HBG Design Celebrates the Completion of the new Canopy by Hilton Memphis Hotel

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally recognized hospitality design firm, HBG Design, Memphis/San Diego, is excited to announce the hotel opening and formal completion of its architectural design and construction administration services for the new Canopy by Hilton Memphis Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tn. The official grand opening was held on September 8,…

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally recognized hospitality design firm, HBG Design, Memphis/San Diego, is excited to announce the hotel opening and formal completion of its architectural design and construction administration services for the new Canopy by Hilton Memphis Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tn. The official grand opening was held on September 8, 2020, with reservations launched in November 2020. The Memphis property is the 24th Canopy by Hilton hotel to open in the world. 

One of Hilton’s most acclaimed upper upscale, full-service international brands, Canopy is a lifestyle concept hotel designed to immerse guests in the unique characteristics of host cities and neighborhoods, while attracting local residents to the public spaces. True to its brand promise, the Memphis Canopy brings a fresh urbane flair to its 174 hotel guestrooms, the ‘Curfew’ indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, and multiple open lounge spaces, while adding conference and meeting space and underground valet parking to the downtown core. 

«Located at a gateway into downtown Memphis, at the prime intersection of Union Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard, the Canopy Memphis hotel forms a distinctive modern first impression for visitors coming to enjoy the area’s abundant dining and entertainment options,» says Danny Valle, AIA, Principal at HBG Design, «including the city’s significant destinations–The Peabody Hotel, AutoZone Park, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, the legendary barbeque restaurant, and the world-famous Beale Street entertainment district.»

The five-story hotel’s architectural design was impressively noted by Memphis’ Design Review Board for its «lack of ego by either architect or owner» and its aesthetic deference to allowing its «exuberant, civically important neighbors» to shine as the main act at one of Memphis’ most vibrant corners.

«To achieve its understated design intent, charcoal gray color variations were used on the exterior to balance the rich brick, wood, and concrete material palette and provide neutrality for the well composed fenestrations on the main elevation,» says Nathan Peak, AIA, Principal / Design Director at HBG Design. «A lighter gray metal distinguishes the corner façade immediately fronting this important intersection and provides a muted contemporary backdrop for Canopy’s signature orange logo signage.»

Two large skylights stream natural light into the central lobby. The interior design by Sawyer + Company, New York, was influenced by Memphis culture and history with nods to the area’s iconic music legacy and riverfront industry. Montgomery Martin served as general contractor. Visit www.hbg.design.  

 

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MGM Resorts Resuming 24/7 Operations At Mandalay Bay, Park MGM And The Mirage On March 3

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and <a…

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage resorts effective March 3. The change comes as the Company sees increased interest in travel to Las Vegas.  Previously, each property had implemented selective mid-week closures related to decreased business volumes due to COVID-19. 

«As we begin to see positive signs around the public’s sentiment about traveling, coupled with important progress on the vaccination front and decreasing COVID-19 case numbers, bringing Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage back to full-week operations is an important step for us,» said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ CEO & President. «We remain optimistic about Las Vegas’ recovery and our ability to bring employees back to work as business volumes allow us to do so.»

In accordance with state guidelines, the Company also recently announced several of its live entertainment shows will return to the stage in February and early March.

Days and hours of operation at all venues will vary. For a full list of offerings, and to make reservations, please visit mgmresorts.com.

Health & Safety

MGM Resorts’ comprehensive «Seven-Point Safety Plan» is a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts to mitigate the spread of the virus, protect customers and employees and rapidly respond to potential new cases. The full plan can be reviewed at mgmresorts.com. The Company continues to evaluate and evolve its safety protocols.  Key initiatives include:

  • Employee screening, temperature checks and COVID-19 specific training
  • COVID-19 testing for employees as they return to work in partnership with the local medical community
  • Employees and guests are required to wear masks. Complimentary masks are provided, to guests, as needed
  • A physical distancing policy has been implemented, with floor guides serving as reminders
  • For areas where physical distancing presents challenges, plexiglass barriers have been installed, or other measures will be used to reduce risks
  • Standalone handwashing stations designed by MGM Resorts conveniently located on casino floors
  • Contactless Check-In through the MGM Resorts App allows hotel guests to go through the check-in process on their personal devices, minimizing interactions
  • Guestroom Attendants wear masks and gloves while cleaning each room and change gloves between guestrooms
  • In addition to increased and enhanced routine cleaning of guestrooms and public spaces based on CDC guidance, electrostatic sprayers are utilized in many large public spaces so that disinfectant is applied efficiently
  • Digital menus are available to view on personal mobile devices via QR codes in the company’s food and beverage outlets
  • To minimize groups congregating while they wait, restaurant guests receive text message notification when their tables are ready

