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New Austin Marriott Downtown Brings Inspiring Hospitality Experience To The Heart Of The Texas Capital

AUSTIN, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The new Austin Marriott Downtown opens today, steps away from the most popular downtown tourist attractions, bars and restaurants. The hotel represents the newest design vision for Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, where spaces and amenities are crafted to allow guests to achieve moments of creative brilliance.

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The 31-story stylishly-designed tower fits seamlessly into the Austin skyline and speaks to the needs of today’s modern traveler, including hand-crafted food and beverage offerings, advanced health and safety features, and plenty of outdoor and socially distant options for connecting with others.

Guests will feel a sense of place the moment they walk in the door, whether they’re in town for a staycation, weekend getaway, business trip, meeting or convention. The hotel’s design is inspired by its home city, with limestone and Texas Cedar native to central Texas used throughout the hotel.

Guest rooms start on level seven to maximize views of Lady Bird Lake, the University of Texas campus, the city skyline, and in the distance, Texas Hill Country. Of the 613 guest rooms the hotel offers 25 luxurious suites. The reimagined rooms offer a spacious and elevated look complete with tailored solutions that are as inventive as its guests.

Based on consumer insights, locally-inspired accents offer a sense of place, and the work surface provides flexibility to freely move and use technology wherever the guest desires. Deluxe walk-in showers and spa-like lighting complete the relaxed experience throughout the room.

Hand-Crafted Food and Drinks

From top to bottom, Austin Marriott Downtown’s restaurants and bars are sure to be new local favorites.

Zanzibar. Seven stories up and a world away. Zanzibar (www.ZanzibarATX.com), a lush tropical rooftop terrace and pool oasis with stunning views of downtown, opened before the hotel in September 2020. It quickly became a popular spot among Austin locals and travelers alike, known as a socially distant outdoor rooftop where guests can escape the everyday with modern tiki cocktails. It features its own street-level elevator access on San Jacinto Boulevard to transport you seven stories up and a world away.

Zanzibar’s menu features modern tiki cocktails and island-inspired small plates. Specialty drinks are influenced with exotic spices grown right in Zanzibar, including cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and clove. Zanzibar is known as ‘spice island’ and was once the largest exporter of spices in the world so the drink and food menus reflect Zanzibar’s unique sense of place and flavors.

Corinne Restaurant. Honest food + drink. Featuring one of the largest outdoor patios on West Cesar Chavez Street, Corinne (www.CorinneATX.com) is an honest and fresh neighborhood dining and cocktail spot serving authentic regional classics and American comfort food with an emphasis on signature rotisserie dishes. Featured dishes include Rotisserie Chicken dusted with mustard, thyme and lemon, Truffled Bucatini and Wagyu Beef Tartare. This is the second Corinne location following the first that opened in Denver in 2017.

The Lobbyist. The Lobbyist is not only a clever nod to Austin’s history as a capital city, but it will also provide locals and hotel guests alike with a place to pause and reset or reach for a nightcap as they plan their next adventure. With a grand staircase entry, The Lobbyist is a two-story cocktail bar with a mezzanine level overlooking the entire hotel lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows to the outside.

Loaf + Vine. Loaf + Vine is a modern urban grocer with a broad selection of quick and freshly made meals, grab-and-go options, fresh bakery goods, and cold drinks and coffee beverages. Available daily is everything from fine wines and craft beer to artisanal local favorites.

60,000 Square Feet of Meeting Flexibility

Meeting planners have a lot to celebrate about with Austin Marriott Downtown’s Next Gen Meeting Space that is tailored around any needs – from socially distanced setups to large gathering options. The hotel offers an 18,000 square foot exhibit hall filled with light thanks to a 204-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as two 14,000 square foot ballrooms. The hotel follows all of Marriott International’s Connect with Confidence best practices for meetings and events.

