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Taiwan Design Expo in Hsinchu: City as Exhibition Space, Design as Part of Life
TAIPEI, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Executed by the Taiwan Design Research Institute, Hsinchu city has recently hosted the Taiwan Design Expo. The Expo broke spatial format to convert the entire city into the exhibition space. Citizens were invited to enter the city and the exhibition venues, which were also the sites of renovation. With the theme "Check in Hsinchu", Hsinchu presented two main exhibition venues, six pedestrian routes, and 12 pavilions, along a single axis, and introduced Hsinchu's unique technological features into design, using magical lights and data to lead people onto a journey through which the 300-year-old ancient city becomes a city of digital technology. The expo also designed and created the "Hsinchu Monsters" in various corners of the city to attract people into the small alleys in the old downtown area, hoping to generate experience and consumption; wandering through those alleys, the visitors not only got to learn the wonderful things of the city, but also brought life back to the area. For the full multimedia release, click here:https://en.prnasia.com/mnr/TDRI_202011.shtml Hsinchu Monsters created by Taiwan Design Expo on the roof of Hsinchu bus station The T1 exhibition area by revealing the management system of daily life, seeing the operating context of the city and real-time individual participation, turn Hsinchu into a city with active Target design for Taiwan Design Expo The T5 exhibition area think about within the interaction between men and environment, and balance between demise and regeneration Markets scattered in the old town area during the Taiwan Design Expo City Mayor Lin Chih-chien presented the Hsinchu city's transformation on the International Design Forum: https://futurecity.cw.com.tw/special_preview/56 Hsinchu is a small city with an area of 104 km2 and a population of 450,000. In addition to having the highest number of high-tech companies in Taiwan, Hsinchu is also an ancient city with 300 years of history. Due to the recent growth of the science park, new citizens continue to move in. Hsinchu has transformed into a city with a high-income, high-education, high-birthrate, and young population. Mayor Lin Chih-chien of Hsinchu has decided to respond to the young citizens' needs of living, and launch a complete transformation of the city. Hsinchu's old downtown area was the oldest part of the city. It is small and has narrow streets. However, with the development of the science park and shift of urban center, the development of the old downtown area stagnated. Hsinchu City Government has decided to take this area as the starting point of the city's transformation. Highlighting the area's qualities of small and crowded, the city has proposed the "Pedestrian City Project" and applied for subsidy of "The Forward-Looking Infrastructure Development Program" of the "central government". Hsinchu City has introduced design thinking into city governance, allowing design to blend with local culture and history. Historic sites, such as Hsinchu Train Station and Shinchiku (Hsinchu) Prefecture Library Women and Children's Hall, have been renovated to rediscover the city's historical memories. As for quality of life, the city prioritizes citizens' needs, and has taken on a humancentric approach, respected professionals, and adopted subtraction design, for the renovation of Hsinchu Park, Hsinchu Zoo, and the city's waterfront. Also, the city expands the scope of transformation, striving to become a more livable city through New School Campus Movement, park renovation project, signage system redesign, safe pedestrian routes, pedestrian-friendly intersections, and underground transmission lines. According to the CommonWealth Magazine's "2020 City Happiness Survey", over 90% of Hsinchu citizens express that they are happy living in the city. The magazine also discovered that Citizen Happiness Index are significantly higher in cities where the mayors value design. It has been proven that the Taiwanese society is no longer after numbers when it comes to government satisfaction; people now consider social issues, such as historical preservation, and cultural education. The successful story of Hsinchu has shown that introducing design to a city can change citizen behaviors, solve more urban issues, and nurture unique urban DNA.