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its «Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet» initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are «forward-looking» statements and «safe harbor statements» that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts’ public filings with the SEC. MGM Resorts has based forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements MGM Resorts makes regarding how and when its properties will fully re-open and its ability to mitigate the spread of the virus. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential for additional future outbreaks of the virus, the general economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts’ Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

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Natalie Mounier
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COVID-19 Drives Commercial Gaming Revenue Down 31% in 2020

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. commercial gaming revenue totaled $30.0 billion in 2020, down more than 31 percent year-over-year, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. commercial gaming revenue totaled $30.0 billion in 2020, down more than 31 percent year-over-year, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. 2020 marked the first market contraction for the U.S. gaming industry since 2014 and the lowest gaming revenue total since 2003.

The year ended with some positive momentum in the fourth quarter, with a 1.7 percent increase in revenue over Q3 2020. The nearly $9.2 billion in revenue still represented a 17 percent year-over-year decrease.    

«COVID-19 devastated our business and the employees and communities across the country that rely on casino gaming’s success,» said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. «We have persevered by leading responsible reopening efforts, supporting our employees, and extending a hand to our communities. Still, these numbers show the economic realities of COVID-19 and underscore the importance of targeted federal relief and ramped-up vaccine distribution to accelerate gaming’s recovery in 2021.»

Commercial casinos lost 27 percent of normal operating days throughout 2020 because of mandated COVID-19 closures and, to a lesser degree, disruptions caused by hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. Commercial casinos were open (with capacity restrictions) for an estimated 124,882 days in 2020 instead of 170,484 days had the industry not been shuttered.

The impact of COVID-19 on the casino industry extends beyond gaming revenue. Live entertainment, tourism, and meetings and conventions — which make up more than half of casino resort revenue in tourist destinations like the Las Vegas Strip — all came to a standstill in 2020 and are only now starting to reopen.

«Hospitality and travel have been among the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic. I am encouraged by recent bipartisan momentum on Capitol Hill to support these industries, which are crucial to our nation’s full economic recovery,» added Miller.

Since the reopening of casino properties in mid-2020, the industry has consistently demonstrated its ability to safely return to business, with 911 out of 998 U.S. casinos open today. AGA research shows about one-in-three American adults plan to visit a casino in 2021 — near the highest rate since the AGA began tracking last March. About 80 percent of future casino visitors agree the industry has done a good job at safely reopening.

Gaming’s performance in 2020 was buoyed by the growth of new gaming options, with legal sports betting garnering an all-time high of $1.5 billion in revenue, up 69 percent year-over-year, and iGaming revenue nearly tripling to almost $1.6 billion.

Background

  • 30 commercial gaming markets were operational in 2020, while seven jurisdictions launched legal sports betting markets and West Virginia launched a new iGaming market.
  • AGA’s Casinos & Communities: COVID-19 Response report details how gaming companies have supported their employees, communities, and frontline workers throughout the pandemic.
  • The AGA’s COVID-19 casino tracker lists the reopening status of every U.S. casino.

About the Report
AGA’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker provides state-by-state and cumulative insight into the U.S. commercial gaming industry’s financial performance based on state revenue reports. This issue highlights fourth quarter results, ending December 31, 2020, and end-of-year comparisons.

About the AGA 
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers, and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.

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Onewheel Announces First «Flow State» Brand Ambassadors

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today launched the <a target="_blank"…

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today launched the Flow State ambassador program and content series. While other brands in the space focus on transportation, Onewheel has doubled-down on cultivating a leading lifestyle brand by partnering with luminaries of sport, art, and culture. This perspective is an outlier in the utility-focused world of micro-mobility and a primary reason Onewheel is one of the most rapidly growing boardsports and a dynamic cultural movement.