«This hotel is where Austin’s individuality meets the spirit of Texas,» said David Meisner, General Manager of the Austin Marriott Downtown. «With our state-of-the-art meetings facilities, wide selection of food and beverage outlets and thoughtfully-appointed guestrooms guests can reach their full creative potential. We are ready to be the first to safely welcome so many back to this great city as travel regains its footing.»

«At Marriott Hotels, we want our guests to experience forward-thinking, aesthetically pleasing spaces that help foster their inventive nature and allow them to get into their best headspace for success,» said Manny Rappenecker, Vice President, Marriott Hotels. «We are so excited to extend the footprint of our brand in Austin, a city known for its innovative and creative spirit. We hope guests at Austin Marriott Downtown will be able to free themselves of distractions when they step into our hotel, allowing them to focus solely on being the best they can be.»

Austin Marriott Downtown offers a completely touchless check-in and check-out experience, as well as elevator and in-room television controls using a personal smartphone. Austin Marriott Downtown is following Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean protocols, created in partnership with leading experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations. These protocols include mandated mask wearing for all guests and associates within the hotel, and the use of disinfectants recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization to sanitize surfaces in the hotels.

The hotel is running a Grand Opening Offer where guests can enjoy 15 percent off their guest room and two complimentary celebratory cocktails through May 30. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/details/AUSMD-austin-marriott-downtown/OFF-10861

The Austin Marriott Downtown is owned and operated by White Lodging. White Lodging currently owns and/or manages more than 4,000 guest rooms and 10 restaurants and bars in downtown Austin, including the Moxy Austin-University, which opened in January 2021 as the only one of its brand in Texas.

About White Lodging
White Lodging, established in 1985, is one of the leading ownership, development, and management companies in America. An innovative trendsetter, the organization’s portfolio includes convention, urban lifestyle, and suburban select hotels with more than $1 billion in managed revenue. White Lodging operates approximately 90 premium hotels, 40 restaurants and 30 brands. Success knows no boundaries at White Lodging, where associates and leadership have consistently earned superior guest satisfaction scores, top market share and industry-leading profit margins while recruiting the best, brightest, and most passionate professionals in every discipline. White Lodging is a proud winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award. For more information about White Lodging, visit www.whitelodging.com, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Marriott Hotels

With over 580 hotels and resorts in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest’s stay, helping to relax, clear minds, stimulate new ideas and anticipate travelers’ needs, leaving them inspired to reach their full potential. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevate style & design and technology. To learn more, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and @marriotthotels on Instagram. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

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AEP Energy Partners Seeks Wind, Solar and Storage Projects in PJM

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP), a subsidiary of American Electric Power Company (Nasdaq: AEP), is seeking proposals for off-take from new solar, new/repowered wind facilities, and stand-alone or co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) located in PJM.

For the PJM sited projects, the company is seeking renewable energy purchase agreements of 10, 12 or 15 years for solar, wind facilities (including incremental power from repowering),…

For the PJM sited projects, the company is seeking renewable energy purchase agreements of 10, 12 or 15 years for solar, wind facilities (including incremental power from repowering), and BESS that begin operation between 2021 and 2024.

AEPEP will use the contracted offtake to support the company’s growing retail, which includes the company’s Integrated Renewable Energy (IRE) solution, and wholesale loads in PJM.

Notice of intent to bid must be received by AEPEP by Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Proposal packages are due no later than 5 p.m. ET, Friday, March 26, 2021 and should be submitted by e-mail to beduckworth@aepes.com. Complete details about the Requests for Proposals are available at http://aep.com/rfp or by calling Ben Duckworth at (614) 583-7453.

American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP’s approximately 16,800 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 223,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 5,300 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.

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MoneyGram Advances Mobile Wallet Capabilities with Five-Year Extension to Ooredoo Qatar Partnership

DALLAS, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Ooredoo Qatar, the leading telecommunications operator in Qatar. The renewal enables MoneyGram customers to continue to send money in near real-time to family and friends through Ooredoo Money Wallet, a virtual account that allows customers to easily…

«We’re excited to extend our partnership with Ooredoo Qatar for another five years as we continue to build upon the strong momentum in our digital transformation,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «As our first fully digital partner back in 2012, Ooredoo has been a driving force in our shift to digital in the Middle Eastern market, and we look forward to seeing our partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.»