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Hmlet reveals Hong Kong's first hotel-standard residential property in Tin Hau
The new series of custom built ensuite rooms cater to the increasing demand for community living amidst a challenging rental market HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hmlet, Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing property and lifestyle platform has launched an innovative community living facility in the heart of Tin Hau, an upcoming area within walking distance of the Causeway Bay business district. Image by Hmlet The property is the first such residential-hotel hybrid of its kind, and will expand the brand's ecosystem of flexible living spaces in Hong Kong where there has been a sustained demand for communal living options, particularly from young professionals. "Despite the weakening rental market environment in Hong Kong, Hmlet has seen healthy occupancy rates of more than 92% in Q4 with more than 200 units under our management. The new Tin Hau property further caters to the increasing demand for affordable housing amidst challenging market conditions," said Yoan Kamalski, CEO of Hmlet. Located on Tsing Fung Street, within walking distance to Victoria Park, Causeway Bay shopping area and the Tai Hang enclave, the retro 6,000 square feet tenement building has been transformed by Hmlet's in-house interior design team into 27 renovated ensuite master bedrooms spread across nine apartment units. The units are managed by Hmlet on behalf of the building's landlord and include common living spaces that are only shared among a small group of individuals for privacy. Residents also have access to hotel-like services like housekeeping and laundry services via the Hmlet app. "The Hmlet in-house interior design team took care of the entire rejuvenation process of the aging tenement building and have created a truly unique layout and design that perfectly matches the vibe of the quickly gentrifying district surrounding the building," said Law Chun Ming, Landlord for Tsing Fung Street Building. The new facility is now available on Hmlet's digital platform, where consumers can choose to virtually tour the property before renting. Depending on room size, monthly stays range between HK$11,000 to HK$14,000 a month for a fully-furnished room, inclusive of all bills, WiFi and weekly cleaning. Members who book a longer stay of at least 12 months will also enjoy preferential rates. Through its transparent online processes, 3D video tours and accompanying ecosystem of on-demand services, Hmlet aims to eradicate guesswork from property searches and provide a seamless and hassle-free rental process. The new property is also the newest in the company's long list of efforts to help landlords create value by embracing technology, partnering with related businesses and bringing services like interior design and furniture rental into traditional forms of housing to create viable long- or short-stay offers. "Hmlet is a seasoned mid-to-long stay operator and building manager with an international footprint. They have proven to be of outstanding help throughout the process of changing our hotel to create a long-stay product that is in high demand. We would not have been able to unlock the potential of the long-stay market without them," said landlord of 90-room hotel on Nathan Road. In 2019, Hmlet raised US$40 Million in a Series B round led by Burda Principal Investments that will allow the company to continue bridging the gaps in demand for flexible, secure and lifestyle-oriented housing in gateway cities that are seeing increasing demand for a higher degree of housing services. About Hmlet Since its launch in 2016, Hmlet has become the leading and fastest growing property and lifestyle platform in Asia-Pacific with more than 100 locations in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand with plans to operate 5,000 rooms by the end of 2020. Responding to the changing industry dynamics and a deeper understanding of customers, Hmlet operates an ecosystem of real-estate related offerings including property listings, furniture rental and interior design services to provide people with a hassle-free living experience. Visit www.hmlet.com to find out more. Related Links :https://www.hmlet.com/
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Frost & Sullivan Inspects the Growth Trajectory of Solar PVs Over the Next Decade
Upcoming webinar to highlight technology and service solution innovation to expected to drive market growth SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2010s were a great decade for solar PV; technology costs tumbled and the drive to decarbonize the power sector encouraged governments and investors to back solar projects. During this period, Europe led the way, with growth accelerating in China and the US. The decade ahead promises more growth and continued investor opportunities. Frost & Sullivan forecasts a total of $1.5 billion to be invested over the decade, with half going to utility-scale projects and the rest going to commercial, industrial and residential photovoltaic (PV) systems. More homes and businesses will be prosumers, relying on self-generation for most of their needs, enabled through energy storage systems. This will drive the growth of virtual power plants to aggregate these resources and maintain the integrity of the electricity grid. To shed light on changing market dynamics expected for the 2020s, our Energy team has developed an analysis to help understand what's to come for the global solar PV market. Frost & Sullivan - Solar PV Join Frost & Sullivan Industry Director Jonathan Robinson as he provides an outlook of the industry for the Growth Opportunity briefing, "Growth Opportunities in the Global Solar PV Market," on December 3 at 11 a.m. EST. For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: http://frost.ly/4wk This briefing will: Identify the geographic markets of the next key hotspots. Uncover the expected growth of utility, commercial, and residential PV sectors. Showcase new technology innovations predicted to improve solution offerings and drive future growth. Discuss investor business models that will sustain growth over the decade. Spotlight service propositions evolving to meet the needs of both aging assets and greenfield farms operating in harsh environmental conditions. The event will also be recorded and available on-demand at http://frost.ly/1ti. About Frost & SullivanFor 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 Press Contact: Jaylon BrinkleyFrost & Sullivan +1 (210) 247 2481jaylon.brinkley@frost.comRelated Links :http://www.frost.com
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The 2020 Zhuhai International Design Week Will Be Unveiled in December