Flow State ambassadors and content embody Onewheel’s core values of creative expression, a sense of flow, and sharing epic experiences with others. Featured ambassadors include all-world pro-snowboarder Jamie Anderson, viral guitar player and Onewheel rider Chavis Flagg, and high-line walking sensei and adventurer Ryan Robinson. The Flow State ambassador program also features leading personality and X Games host Jack Mitrani, big wave Australian surfer Laura Enever, and professional surfer Monyca Eleogram, who rides her Onewheel around her Maui farm when she’s not riding waves.

«Onewheel is so much more than a way to get around,» says Future Motion Chief Evangelist Jack Mudd. «This is a movement that people want to be a part of. We’re excited to partner with some of the most amazing people on the planet who appreciate that these boards have soul and are excited to contribute to the culture we’ve created. You won’t see scooter brands doing this stuff, and that’s the point.»

Onewheel’s Flow State content series also celebrates and elevates riders who have become rising legends in the rapidly growing Onewheel community. These include hip hop artist and youth activist Javier Starks, who has ridden a record 20,000 miles on Onewheel, Brenden Schurmeier, a wild child from LA and last year’s Race For The Rail winner, and Michelin star chef, Jacob Kear, who forages for fresh ingredients in the mountains of Kyoto on his Onewheel.

«Why are we excited to tell these folk’s stories?,» asks Mudd. «They make the future more rad than they found it and they have a good time in the process. That’s what Onewheel is all about and these people are helping to shape this culture and movement.»

Onewheel will be rolling out more long form stories, profiles, and content on the new Flow State page—highlighting riders and stories throughout the year.

To learn more about the riders, the Flow State ambassador program, and the accompanying content series, visit www.onewheel.com/pages/flowstate. All photo assets of Flow State ambassadors here.

About Future Motion, Inc
Founded in 2013, Future Motion is committed to designing and developing inspiring vehicles that include both elegant form and unprecedented function. Future Motion’s products, Onewheel Pint and Onewheel+ XR, exemplify its dedication to crafting products that bridge recreation and transportation. Future Motion designs not only the Onewheel product line but also all the subsystems that power it, including custom brushless motors, power electronics and battery modules. Onewheel, which provides a riding experience similar to surfing but on paved or unpaved trails, is perfectly situated in Santa Cruz where the mountains meet the sea. Its products are protected by over 37 issued patents in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Dillon Hollinger
TRUE Communications for Onewheel
dillon@truecommunications.com

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Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary

SAN JOSE DEL CABO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos, the beautiful natural habitat located in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, belonging to the family of The Dolphin Company, yesterday celebrated 10 years of having opened its doors. Since then, more than 200 thousand visitors from different parts of the world such as the United States, Mexico

SAN JOSE DEL CABO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos, the beautiful natural habitat located in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, belonging to the family of The Dolphin Company, yesterday celebrated 10 years of having opened its doors. Since then, more than 200 thousand visitors from different parts of the world such as the United States, Mexico and Canada, among others, have lived the wonderful experience of carrying out educational interactions with species such as dolphins, sea lions and dromedaries.

Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos is located in the beautiful Marina Puerto Los Cabos, just 25 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, and offers a privileged view of the union between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. It is also home to 5 beautiful dolphins, 3 sea lions, among which is one that was rescued, and 6 dromedaries, with whom visitors can interact through educational programs that seek to raise awareness about the care of the environment and species that inhabit it.

It is worth mentioning that Dolphin Discovery as a brand turned 26 years old last December. Its first dolphin habitat opened on Isla Mujeres in 1994 and now has 12 habitats under that name in Mexico and the Caribbean islands. As important information about Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos are the following:

  • In the last two years alone, free talks on environmental education have been given to more than 2,000 boys and girls, within their facilities and directly in educational centers.
  • More than 17,000 people have received information about the protection of the environment and the preservation of species in their educational module.
  • For free, they have hosted more than 2,000 people for educational tours.
  • Dolphin Discovery Los Cabos belongs to the Stranded Network which realizes rescues and rehabilitations under the guidance of PROFEPA and other authorities.
  • Has participated in various rescues and research for the conservation of marine fauna. Among the main rescues is that of Pipin, a sea lion found abandoned in a box in Morelia.
  • Participates in various social responsibility campaigns such as beach cleaning and fundraising for children’s foundations through the annual activity «10,000 smiles», which they hope to be able to resume this year according to the evolution of the pandemic.
  • It is a dolphin habitat under the Miracle category, which means that they have dolphins that have been born in human care thanks to their breeding program.

