuminated Puerto Rico’s positive shift pertaining to events and travel,» said Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico. «Our Destination Marketing Organization’s mission is to showcase Puerto Rico’s global brand, and the PGA TOUR partnership and Golf Channel coverage highlighted our golf courses, culture, history and many other attributes.»

Campos thrilled the golf world with his play on the Championship Course at Grand Reserve Golf Club, an amenity of the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. Finishing tied for third, he was in contention to win the championship until the very end.

«It was a great week, and I’m very happy,» Campos said. «I’m very fortunate and want to thank all the fans out here, the supporters in Puerto Rico.»

Along with PGA TOUR member Campos, Puerto Rico was represented in the tournament by Edward Figueroa, who qualified through the 2020 Golf Puerto Rico Island Championship.

Campos and Figueroa added to Puerto Rico’s rich golf history. Legendary champion Chi Chi Rodriguez won eight times on the PGA TOUR.  He designed El Legado, a popular 18-hole course in Guayama.  It is one of Puerto Rico’s wonderfully diverse yet complementary playing options, including four of the top 50 rated courses in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and the Atlantic Islands (source: Golfweek).

Other course designers represented on the Island include Tom and George Fazio, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Rees Jones, Tom Kite, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and his son Robert Trent Jones, Jr.  All are open to the public, and many are amenities of beautiful resorts, including Royal Isabela; Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino; The St. Regis Bahia Beach; Wyndham Grand Rio Mar; Palmas del Mar; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and the forementioned Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.

Learn more about visiting Puerto Rico at DiscoverPuertoRico.com, including:

• Travel Advisory and Q&A

About Discover Puerto Rico 

Discover Puerto Rico is a private, not for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination. The DMO brings prosperity to the people of Puerto Rico by collaboratively positioning the Island’s diversity and uniqueness for leisure, business and events. It is responsible for all global marketing, sales and promotion of the destination and works collaboratively with key local governmental and non-governmental players throughout Puerto Rico’s visitor economy and community at large, to empower economic growth. Visit: www.DiscoverPuertoRico.com.

Dan Shepherd
danshepherdpr@gmail.com 
(703) 403-5317

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA), attended the opening of a special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show on February 25, at the Rybovich Superyacht Marina in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The two-day charter broker-only show was organized by the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) in partnership with the BMOTA and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA). Participating in the show were 80 of the top charter brokers who book charters to The Bahamas, along with yachts ranging in sizes 78 to 213 feet.

Exhibitors included: ABM, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Romora Bay Resort & Marina, Valentine’s Resort & Marina, Bay Street Marina, Hurricane Hole Marina, Nassau Yacht Haven, Abaco Beach Resort, Tropic Ocean Air, United Island & Yacht-United Shipping and Makers Air.

Originally scheduled to take place in Nassau, Bahamas in February 2021, the show was moved to the Rybovich Superyacht facility to accommodate the international brokers and respect the current COVID-19 restrictions by the Bahamas government.

While at the show, Minister D’Aguilar conducted one-on-one meetings with the brokers thanking them for their continuous support of The Bahamas and educated them on The Bahamas’ new digitized Click2Clear cruise platforms, safety travel protocols, new marina products and destination experiences available to them and their guests.

The Minister noted that «prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism to The Bahamas was performing remarkably well and was poised for record-breaking performances. The impact of the pandemic, however, was felt by us all. Despite a slower rebound, especially with our hotels and airline operators, we are indeed grateful to our neighbors in the North who continue to visit us by private aircrafts, boats and charter yachts, which have benefited our Family Islands greatly.» 

«As COVID-19 cases here in the U.S. decline daily, and as more and more businesses begin to reopen and persons prepare to travel again, we want to remind you and your guests, that The Bahamas, blessed with great beauty, diversity and geography (located 50 miles from the U.S., the world’s greatest economy and three of the largest cruise ship ports) is open for business. Our entry protocols are quick and easy, and we are ready to share our hospitality with you,» said Minister D’Aguilar.

According to Peter Maury, President of ABM and owner of Bay Street Marina, «We simply could not let the opportunity to hold this event at Rybovich Marina pass us, especially when the international charter brokers were already here in Florida, and 90% of the charter yacht business that comes to The Bahamas is booked through these brokers.» 