[Design + Technology] Supports Beautiful City and Big HealthZhuhai, China, Nov 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 November, the news conference for the 2020 Zhuhai International Design Week & Beijing International Design Week – Zhuhai (hereinafter referred to as "2020 Zhuhai International Design Week") was held at Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center. The Zhuhai International Design Week is co-organized by Zhuhai Huafa Group, Beijing Gehua Group, Hong Kong Federation of Design Association and Macau Design Center under the guidance of Zhuhai Municipal People's Government. The theme for the event is "Beautiful City & Big Health", with key activities taking place between December 4-6 at Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center. Explored through the six modules of Academic Exhibition, Design Dialogue, Design Awards, Design Exchange Communication, Design Journey, and Design Expo, the Design Week will focus on health and development, as well as exploring sustainability and future life. With this event, the organizer hopes to discover ways to further progress of the Greater Bay Area industry development and innovation platform, enable and facilitate technological conversion with design to drive industry improvements, and constantly consolidate and enhance the vitality of real economy. This is one of the key motivations behind Huafa Group's role in supporting Zhuhai to drive in-depth cooperation between Guangdong and Macau and to improve the level of the city. The Press Conference of Zhuhai International Design Week 2020 Zhuhai International Design Week was founded in 2018. Over the past two years, it has attracted more than one thousand experts from various fields from over 20 countries and regions across the world. As many as 70,000 people have visited and experienced the exhibition, while global communication has reached over 300 million people. Considered a high-end international event held in collaboration with Beijing, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, Zhuhai International Design Week has become one of the most influential design events of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Building on the past two events, attractions at the 2020 Zhuhai International Design Week will be closer to the general public and their lives, and the exhibition mode more diverse and interactive. The Design Week activities will be held predominantly at Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center, and will cover cities from the Greater Bay Area. Exchange and display attractions will include seven major academic exhibitions and the design expo, with a total exhibition area of about 15,000 square meters. The exhibition will feature seven academic exhibitions, namely "Spring Flowers Blossoming – Themed Exhibition Showcasing 40 Years of Zhuhai Urban Design", "New Design Goal 99 – Special Exhibition In Support of Sustainable Development", "Design Exhibition for the Fight against the Pandemic in China, Japan and Korea", "Youth Design100 —Innovative Design Exhibition for universities and colleges", Macau and Hong Kong Innovicity Exhibition, and BDD Museum. The Design Expo for this year's Zhuhai International Design Week has made a qualitative improvement in terms of participating brands. Dominated by intelligent life, fashionable life, trendy culture creation, and industrial design, the event floor spans over 10,000 square meters, boasting more than 100 design brands from home and abroad as well as close to 10,000 creative works, bringing an original design feast to Zhuhai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. The Design Expo will include innovative technology design brands like Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor for the first time, and create a "technology+life" immersive experience area with a core focus on technological innovation and trendy lifestyles. In addition to this, top industrial culture creation brands including Oriental Wave Co.(東來也), Ceramic Art and Youliyoujie(有禮有節) will participate in the Design Expo of Zhuhai International Design Week for the first time, and are expected to spark interest in original design. Question and Answer Session of Zhuhai International Design Week 2020 Press Conference During the event, centering on themes like "Beautiful City/Healthy Life", "Design/Technology/Manufacturing", and "Design/Sustainability", renowned Chinese and foreign scientists, and academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering as well as designers will present keynotes and discussions, exchange design innovation concepts, and explore the latest scientific and technological achievements and development trends. At the event, the 2020 "Zhuhai Design Award – Design Power of the Greater Bay Area" will be presented, and the "2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Design Power Yearbook" will be released, displaying the new development status and vitality of the design industry of the Greater Bay Area. During the 2020 Zhuhai International Design Week, under the guidance of Zhuhai Bureau of Industry and Information Technology and other organizations, Huafa Group will be responsible for the operation, and will work with core design forces of Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau to jointly build the Zhuhai Design Center, which will be officially unveiled at the opening ceremony. This platform will more effectively drive the industrial conversion of designs relating to Zhuhai International Design Week, facilitate the innovative development of Zhuhai's manufacturing industry, and advance the improvement of the regional economic level. In addition, Design Journey, as one of the pre-event features, has commenced its two-month activities in Zhuhai and Macau. The "Urban Curator" model has been adopted, and over 40 design-activity stations have been set up to provide exciting sightseeing experiences for visitors.
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American Wave Machines, Inc. Announces Two PerfectSwell® Projects
Same Day Approval for Projects in California and FloridaSOLANA BEACH, Calif., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM) announces two PerfectSwell® projects were approved on the same day. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Thermal Beach Club luxury development project. That same day, the New Smyrna Beach Commissioners added and approved a PerfectSwell® wave pool amendment to the existing MDA for the Ocean Gate Commerce Center, a 180-acre multi-use commercial development project. Near the West Coast, Thermal Beach Club is located on 240 acres of Kohl Ranch land in the Palm Springs area. It offers beachfront living in the desert with a boardwalk surrounding the lagoon, with PerfectSwell® delivering 'on-demand' surf for recreational and competitive surfing. "We're thrilled to work with AWM and offer perfect conditions in an ocean-like environment with continuous days of desert sunshine and a safe beach experience," said Brian Grantham, Whitestar Development. "We're proud that Thermal Beach Club will bring jobs, tax revenue, and the ability create a robust infrastructure for the area." On the East Coast, Ocean Gate is located on the heavily traveled I-95 corridor in New Smyrna Beach, FL, ranked fifth-best surfing town in the USA. Featuring hotels, restaurants, and sports entertainment venues, Ocean Gate is the gateway to Orlando's beachgoers close to the world's best water sports destinations and #1 surf location on the East Coast. "Two project approvals on the same day speaks loudly and clearly about the dominance of PerfectSwell in the space of out-of-ocean surfing," said Mike Lopez, project developer and AWM Senior VP. "With projects in Brazil and Japan coming online in 2021, California and Florida not far behind, PerfectSwell® will be located in the global drivers of surfing and surf culture. Australia next." About American Wave Machines American Wave Machines, Inc. is the leading surf technology company covered by a broad US and international patent portfolio producing authentic surf experiences. SurfStream® venues have capacity of 100's while PerfectSwell® surf pools are 1 acre plus with capacity in the 1,000's. Since 2007 over 3,000,000 sessions have been enjoyed at American Wave Machines locations around the globe. Related Links :http://americanwavemachines.com/
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Raffles Hotel Singapore takes its legendary guest experience to the next level with Adyen
The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore has appointed Adyen as its strategic partner to enhance its digital experience across the hotel's room reservations, food and beverage offerings, as well as spa and boutique stores. The integrated solution will see Raffles Hotel Singapore implementing Adyen's services to provide a contactless and seamless customer journey across the various consumer touchpoints. Adyen's customer-centric unified commerce platform will enable Raffles Hotel Singapore to use an enhanced data-driven approach to enrich customer insights and drive smarter guest engagement to better anticipate and respond to guests' needs. SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raffles Hotel Singapore has appointed Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world's leading companies, as its preferred payments partner to deliver a holistic and frictionless hospitality experience within and beyond its iconic property walls. Always committed to being relevant and ever evolving to adapt to the changing needs of today's traveller, the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore is at the forefront of technology adoption with its latest offering of seamless and hassle-free payment experiences to its guests. Through Adyen, Raffles Hotel Singapore powers its unified commerce offering, providing simpler, faster and more customer-centric payment experiences across all sales channel touchpoints, from online to offline, including suite reservations, dining in its restaurants and bars as well as at Raffles Spa and Raffles Boutique. Chadi Chemaly, Hotel Manager, Raffles Hotel Singapore comments: "Delivering bespoke and sincere service is always at the core of our legendary Raffles experiences that guests have come to love and appreciate. We believe that the guest journey with Raffles Hotel Singapore needs to be seamless from the start to the end and payment processes are key to achieving this. With innovative and flexible solutions, Adyen stood out to us as a preferred strategic partner to meet our vision. Collaborating with Adyen has successfully allowed us to deliver a promise that is secure and contactless while enhancing our offerings as a lifestyle destination where guests can stay, dine, shop, celebrate and relax as they create treasured memories, without interruptions." Warren Hayashi, President, Asia Pacific, Adyen comments: "We are honoured to be chosen as the preferred payments partner to Raffles Hotel Singapore, and to support the property in meeting its vision of creating extraordinary experiences for its hotel guests. With our rich data and advanced technological capabilities, we are committed to providing the right insights to hotel partners, so they can drive smarter engagement, while focusing on the softer touches, as part of their recovery strategy." A new chapter in hotel guest experiences Through this partnership with Adyen, Raffles Hotel Singapore is one of the first hotels in Singapore to offer a truly contactless check-in and check-out with tokenized payments, heralding a new chapter in hotel guests' experiences. With the implementation of Adyen's payment solutions, Raffles Hotel Singapore can now securely capture a guest's card details, encrypt the data, and replace it with a secure token ensuring faster hassle-free checkout experiences later. The implementation of this technology reaffirms the iconic property's commitment to being at the forefront of innovation to deliver a guest experience that is seamless and holistic, allowing guests to enjoy the curated experiences, hassle-free. While the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns around hygiene and safety, Raffles Hotel Singapore has always been committed to upholding the highest standards and delivering modern hospitality experiences to its guests. Prior to its reopening in August 2019, Raffles Hotel Singapore was already planning to implement contactless check-in/check-out which finally came into fruition in July 2020. Contactless check-in/check-out means guests can register and check-in prior to arrival, and check-out via the web, on their mobile devices using a QR code, through a phone call, or via a mobile payment terminal brought to their room. The ability for guests to check-out and pay securely via a phone call is a first-of-its-kind offering for the hotel and provides a new channel touchpoint with hotel guests. Prior to leaving the property, without needing to visit the front desk or make payments, hotel guests will receive the option to check-out via a phone call, through which they can go through payment-related processes, ultimately minimising face-to-face interactions for payment matters. To date, the hotel has seen a 90% take-up rate for this check-out option. Payments across locations and devices With Adyen's technical solution that supports a large variety of currencies and payment methods, Raffles Hotel Singapore will now be able to offer hotel guests and customers options to choose their preferred payment methods. The hotel will now be able to accept all major credit cards, as well as Alipay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, UnionPay and WeChat Pay. In addition, Adyen will provide simpler, faster and more customer-centric payment experiences across the following: Raffles Hotel Singapore-operated restaurants: With its single platform approach and technical solutions, Adyen is giving the hotel property the ability to offer more local payment options, including via WeChat Pay and Alipay, as well as offer contactless in-restaurant payment options at the table through mobile point