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Autoliv Announces New Inflator Manufacturing Plant in India

BANGALORE, India, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announced its plan to build a new inflator manufacturing plant in India, focused toward supporting its strong Indian market position. This is the latest development in Autoliv’s long commitment to the Indian market through its world class life-saving solutions for mobility and society.

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Autoliv India has its corporate office, Engineering Centre, and Airbag facilities in Bangalore. The new inflator plant will be built close to Chennai and will serve Indian demand. The localization of inflator production will meet customer requirements while mitigating global supply chain disruptions and fluctuations. The new inflator plant will further encourage sustainable market growth in India from global and local OEMs.

Autoliv entered the Indian market in 1994 and has since become the clear leader, with six facilities, in this dynamic market.

«The establishment of the new inflator plant is another milestone of Autoliv’s development in India, demonstrating our strong commitment to customers and to the Indian market,» said Mr. Joydeep Roy, Autoliv India President and Managing Director. «We are optimistic about the business prospect here. We will continue our dedicated work of leading the way to Saving More Lives in India and being a trusted supplier and partner to our customers,» he added.

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About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in vehicle safety systems, and through our subsidiaries we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. In 2020, our products save over 33,000 lives each year and prevented ten times as many severe injuries.

Our more than 68,000 associates in 27 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 14 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. Sales in 2020 amounted to US $ 7,447 million. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.

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Chevrolet Launches 2022 Bolt EUV With A Nationwide Network Takeover On Volta Charging Stations

SAN FRANCISCO and DETROIT, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volta, the industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, is partnering with <a target="_blank"…

SAN FRANCISCO and DETROIT, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volta, the industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, is partnering with Chevrolet to help introduce the new, all electric 2022 Bolt EUV and the redesigned Bolt EV. The Bolt EUV is part of GM’s overall electrification push to launch 30 new electric vehicles by 2025.

Volta was chosen for this high impact campaign because it builds and operates an EV charging network with stations that also feature large eye-catching digital displays that function as a sophisticated media network. To raise awareness around the 2022 Bolt EUV’s launch, Chevrolet has sponsored all ad inventory nationwide on Volta’s charging stations on February 15 and 16, with a reach of more than 70 million consumers across 23 states and more than 200 municipalities.

«Volta and Chevrolet agree that drivers nationwide are ready to make the leap from gas to electric powered vehicles; partnering to help unveil the new Chevy Bolt EUV is a remarkably natural fit,» said Scott Mercer, Founder and CEO of Volta. «To truly transform our country’s perception of EV ownership, we need to expand charging infrastructure while simultaneously targeting consumer behavior. Introducing the newest Bolt EUV through a charging network and media platform already situated at all the places consumers like to go will powerfully drive home the accessibility of EV adoption.»

Volta’s digital media network delivers a high value, diversified audience reach of more than 70 million consumers in 14 of the 15 largest designated market areas. Volta media charging stations also offer brands a dynamic content experience, including activation and engagement opportunities. Brands running campaigns on Volta charging stations report experiencing positive results in brand awareness and increased purchase intent; in addition, Volta’s business partners who choose to have Volta charging stations installed report an increase in spend, dwell time and engagement on site.

This media partnership harnessing Volta’s digital media network is the latest in a series of high impact campaigns for the Chevrolet brand. Chevrolet is among a number of the world’s top brands that have chosen Volta’s carbon-positive, environmentally conscious media network to reach their target consumer. Commonwealth McCann, the creative agency behind the campaign, and Carat, the media agency tasked with its strategic execution, have also been tapped to aid in the new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV reveal.

About Volta

For over a decade, Volta has been building a nationwide electric vehicle charging network to drive the world forward. Named after Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery, Volta’s award-winning charging stations benefit brands, consumers, and real-estate locations by providing valuable advertising space to businesses and free charging to drivers. Strategically located in places where consumers already spend their time and money, Volta’s chargers are currently the most used electric vehicle charging stations in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, Volta is bringing to communities the means of building a sustainable fueling network for the 21st century. To learn more, visit www.voltacharging.com.