Ooredoo was recently awarded «MoneyGram Global Agent of the Year» due to the explosive triple digit year-over-year transaction growth it experienced in 2020 as well as its collaborative strategy to further improve customer experience. As consumer demand for account deposit services and digital options continues to increase, MoneyGram and Ooredoo Qatar are giving consumers the opportunity to send and receive money from the comfort of their own homes, which has been especially important in the last year.

«With Qatar being one of the largest outbound international remittance markets, our strategic partnership with MoneyGram continues to help connect friends and family around the world through fast, convenient and affordable money transfer services,» said Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Chief Consumer Officer at Ooredoo Qatar. «The length of the new contract term is a testament to the strength and ongoing success of this partnership, and we are excited about what this means for the future of digital remittances in the Middle East.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 90 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit MoneyGram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

About Ooredoo
Ooredoo is Qatar’s leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people’s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

MoneyGram Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
media@moneygram.com

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Sweeping Corporation of America Acquires CleanStreet & Pacific Sweeping

CLEVELAND, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sweeping Corporation of America («SCA»), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, completed the purchase of CleanStreet Inc. («CleanStreet») and Pacific Sweeping («Pacific») (collectively, the «Companies»). The acquisitions mark the first expansion into California for SCA. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

The Companies are leading providers of street…

The Companies are leading providers of street sweeping services to California municipalities, private contractors, and commercial properties. SCA’s acquisitions are the most recent examples of its commitment to partnering with best-in-class operators who service attractive, growing markets. CleanStreet founder, Jere Costello, and Pacific owner, Lee Miller, will remain in place to support the growth of the combined companies. These acquisitions add 200 employees and 190 vehicles in seven locations throughout California.

«SCA’s expansion into California is consistent with our strategy of building a nationwide presence,» said Christopher Valerian, President & CEO, SCA. «CleanStreet and Pacific represent industry leading companies with decades of successful operation. We look forward to continuing Jere and Lee’s tradition of excellence and providing support to their talented workforce as we continue our growth plans in California.»

CleanStreet and Pacific mark the first two acquisitions for SCA in 2021. In 2020, SCA completed nine acquisitions of best-in-class sweeping services companies to expand its presence and customer base in key markets. With these transactions, SCA grew its team to over 1,100 employees in its 40 locations.

ABOUT SCA
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.

ABOUT CLEANSTREET
Founded in 1966, and based in Gardena, California, CleanStreet provides sweeping services to municipalities and commercial customers. CleanStreet specializes in delivering superior and reliable customer service to its extensive customer base across California. Operating out of six facilities across the state, CleanStreet services +60 municipalities with a fleet of +120 sweepers.

ABOUT PACIFIC SWEEPING
Founded in 1962, and based in San Marcos, California, Pacific Sweeping has been sweeping San Diego and Southern California Cities and Counties for more than 40 years. The Company primarily provides services to municipalities, commercial businesses, and general contractors.

CONTACT:
Sweeping Corp of America:
Michael Latanza, Executive Vice President
mlatanza@sweepingcorp.com
407-509-4521

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Latest SAE International Book Brings Together the Most Influential Women in the Aerospace Industry to Share Their Personal Insights and Advice

WARRENDALE, Pa., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SAE International today announced the release of its latest book title, «Flight Paths to Success: Career Insights from Women Leaders in Aerospace,» featuring 33 of the most influential women who have been, and continue to be, successful in aviation, space and academia. The book is now available for purchase at <a target="_blank"…

«Flight Paths to Success» is authored by Rhonda Walthall, technical fellow at Collins Aerospace, and Brenda Mitchell, vice president at Aloft AeroArchitects. The book’s contributors—from suppliers to OEMs to higher education—candidly share their in-depth, personal perspectives on the habits, motivations, triumphs, defeats and lessons learned that helped them achieve top jobs in the industry.