of sales terminals. Raffles Spa & Raffles Boutique: With customer demands for contactless payment offerings, Adyen has enabled in-property retail outlets to offer tap-and-go alternatives across more payment options (via card and mobile wallets). This shortens queues in-store as the terminal response times have increased and staff can also take payment terminals to customers around the shop. E-commerce Platforms: With the rise of payment methods available and increased use of digital options, Raffles Hotel Singapore has implemented Adyen's e-commerce platforms to extend its sales channels online for retail as well as food and beverage offerings. Additionally, online sales options will also be made available for special occasions such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, Christmas and Chinese New Year. Adyen is committed to supporting hospitality partners across the world with tailored features for the industry, especially as they embark on the gradual road to recovery. From booking to check-out, and everything in between, Adyen takes a unified approach to help hotels manage payments and provide superior guest experiences. About Adyen Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the payments platform of choice for many of the world's leading companies, providing a modern end-to-end infrastructure connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers' globally preferred payment methods. Adyen delivers frictionless payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. With offices across the world, Adyen serves customers including Facebook, Uber, Spotify, L'Oréal, Cathay Pacific, Grab, Klook and Singapore Airlines. The cooperation with Raffles Hotel Singapore as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen's continuous growth with current and new merchants over the years. About Raffles Singapore (Raffles Hotel Singapore) Opened in 1887, Raffles Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world. Till today, its architecture is perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Within its walls are more than a hundred expansive suites, framed by polished teak verandahs and white marble colonnades, clustered around lush tropical gardens. Each is serviced by the legendary Raffles butlers and offers every modern convenience necessary. Raffles Singapore has recently undergone a careful and sensitive restoration and has fully reopened on 1 August 2019. The restoration of Raffles Singapore is designed to ensure that it retain what is so special about Raffles – the ambience, the service, the charm and the heritage of the hotel. It is also designed for Raffles Singapore to stay relevant and distinctive by moving with the times and with its guests and adapting to the changing needs of the well-travelled and Singapore's community.
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Herbalife Nutrition Teams Up With National Rower Joan Poh to Break Singaporeans' Health Inertia, Inspire Healthy Active Living
Through the Herbalife Nutrition 40th Anniversary Virtual Run, Joan aims to rally all Singaporeans to break out of their sedentary living habits and get moving once again for a better, healthier life SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, has teamed up with national rower, Joan Poh, to break Singaporeans' health inertia and inspire healthy active living. As the lead athlete for the inaugural Herbalife Nutrition 40th Anniversary Virtual Run in Singapore, Joan aims to rally Singaporeans to break out of their sedentary living habits and get moving once again to put themselves on the right track towards leading better, healthier lives. Having finished ninth in the women's 2,000m single sculls in the 2018 Asian Games, Joan had been actively training for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games before the event's postponement to 2021. With the sporting scene coming to a standstill as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Joan is now juggling her full-time job as a nurse alongside her regular rowing schedule to keep her fitness levels and spirits up in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games. "While my dream of rowing at the Olympics has stalled, the athletic spirit in me remains alive. With so many Singaporeans settling into sedentary living habits and finding it difficult to break out of the cycle, I believe it's high time for me to make a difference and encourage my fellow Singaporeans to break their health inertia. By leading the pack in the Herbalife Nutrition 40th Anniversary Virtual Run, I hope to inspire Singaporeans to get moving and kickstart their active living momentum once again for the good of their long-term well-being," said Joan. The Herbalife Nutrition 40th Anniversary Virtual Run, held from 1 to 30 November as the highlight activity of the Get Moving With Good Nutrition Campaign, celebrates the company's 40-year track record of bringing good nutrition to people and communities around the world. "Through the Herbalife Nutrition Get Moving With Good Nutrition Campaign and 40th Anniversary Virtual Run, we aim to inspire Singaporeans to get on their feet and kickstart healthy active living once again. With the extra push that the activities provide to Singaporeans, their friends and family members, we hope to encourage them to take the first step out to get active, and in turn, foster active living habits for overall well-being of our society in the long run," said Jason Leng, Country Manager, Herbalife Singapore. Participants that have signed up for the Run can participate as an individual or as a team – with 4km, 24km and 40km distances for the individual race category, 24km, 40km, 60km, 80km and 100km distances for the team race category – and volunteer to pledge an additional amount to Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, which will be channeled to the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program beneficiaries. Participants who complete the run will receive a limited edition Herbalife Nutrition 40th Anniversary Virtual Run medal and an e-certificate. To help participants prepare for the run, Herbalife Nutrition has lined up a series of virtual run training content, including run training sessions led by Samantha Clayton, vice president of Sports Performance and Fitness Education at Herbalife Nutrition, online "fit sessions" led by Herbalife Nutrition's partner athletes, and sports nutrition talks by Dr Dana Ryan, Herbalife Nutrition's Director of Sport Performance and Education. About Herbalife Nutrition Herbalife Nutrition is a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a proven business opportunity for its independent members since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial members who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company's global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world. For more information, please visit IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com.