«COVID -19 has changed the rules of engagement for doing charter business.  The Bahamas government must be commended for its swift actions to curtail COVID-19 cases, install digitized cruise and charter platforms and reopen its borders and economy, quickly and safely, especially as other destinations remain closed for business,» said Joseph Dargavage, Vice President of ABM, Partner at Romora Bay Resort & Marina and Chairman for the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show.

«As a result of this, The Bahamas destination has now been added to many new brokers’ schedules, and we have seen an increase in enquiries and charter yacht bookings to the destination like never before.  We are only beginning to scratch the surface of the potential revenue that yacht chartering can provide to us.  In fact, The Bahamas is still in its infancy stage in this charter arena, and based on the feedback and interest shown in The Bahamas destination, I expect yacht charter business in The Bahamas to grow five-fold, within the next five years,» he said.

«We also plan to conduct a series of small Bahamas charter show events in Florida throughout the year to further promote The Bahamas, its ease of getting there, safety protocols and culture.  Plans are also underway to hold the 2022 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in Nassau, comprising three days in Nassau with post trips to the Out Islands,» said Darvagage.

ABOUT THE BAHAMAS

Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.

PRESS INQUIRIES
D. Earnestine Moxyz
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation
emoxyz@bahamas.com

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LONDON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a masterpiece painting? Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a masterpiece painting? Since this Spring, you will be able to when Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience comes to multiple cities across the US: New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Boston & Houston.

After huge success in Europe, where it delighted the sophisticated and demanding European art lovers, entertainment producer Exhibition Hub and leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, have accelerated the expansion across North America, announcing the launch of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Boston, with tickets selling in just hours in both Atlanta and New York.

This 360-degree, immersive digital art experience, allows visitors to take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Vincent van Gogh, one of history’s foremost artistic geniuses, bringing to life a new form of immersive Edutainment.

The experience illuminates and transforms a unique physical space into a fully immersive exhibit, where Van Gogh’s work takes over the walls, through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, and unique one-of-a-kind VR experiences. Visitors are immersed directly into the paintings themselves and become the eyes of Van Gogh, an element that differentiates this experience from other similarly immersive exhibits. The family-friendly, COVID-safe experience is sure to delight all ages.

Click here to see a glimpse of the full experience.

«We believe there is a pent-up demand for immersive entertainment in a COVID-safe environment,» said Mario Iacampo, CEO of Exhibition Hub. «As the world slowly returns to normal, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience allows people to once again gather and enjoy art and entertainment in a safe, socially distanced manner.»

Visitors to Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be required to wear face masks at all times and must adhere to anti-COVID transmission protocols as outlined by the CDC. Hand sanitizer stations will be available to visitors on-site. The exact location for the experience will be announced in the coming weeks.

Since launching in 2015, Exhibition Hub has produced more than 70 exhibitions and immersive experiences around the world, reaching more than six million visitors. The company curates, produces and distributes a large number of exhibitions across the globe, from Europe to America and Asia, delivering experiences to wide audiences and adapting its productions to numerous types of unique venues: from museums to exhibition centers, galleries to shopping malls, and cathedrals, and historical sites.

Exhibition Hub has also teamed with leading entertainment discovery platform, Fever, best known for its immersive experiences Candlelight, The Mad Hatter Gin (& Tea) Party and, most recently, the Los Angeles based Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience.

Since 2015, Fever have been democratizing access to culture and delighting global audiences through their experiences. In this time they have revolutionised the experience economy ensuring experiences like Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience continue to delight culture seekers. Fever strive to continually offer affordable tickets, allowing for competitive prices and also special prices for seniors, veterans and students.

Press Contact: press@feverup.com  

About Exhibition Hub:

Exhibition Hub is a curator, producer and distributor of large exhibitions across the world, from Europe to America and Asia. They deliver edutainment experiences to wide audiences and adapt their productions to any kind of venue: from museums, exhibition centres, galleries to shopping malls, old churches, historical places and other unique spots.

Nowadays, Exhibition Hub focuses more and more on immersive experiences. They offer a spectacular 360° light and music show as well as a unique virtual reality experience.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Michelin North America, Inc., has announced price increases up to 8% on select MICHELIN^®, BFGOODRICH^® and UNIROYAL^® passenger and light truck tires as well as on select urban delivery offers due to changing business dynamics and rising costs of raw materials. This increase will be effective on April 1 in the United States and Canada.

