Quark Expeditions Adopts Breakthrough Rapid PCR Testing as Part of its S.A.F.E. COVID Policy

SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has secured rapid onsite testing capability as part of its industry-leading S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, designed to protect travelers’ health—and financial investment—when expedition travel resumes.

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SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has secured rapid onsite testing capability as part of its industry-leading S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, designed to protect travelers’ health—and financial investment—when expedition travel resumes.

«The ship-based travel industry has had a difficult time bouncing back from this global pandemic,» said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. «To protect guests and crew from COVID-19 when normal operations resume, we’ve adopted rapid onsite PCR testing capability that’s recognized around the world as the gold standard of COVID testing. We’re committed to reducing the risk of a COVID outbreak and get people back to exploring the remote, naturally social-distanced Polar Regions.»

«Rapid onsite PCR testing is a breakthrough in COVID prevention,» said Josh Weidman, Director of Product, Quark Expeditions. «This efficient and quick test, plus additional pre-trip screening and onboard precautions included in our S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, will enable adventurers to finally get back to safely exploring the Arctic.»

As outlined by Weidman, the rapid PCR testing capability will allow the Quark Expeditions team to:

  • Ensure all guests test negative for COVID 19 before boarding our ships
  • Receive results within 60 minutes of each COVID-19 test
  • Identify infected individuals, even asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic carriers
  • Carry out onboard testing of passengers and crew to ensure continued peace of mind.

Quark Expeditions’ S.A.F.E. COVID Policy stands for:

State-of-the-art Testing & Health Protocols – Quark Expeditions has secured rapid onsite PCR testing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on ships.

Anytime Cancellation & Rebooking – This best-in-class cancellation and rebooking policy allows travelers to rebook right up to the day of departure with a money-back guarantee and flexible rebooking options.

Free from Crowds in the Polar Regions – Natural social distancing is part of life in the remote, sparsely populated Polar Regions—making them the best places to be at a time when location matters most.

Experience will not be Compromised – Guests will continue to have every opportunity to experience the glaciers, fjords, and wildlife by Zodiacs and during on-shore excursions.

To learn more about our S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, watch There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Polar Voyage video.

Quark Expeditions has been exploring the Polar Regions since 1991. Quark Expeditions is a member of the Travelopia Group, the world’s largest collection of specialist travel brands. 

Specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for over 25 years, offering Arctic and Antarctic cruises on specially-equipped small expedition vessels, icebreakers, and unique land-based adventures.

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Quark Expeditions Adopts Breakthrough Rapid PCR Testing as Part of its S.A.F.E. COVID Policy

SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has secured rapid onsite testing capability as part of its industry-leading S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, designed to protect travelers’ health—and financial investment—when expedition travel resumes.

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SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has secured rapid onsite testing capability as part of its industry-leading S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, designed to protect travelers’ health—and financial investment—when expedition travel resumes.

«The ship-based travel industry has had a difficult time bouncing back from this global pandemic,» said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. «To protect guests and crew from COVID-19 when normal operations resume, we’ve adopted rapid onsite PCR testing capability that’s recognized around the world as the gold standard of COVID testing. We’re committed to reducing the risk of a COVID outbreak and get people back to exploring the remote, naturally social-distanced Polar Regions.»

«Rapid onsite PCR testing is a breakthrough in COVID prevention,» said Josh Weidman, Director of Product, Quark Expeditions. «This efficient and quick test, plus additional pre-trip screening and onboard precautions included in our S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, will enable adventurers to finally get back to safely exploring the Arctic.»

As outlined by Weidman, the rapid PCR testing capability will allow the Quark Expeditions team to:

  • Ensure all guests test negative for COVID 19 before boarding our ships
  • Receive results within 60 minutes of each COVID-19 test
  • Identify infected individuals, even asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic carriers
  • Carry out onboard testing of passengers and crew to ensure continued peace of mind.

Quark Expeditions’ S.A.F.E. COVID Policy stands for:

State-of-the-art Testing & Health Protocols – Quark Expeditions has secured rapid onsite PCR testing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on ships.

Anytime Cancellation & Rebooking – This best-in-class cancellation and rebooking policy allows travelers to rebook right up to the day of departure with a money-back guarantee and flexible rebooking options.