«The women highlighted in this book have found ways to navigate this industry and achieve success. Our goal was to profile women that have engineering degrees who have achieved significant career success in hopes of recruiting more women to our field or to help guide those that may be experiencing career frustration,» said book authors Rhonda Walthall and Brenda Mitchell. «The common theme among many of these stories is the importance of mentorship and the importance of family support when making difficult career decisions.»

The book is relevant for women at all stages in their careers by providing real-world experiences to demonstrate how to take charge of one’s career. The contributors offer poignant insights on such topics as personal career insights, work-life balance, mentorship/sponsorship, avoiding a career stall and powering through challenging situations.

Nicole Piasecki, the chairman of Seattle University’s Board of Trustees and retired vice president and general manager of the propulsion systems division at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, noted in the book’s preface: «Aerospace is a tough business, and challenges abound. A collaborative spirit, an insatiable appetite for learning, and a relentless work ethic go a long, long way.»

«Flight Paths to Success» reaffirms SAE’s commitment to diversity by offering insights and advice for colleagues, peers and the next generation of women entering the workforce. SAE previously published «The Road to the Top is Not on the Map» in 2019, which conversations with top women in the automotive industry.

Book Information

• Release Date: March 4, 2021
• Publisher: SAE International
• Specs: Product Code: R-510 | ISBN: 978-1-4686-0256-2| Softbound Binding
• Cost: MSRP $35.00 USD
• Website: http://www.sae.org/publications/books/content/r-510/

Book Contributors (Listed Alphabetically)

• Julie-Ellen Acosta, Vice President – Boeing
• Alina Alexeenko, Professor – Purdue University
• Kim Ashmun, Director, Global Sustainment – Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Carina Birgersdotter, Principal Engineer – SAAB
• Lisa Callahan, Vice President, Programs – Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Mary Anne Cannon, Vice President – Pratt & Whitney
• Charmaine Chin, Director, Global Cleanliness Supplier Strategy – Delta Air Lines
• Nagin Cox, Mars Explorer Engineer – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• Kirsten Dreggors, Vice President, Engineering – Northrop Grumman
• Kathy Elliott, Global Lead SME – Rolls-Royce
• Carol Erikson, Vice President, Systems Engineering and Digital Transformation – Northrop Grumman
• Kim Ernzen, Vice President, Naval Power – Raytheon Missiles & Defense
• Annabel Flores, Vice President, Electronic Warfare – Raytheon Intelligence & Space
• Linda Flores, Nexus Program Manager – Bell Flight
• Mary Lee Gambone, Sector Head, Materials – Rolls-Royce
• Neri Ganzarski, Student – Washington State University
• Joan Higginbotham, Astronaut – Collins Aerospace and NASA
• Raelyn Holmes, ITC Manager – Pratt & Whitney
• Lynne Hopper, Vice President & Chief Engineer – Boeing
• Kathleen Howell, Professor – Purdue University
• Miyuki Humer, Chief Engineer – General Atomics
• Jamie Korman, Lead Engineer – Collins Aerospace
• Lorraine Martin, President & CEO, Past Executive Vice President – National Safety Council and Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Lourdes Maurice, Strategic Advisor – DLM Global
• Beth Moses, Chief Astronaut Instructor – Virgin Galactic
• Doline Peterson, Program Manager – Safran
• Deborah Rayburn, Director, GE Business & General Aviation CS – GE Aviation
• Tammy Reeve, CEO – Patmos Engineering
• Tamaira Ross, Director & Professor – Blue Origin and University of Washington
• Ginger Shao, Sr. Director, Fellow (retired) – Honeywell
• Bridget Sheriff, Vice President, Engineering & Technology – Collins Aerospace
• Amanda Simpson, Vice President, Engineering & Technology – Airbus
• Karen Taminger, Materials Research Engineer – NASA Langley Research Center

About SAE International
SAE International is a global association committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts, and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at http://www.sae.org.