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com

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Chevrolet Launches 2022 Bolt EUV With A Nationwide Network Takeover On Volta Charging Stations

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Familia Kitchen Announces New Partnership with HealthCentral

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Traditional Latinx recipes website Familia Kitchen is partnering with leading health website <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Traditional Latinx recipes website Familia Kitchen is partnering with leading health website HealthCentral to create a special Latinx menu showcasing 8 new Healthy & Delicioso recipes of traditional Latino dishes. These good-for-you food makeovers are authentic, delicious and nutritious, especially for Latinos seeking diabetes-friendly options.

Latinos are at higher risk (17%) of having diabetes and diabetes complications than non-Hispanic whites (8%), according to the CDC. And, «Latinos also are more likely to be overweight, which is linked to higher rates of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and strokes,» adds Kim Caviness founder, CEO and editor-in-chief. That’s why these two trusted experts—Familia Kitchen for real-deal Latino cooking and HealthCentral, whose mission is to help others create their healthiest life—came together.

Can you have pumpkin flan and arroz con pollo and be healthy, too? Si, says Familia Kitchen, offering twists on popular Latinx foods and drinks. With unmistakably authentic Healthy & Delicioso recipes for favorites like flan, yuca fritters, nachos, arroz con pollo, margaritas and pastel de chocolate. The recipes were given an expert makeover to create healthy, traditional fare: mucho amazing flavor, minus the sugar and fat.

To create the eight Healthy & Delicioso recipes, Familia Kitchen turned to one of our favorite Familia Kitchen cocineras, Naihomy Jerez, for one of her famous food flips. Not only is she a great Dominican homecook, Naihomy is a health and food expert who lost almost 50 pounds five years ago—and has kept it off. Naihomy has since devoted herself to her own food and wellness consultancy, Bagels & Brussels. She advises clients—many of them Latinas like herself who love fried yuca, tacos and arroz con pollo—how to flip their favorite foods, keep the flavor, lessen their chances of getting diabetes, and look and feel great.

FamiliaKitchen.com recently launched to collect, preserve and celebrate favorite family recipes and cooking traditions of the 66-million-plus Latinos living in the United States. The website’s abuela-style, authentic recipes speak to the website’s commitment to build—with mucho, mucho amor—the most complete, authentic and largest collection of traditional recipes, how-to tips and cooking techniques brought by Latinos from 19 Latin American and Caribbean Spanish-speaking homelands.

About FAMILIA KITCHEN

Familia Kitchen is on a mission to collect, curate and celebrate our traditional Latinx culinary heritage at its most authentic and delicious. We’re building a family treasury of our favorite abuela-cooking recipes from all the Spanish speaking places we come from. Let’s cook our way home—together. Learn more at https://familiakitchen.com

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US private capital funds must invest US$3 billion over next five years to meet investors’ increasing demands for transparency, Intertrust Group says

LONDON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Private capital funds in the United States face growing demands for transparency as mainstream investors increasingly turn to the sector to chase the higher returns it offers, new research* from Intertrust N.V. («Intertrust Group» or «Company») [Euronext: INTER] reveals. Intertrust Group, a world leader in providing specialized administration services to clients in over 30 jurisdictions, estimates that around US$3…

A new report, entitled The future private capital CFO: Evolving in a digital age and created in partnership with Global Custodian, shows that CFOs at private capital funds in the US expect their limited partners (LPs) to require data updates with increasing frequency over the next decade. Seven out of 10 (70%) respondents expect their investors to be looking for access to live or daily updates on both portfolio performance and cybersecurity. More than half (56%) of CFOs expect a need for daily or live updates on operational service level agreements (SLAs) and 64% on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).

US CFOs anticipate higher priority will be placed on cybersecurity and ESG than their peers elsewhere: only 57% and 51% of CFOs globally anticipate live or daily updates for these functions respectively.

