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Spruce Power Expands Business Model to Offer Energy Storage, EV Chargers to its 80,000 Customers

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Spruce Power, a Power-as-a-Service™ company with roots in both energy efficiency and residential solar energy, announced it now offers integrated smart energy systems, enabling customers to optimize and secure their existing solar-powered homes by adding battery storage and smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers. As the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation residential solar assets in the U.S., <a…

One of the first residential power companies to offer customers the ability to add home batteries as a retrofit to existing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, the company formerly known as Spruce Finance has also unveiled its new company name, Spruce Power. The name change reflects its broader commitment to helping homeowners securely supply, store and manage their home’s energy, while providing investors with access to the expanding residential renewable energy asset class.

«Spruce Power is extending our business model and product offerings to deliver comprehensive energy solutions to our large customer base,» said Christian Fong, CEO of Spruce Power. «The future of power is distributed, clean and smart. As early adopters of solar, our customer base is eager to add complementary technologies that make their homes more resilient and equipped for an electrified future.»

As part of this transition, Spruce Power has launched a new website at www.sprucepower.com. The updated website not only connects users to the company’s servicing arm, Energy Service Experts (ESE), but also creates a new channel for homeowners to access next-generation product offerings. As a leader in home power systems, Spruce is continually evaluating partnerships to bring advanced distributed energy resource technologies to market.

«We are uniquely positioned to support homeowners who want to maximize their clean energy impact with home energy management systems,» said Fong. «Spruce manages a network of more than 100 maintenance and installation partners in 16 of the leading states where rooftop solar systems have been deployed. This infrastructure provides our customers with local support services ranging from performance analysis to solar maintenance, and battery sizing to back-up power installation.»

The expansion of Spruce’s business model aligns with the needs of the changing residential renewable energy market. Spruce pivoted from loan origination to asset ownership and created ESE for asset management and maintenance in 2017 after restructuring and receiving an investment from HPS Investment Partners. This announcement follows a series of large portfolio acquisitions and capital raisings, with Spruce most recently acquiring two portfolios totaling more than 10,000 solar PV systems.

About Spruce Power
Spruce Power is the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation residential solar assets in North America. Through our subsidiary, Energy Service Experts, we offer a comprehensive, end-to-end servicing solution for our customers with more than 80,000 PV systems and upwards of 330 MW of installed capacity. Headquartered in Houston with executive offices in San Francisco and Boulder, Spruce manages or is actively acquiring operating residential and commercial and industrial solar assets and power purchase agreements in North America. For additional information, visit www.sprucepower.com.

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Mosaic Surpasses $4 Billion in Loan Funding for Residential Solar and Home Improvement Financing

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mosaic, the leading financing platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvement projects, today announced it has surpassed $4 billion in loans funded through the company’s platform. Mosaic continues to accelerate its position in…

The company has now added new features to its PowerSwitch ZERO solar financing offering — no payments for 18 months and a 25-year loan term.** The product also has the choice of a 12-month, zero-payment promotional period, and 10-, 15- or 20-year installment terms with no prepayment penalty.

«No payments for 18 months and a lower monthly payment will make it even easier for homeowners to convert to clean energy,» said Billy Parish, founder and CEO of Mosaic. «Mosaic was the first to create 20-year and 25-year solar loans, the first to create battery-only and solar roofing loan products. We were the first to offer a no-payment solar loan option, and this is the next generation of our ongoing innovation. We will continue to anticipate market needs and design new solutions for our partners that enable them to be agile and remain competitive.»

«Last year was an unusual time, but solar loans have proven to be a strong asset through this credit cycle, COVID and the economic challenges the market faced in 2020,» said Patrick Moore, president and COO of Mosaic. «We closed asset-backed securitizations of $222 million and $280 million in 2020, both of which were multiple times oversubscribed. We now have multiple years of historical data, and the financial markets recognize Mosaic’s consistent performance and disciplined approach to delivering long-term value. This has strengthened our relationship with capital markets and reduced our cost of capital, which allows Mosaic to pass along lower rates to homeowners.»