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Wyoming Natural Gas Producer Joins Denver-Based Emissions Monitoring Firm to Produce «Responsibly Sourced Gas»

DENVER, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two Denver-based companies are partnering to produce and certify responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG). The program will be deployed on select UP Energy, LLC wells in Wyoming and will feed TrustWell™…

«Ensuring emissions across the entire energy value chain are minimized or eliminated creates environmental progress and is good for business. We’re proud to be the real-time monitoring and independent verification solution that companies are seeking to offer TrustWell™ certified responsibly sourced natural gas, which is gaining market share and recognition,» said Project Canary co-founder & CEO Chris Romer.

As part of its environmental stewardship efforts, UP Energy seeks to produce TrustWell™ certified RSG through Project Canary on 68% of UP Energy production during the first of three phases. UP Energy plans to certify 100% of their production by the end of 2022, which aligns with the company’s commitment to ESG leadership and sustainability excellence. In addition, UP Energy will be piloting real-time, continuous methane emissions monitoring to test and advance the science of monitoring extremely low methane levels at highly controlled locations.

«Partnering with Project Canary allows us to build on our core ESG values and environmental and operational stewardship goals,» said UP Energy President Christopher Valdez. «This partnership reflects our commitment to be the Green River Basin’s best-in-class operator and our focus on delivering value to all of our stakeholders.»

Project Canary, a Denver-based B-Corp that provides continuous, real-time emissions monitoring data and related technologies has developed a unique wellhead to burner-tip program that can be used across the energy value chain – from the production, transmission, and marketing of RSG. The project intends to demonstrate natural gas can be produced with high environmental and social standards, and that markets exist for these differentiated RSG products.

«We’re excited to enter into this partnership as market fundamentals for responsibly sourced gas continue to encourage and reward sustainability leaders,» said UP Energy Chairman Bryan Hassler. «UP Energy continues to focus on its industry leading environmental stewardship and its world class natural gas operations on the Pinedale Anticline in Wyoming. This program advances our initiative to offer our customers and critical business partners best in class Responsibly Sourced Natural Gas.»

Project Canary is working with numerous producers, pipeline, midstream and utility companies to provide markets with RSG and differentiated energy products.

Project Canary Contact:
Chris Romer
Co-Founder and CEO
chris.romer@projectcanary.com

UP Energy Contact:
Kelly Bott
kbott@ultrapetroleum.com

About the Partnering Participants

UP Energy, LLC is a private energy company engaged in domestic natural gas and oil exploration, development and production focused on developing its long-life natural gas reserves in the Pinedale and Jonah Fields of Wyoming’s Green River Basin. UP Energy controls more than 117,000 gross (94,000 net) acres in and around the prolific Pinedale and Jonah Fields. Given UP Energy’s focused commitment to ESG and sustainability excellence, the company was a pilot member of Darcy Partners Sustainability Program; chair of URTeC sustainability efforts; an active member of The Environmental Partnership; and formed and lead Jonah Pinedale Industry Collaboration, among other key initiatives. Visit upenergyllc.com to learn more.

Project Canary, an International Environmental Standards company based in Denver, Colorado, is a mission-driven B-Corporation accountable to a double bottom line of profit and the social good. Project Canary provides TrustWell™ certification of operations which, when paired with the Canary X unit’s continuous air emissions monitoring technology, allows producers the opportunity to provide TrustWell™ certified RSG. Project Canary believes it is possible to create a financially successful, self-sustaining business that «does well and does good.» Project Canary’s goal is to mitigate climate change by helping the oil and gas industry operate on a cleaner, more efficient, more sustainable basis. Project Canary partners with the Colorado School of Mines Payne Institute to develop a collaborative environment for oil and gas companies and external parties to share best practices and insights garnered through continuous monitoring. To learn more, visit projectcanary.com.