Although extensive investment will be required to meet these greater demands, they are also conflicting with private capital funds’ traditional leaning towards confidentiality. Intertrust Group warns that private capital funds must either meet these greater demands or face significant competitive disadvantages and possibly regulatory pressures.

David Sarfas, Head of Private Capital, Intertrust Group, said: «The recent developments of allowing 401(k) money access to private equity investments will drive the need for more frequent and relevant information be provided by alternative asset managers.

«Cybersecurity will always be crucial to CFOs as the level of attacks will continue to increase, while ESG is an increasing part of how investors continue to assess and monitor risk in a continuously evolving regulatory environment.»

The research also found that 22% of US CFOs expect that meeting the demands for portfolio performance updates will incur the greatest draw on their resources. Other factors expected to draw on resources include operations (18%); regulation (17%); cybersecurity (16%); investor demands (13%); diversity and inclusion (D&I) (8%); and ESG (6%).

Around one in four CFOs (24%) say they will respond to the anticipated increased demands by investing in technology, while 24% say they will increase the size of the in-house finance team, 21% will outsource more functionality, 21% will invest in distributed ledger functionality and 10% will retain the existing balance between in-house and outsourcing.

David added: «Insourcing has generally been more common in the US. But we expect private capital funds will increasingly outsource as ever more data pressures around reporting to investors and regulators will make industrial solutions around the manipulation of the data more attractive.»

*Source: Global Custodian in partnership with Intertrust Group; a global sample of 300+ chief financial officers at private capital funds were surveyed between 20 November 2020 and 26 January 2021, including 88 in the US

For more information

Katie Scott-Kurti
Head of External Communications
Intertrust Group
katie.scottkurti@intertrustgroup.com

Lucia Domville
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
lucia.domville@citigatedewerogerson.com

About Intertrust Group

At Intertrust Group our 4,000 employees are dedicated to providing world-leading, specialised administration services to clients in over 30 jurisdictions. This is amplified by the support we offer across our approved partner network which covers a further 100+ jurisdictions. Our focus on bespoke corporate, fund, capital market and private wealth services enables our clients to invest, grow and thrive anywhere in the world. Sitting at the heart of international business, our local, expert knowledge and innovative, proprietary technology combine to deliver a compelling proposition – all of which keeps our clients one step ahead.

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Everett Stern, Famed Whistleblower, Announces Run for United States Senate

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Everett Stern, a famed whistleblower who has spent a career exposing fraud and corruption and bringing to light the presence of dangerous fringe groups in America, announced today that he is a candidate for the United States Senate. Stern, 36, a Republican, is running for the seat being vacated by Senator Pat Toomey in 2022.

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«Protecting and defending the interests of the United States of America is my life’s passion and the central purpose of my career,» Stern said. «Now I want to take that dedication to the United States Senate and be a relentless voice for the benefit of the people of Pennsylvania.»

Stern is the founder and CEO of private intelligence agency Tactical Rabbit. Part of the company’s work has included gathering inside information on radical political groups including the anti-law enforcement group FTP and the white supremacist organization Sovereign American. Intelligence gathered by Stern’s efforts was passed on to federal law enforcement.

In 2011, Everett Stern gained international notoriety when he brought to light the illegal efforts of his then-employer, HSBC Bank, to launder money and assist nations involved in supporting terrorism and drug trafficking. Stern’s work resulted in the bank being fined a record almost two billion dollars.

«The people of Pennsylvania deserve a leader who will fight for them against the most powerful special interests, the most entrenched politicians, and a corrupt system whose leaders have forgotten that they answer to the people,» Stern said. «There’s never been a time when bold, unafraid new leadership has been more badly needed.»

For more information on Everett Stern, please visit his campaign website, www.everettstern.com.

Contact: Michael Clement, Clement@everettstern.com.

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Bayfront Marin House Adds Angie Hospitality to its Safe Stay Program

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Angie Hospitality® by Nomadix, the leading provider of voice-activated and contactless technology solutions for hotels, today announced the Bayfront Marin House’s customized Safe Stay program features Angie in-room virtual assistants to create a safer, more digitally connected experience. By eliminating common touch points throughout the hotel and offering social-distanced amenities, guests can stay safely with confidence.