In addition to a strong 2020, Mosaic also added to its leadership team last month. Tamiko Kikuchi joins as Vice President of Product, and John King is the new Vice President and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development.

Kikuchi has more than 10 years of experience driving business and revenue growth through product strategy, process improvement and team leadership. Previously, she served as vice president of product and implementation at Renovate America, where she oversaw the company’s entire software product portfolio and company-wide product management organization.

King held leadership roles in the areas of finance and investment banking for more than 15 years before joining the solar industry. Most recently, he co-led capital markets as Senior Vice President at LoanPal. Prior to that, he oversaw capital markets and Treasury at Sunnova.

«We’re excited to start a new year with the industry’s most flexible finance offerings, new products for our partners and their customers and key additions to our leadership team,» said Parish. «We expect more families to invest in energy-efficient upgrades for their homes in 2021, and Mosaic will continue to lead the market in making that possible.»

About Mosaic
Mosaic makes financing solar, solar plus energy storage systems and other home improvements accessible and affordable for homeowners by providing the simplest borrower experience in the industry. Customers are referred by approved solar installers and home improvement contractors and can qualify instantly for no money down loans with fixed interest rates and multiple term options. For our network of hundreds of solar installers and home improvement contractors, Mosaic provides a streamlined financing platform to drive sales growth. Since 2012, Mosaic has helped more than 125,000 households go solar with its financing products. For more information, visit: www.joinmosaic.com.

All PowerSwitch Zero Loans and Home Improvement Loans through the Mosaic platform are made by WebBank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

* No payments for 12 or 18 months – interest will be charged from the start of loan if the principal balance is not paid in full within the deferred interest period.

** 25 YEAR POWERSWITCH ZERO LOAN REPAYMENT EXAMPLE:
— A 25 year, fixed-rate, $30,000 PowerSwitch ZERO loan with a 2.99% APR and an 18-month promotional period, would have 300 monthly payments of $148.50, starting after the end of the promotional period.
— Annual Percentage Rate (APR) in the example includes a 0.25% interest rate reduction for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments. Interest Rate and monthly payments will increase if borrower changes payment method.

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Masy BioServices Expands Green Initiative With Completion of Solar Project

PEPPERELL, Mass., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Masy BioServices has expanded their green initiative for environmental sustainability by completing a 2-year solar array project, installing 585 kW carports at their headquarters in Pepperell, MA. Due to the expansion of their biorepository, metrology lab, and renovation of its headquarters, Masy sought a solar solution to reduce its carbon footprint and electricity usage. The solar carport design and size provides…

«Our customers are signatories to the UN’s Sustainability Pact,» said Laurie Masiello, President, Masy BioServices. «They encourage us to do our part to improve the environment. We take this responsibility seriously and have incorporated several green initiatives on our campus.»

Along with the solar array carports at their headquarters, 27 Lomar Park in Pepperell, MA, Masy has installed energy-efficient lighting and insulation in all of its buildings; and invested in energy-efficient chambers for its biorepository storage facility. The unique, compact and energy-efficient biorepository walk-in chambers offer -75˚C ultra-low freezer space, -40˚C/-20˚C freezer space, and 5˚C refrigerator space. These energy-efficient chambers can hold as much product as would typically be held in 2,125 reach-in chambers. The non-traditional engineering design of the walk-in chambers maximizes Masy’s green initiative and creates a lower carbon footprint while providing the pharmaceutical product storage space its life science, biopharma, and medical device customers require.