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USTOA Tour Operators Offer Wildlife Encounters Around the World

NEW YORK, Mar. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Observing animals in their habitats around the world can be a life changing experience for not just animal lovers but intrepid travelers of any age. Tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) are committed to offering wildlife-focused itineraries and small group trips that contribute to the conservation and protection of species, while offering access for travelers to learn from nature.

«Explorers who are searching for enriching nature-based experiences need to look no further than our tour operator members, who offer sustainable wildlife experiences and open-air excursions from Thailand and Norway to Tanzania and Russia, and many more destinations around the globe,» said Terry Dale, president and CEO of USTOA.

Wildlife itineraries offered by USTOA tour operators include:

Birdwatching in Costa Rica – The tailor-made 13-day itinerary from Audley Travel showcases Costa Rica’s pristine tropical forest trails and the tranquil cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota. Home to 448 species of birds, the trip offers a naturalist guide and a stay at the renowned birding lodge, Rancho Naturalista. Rates start at $5,410 per person. Find information on departures at http://www.audleytravel.com.

The Great Migration + Gorillas in the Wild – On a Gorilla Trek with Alexander + Roberts, guests will observe gorilla families living in the forested mountains of Rwanda. A hot air balloon adventure is available to watch zebra, gazelle, and more from above at the 5,700 square mile Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The twin lakes of Buerra and Ruhondo offer a variety of birdlife. Departure is available on September 20, 2021 starting at $12,499 per person. http://www.alexanderroberts.com

Exploring Russia’s Far East & Wrangel Island – A 13-day exploration with Lindblad Expeditions of the remote Siberian coastline reveals bird cliffs teeming with puffins and landscapes that are home to walrus and polar bears. Even grey whales can be spotted in their feeding grounds while cruising through the Chukchi and Bering Seas. Departures are available on August 3 and August 15, 2021, and August 7, 2022 starting at $17,830 per person. http://www.expeditions.com

Sri Lanka Expedition: Wilderness & Wildlife – AAA Club Adventures offers 12-days of nature in Sri Lanka. Guests will visit Project Orange Elephant, dedicated to sustainable farming practices and wildlife conservation, and stay at an eco-lodge in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve to see monkeys, big cats, and more in their tropical habitat. Departure is available on September 3, 2021 starting at $1,890. http://www.clubadventures.com

Intro to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard – Quark Expeditions’ 10-day journey through Spitsbergen, also known as the wildlife capital of the Arctic, showcases walruses, reindeer, polar bears, and more in their natural habitat. Guests will learn the history and geology of this remote land while traveling by ship. Departure is available June 12, 2021 starting at $7,495 per person. http://www.quarkexpeditions.com

Find all the wildlife itineraries offered by USTOA tour operators at http://www.ustoa.com/dream-vacation

For more information on USTOA, visit http://www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.

About USTOA:
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry’s highest standards, including participation in the USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business. As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.

Contact:
Gina Dolecki/Ashley Mindnich
Redpoint
212-229-0119
dolecki@redpointspeaks.com /mindnich@redpointspeaks.com

Media Contact

Ashley Mindnich, Redpoint, +1 (212) 229-0119, mindnich@redpointspeaks.com

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Global Cloud Fleet/EZ Fleet releases the VS800 Video Solution, giving Fleet Managers an AI based solution for visibility on the road and in the vehicle cabin

SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global Cloud Fleet, a leading solution provider for vehicle telematics, announced today the release of their new AI powered video solution that effortlessly combines dual-facing video with cutting edge telematics.

The VS800 Video Solution seamlessly pairs with Global Cloud Fleet’s EZ750 telematics gateway, optimizing GPS fleet tracking. The video camera utilizes edge processing to identify «critical events», events that are most important to fleet…

Along with that, the video solution provides real-time notifications as well as in-cab driver alerts of these critical events. Both features offer innovative solutions to widespread fleet management and overall driver safety.

The team showcased its dedication towards optimizing its product’s performance while keeping its cost below much of the market’s comparable solutions.