Media Contact

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Southwest Airlines Launches One Million Acts Of Kindness Challenge To Celebrate 50 Years Of Heart In Action

DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is engaging its Customers, Employees, and partners to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness throughout its 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century of empowering People and…

DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is engaging its Customers, Employees, and partners to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness throughout its 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century of empowering People and communities to lead with Heart and kindness.

Now through Dec. 31, 2021, Customers and Employees can participate in the challenge by signing the airline’s Kindness Pledge and committing to doing Acts of Kindness for others, such as delivering a meal to a neighbor, cleaning up a park, or sending a note of encouragement. Each signature on the Kindness Pledge and Act of Kindness that is shared on social media using the hashtag #HeartinAction will count towards achieving the one million Acts of Kindness goal.

«We are the airline with Heart, founded on The Golden Rule – treating others as you would like to be treated – so celebrating our 50th Anniversary year with a kindness challenge is fitting,» said Linda Rutherford, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Southwest Airlines. «Our Employees live out The Golden Rule each day through their interactions with each other, our Customers, and in our communities. We’re excited to all come together to inspire a kinder tomorrow, because at Southwest, we’re more than an airline, we’re your neighbor. And neighbors take care of each other.»

Southwest Employees received a sneak peek of the one million Acts of Kindness challenge in mid-January, and since then have already logged more than 62,000 acts, including recognizing fellow Employees for their Acts of Kindness and volunteering at organizations.  

The Southwest Kindness Pledge reads as follows:

I pledge to spark acts of kindness – one at a time, sprinkling compassion around the world.
I will practice Hospitality, making people feel welcomed, cared for, and appreciated.
I will treat others with courtesy, politeness, and respect.
I will do little things, because little things make a big difference.
I commit to putting my Heart in Action, sharing a smile and little bit of love, and making someone’s day a little brighter.

Throughout the year, Southwest will provide Customers and Employees an update on the progress towards the one million Acts of Kindness goal, ideas on how to remain engaged, and share heartfelt stories along the way. For more information about the kindness challenge and Southwest’s 50th Anniversary, visit Southwest50.com/actsofkindness.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. 
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs, Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. Thus far in 2021, Southwest began service to both Chicago (O’Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on Feb. 14, and will begin service to both Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs on March 11; both Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 12; Fresno, Calif. on April 25; and Jackson, Miss. on June 6.

The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times throughout each flight. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.   

Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply. 

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. 

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA. 

 

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King Shocks Sweeps Podium at King of the Hammers

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — King Shocks and King of the Hammers go together for far more reasons than a common name. For one, there’s no better place for The Leader in Off-Road Shock Technology to prove the performance and reliability of the world’s premier off-road shocks than one of the most grueling off-road races in the world, with challenging rock sections, high-speed desert terrain, and an ever-evolving set of obstacles throughout the 14-hour race.

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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — King Shocks and King of the Hammers go together for far more reasons than a common name. For one, there’s no better place for The Leader in Off-Road Shock Technology to prove the performance and reliability of the world’s premier off-road shocks than one of the most grueling off-road races in the world, with challenging rock sections, high-speed desert terrain, and an ever-evolving set of obstacles throughout the 14-hour race.

King of the Hammers is the ultimate test of off-road technology and King Shocks is thrilled to have swept the podium.

For two, this year’s KOH podium featured a clean sweep for racers on King Shocks, with Randy Slawson leading brothers JP and Raul Gomez across the finish line. It was Slawson’s record-tying third King of the Hammers win as a driver, his first since 2015, and allowed him to claim more than $70,000 in cash and prizes, including an $8,000 contingency bonus from King Shocks for the victory.

«My year begins and ends in February,» said Slawson. «It’s not in December, like everybody else’s. King of the Hammers is like the only thing that I live, eat, breathe, sleep, dream, you know. I spend more of my time and more of my money getting ready for this than I think anybody does. We’ve been backed up by the best in the business, like King Shocks, and it’s really been a pleasure working with them over the years. They have been a key part of my continued success.»

JP Gomez started the race on the pole, but the 190-mile challenge featured numerous lead changes across its three laps. In the end, Slawson and the Gomez brothers were the only three drivers to complete the event in under eight hours, even as Raul Gomez briefly stopped on course to assist another competitor who had crashed.