Masy BioServices has provided quality solutions to the life sciences community for over 35 years through an array of services, including calibration of primary standards and critical test equipment; validation and IQ/OQ/PQ of environmental chambers, autoclaves, and thermal warehouse mapping; and lab equipment rentals and sales. Masy has a premier cGMP biorepository, offering secure and tightly controlled temperature storage from -196˚C to 70˚C, including all ICH stability conditions, for various materials including vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, cell banks, tissues, compounds, and medical devices.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all…

The face of the brand, Jasmine Sanders, (a.k.a Golden Barbie), returns for this striking ad campaign shot by acclaimed photographer James Macari. An influencer and industry ‘It’ girl, Jasmine perfectly embodies the essence and powerful femininity of the Illuminare Intensa woman.

Illuminare Intensa’s rich floral composition conveys confidence and sensuality that takes the fragrance to a new level. An assortment of spices and midnight orchid blend with warm pink pepper and juicy damson plum notes, creating an unexpected yet undeniably captivating aura around its wearer. Sensually radiant, this aroma features a heart full of petals bursting with a bold long-lasting scent, which is richly feminine and deliciously intense.

Givaudan Perfumer Christine Hassan states, «I wanted to create a rich, more intense version of the original scent, which was inspired by the beauty and resiliency of plum blossoms. This unique blend of notes is symbolic of a woman’s inner strength and ability to take on everyday challenges with radiance, confidence and passion.»

Fragrance Notes:

Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
Heart – orris, midnight orchid
Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Taking cues from the original illuminare silhouette and inspired by the glassworks of Murano, Italy, the bottle encapsulates the feminine curves and nuances of a woman. An asymmetrical organic shape is featured within the outer molded glass structure and the gold metalized cap sparks bright elegance against the deep plum hues. The carton compliments the bottle with organic waves of plum tones and a gold foil logo.

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD.

ABOUT VINCE CAMUTO
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Sexy, bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. The brand has successfully transcended its distinctive women’s collections and today offers a broad range of products including footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as fragrance and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty retailers across North America and select international regions, as well as, online and on vincecamuto.com.

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ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES, LTD.
Parlux LTD, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. It is ranked among the Top 100 Cosmetic and Fragrance companies globally and holds the licenses for notable fragrance brands including: Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Pierre Cardin, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sofia Vergara, and Jason Wu, among others. Parlux LTD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

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SemaConnect Accelerates Expansion With Hiring of New Vice President of Human Resources Jeannie Plew

BOWIE, Md., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SemaConnect, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging amenities to the North American commercial, multifamily, and fleet market announces its new Vice President of Human Resources, Jeannie Plew. Prior to SemaConnect, Ms. Plew was the Vice President of Human Resources at DrFirst, a healthcare technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Plew will lead recruiting and employee…

Founded in 2008, SemaConnect is a leading EV charging equipment and network provider to some of the most well-known commercial real estate and commercial fueling firms such as CBRE, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and Electrify America. Smart technology solutions include the Series 5 Personal EV Charging Station, Series 6 Shared/Commercial EV Charging Station, and the Series 7 Fleet EV Charging Station. Ms. Plew will lead recruiting as SemaConnect expands growth and innovation in all teams this year.

«We’re excited to welcome Jeannie Plew to the SemaConnect team,» said Mahi Reddy, Founder and CEO at SemaConnect. «2021 will be a year of growth in the EV market, and we’re working hard to expand our product line, technical capabilities, sales, and client services. Jeannie’s extensive experience will help SemaConnect reach the next level of growth.»

For more information on careers at SemaConnect, visit https://semaconnect.com/company/careers/.

About SemaConnect:
SemaConnect is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions to the North American commercial, residential and fleet market. A complete EV support partner, SemaConnect delivers a truly modern property experience through innovative, elegantly designed charging stations and a robust and open network platform. The company has helped maximize property value and appeal through thousands of successful charging station deployments at Class A properties since its founding in 2008, for companies like CBRE, JLL, Hines, Greystar, Cisco Systems and Standard Parking. SemaConnect remains the preferred charging solutions partner to municipal, parking, multifamily, hotel, office and retail customers across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.semaconnect.com.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

Fragrance Notes:

Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
Heart – orris, midnight orchid
Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD.