«Edge processing, which is identifying and uploading only events that are of interest, is the future for all video solutions. What Global Cloud Fleet has done is put this technology into a cost effective package and made it affordable for everyone,» says Greg Jones, COO of Global Cloud Fleet.

The VS800 Video Solution can be purchased as a complete package or as an upgrade to the EZ750 gateway, allowing a flexible deployment capability that many other solutions cannot offer.

For more information on this product visit: Global Cloud Fleet Product Page

To connect through LinkedIn: Global Cloud Fleet LinkedIn

About Global Cloud Fleet:

Global Cloud Fleet is the leading end to end provider for all equipment, vehicle, and asset tracking and monitoring. We prioritize the offering of a complete product and software solution that is user friendly and intuitive, affordable, and customized to perfectly service your unique needs so that you can secure a sustainable and profitable business in our industry.

Media Contact

Gary Schneider, Global Cloud Fleet, +1 6197682569, ezsales@gcfleettracking.com

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DuPont Water Solutions and Waterise Collaborate Toward Sustainable Subsea Desalination

WILMINGTON, Del., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Waterise to provide seawater reverse osmosis membranes and expertise to the company’s subsea desalination plants.

Subsea reverse osmosis (RO) desalination presents a sustainable and more economical new way to turn seawater to freshwater. As subsea desalination leverages the natural hydrostatic pressure found at the depths of the sea to run the reverse osmosis, it reduces the energy requirements of conventional RO desalination by 40 percent. It also requires 80 percent less coastal land than land-based plants, presenting a viable option for communities with limited space. From an environmental perspective, subsea desalination requires lower amounts of pretreatment chemicals and eliminates the discharge of concentrated brine into coastal waters.

As Waterise’s patented desalination units reside on the sea floor, Waterise sought the most durable, longest-lasting reverse osmosis element on the market—ultimately focusing on DuPont’s FilmTec™ seawater membranes.

«As we look to increase access to fresh water and enable a water optimized world, we are energized by opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to water purification, conservation and reuse,» said HP Nanda, global vice president and general manager, DuPont Water Solutions. «We are excited about Waterise’s new approach to desalination that not only reduces water scarcity, but also minimizes energy consumption and environmental impact.»

In addition to exclusively using DuPont’s FilmTec™ seawater membranes for all systems, DuPont and Waterise will share knowledge and expertise, as well as collaborate on research and development toward the mission to advance the subsea desalination operations and performance.

«I am delighted to announce that Waterise is collaborating with DuPont as part of our program to identify and establish collaboration with world leading companies which produce components needed to construct a Waterise desalination unit,» says Niels Petter Wright, CEO, Waterise.

DuPont Water Solutions (DWS) is a leader in sustainable water purification and separation technologies, including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and ion exchange resins. DuPont has been innovating and producing solutions in support of desalination for more than 40 years. The company continues to be at the forefront of reverse osmosis products that pursue sustainability—from lower energy membranes to the recent launch of dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO)—as well as the continuous enhancement of membrane durability to enable extremely long membrane lifetimes.

Waterise is a Norwegian company with a groundbreaking and ready to go to market technology for desalination. The subsea desalination solution combines existing reverse osmosis technology with established Norwegian subsea technology and off-the-shelf equipment from leading global subsea suppliers. By reducing land and energy use and providing a standardized and module-based system, Waterise´s solutions will deliver fresh water with substantially reduced investment and operating costs compared to any other technology.

Desalination removes salt and other chemicals from seawater to produce freshwater for municipal, agricultural, energy or industrial use. The world’s oceans contain over 97 percent of the planet’s water resources, providing an essentially unlimited raw material for seawater desalination.

About DuPont Water & Protection
DuPont Water and Protection is a global leader in creating water, shelter and safety solutions for a more sustainable world; enabling its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands including Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Corian® Design, GreatStuff™, Styrofoam™, and FilmTec™.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at http://www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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For further information contact:
Anna Gemolas
Anna.gemolas@dupont.com
301-751-2911

Niels Petter Wright, Waterise AS
niels.petter.wright@waterise.com

Borja Blanco, Waterise AS
borja.blanco@waterise.com

Media Contact

Anna Gemolas, DuPont, 301-751-2911, Anna.gemolas@dupont.com

SOURCE DuPont

Lou Hall fue nombrado vicepresidente de operaciones de Total-Western, Inc.