Free from Crowds in the Polar Regions – Natural social distancing is part of life in the remote, sparsely populated Polar Regions—making them the best places to be at a time when location matters most.

Experience will not be Compromised – Guests will continue to have every opportunity to experience the glaciers, fjords, and wildlife by Zodiacs and during on-shore excursions.

To learn more about our S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, watch There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Polar Voyage video.

Quark Expeditions has been exploring the Polar Regions since 1991. Quark Expeditions is a member of the Travelopia Group, the world’s largest collection of specialist travel brands. 

 

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United Launch Alliance is Paving the Highway to Mars

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

What:

A United Launched Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launched NASA’s Mars 2020 mission with the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter on July 30, 2020. After a…

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What:

A United Launched Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launched NASA’s Mars 2020 mission with the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter on July 30, 2020. After a seven-month journey, the rover is planning to land on Mars on Thurs., Feb 18.

ULA and our heritage vehicles have launched every U.S. mission to the red planet and the launch of Mars 2020 marked our 20th trip. Perseverance launched aboard an Atlas V rocket in the 541 configuration, with a 5-meter payload fairing and four solid rocket boosters. The Atlas V rocket delivered Perseverance on an ultra-precise interplanetary trajectory to intercept Mars. To date ULA has launched 142 times with 100 percent mission success. ULA is proud to have been part of such a significant science mission continuing the Mars legacy to provide crucial knowledge and understanding of the red planet.  

When:

The Perseverance rover is planned to touch down on Mars on Thurs., Feb. 18 at approximately 3:55 p.m. EST.

Details:

About United Launch Alliance
With more than a century of combined heritage, ULA is the nation’s most experienced and reliable launch service provider. ULA has successfully delivered 142 missions to orbit that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of our solar system, provide critical capabilities for troops in the field, deliver cutting-edge commercial services and enable GPS navigation. For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321). Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Earns Forbes Five-Star Award For Second Consecutive Year

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the second consecutive year, Dallas’ luxury Lone Star landmark, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, has been awarded with the prestigious Five-Star…

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the second consecutive year, Dallas’ luxury Lone Star landmark, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, has been awarded with the prestigious Five-Star designation by Forbes Travel Guide, the only global ranking system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. This coveted 2021 triumph upholds the property’s placement among the most iconic and revered hotels and resorts worldwide.

«The Forbes Five-Star award is one of the most esteemed achievements that can be bestowed upon a hotel, and we are proud to say we’ve accomplished this feat two years in a row,» said Andrew Davidson, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. «We couldn’t have done this without the commitment of our skilled team of Ladies and Gentlemen, who continue to bring memorable service and luxury hospitality travel experiences to the city of Dallas

Forbes Travel Guide is the originator of the prestigious Five Star Rating systems and has provided the travel industry’s most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hospitality entities since 1958. The Forbes Travel Guide team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 900 rigorous and objective standards, provide consumers with insight to make better informed travel and leisure decisions.

As the first hotel in the state to achieve this award in 2020, this latest accolade reinforces The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas as a leading premium brand in Texas. Apart from outstanding service and luxe accommodations, the hotel is home to world-class dining at Fearing’s Restaurant and Rattlesnake Bar, led by the Father of Southwestern Cuisine, Celebrity Chef Dean Fearing, as well as a 12,000 sq. ft. water-centric spa, pool and Pool Bar, and 19,000 sq. ft. of cutting-edge meeting and event space. 

Located on downtown Dallas’ famed McKinney Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is a destination for Texas locals as much as visitors, exemplifying genuine hospitality, elegant design and thoughtful gestures in a sophisticated and bold setting. With 218 lavishly appointed guest rooms and suites – each boasting an enviable view of the city skyline – accompanied by an impressive repertoire of onsite amenities, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas beguiles visitors with legendary service, locally inspired amenities and exclusive experiences.       

For more information on The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, please visit ritzcarlton.com/dallas or call (214) 922-0200.

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The Zimmerman Agency
(850) 668-2222
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Jodi Doughty
Director of Sales and Marketing
(214) 922-4710
Jodi.Doughty@ritzcarlton.com

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Russian Automotive Industry Report 2020-2025: Drastic Adoption of Embedded Telematics Services Form the Base for a Future of Industry Inter-linked IoT

DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Russian Automotive Industry 2020: Connectivity and ADAS…

DUBLIN, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Russian Automotive Industry 2020: Connectivity and ADAS Feature Sets Transform the Market» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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This study of the Russian automotive market offers a look at the competitive environment and analysis of infotainment, telematics, and ADAS features, including market forecasts. The study period is 2018 to 2025 using a base year of 2020.