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OnlineGambling.com Calculates 4.2 Billion Gallons of Water Needed to Produce the Avocados Consumed During the Big Game on Sunday

SWATAR, Malta, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With stadiums closed, fans are forced to celebrate the biggest football game of the year from the comfort of their home. Not only is it the biggest sport event in America; it also breaks records for another reason – avocado consumption! Ahead of event day, every 6 minutes a truck of avocados leaves Mexico bound for the USA. <a target="_blank"…

Avocados: The «Green Gold» Market

A staggering 70 million avocados will be eaten on gameday, accounting for 7% of the annual avocado consumption.

The Transparency Market Research has predicted that the global avocado market will be valued at $21.5 bn by 2026, increasing by 5.9% each year. On Instagram, hashtags of «avocado toast» and «guacamole» have been used 1.7 million and 2.5 million times! Reports of ‘Avocado Hand‘ have steadily risen over time, spiking every year on gameday!

Growing Avocados and Water for Gameday:

An avocado requires 60 gallons of water (272 litres) to produce. This means that on gameday a monumental 4.2 billion gallons (19.04 billion litres) of water is needed to grow the avocados consumed.

How this compares to everyday activities

Showers: 4.2 billion gallons of water is equivalent to a shower lasting 3620 years
Laundry: 70 million avocados use the same water as 1 billion loads
Coffee: equivalent to 152 billion cups of coffee, that is a daily coffee for every American for a year!

Furthermore, 4.2 billion gallons is enough water to fill 698 sea-worlds or 7,616 Olympic swimming pools.

Impact to Environment and Society

The environmental impact of the »green gold» is well documented. With 95% of avocados consumed in USA produced in Mexico, especially the Michoacán state where intensive production has caused environmental impact as «water is exported within the fruit and is lost to the local ecosystem where the fruit was grown.«

The Sustainable Food Trust also warns »with global temperatures rising and water becoming scarce, this has serious impacts on local communities who do not have access to drinking water.»

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ConnectEO Network Launches Out of Beta to Enable Exclusive Collaboration Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectEO Network, a vetted digital community that connects entrepreneurs to opportunities, today announced its official launch out of beta. Leveraging unique algorithms, ConnectEO Network curates matches between entrepreneurs specifically tailored to each user’s business needs in an effort to support their business and increase longevity. The platform creates sustainable businesses by providing a space for entrepreneurs to collaborate with like-minded creators to expand their businesses, obtain business resources and build meaningful, revenue-generating relationships. The company aims to create and maintain a community which will promote shared business growth, longevity and increase access to opportunity.

«After years of exploration, conversations, and research, I decided to create ConnectEO Network as a tool to democratize access to business resources in an effort to create ownership and close the wealth gap,» said Erin Person, Founder of ConnectEO Network. «Through strategic collaboration and community, we’re working to enable 1 million entrepreneurs of color to build sustained businesses by 2023. We’re incredibly proud to create connections and provide critical resources for entrepreneurs to succeed and collectively shape the future, especially in today’s business climate.»

An entrepreneur’s network plays a direct role in the success of their startup and robust connections are not always accessible as they are often based on socioeconomic class, race, gender, and education. ConnectEO Network was launched to remove these barriers and create connections that would not otherwise exist. By allowing users to make revenue-building connections based on business similarities and needs, entrepreneurs of all stages have the opportunity to scale alongside fellow like-minded entrepreneurs to build more sustained businesses. In addition to providing a space for entrepreneurs to access new opportunities, ConnectEO Network also offers exclusive content, business training and education, along with community networking events and workshops.