«We’re thrilled to have swept the podium at this year’s King of the Hammers,» said King Shocks President/Owner Brett King. «Huge congratulations to Randy, JP, and Raul for locking out the top three spots this year, and a ton of other teams running King Shocks also did a tremendous job conquering this year’s course. KOH is the ultimate test of off-road technology every single year, and we work hard to engineer quality products that don’t just have what it takes to make it to the finish, but make it look effortless.»

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Carbly Announces «Carbly for Teams», Multi-User Dealership Collaboration Tools

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ambient Automotive («Carbly») has released «Carbly for Teams», an extended feature set for the market-leading vehicle appraisal platform enabling dealers and automotive professionals to work together effortlessly to save money and leverage expertise. Carbly users can now share vehicles, comments, photos and activities among their team.

«Sharing data among teams has been the number one feature request from our users», said <span…

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ambient Automotive («Carbly») has released «Carbly for Teams», an extended feature set for the market-leading vehicle appraisal platform enabling dealers and automotive professionals to work together effortlessly to save money and leverage expertise. Carbly users can now share vehicles, comments, photos and activities among their team.

«Sharing data among teams has been the number one feature request from our users», said John Berry, Head of Product Development at Ambient Automotive. «The key to our success has been identifying how a variety of types of dealerships like to communicate, and then building a rich feature set that supports rather than reinvents how dealers work. We’ve built a flexible, cloud-based solution to allow teams of all sizes to find a process that works for them.»

Along with the collaboration, appraisal and dealer auction tools, Carbly now offers two distinct user roles to support dealership workflow; Full Access users with unrestricted access to appraisal data and market guides, and Non-Appraisal users for team members who can still collaborate, but don’t need appraisal data. This structure saves dealers money, as they only pay for the appraisal data they require, while still allowing all users to add vehicles, use the powerful Carbly VIN Scanner, and share unlimited notes and photos among the team.

«We’re excited to give dealers access to tools that might have previously been out of their price range», Berry continued. «Users can now seek input about vehicle pricing, follow along with team-wide auction watchlists, and much more».

Carbly for Teams also features a full Activity Feed for keeping team members informed, including viewing all vehicle activity, photos, comments, and important workflow updates across the dealership. This is all built upon the lauded multi-platform synchronization infrastructure that allows users to work efficiently whether on the lot, in the lanes, or at a desk.

Carbly for Teams is available now, free of charge. Existing accounts can instantly add additional users from within Carbly. Learn more at: https://getcarbly.com/teams/

About Carbly
Carbly was founded in 2017 with the goal of helping car dealers make informed, data-driven decisions regarding vehicle sourcing, valuation and inventory management. Blending world-class technology and user-centered design, Carbly is a modern tool focused on bringing quality software to dealers of all sizes.

Media Contact

Rory MacGregor, Ambient Automotive, Inc, +1 (800) 996-4028, rory.m@getcarbly.com

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Top Automotive Lifestyle Brand Chemical Guys Unveils Two New Precision Paint Restoration Products That Work Together for a Fast-Acting, Flawless Shine

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chemical Guys, the leading lifestyle brand for automotive detailing enthusiasts and professionals, announces the launch of its C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound and P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish, two complementary products that work hand in hand to remove stubborn scratches and swirls and restore paint with unprecedented levels of speed.  

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chemical Guys, the leading lifestyle brand for automotive detailing enthusiasts and professionals, announces the launch of its C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound and P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish, two complementary products that work hand in hand to remove stubborn scratches and swirls and restore paint with unprecedented levels of speed.  

The pairing of C4 & P4 offers an easy-to-understand approach allowing anyone to take on improving minor imperfections.

C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound, a fast-cutting paint correction compound, is designed to rapidly remove scratches and swirls, sanding marks, acid rain etching, holograms, and 1200-grit and finer sanding marks with both DA and rotary polishers, delivering maximum and instantaneous paint correction. The product’s unique, non-dusting formula utilizes consistent-cut technology to produce a smooth, even cut from start to finish for superior results faster and easier than achieved with traditional polishes or compounds. Depending on the paint type, C4 can be used as a standalone product to achieve amazing results.