Price changes may vary across specific products within each brand portfolio. Details will be presented directly to dealers and urban fleet customers with additional questions addressed directly through account managers.

About Michelin North America

Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. (www.michelinman.com) has more than 21,400 employees and operates 19 major manufacturing plants. 

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NEW YORK, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announced today the launch of an online gambling public relations division. The creation of the new division will allow a focused and strategic approach to online gambling, casinos, lotto and sports betting clients.

5WPR has been agency of record for several leaders in the space, for many years, and has developed tried and true strategies for this unheeded industry. As a leading agency and innovator in the PR space, 5W has a history of working with emerging and trending industries ensuring client partners the opportunity to remain ahead of the curve and garner mainstream attention.

«With regulations varying nationally, advancements in technologies that enhance the gaming experience and the surge in people connecting virtually, online gambling has become a hot and rapidly evolving business,» said 5WPR CEO and Founder, Ronn Torossian. «With much still unknown regarding the return of the in-person entertainment and hospitality industries, online gambling and lottery companies have immense opportunities for growth.»

PR services offered to online gambling and lottery clients include messaging and positioning, media relations, visibility programs, content creation, partnerships and celebrity relations, digital media campaigns, event planning, thought leadership and speaking opportunities.

About 5W Public Relations
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 200 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and digital strategy. 5W brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication. 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and CEO Ronn Torossian, was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year by the American Business Awards.

Media Contact
Ronn Torossian
rtorossian@5wpr.com / 212-999-5585

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Showgoers from 35 countries signed on in droves last Thursday to the San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show and The American Indian Art Show/San Francisco when they opened their doors virtually for the first time due to Covid-19. The much-anticipated annual shows bring together the biggest names in the tribal and ethnographic art worlds, and draw both serious collectors and art enthusiasts to see and purchase.  

An unprecedented level of traffic, which exceeded the 50,000 hits-an-hour limit of the show’s commercial grade server, caused a significant slow-down on the websites for more than five hours the morning of the opening. They were quickly upgraded to an industrial grade platform and the sites have been working perfectly sense. Due to the lost hours and the extraordinary interest, the shows have been extended by three days to close on Wednesday, March 3, at midnight PST rather than on Sunday, February 28th. «We wanted to make sure everyone had plenty of time to see, enjoy, and buy the work at the shows,» explained John Morris, the co-producer of the shows along with Kim Martindale.

The heightened interest is a very positive sign for tribal and ethnographic art. «I have never in my 43 years of producing large arts events, including the huge LA Art Show, seen traffic like this,» said Martindale.

The 35th Annual San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show is an international art fair devoted exclusively to top-tier works from Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and the Americas. With thousands of pieces up for sale, the range of work is exceptional. You can see museum-quality African sculptures from one of the most important African art galleries in the world, Belgium– based Didier Claus Gallery; a contemporary piece, Son of Stone, by Oglala Lokota artist Dwayne Wilcox on offer from New York City’s oldest Tribal Art gallery, Tambaran Gallery; and a special exhibit of some thirty Phantom Shields from Papua New Guinea, named after a new book, «MAN WHO CANNOT DIE Phantom Shields of the New Guinea Highlands»

Running concurrently, the 37^th American Indian Art Show/ San Francisco is the most significant showcase of American Indian art on the West Coast, with an emphasis on antique American Indian art as well as Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, and contemporary American Indian art. This show, too, has a wide range of stunning work, from a superb wooden Eskimo mask from the mid 19^th century or earlier on offer from the Art Blackburn Gallery; to a painting «Taos Indian» by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) from Parsons Fine Art; to a stunning Apache olla, 23 1/2″ in height x 23″ in diameter, circa 1910, formerly in the private Eddie Basha Collection on offer from Terry DeWalt.

General Admission Show Hours: Free
Open until Wednesday, March 3, 2021, when shows close at midnight PST. 

Virtual San Francisco Tribal and Textile Show https://www.virtualtribalandtextileartshows.com/cms/

Virtual American Indian Art Show/ San Francisco
https://www.virtualamericanindianartshows.com/cms/

Media contact:
Clare Hertel
304200@email4pr.com 
505-670-3090

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