«ConnectEO has been a pivotal and resourceful tool to increase my business reach. The user-friendly platform allows me to easily connect with goal-oriented individuals to provide and attain professional business services. I’ve made great connections including a professional, finance expert that I am excited to be working with in 2021,» said Vineetha Kommaredi, Founder of Viktor Kilo. «I’m excited to utilize ConnectEO as a professional tool that streamlines the networking and business leads processes.»

ConnectEO Network serves entrepreneurs in various stages of their business who have a desire to learn from and help each other to reach business success. Users have the option to choose between various tiers of access to the site which includes different features catered to their business needs at any given moment. The ConnectEO Network community is full of collaborative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to making a bigger and better impact together.

For more information on ConnectEO, or to join the network please visit, www.connecteonetwork.com.

About ConnectEO Network
ConnectEO Network is a digital platform that helps entrepreneurs of all backgrounds collaborate to build strategic partnerships, promote their services, and locate essential resources to collectively grow their businesses. ConnectEO is the only entrepreneur-focused application whose algorithm uniquely matches entrepreneurs with each other based on their specific business needs, in an effort to provide a sense of community. The company is on a mission to help close the racial wealth gap by enabling one million entrepreneurs of color to build sustained businesses by 2023.

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Blackbaud Forms Steering Committee to Advance ESG Practices

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced it has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program to further its commitment of building a better world. For nearly four decades, Blackbaud has driven impact…

Building on its mission of helping good take over, Blackbaud has:

Formalized executive sponsorship of its ESG program with CEO Mike Gianoni, including future oversight from the board of directors
Launched an employee-led ESG steering committee consisting of cross-functional company leaders representing:

Environmental: Resource Use, Emissions and Innovation
Social: Workforce, Community Impact, Product Responsibility, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Governance: Management, Shareholders and Corporate Responsibility Strategy

Created an ESG Program Manager role to take on the responsibility of ESG measurement and reporting
Committed to reporting in alignment with recommended SASB standards for the software and IT services industry and further aligning with other global ESG reporting frameworks as they evolve

«Our company exists to provide purpose-built solutions that help the social good industry build a better world,» said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud. «For years, we’ve been a proud partner in purpose, creating lasting value for our customers, employees and communities. The challenges of the past year have proven that social good and corporate responsibility are more important than ever. Now, we’ve made an even bigger commitment to our ESG program, which is a natural extension of the values that have always been in our DNA.»

Blackbaud is committed to governing its business ethically, being a caring employer, contributing to causes and communities through corporate philanthropy and pursuing sustainability. The company’s longstanding history of driving social impact is demonstrated by the fact that:

Social good organizations that use Blackbaud technology raise, invest, manage and award more than $100 billion each year.
One out of three Fortune 500 companies relies on Blackbaud to power its employee giving and volunteering programs, which includes more than eight million employees and over $800 million transacted through Blackbaud.
Blackbaud employees are highly involved—25% serve on nonprofit boards and 92% volunteer, logging over 100,000 hours annually in community support and also qualifying for time off through Blackbaud’s Volunteer for Vacation program.
Blackbaud opened a new world headquarters in June 2018 that has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2020, with the rollout of a new, flexible workplace strategy, the company right-sized its real estate portfolio, leading to approximately 50% workspace footprint reduction globally.
The company continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace, supporting employee-led business affinity groups, including veterans, LGBTQ+, women in technology, women in sales, African American employees, remote employees and employees interested in sustainability.
Blackbaud is proud to have appointed its first Diversity and Inclusion Officer and established a Global Diversity and Inclusion Council over the past year.

In April, Blackbaud will release its third annual Social Responsibility Report, which will provide more details on the company’s ESG efforts and disclosures. More information on Blackbaud’s Corporate Social Responsibility program can be found here.

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud’s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio Expands In Key Leisure Destinations with Debut Of Highly Anticipated New Hotels In 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following an unprecedented year for the travel industry, Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands is slated to debut a number of select service branded hotels in highly sought-after leisure destinations throughout 2021. With travel on the horizon, the new openings – which include Moxy Miami South Beach, Aloft Tulum, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Residence Inn by Marriott Cancun Hotel Zone, and Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Sinaloa Mexico – will answer to burgeoning demand and prolonged wanderlust to explore the sun and the sand in spacious, airy atmospheres.