The analyst finds that the Russian automotive industry has regained momentum after the country’s economic crisis of 2014-2016 and has formed a solid foundation. The emergence of a re-energized industry is at hand. Mid-to-long term automotive sales and imports are expected to increase and match global technological advancements.

In addition to foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), local OEMs have started to contribute toward adoption of connected services and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), including infotainment units that enhance the customer experience. The AvtoVAZ-manufactured local brand LADA has a long-standing history in the Russian market and leads local automotive market sales way ahead its competitors, followed by foreign brands such as Hyundai-Kia Group, Renault-Nissan, and Volkswagen (VW).

Premium OEMs set trends with greater service adoption in terms of semi-autonomous and connected remote services, yet the mass market OEMs are not far behind, with higher adoption of navigation and infotainment features. While top OEMs in the region listed in this report set the bar for technological adoption across the market, the future of the Russian automotive industry depends upon the government, local/foreign contributors such as Tier I suppliers, OEMs, and technology providers collaborating to launch technological capabilities such as Yandex self-driving cars and advance the region to a global level.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Strategic Imperatives

  • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult To Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative 8T
  • The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives 8T on Russian Automotive Industry
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline EngineT

2. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Russian Automotive Industry

  • Russian Automotive Industry Scope of Analysis
  • Russian Automotive Industry Segmentation
  • Growth Drivers for the Russian Automotive Industry
  • Growth Restraints for the Russian Automotive Industry

3. Market Overview

  • Vehicle Sales Evolution Outlook
  • Top OEM Sales Analysis
  • Countries of Origin for Vehicle Imports
  • Countries of Vehicle Export Destination

4. Russian Automotive Industry: Infotainment, Telematics, & ADAS

  • Key Findings
  • Deep Dive on Trim Levels: Infotainment Solutions
  • Feature Deep Dive: Infotainment Solutions
  • Deep Dive on Trim Levels: Connected Services and Navigation
  • Deep Dive on Trim Levels: Infotainment Solutions
  • Feature Deep Dive: Infotainment Solutions
  • ADAS Features: Segmentation & Classification
  • ADAS: Features Penetration
  • Deep Dive on Trim Levels: ADAS Solutions
  • Forecast Assumptions
  • Connectivity Forecast to 2025
  • ADAS Forecast to 2025

5. Growth Opportunity Universe

  • Growth Opportunity: Drastic Adoption of Embedded Telematics Services Form the Base for a Future of Industry Inter-linked IoT

6. Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • AvtoVAZ
  • Hyundai-Kia Group
  • Renault-Nissan
  • Volkswagen (VW)

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/89i5h6

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Families Choose Their Own Adventures At Sugar Rush!

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Want to put a spring in your step after a long, dark winter? A candy-filled SoCal adventure for the entire family will soon emerge from the wintry set of the sold-out WonderLAnd. The first of its kind, Sugar Rush is a multi-course, interactive in-vehicle experience…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Want to put a spring in your step after a long, dark winter? A candy-filled SoCal adventure for the entire family will soon emerge from the wintry set of the sold-out WonderLAnd. The first of its kind, Sugar Rush is a multi-course, interactive in-vehicle experience where participants dictate their own journeys. Sugar Rush will be open daily from March 26April 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA.

Willy Wonka-meets-Burning Man is the vibe and choosing which confection-direction to go is half the fun. Sugar Rush will feature multiple routes that are flooded with colorful installations, oversized displays, unique performances, immersive tunnels, and candy-driven interactions.

This innovative event comes to families from Experiential Supply, the people behind the tremendously popular Hauntoween LA and WonderLAnd, which kept the holidays fun and safe in 2020. Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more.

«We’ve taken everything we learned from Hauntoween LA and WonderLAnd and applied it to Sugar Rush,» says Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer Jasen Smith. «This will be a true interactive experience where each vehicle has control of its own adventure. Families will have a blast, and of course, we’ve brought back the candy giveaways!»