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In the heart of St. Augustine, Florida, Bayfront Marin House is known for its historic ambiance and personalized, high-touch service. In the face of the pandemic, this top-rated, Travelers’ Choice boutique hotel created its Safe Stay program to ensure proper cleaning protocols and social distancing. The property is also leveraging technology to provide great service without the typical face-to-face interactions. Angie in-room assistants help answer questions about the surrounding area, the property itself and hotel amenities. Guests can request additional towels, water, room service and anything to make a comfortable experience – all through the virtual, voice-enabled assistants.

«You can’t relax unless you truly feel safe. We looked at all of our processes – from food service to room cleanliness to the in-room experience – to create a program that prioritizes safety when visiting our property,» said Sandy Wieber, owner of Bayfront Marin House. «By offering Angie in-room assistants, we eliminate dozens of touch points each day without sacrificing our welcoming atmosphere or personalized service.»

«As travel returns, guest expectations of safety and comfort will be the priority, and hotels need to find that balance of cleanliness without creating a sterile, unwelcoming environment,» said Chris Connar, senior vice president at Angie Hospitality. «Bayfront Marin House has a great program in place to enhance the stay, assist staff with requests, and meet those new expectations. Combined with Angie’s technology to create contactless experiences, guests get the comfort they seek through the safest measures.»

It’s important for hotels to offer transparency and communication around new COVID-safety processes in place. Angie Hospitality is part of the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Safe Stay industry-wide initiative focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. By implementing this program or one similar to Bayfront Marin House’s processes, guests can visit knowing sanitation and safety is carried out throughout every touch point of their stays.

For more information on in-room assistants offered by Angie Hospitality, visit https://angie.ai/. For more information on Bayfront’s Safe Stay program, visit: https://www.bayfrontmarinhouse.com/stay-small-stay-safe

About Angie Hospitality
Angie Hospitality® by Nomadix delivers contactless technology for hotels. The company offers patented voice and touchscreen capabilities in their purpose-built solutions for the hotel environment. This includes the world’s first 24-hour interactive guest room assistant, mobile app, casting, and PBX solutions for hoteliers looking to increase guest satisfaction, improve staff efficiencies and maximize revenue opportunities. For more information, visit angie.ai.

About Bayfront Marin House
Bayfront Marin House is an award-winning boutique hotel located in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. The property offers 30 diverse guest rooms, from downtown suites in the historic district to beach cottages to city apartments. Known for its charming ambiance, the property also offers a modern experience to meet changing guest expectations and enhance the customer experience. Additional details at bayfrontmarinhouse.com.

Media Contacts:
Aubrey Coggins
Director of Marketing
Press@Angie.ai

Sami Stansberry
PR for Angie
sstansberry@sspr.com
312-481-6251

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Grand Bahama Island’s Grand Lucayan Announces Reopening of Lighthouse Pointe

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grand Lucayan, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, proudly announces the March 25, 2021 reopening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand’s all-inclusive offering, with rates starting at $220.00 per person, per night. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and national Ministries of Health (MOH), Lighthouse Pointe will resume operation of its 196 stylish guestrooms, four dining destinations, including Portobello’s, Pizzeria Capri, Aroma Café and Waves Bar & Grill, as well as the Senses Spa & Fitness Center. Additionally, the Convention Center and wedding gazebos will be fully functional and ready to host intimate weddings and small groups.

«We are delighted to welcome back our many legacy guests after 12 months of Coronavirus induced closure, and to all, we say, we are back!,» expressed Chairman, Michael Scott, QC. «On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors we are truly thrilled to welcome you once again to our world-class resort. The added safety and security protocols and features will assure you a safe and happy experience giving you the peace and serenity our resort offers, as well as lure you into indulging in our many amenities and experiences; whether it be lounging on the beach, spear fishing, golf, the magnet of deep-sea fishing or just simply exploring the beautiful Island of Grand Bahama.»