«With pent-up demand predicted to lead to ‘revenge travel,’ our booking trends indicate an uptick in leisure travel planning after a difficult year,» said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand & Marketing Officer of Marriott International. «Leisure destinations continue to be a bright spot in the progress to recovery and has become a priority growth area across all of our distinctive brands, including our popular select service hotels. These new properties will offer a chance to escape with flexible, open spaces that allow our guests to once again embrace the freedom of travel when they are ready.»

Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of select service brands has defined the booming segment that caters to travelers seeking a balance between what they truly need and eliminating what they don’t. Guests can enjoy streamlined services and casual, convenient dining options paired with heartfelt hospitality—all at an attractive price point and no added fees. Room rates typically include access to key amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and fitness centers. Beloved by savvy business travelers everywhere, Marriott’s select service brands will continue to expand its global footprint to also meet the desires of leisure travelers.

A recently published report by Allied Market Research valued the global leisure travel market size at just over $1 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach more than $1.7 billion by 2027. Insights from McKinsey & Company and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) also confirm that «sun and beach» related searches are leading the way for recovery amongst U.S. travelers.

Leisure trips are expected to outperform business travel through 2021, particularly driven by celebration-centric travel. Many consumers plan to book trips to commemorate postponed life events and milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and honeymoons.

Inspired travelers can begin planning their next getaway to these new, open-air hotels:

Residence Inn by Marriott Cancun Hotel Zone | Opened January 2021
Residence Inn, the unparalleled leader in the longer stays segment, made its debut in Cancun this January providing guests the freedom to travel the way they love to live. Whether they are staying for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months, the all-suite property offers guests the ideal environment to live without constraints paired with highly personal service.

Each of the 158 guest suites features separate work, living, and sleeping spaces complete with a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel’s complimentary grocery service truly allows guests to shop and cook at their own convenience, just like they would at home. With a nod to modern residential design, the living space at the Residence Inn Cancun extends outdoors where guests can take a deep breath of the Caribbean breeze, enjoy the view, swim in the pool, or grill their favorite foods.

Moxy Miami South Beach | Slated to open February 2021
The first resort-style property within the Moxy brand portfolio, the 202-room Moxy Miami South Beach will be a stylish and playful celebration of Miami’s cosmopolitan culture. The eight-story hotel is located steps away from the beach, featuring hotel interiors by Rockwell Group and restaurant and bar interiors by Saladino Design Studio. Guests will indulge and relax in a hotel that blends the glamour of midcentury Havana, the artistry of contemporary Mexico City, and a tropical vibrancy that’s unmistakably Miami.

The Moxy bedrooms are dressed in vivid Miami hues and drenched in Florida sunshine, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. Six new drinking and dining venues, developed by the founders of Miami’s uber-popular Coyo Taco and 1-800-LUCKY, include Como Como, a marisquería (seafood restaurant) and raw bar; Mezcalista, a sexy mezcal lounge; Serena, an open-air rooftop restaurant and bar; Los Buenos, a taco stand/bodega in the lobby, complemented by Bar Moxy, which doubles as a social hub and check-in area; and The Upside, a rooftop bar on the eighth floor exclusively for hotel guests and private events. Multiple indoor-outdoor spaces include a ground floor courtyard; a 72-foot, cabana-lined pool; an indoor-outdoor fitness center; an outdoor movie screening room on the rooftop; and a beach club on Miami’s famous South Beach.

Aloft Tulum | Slated to Open March 2021
Aloft will debut in the Mexican bohemian paradise of Tulum as the first internationally branded hotel in the city. Ideally situated between Tulum’s desirable downtown district and white-sand beaches, guests can unplug in a beautiful off-the-beaten-path location. Nearby attractions include Playa Paraíso, one of the most spectacular beaches in Mexico, and the Tulum Mayan Ruins.