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500.com Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 25, 2020
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) ("500.com" or the "Company"), an online sports lottery service provider in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at 12F, West Side, Block B, Building No. 7, Shenzhen Bay Eco-Technology Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, The People's Republic of China on December 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Beijing / Hong Kong Time. Holders of record of ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on November 25, 2020, US Eastern time (the "Record Date") are entitled to notice of, and to attend and vote at, the annual general meeting or any adjournment thereof. Holders of the Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company's ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. The notice of the annual general meeting, which sets forth the resolutions to be submitted to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.500.com. About 500.com Limited 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) is a leading online sports lottery service provider in China. The Company offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of online lottery services, information, user tools and virtual community venues to its users. 500.com was among the first companies to provide online lottery services in China and is one of two entities that have been approved by the Ministry of Finance to provide online lottery sales services on behalf of the China Sports Lottery Administration Center, which is the government authority that is in charge of the issuance and sale of sports lottery products in China. Safe Harbor Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law. For more information, please contact: 500.com Limited ir@500wan.com Christensen In ChinaMr. Eric Yuan Phone: +86-10-5900-1548 Email: Eyuan@christensenir.com In USMs. Linda BergkampPhone: +1-480-614-3004Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com Related Links :http://ir.500.com/
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China's Hainan holds int'l culture week on brocade, embroidery
HAIKOU, China, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An international culture week focusing on brocade and embroidery works kicked off in Haikou's Historic Qilou Street, capital of south China's Hainan Province on the evening of November 19, 2020, according to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Telesision and Sports of Hainan Province. Models present creations made of Li brocade, traditional clothing made by Li ethnic group, at a fashion show in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2020. The evening featured a Li Brocade Culture Fantasy Show with an immersive digital light performance, a "Charming Li Brocade" Fashion Show a Brocade and Embroidery Show, as well as a Brocade and Embroidery World Art Show, perfectly combining the charm of Hainan's intangible cultural heritage and Haikou's several hundred years old Historic Qilou Street. As an important activity of the 21st Hainan Island Carnival, Culture Week themed "Inheriting, innovating, and creating a brilliant world", aims to create an internationally influential platform for the exchange and display of Hainan's brocade and embroidery products all over the world. The six-day event will feature activities including exhibitions, light shows and fashion shows in Haikou, Sanya City and Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County. Brocade and embroidery works from various countries as well as from the local Li ethnic group will be displayed during the event to present different traditional cultures, according to the provincial department of tourism, culture, radio, television and sports. Sun Ying, director of the department, said the local government is devoted to exploring applications of Li brocade culture and stimulating the vitality of traditional dress culture, in a bid to inject cultural energy into the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Born from the skillful handcrafts of the Li people on Hainan Island in southern China, the intricate art of Li Brocade boasts a long history and was designated as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage item in 2009. These handmade brocades are now world-renowned for their delicate, romantic, and mysterious patterns. The international culture week will run until Nov. 24. Image Attachments Links: Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=377735 Caption: Models present creations made of Li brocade, traditional clothing made by Li ethnic group, at a fashion show in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2020.
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Tuniu to Report Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on December 1, 2020
NANJING, China, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) ("Tuniu" or the "Company"), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, before the market opens on December 1, 2020. Tuniu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time on December 1, 2020 (9:00 pm Beijing/Hong Kong Time on December 1, 2020). Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers: US +1-888-346-8982 Hong Kong +852-301-84992 China 4001-201203 International +1-412-902-4272 Conference ID: Tuniu 3Q 2020 Earnings Call A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 8, 2020. The dial-in details are as follows: US +1-877-344-7529 International +1-412-317-0088 Replay Access Code: 10150213 Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.tuniu.com/. About Tuniu Corporation Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu covers over 420 departing cities throughout China and all popular destinations worldwide. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com. Related Links :http://ir.tuniu.com/
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Trina Solar Purchases 1.2 Billion units of 210mm Monocrystal Silicon Wafers in Cooperation with Zhonghuan
CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On 19 November 2020, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Trina Solar) and Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co., Ltd., (hereinafter Zhonghuan) signed a framework contract. Under the contract, Trina Solar intends to purchase 210mm monocrystal silicon wafers from Tianjin Huanou International Silicon Material Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhonghuan. During the proposed procurement period between January 2021 and December 2021, the estimated total contract value is about 6.552 billion yuan (including tax) with no less than 1.2 billion pieces. Gao Jifan, Chairman of Trina Solar, and Shen Haoping, General Manager of Zhonghuan, attended the signing ceremony held at Trina Solar's headquarters in Changzhou. Cao Bo, Executive Vice President of Trina Solar, and Zhang Haipeng, Assistant General Manager of Zhonghuan, signed the contract on behalf of both parties. Gao Jifan, Chairman of Trina Solar, said that the procurement of more than 1.2 billion units of 210mm monocrystal silicon wafers will provide a strong guarantee to implement the capacity planning of Trina Solar's 210mm PV cells and modules, and to supply the offerings of Vertex ultra-high-power modules, meeting more customer demands for ultra-high-power modules in a timely manner. In this way, Trina Solar will be better positioned to create greater value for their customers. The photovoltaic industry has entered the 600W+ era with the technology further iterating and developing at an accelerated speed. Module design has always centered around the premise of improving system efficiency and reducing the cost of electricity generated per kilowatt hour. Additionally, module design thinking also necessitates breakthrough innovation, which is not only based on existing capacity and technology updates, but also on revolutionary application of new silicon wafer and battery technologies. Collaborative innovation between companies is needed to completely connect core areas such as R&D, manufacturing and application, so that the industrialization and marketization of modules can be accomplished more rapidly to generate profit and value for end customers. This is an inevitable trend in the progressive development of the industry. Zhonghuan is a Chinese high-tech enterprise in the semiconductor energy-saving and new energy industry. It is also one of the manufacturers with the most complete range of monocrystal silicon products. The general manager, Shen Haoping, said, "Zhonghuan is in pursuit of long-term steady development, maintaining competitiveness in segment markets and achieving long-term success. The company upholds the professional spirit of serving customers and focusing on main businesses, attaching great importance to quality control. We look forward to achieving synergetic development with upstream and downstream enterprises in the photovoltaic industry chain, creating breakthroughs in areas such as manufacturing methods and technological innovation." Companies from all segments in the industrial chain are working toward a common goal, which is to promote the cost reduction of photovoltaic systems and electricity generated per kilowatt hour, and to continuously drive down the feed-in tariff. Together with Zhonghuan in the future, Trina Solar will further strengthen technical exchanges and cooperation, conduct corresponding technical research and product development, drive technological innovation in the photovoltaic industry, and expand the influence and application of advanced technologies in the photovoltaic industry to bring about a broader value-added space to the industry in the aim of jointly promoting the development of global new energy industry. About Trina Solar Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is the world leading PV and smart energy total solution provider. The company engages in PV products R&D, manufacture and sales; PV projects development, EPC, O&M; smart micro-grid and multi-energy complementary systems development and sales, as well as energy cloud-platform operation. In 2018, Trina Solar launched Energy IoT brand, established the Trina Energy IoT Industrial Development Alliance together with leading enterprises and research institutes in China and around the world, and founded the New Energy IoT Industrial Innovation Center. With these actions, Trina Solar is committed to working with its partners to build the energy IoT ecosystem and develop an innovation platform to explore New Energy IoT, as it strives to be a leader in global intelligent energy. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com. Related Links :http://www.trinasolar.com
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The 2020 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference Opened On November 18th
GUIYANG, China, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 18th, the 2020 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference opened in Guiyang. More than 300 people from international organizations, IMTA members, tourism industry experts, scholars, and entrepreneur representatives gathered at the headquarters of IMTA to conduct in-depth discussions on the recovery and revitalization of the tourism industry after the pandemic through online and offline. The 2020 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference Opened On November 18th This Annual Conference is hosted by the International Mountain Tourism Alliance. UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, GTEF, WTA, WTCF, ASEAN-China Centre, WCCO and other well-know international organizations and associations provided powerful support. Since the beginning of this year, COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented impact and influence on the global mountain tourism industry. Currently, COVID-19 has been effectively controlled in China, and the tourism industry has recovered significantly. However, from a global perspective, the pandemic has not been effectively controlled, and it is still raging in some countries and regions. The global tourism industry is facing many challenges and uncertainties in the future. The 2020 IMTA Annual Conference is concentrated on the theme of "The Path of Mountain Tourism Development in the Post-COVID World". During the annual conference, the participants focused on this major topic, and discuss depth in how to promote the revitalization and quality of mountain tourism after the pandemic, and provide thoughts guidance and practice support for global mountain tourism management and promotion of global tourism industry. The annual conference adopted a sort of innovative methods to broadcast, including the combination of online and offline, the connection of on-site and off-site, in Facebook, Twitter, Sina News, Colorful Guizhou News Website, Zhongwang News APP, and some other domestic and foreign new media platforms to spread the grand occasion of this annual conference to the audience in time. The correlate activities of the 2020 IMTA Annual Conference included the "Mountain Hero Club, Marvelous Roadside Scenery" the First Summit of China Self-Driving Tourism Industry Association Provincial Presidents and the Promotion of Guizhou Classic Self-Driving Tour Routes, Entrepreneurs Forum on "Facilitating Mountain Tourism in Guizhou Province", Themed Salon of IMTA Members, Photography Exhibition of "Dialogue between Guizhou Mountain Tourism and Famous Mountains in the World", "8·9·00"Concept Meeting on New Demands, Market and Consumption, Mountain Tourism & Culture Exhibition. Review Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gb02wGVZS0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aigg44qYnKc