To help safeguard both guests and staff members, Grand Lucayan implemented advanced safety protocols and best practices in response to COVID-19. Upon returning, all staff members will be administered daily temperature checks, required to complete extensive trainings on precautions and preparedness, and will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on-site. In addition, social distancing guidelines and signage will be established throughout the property, touchless hand sanitizing stations will be readily available and public spaces will frequently be disinfected.

Guests of Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan enjoy exceptional crowd free amenities, including access to its progressive fitness facilities, soothing body treatments at the 25,000 sq. ft. Senses Spa and 18-holes of championship golf at The Reef Course, acclaimed as one of the world’s «Top 100» golf courses. In addition, the property presents visitors with easy access to a myriad of fresh air excursions, from biking along historic trails and birdwatching at the nearby Rand Nature Centre, to horseback riding along the sparkling shoreline or fishing in one of the world’s top sport fishing regions. Known as «The Jewel of Grand Bahama Island,» Port Lucaya Marketplace, the largest shopping, dining and entertainment open air facility in The Bahamas, lies just a short walk from the property and presents cultural consumers with an endless supply of specialty stores, restaurants and bars, while the nearby Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) offers adventure travelers and eco-tourists a variety of expeditions, including informative dolphin encounters, thrilling shark feeding and cave dives in the extensive labyrinth of submerged tunnels at Lucayan National Park.

For more information on Grand Lucayan, please visit www.GrandLucayan.com.

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The Zimmerman Agency
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Agero Lauded by Frost & Sullivan for Alleviating the Stress of Roadside Events with Its Advanced Dispatch and Management Technology

New digital platform optimizes customer experience, streamlines service provider selection and delivers greater reporting transparency

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the global digitalized roadside driver assistance market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Agero,…

New digital platform optimizes customer experience, streamlines service provider selection and delivers greater reporting transparency

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its recent analysis of the global digitalized roadside driver assistance market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Agero, Inc. with the 2020 Global Customer Value Leadership Award. Agero is redefining roadside assistance and connected car services with its dispatch and management technology integrated with the Swoop platform. By combining data-driven technology and a human touch, Swoop improves the consumer’s relationship with their assistance program provider, whether it be their insurer, automaker, or fleet manager. The platform modernizes the complete breakdown experience for each stakeholder in the end-to-end service delivery chain – consumer, service provider, contact center agent, client and Agero – with built-in transparency and real-time updates.

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With its Swoop Dispatch Management platform, delivered as a software-as-a-service, Agero enables insurers, automakers and fleet managers to present a fully digital experience to customers in need of roadside assistance. Aligning the dispatch technology for measuring the variables to select the best service provider with an omnichannel approach, including web apps and mobile APIs, Agero resolves each situation in a way that ensures superior customer satisfaction.

«Agero’s unified platform is flexible and variably configurable to support multiple business types and multi-tenant client management. Significantly, Swoop Dispatch Management can integrate with clients’ existing contact center functions or service provider network operations. In the tow management software component, available on desktop and mobile apps, the Swoop platform automates workflows to fit the needs of both large and small tow operators, assigns jobs to drivers, and streamlines invoicing,» said Vishwas Shankar, Research Director at Frost & Sullivan. «In the agent-facing software, Agero employs advanced algorithms to analyze massive amounts of data to best match tow service providers to end-customer needs and the business preferences of the client insurer, automaker or fleet operator.»

The platform is a single, transparent source of information for roadside customers, call center agents, insurers, fleet or automakers, a dealership receiving the vehicle, and the tow operator. It can easily deploy in each of these stakeholders’ environments as a full-stack, stand-alone, or integrated offering with existing software. With job progress dashboards and intuitive design to map the events and hotspots, Agero offers an exceptional user experience for clients. It also includes reporting and analytics functions to identify insights and performance indicators from each case event.