The boho-chic inspired hotel will feature 140 loft-style rooms and suites with expansive 10-foot-high ceilings, plush platform beds, and light airy décor infused with natural textiles to deliver the ultimate comfort. The guestrooms also offer custom toiletries from Bliss® Spa and walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can head upstairs to the Atico Rooftop Bar & Lounge to marvel at unrivaled views of Tulum while dipping in the infinity pool or savor local cuisine and sip on seasonal cocktails. Additionally, the hotel will be home to 2,761 square feet of multi-functional meeting space and the W XYZ® bar where emerging artists and local bands will converge to provide exciting entertainment.

AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea | Slated to Open April 2021
Located on the Hawaiian Islands, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is a 70,000-square-foot, four-story estate nestled on the island of Maui within the resort community of Wailea. Situated on three acres of lush Hawaiian gardens, the 110-room hotel has considered and curated every last detail to ensure a seamless guest experience. The sprawling property features a resort, modern guestrooms, a business center, fitness area and infinity-edge pool complete with a poolside tiki bar and cabanas. The brand’s signature purposeful design is an artful conception inspired by the beauty of Hawaiʻi. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea will offer rooms with views of the Pacific Ocean; neighbor islands Lanaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Molokini, and Mount Haleakala; with private lanai to enable guests to recharge and focus on what matter most during their travels.

The hotel will feature an inviting lobby outfitted with sleek furnishings and indoor-outdoor lounge spaces. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is located at the corner of Wailea Ike Place and Wailea Ike Drive adjacent to the Wailea Tennis Club. It is in walking distance to Wailea, Ulua, Mōkapu, and Keawakapu beaches; and retail centers Wailea Village, Wailea Gateway and The Shops at Wailea offering 100 shops and galleries combined. Other nearby experiences include more than 40 restaurants and bars, world-class spas, and Wailea Golf’s three championship courses.

Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Sinaloa Mexico | Slated to Open October 2021
The highly anticipated 195-room hotel will be the first fully new-built Courtyard by Marriott resort in the Caribbean & Latin America region and the third in the world. Set on a 50,000 square-foot oceanfront compound, it will also be the first Marriott branded property in the city of Mazatlán, located in the Zona Dorada, or the Golden Zone.

The hotel will offer a sophisticated yet comfortable environment with timeless, classic style. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by a warm, inviting lobby with a full oceanfront view featuring modern seating ideal for work or leisure. Other public spaces and amenities include a pool bar, beachfront open-kitchen restaurant serving international cuisine, fully equipped Kids Club, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, and a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Courtyard Mazatlán will stay true to brand design with elevated guest rooms that offer hybrid zones for working, sleeping, and relaxing. For future meetings and events, the hotel’s oceanfront ballroom can cater to over 500 people, providing the perfect venue for a sunset wedding or other social celebrations, as well as business meetings. Guests can also enjoy close proximity to Mazatlán’s local restaurant and nightlife hotspots as well as the El Cid Golf & Country Club, a 27-hole, PGA-rated championship golf course.

In addition to traveling just for fun, many of those working from home are taking ‘workcations’ to leisure destinations as a reprieve from their everyday, mundane routines. Marriott Bonvoy recently launched flexible options to work anywhere with its Day Pass, Stay Pass, and Play Pass offering, recognizing the blending of business and leisure.

As the world continues on its journey to recovery, Marriott remains committed to implementing a clean environment that aligns with expert protocols to defeat COVID-19. All hotels will implement Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean operating standards and protocols that include enhanced health and safety standards, anchored by the company’s Global Cleanliness Council. These include guest and associate face covering requirements, social distancing policies, reduced seating capacity for meetings, frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel, mobile technology and hybrid meeting options.

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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