P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish is the versatile, perfect follow-up to C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound, capable of correcting 2000-grit and finer sanding marks without dusting or leaving behind residue, making it especially easy to work with. By producing the highest level of paint perfection, deep reflection and mirror gloss, P4 removes light swirls and scratches and slight hazing from all glossy paint with a DA or rotary polisher, adding tons of depth and reflection in minimal time. Be sure to use P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish before you ceramic coat, seal or wax your vehicle for a pristine paint finish, ensuring maximum durability and longevity of your protective coating. You can also use P4 as a standalone product when you have light defects to reveal a brilliant shine.

«Paint correction has long been an intimidating part of the auto detailing process. Especially for someone that has never navigated a sea of compounds, glazes, polishes and pads,» said Chemical Guys’ Chief Revenue Officer, John Mansfield. «That makes the launch of C4 and P4 exciting, considering this pairing, combined with instructional videos on the Chemical Guys YouTube channel, offers an easy-to-understand approach allowing anyone to take on improving minor imperfections without removing paint or clear coat.»

Available for purchase on February 17 at ChemicalGuys.com and Detail Garage locations nationwide, C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound and P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish will both retail for $18.99.

ABOUT CHEMICAL GUYS
Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead, Chemical Guys is a worldwide leader in automotive detailing products for car care enthusiasts and professionals. From exclusive small-batch waxes to cutting edge ceramic coatings, and specialty cleaners for exteriors and interiors, Chemical Guys sets the industry standard when it comes to product innovation, technological advancement and education. Based in Southern California, Chemical Guys has evolved from a handful of passionate car fanatics to a global lifestyle brand with the largest digital library of automotive detailing «how to» content available. Learn more and join the Chemical Guys family at ChemicalGuys.com.

ABOUT DETAIL GARAGE 
Detail Garage is the country’s fastest-growing car care superstore. The nationwide retail franchise is the ultimate destination for auto detailing supplies, equipment, car care accessories and training. By combining the highest-quality products with educational detailing classes, Detail Garage has become the country’s go-to retail store for car care enthusiasts, passionate car owners, and detailing professionals. After launching its initial location in Southern California, the brand has quickly expanded to over 60 locations over the last 5 years throughout the US and Canada. To find a Detail Garage near you or for more information on products, training or franchising opportunities visit www.detailgarage.com.

 

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2021 Washington, D.C. Auto Show Canceled

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Due to the ongoing pandemic and out of concern for the safety and well-being of the show’s attendees and exhibitors, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show will not be held in 2021 as had been previously planned.

Beyond the immediate health considerations, the show’s organizers are also taking this unprecedented step to better ensure that the 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show, which will be held…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Due to the ongoing pandemic and out of concern for the safety and well-being of the show’s attendees and exhibitors, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show will not be held in 2021 as had been previously planned.

Beyond the immediate health considerations, the show’s organizers are also taking this unprecedented step to better ensure that the 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show, which will be held January 21-30, 2022, can happen on-time and with the same exciting programming that attendees have long been accustomed to.

«Out of respect to the region’s auto enthusiasts and those in the market for a new vehicle, along with the automakers who are the backbone of our event, we tried everything possible to produce a show in 2021,» said Washington, D.C. Auto Show president and CEO John O’Donnell. «Unfortunately, there is simply too much ongoing uncertainty about when the District will be able to safely host large indoor events again. We truly wish that cancellation wasn’t necessary, but we know that this decision is in the best interests of all those who make The Washington, D.C. Auto Show the great event that it is.»

While there will not be an in-person e­vent this year, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is working with a local broadcast partner on an auto show television special, which will air in May. Auto Show organizers will announce additional details as they are finalized.

Show organizers are also planning to return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in January 2022, with a full line of programming. That includes the return of the show’s MobilityTalks International pre-show policy conference, scheduled for January 19, an in-person Industry Media Day on January 20, and a full 10-day consumer show from January 21 through January 30.

«While the overall health situation has not improved as much as was needed to host a show in the spring of 2021, we remain confident that the city and the country are on a path that will allow us to put on an invigorating, exciting auto show in January 2022,» O’Donnell said. «We can’t wait bring the latest and greatest developments in the auto industry to downtown D.C. next January. In the meantime, we hope everyone takes great care to stay safe and healthy as we get through this crisis.»

For more information on The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, please visit www.washingtonautoshow.com.

About The Washington, D.C. Auto Show

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, held each year at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is the largest annual indoor public event in the District of Columbia. The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show will be open to the public for 10 consecutive days, from January 21 through January 30, 2022.

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