«The Agero solution facilitates the modernization and digital transformation of legacy technologies that do not meet the expectations of contemporary customers,» noted Nick Baugh, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. «The company is preparing to position itself as the key enabler of all mobility assistance, across mobility modes and channels. As consumers transition away from traditional car ownership models, Agero can support and connect numerous multimodal ecosystem participants while constantly improving integration across channels and service areas.»

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates excellence in implementing strategies that proactively create value for its customers with a focus on improving the return on the investment that customers make in its services or products. The award recognizes the company’s unique focus on augmenting the value that its customers receive, beyond simply good customer service, leading to improved customer retention and customer base expansion.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan

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

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About Agero
Agero’s mission is to rethink the roadside experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening its clients’ relationships with their customers. As a leading B2B provider of next-gen driver assistance services, Agero is pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes and redefining them as digital, transparent and connected. This includes: a transformative roadside event management platform powered by Swoop, a San Francisco based software company acquired in 2018; comprehensive accident management services; knowledgeable consumer affairs and connected vehicle capabilities; and intuitive tow dispatch software.

The company protects 115 million vehicles in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and other diversified clients. Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America and Europe. To learn more, visit www.agero.com.

Contact:

Kate Patty
PR Manager, Agero
Phone: 781.306.3771
Email: KPatty@agero.com

Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts Celebrates 61 Five-Star Awards Across Its Global Portfolio

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today celebrates the exceptional achievements of properties, spas and restaurants around the globe in the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards. Once again, Four Seasons holds the greatest number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars…

«Despite the uncertainty of the past year, our focus on creating exceptional experiences through our hotels and resorts of the highest quality, combined with our dedication to service excellence, has never been greater,» says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. «From opening unrivaled new properties to enhancing our iconic existing portfolio, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do, building upon the trust and confidence that we have established with our guests, residents and employees.»

In September 2020, Forbes Travel Guide announced that three Four Seasons properties would receive the Five-Star designation in 2021, including Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center and Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. In addition, the Spas at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, and Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center received a Five-Star award.

Clerc continues: «Most importantly, I am tremendously proud of our employees around the globe, without whom this achievement would not be possible. In the face of unprecedented challenges, our teams came together, delivered outstanding results, and above all took care of our guests, residents and each other through our Lead With Care health and safety program. I’d also like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all of our property teams and individual winners who have been recognized by the Forbes Travel Guide this year for their contribution to the hospitality industry.»

This year, Forbes Travel Guide introduced several new categories, celebrating the achievements of hotel employees around the world. Najla Ceman, Lead Spa Therapist at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown was named the Spa Employee of the Year, while Heriberto «Beto» Oses, Health and Wellness Ambassador at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo was a finalist in the category. In addition, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club and Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach were both named finalists for the People First Star of the Year award, which celebrates property teams who demonstrated an exceptional commitment to people and culture this past year. Meanwhile, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort was named a finalist for Hotel Instagram of the Year.

In addition to the property teams awarded in 2021, the 46 Four Seasons properties that received a Five-Star Rating are:

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

The 13 Four Seasons spas that that received a Five-Star Rating are:

The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Spa Mont Blanc, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Ritz Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

The two Four Seasons restaurants that received a Five-Star Rating are:

Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

All Four Seasons hotels, resorts and residences globally have introduced Lead With Care, an enhanced global health and safety program focused on providing care, confidence and comfort to all Four Seasons guests, employees and residents within the new COVID-19 environment. In addition, Four Seasons continues to invest in its award-winning App and Chat that further allows guests to control how they engage with others – limiting face-to-face interactions while maintaining the highest levels of personal service.

Methodology

Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants and spas based on 900 objective standards. Star ratings ultimately emphasise quality of service. Five-Star properties are defined as «outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities.» Forbes Travel Guide rates properties in 73 countries throughout the world.

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travellers select the world’s best luxury experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through this independent inspection process.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 119 hotels and resorts, and 44 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.

Contact:
Matt Levison
mlevison@kwtglobal.com

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