PARAMOUNT, California, 4 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Total-Western, subsidiaria de Total-American, Inc., ha anunciado que Lou Hall es su nuevo vicepresidente de operaciones.

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PARAMOUNT, California, 4 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Total-Western, subsidiaria de Total-American, Inc., ha anunciado que Lou Hall es su nuevo vicepresidente de operaciones.

«Estoy complacido de unirme al equipo de Total-Western durante este período de transformación y crecimiento sin precedentes», dijo el Sr. Hall. «Me sentí atraído hacia Total-Western por su reputación en la industria y espero trabajar con el equipo de liderazgo para construir sobre sus ya sólidos cimientos. Mi experiencia y conocimiento de la industria complementan el talento del equipo existente y estoy ansioso por contribuir a los éxitos que tenemos por delante».

Total-Western tiene una rica y larga historia que se remonta a su creación en 1972. A través de varias adquisiciones y su crecimiento orgánico en los mercados locales, la empresa continúa aumentando su presencia en el oeste de los EE. UU. En la actualidad, Total-Western es una empresa más grande, más capaz y más compleja que nunca que demanda un crecimiento en su capacidad de liderazgo y fortaleza para seguir prosperando.

Lou será responsable de toda la organización de Total-Western en el campo, interactuando con los clientes existentes y potenciales, supervisando las operaciones de campo e implementando los principios de construcción LEAN al tiempo que garantiza la seguridad, la calidad y la rentabilidad para nuestros clientes.

«Estoy emocionado con esta última incorporación al equipo de liderazgo de Total-Western», dijo Payman Farrokhyar, presidente de Total-Western. «Mientras continuamos enfocándonos en nuestro valor central de excelencia operativa, Lou liderará ese cargo asegurándonos la satisfacción de empleados y clientes».

Con más de 30 años de experiencia en dirección de operaciones y construcción, el Sr. Hall se desempeñó recientemente como vicepresidente sénior de Aegion Corporation. El Sr. Hall comenzó su carrera en el campo como planificador y gerente de proyectos, antes de ascender para ocupar puestos más altos en Timec Company y Team Industrial. Durante ese tiempo, dirigió las operaciones regionales y supervisó las transiciones hacia organizaciones de más envergadura, al mismo tiempo que expandió sus huellas geográficas para atender a más clientes y desarrolló programas de aprendizaje para cumplir con la legislación estatal.

El Sr. Hall obtuvo su licenciatura en Ingeniería de la Construcción y Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Estatal de Oregon.

Acerca de Total-Western, Inc. (www.total-western.com)

Total-Western ofrece servicios integrales de asistencia en el diseño, construcción, mantenimiento, operaciones, fabricación y servicios especializados a los activos de los clientes en todo el oeste y oeste medio de los Estados Unidos. La compañía fue fundada en 1972 y tiene seis ubicaciones regionales en California, Nevada y Washington. Total-Western implementa su programa PASS en cada trabajo para garantizar que cada tarea se realice teniendo en cuenta la seguridad, la calidad, la rentabilidad y la responsabilidad personal.

Acerca de Total-American

Total-American Investment Company se formó en 2015 y es la empresa matriz de Total-Western, Inc. y California Spectra Instrumentation, Inc. (Spectra). Las subsidiarias de la empresa brindan servicios multidisciplinarios de contratación para la construcción y mantenimiento industrial en las industrias petroquímica, energética, de combustibles renovables, fabricación y otras industrias pesadas.

Total-American es una corporación privada con sede en Paramount, California y parte de la familia de las empresas Bragg, que incluye Bragg Crane Service, Bragg Crane & Rigging, Heavy Transport, Coastline Equipment, APS y JBA.

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