Sugar Rush

DATES: March 26 – April 25, 2021

TIMES: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time

WHERE: 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367

TICKET PRICE: $75 per vehicle. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Previous events have been fully and quickly sold out.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Visit the Sugar Rush website HERE.

 

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Startup Sunnyside OffRoad launches extreme off-road capable, ultralight camping trailer

RENO, Nev., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sunnyside OffRoad is re-creating recreating.  With its ultralight design and advanced long-travel suspension, the Boony Stomper is engineered and tested for higher-speed towing over the roughest terrain. 

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RENO, Nev., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sunnyside OffRoad is re-creating recreating.  With its ultralight design and advanced long-travel suspension, the Boony Stomper is engineered and tested for higher-speed towing over the roughest terrain. 

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This ultralight camping trailer is perfect for any tow vehicle including a side-by-side.  The Boony’s incredibly smooth ride will allow UTV riders, hunters, rock crawlers, overlanders and backcountry adventurers to re-create recreating.  Finally, a trailer that will not slow you down or inhibit your off-roading.  This trailer is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast looking to replace tent pitching or the traditional heavy, rough riding overland trailers for a lightweight, comfortable, higher speed, off-road camper.

  • Manufactured in Reno, Nevada
  • Base model weight is only 586 lbs.
  • Custom fabricated long travel suspension and load adjusting coil over shocks
  • Rugged steel frame, aluminum sided, durable construction
  • Seam sealed doors, dust-proof, insulated sleeper trailer
  • Starting at $8395
  • Some of the optional upgrades include a TV, powered fan, internal and external lights, solar panel, AC/DC power station, custom fit mattress, second door and hybrid DOT/UTV tires

Visit www.sunnysideoffroad.com/customize to see all the fun colors and options.

Founder Jon Whipple, «I was tired of pitching tents nightly on my long side-by-side rides, and there simply wasn’t a camper/trailer on the market that was light enough, smooth enough or tough enough to handle the extreme terrain I ride.  Most importantly, I needed a sleeper trailer with incredible suspension that would not slow me down or affect my ride.»

Co-Owner Darrel Weaver, «I’ve spent my career with great brands, including Nike and Oakley, which lead the industry in technology, product development and performance.  Similarly, the Boony’s suspension is industry leading.  There just isn’t a camping trailer on the market that can travel as fast in rough terrain while being light enough for UTV towing.»

www.sunnysideoffroad.com

Contacts:     
Jon Whipple – Founder, CEO
Cell: 775-691-4003
jwhipplesor@gmail.com

Darrel Weaver – Co-Owner, Sales and Marketing
Cell: 714-742-9737
dweaversor@gmail.com

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The Event-Based Business Thriving During the Pandemic

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The event industry has without question been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic. No large gatherings, venues being shut down, and many restaurants/bars resorting to permanently closing. This has resulted in postponing weddings, concerts, festivals, and nearly anything involving crowds. Some companies were able to tread water but many people are seeing their life’s work come to end.

Strangely enough, during this downturn one…

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The event industry has without question been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic. No large gatherings, venues being shut down, and many restaurants/bars resorting to permanently closing. This has resulted in postponing weddings, concerts, festivals, and nearly anything involving crowds. Some companies were able to tread water but many people are seeing their life’s work come to end.

Strangely enough, during this downturn one event-based sector has seen a growth in demand. The mobile bar business. Hub Tap Mobile Bar Co. has seen an influx of inquiries come through as soon as the shutdown started.

Initially, people were paranoid they wouldn’t be able to have their wedding or 50th birthday party. As a result, they were booking out two years in advance not knowing when the pandemic would be over. Everyone assumed people would be locking up vendors at the same time when restrictions were lifted. 

Then, as more information was released, customers started booking dates that were only two or three months out. They initially opted for outdoor events and socially distanced gatherings. From there it progressed to where we are currently. A position where people are largely aware of the situation and are making an informed choice to gather as safely as they can.

Here are some of the main reasons mobile bars have been prospering while other restaurants and event services are hurting:

  • Mobile bars do not have the same regulations that brick-and-mortar locations have to abide by. 
  • There is virtually no overhead, so if you’re not working then there’s no money flowing out.
  • They allow for gatherings to be set up anywhere since the bars/services are mobile.
  • Whoever books the mobile bar gets to choose who attends.
  • The mobile bar owners have a network of photographers, DJs, and caterers to bring events together.

Many of the restaurants that are allowed to operate are limited to delivery or reduced capacity. This may allow them to survive but that’s not enough. Mobile bars are the answer for restaurants, bars, or entrepreneurs to make some extra money during the pandemic.

Hub Tap’s CFO Nick Frasse stated, «Similar to other event-based services we were worried. After the first wave passed, we knew everything would pan out alright. The surprise was when we actually saw an influx of business.»

People are social by nature. Between pandemic divorces, layoffs, and quarantining for months at a time, everyone is wanting some normalcy.

That may not happen for a long time but Hub Tap is here during the interim. This new and growing franchise is helping entrepreneur-minded people get back to serving those who are ready.  

About Hub Tap:
Hub Tap LLC – HubTap.com – HubTapFranchise.com
info@hubtap.com  (813) 419-2264 – Nick Frasse

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Avra Brings A Taste of Greece To The Highly Anticipated Estates at Acqualina

MIAMI, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The popular Avra Estiatorio of New York and Beverly Hills has announced that it will be opening a spectacular new restaurant overlooking the beach at The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, the most luxurious South Florida waterfront resort and residential complex South Florida has ever…

MIAMI, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The popular Avra Estiatorio of New York and Beverly Hills has announced that it will be opening a spectacular new restaurant overlooking the beach at The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, the most luxurious South Florida waterfront resort and residential complex South Florida has ever seen. This marks the 4th Avra restaurant in the US, following Avra Madison and Midtown in New York City and Avra Beverly Hills.

Scheduled to open in late 2021, the 10,000 square-foot Greek estiatorio was designed by the award-winning STA Architectural Group. The airy space has a distinctly sophisticated, yet warm character and features floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings and a glamorous aesthetic. Diners will be able to hear the sounds of the waves crashing while they eat alfresco and savor oceanfront views, and a meal at the restaurant will offer a transportive experience.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD
The ambiance is only a part of making Avra the destination it promises to be. The menu will be equally impressive. Imagine endless iterations of incomparably fresh fish, grilled or baked in salt. The raw seafood, beautifully displayed on an ice bar, is sourced directly from the nets of fisherman in Greece and will be flown into Miami daily. Salads and cheeses will be a staple, too, and can be enjoyed family-style. Fruity, full-bodied olive oil, bottled exclusively for the restaurant, is the finish to every dish and comes from olives in Greece that are handpicked from ancient groves and pressed within three hours of harvest.

THE ESTATES AT ACQUALINA
Avra will be located inside Villa Acqualina, a Mediterranean-inspired villa that’s the heart of The Estates with its many amenities including a spa, gym, movie theater, ice skating rink, a speakeasy style bar, a bowling alley and more.

The Estates at Acqualina will be home to 248 ultra-luxury residences delivering an exquisite living experience within a private gated community. Each estate in the sky with wide open views of the ocean will be equipped with the finest appliances, imported stone countertops, smart-home technology and 10-foot 6-inch ceilings and many will be delivered furniture ready. The development will feature lobbies created by the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.

ACQUALINA RESORT
Those who purchase at The Estates will also have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Residences, named by TripAdvisor as the «Top-Rated Beachfront Hotel in the Continental US» and US News & World Report as the «#1 Best Resort in the Continental US.» Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the resort, including children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and additional dining options at three restaurants, Il Mulino New York, Costa Grill and the new Ke-uH Japanese fusion restaurant.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 to $14 million with penthouses priced up to $35 million. Construction began in early 2018 and will be completed in 2021/22. Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Telephone: 305.933.6666; Website: http://www.estatesatacqualina.com. Appointments are available by appointment only due to COVID-19.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
A3 Development, LLC, an affiliate of Eddie and Jules Trump, is the developer and owner of The Estates at Acqualina (no relation to the former US president). They have developed several successful top-end real estate properties, starting in 1985 with the creation of Williams Island in the exclusive Aventura, Florida. This complex of eight high-rise towers, a charming Mediterranean village, and suite of resort and club amenities, was one of the first developments of its kind in South Florida. Their development portfolio includes the Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, The Mansions at Acqualina, and Luxuria Residences, a Luxury condominium situated on the ocean in Boca Raton as well as extensive land holdings and developments in California. The Trump Groups’ vision of The Estates at Acqualina was to create a unique lifestyle that will set it apart from the rest of the world. The Acqualina Brand is an iconic name which is transforming the South Florida skyline forever with a residential enclave whose beauty, luxury, and service place it in a class of its own on a worldwide scale.

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Alexandra Wensley, The Estates at Acqualina, 7869301900, alexandra.wensley@acqualina.com

 

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Subaru Of America Brings Home Commitment To Fighting Hunger With Local Vehicle Donation

CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its ongoing partnership with Feeding America®, the automaker will loan eight vehicles to member food banks local to their Camden, NJ headquarters, <a…

CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its ongoing partnership with Feeding America®, the automaker will loan eight vehicles to member food banks local to their Camden, NJ headquarters, Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) and Philabundance.

«It has been our great honor to support communities struggling with hunger nationwide through our donation of 100 million meals* to Feeding America, and we are happy to help out in our own backyard by loaning vehicles that enable our local food banks to serve their communities,» said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. «We hope these vehicles strengthen Food Bank of South Jersey and Philabundance as they strive to help those in our community who may face hunger during these difficult times.»

The vehicles will be used to aid FBSJ and Philabundance as they deliver meals to people in need in the communities that each food bank serves, including children and senior citizens facing hunger across multiple counties in South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area. Each hunger-relief organization will be granted the use of four vehicles through the month of May.

«The resounding partnership of Subaru and Feeding America is a bold statement to their commitment in helping to alleviate our food insecure communities across the country. I am also humbled that Subaru is continuing their gracious support and partnership with the FBSJ serving our shared backyard within the South Jersey communities,» said Fred Wasiak, President and CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey. «Feeding America estimates that 61,000 additional South Jersey residents may struggle with hunger as a result of the pandemic, and left with no choice but to seek charitable food assistance, 26,000 are projected to be children. These Subaru vehicles will strengthen our capacity to meet the increased need for food in our community.»

The donation stems from the automaker’s continued support of Feeding America. Subaru donated 100 million meals to the organization this January, their second donation following a 50 million meal contribution in April 2020.

«The pandemic has caused food insecurity to skyrocket by up to 60 percent across Greater Philadelphia, with 40 percent of folks accessing the charitable food network for the first time,» explained Philabundance CEO Loree D. Jones. «Many partner agencies are trying to help our most vulnerable populations like seniors and children by offering home delivery, but don’t have access to cars. Thanks to Subaru, our partners at Mitchell Elementary School’s Murphy’s Market and Touch New Jersey will literally be able to drive hunger from our communities.»

The automaker’s donation is a part of the Subaru Loves to Help pillar, the community-focused pillar of the Subaru Love Promise. To learn more about Subaru Loves to Help and the community work Subaru does, visit subaru.com/help.

* $1 helps to provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $190 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About The Food Bank of South Jersey
Marking its 36th year in 2021, the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) is the leader in providing safe and nutritional food to people in need throughout South Jersey. FBSJ distributes food, provides nutrition education and cooking courses, and helps food-insecure families and seniors find sustainable ways to improve their lives. Providing community impact through local support, FBSJ ensures that local donations stay local. FBSJ is a member of Feeding America, our nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

During 2020, with COVID-19 bringing school closures, stay-at-home orders, record-breaking unemployment and rising poverty, FBSJ distributed more than 22.5 million pounds of food – the equivalent of over 18.7 million meals – throughout four-county region of impact, increasing its partner agency network to over 210 and serving over 95,000 food-insecure South Jersey residents each month, including the distribution of nearly one million nutritious breakfasts and lunches food-insecure South Jersey children. To learn more, visit www.foodbanksj.org. On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, follow the Food Bank of South Jersey @foodbankSJ.

About Philabundance:
Philabundance is a hunger relief organization serving Greater Philadelphia with a mission to drive hunger from our communities today and end hunger for good. From October 2019 through September 2020, it distributed more than 50 million pounds of food through a network of 350 partners including food pantries, houses of worship, community centers, hospitals and other service providers. Philabundance serves approximately 135,000 people each week – a number that continues to grow due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – including children, seniors, college students, single parents and people who are working. Give now and learn more at Philabundance.org.

Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager                               
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Nicholas Saraceni
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-3330
nsaraceni@subaru.com

 

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