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Welcome to the world of Lokal Helsinki
HELSINKI, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lokal Helsinki wants to facilitate art, artisanship, skill and craft coming together. The beauty of everyday life, timelessness, functionality, and the relationship between design and nature are all central values in Finnish design and Nordic wellbeing. Here at Lokal, we believe that every little choice makes a difference. By consuming more consciously, we can have an impact on everything from climate change to the phenomena driven by urbanisation. If traditional rural artisanship and everyday craft skills are lost, we will also lose a part of our heritage. Lokal Helsinki wants to help preserve artisan traditions and the multisensory experiences they offer. Today more than ever, people want to make conscious, sustainable consumption choices and contribute to positive change. Lokal Helsinki - room for more Lokal Helsinki's expanded selection abounds with carefully curated, responsibly made, sustainable products from Finland and other Nordic countries. The artists and artisans behind the products are the best in their field and are committed to the utmost quality of their work. Lokal now also features clothes, body care and culinary delights. A visit to the new online shop showcases the wealth of craft skills that still exists in Finland. These breathtakingly beautiful, lovingly created products will warm and delight their owners for a long time, while the unique art pieces open doors into new realms. The levels of imagination and understanding of material are truly astonishing. Lokal Helsinki promises to satisfy every taste from sophisticated elegance and delicate designs to rustic, rugged form. Artisans' stories help visitors decipher the fascinating world of crafts, art and form. Objects for the home The designers and artisans of Lokal's signature homeware collection are all Finnish or based in Finland. The PINO wooden boxes are lightweight and stackable storage items crafted to excellence by master carpenter Antrei Hartikainen in Fiskari village. Ceramicist Nathalie Lautenbacher`s picture perfect KAHVI cups in different sizes exude a harmonious atmosphere together with glass artist Renata Jakowleff`s KAKSI glasses and fine artist and designer Veera Kulju`s ILO textiles. All the objects in the Lokal Kollektion range are made from natural materials in colours reflecting the Nordic seasons. They can be used together or separately on both everyday and festive occasions. The products of the Finnish company Tikau, a pioneer of ethical manufacturing, add a global touch, with beautiful crafts by Indian artisans complementing the Lokal Helsinki collection in a natural way. Tikau has combined sustainable design and support to local artisans since 2008. Nikari's minimalist furniture from Fiskari village showcases the best of traditional carpentry skills. The high-quality limited edition objects and furniture are accompanied by vessels, baskets, brushes, hand-knitted textiles and more. The internationally acclaimed Eija Koski has contributed her poetic 'himmeli' mobiles, unique works of art made from rye straw she has grown herself. The apt name of Koski's miniature mobile is NAMU, Finnish for candy. The self-taught sculptor Linda Laitinen's charming Lulou wooden spoons and knives are like extensions of nature. Hand towels by Lapuan Kankurit and MALJA mugs with custom initials, designed by Veera Kulju for the Lokal Kollektion, are available upon special order. Wardrobe & Jewellery Lokal Helsinki's clothes selection is fully in line with the company's core ideology of sustainability and timelessness. Lokal Wardrobe offers high-quality and comfortable everyday wear for different weathers and seasons. At Lokal, we believe in everyone creating their own personal style, unaffected by the seasonal fashion industry. The Danish label Carcel, which produces high quality knitwear and silk clothing in women's prisons in exchange for fair wages, is another firm advocate of this ethos. The wool products by Ruskovilla, which last from one generation to another, have warmed Finns of all ages for nearly four decades. Myssyfarmi from Finland works together with local grandmothers who knit all their products from organic Finnish lambswool. Their rugged hats come with a lifetime guarantee. Finnish design icon Vuokko's empowering clothes never lose their appeal. Bold, large patterns and ample cuts which suit the busy life of doers are the signature features of this legendary label. Klaus Haapaniemi's silk kimonos and linen yukatas take their users into a magical world of fairy tales. Jewellery has been part of the Lokal Helsinki selection from the very beginning. Today, the selection is a showcase for several leading Finnish jewellery makers who translate their skilful craftmanship and intricate knowledge of materials into miniature works of art. The unique pieces of jewellery provide inspiration for decorating everyday life. Lokal's beautiful jewellery art is ideal for celebrating life's memorable moments or adorning the walls of the home. Delicate gold and silver jewellery suit more casual occasions while still representing the best of Finnish jewellery design. The designs by Inni Pärnänen and Päivi Keski-Pomppu contain direct references to natural elements. Wellness The wellness selection is a new yet natural addition to the world of Lokal. The products made from hemp, linen and reindeer skin are all handmade locally, reminding visitors of times when people in the Finnish countryside were still self-sufficient. The hand soaps, creams and scented candles by the multi-disciplinary design company Frama add a hint of luxury to everyday life. The world of fragrances is represented Nakuna Helsinki, inspired by the quintessentially Finnish trait 'sisu' (meaning perseverance against the odds) and the Finns' innate connection with nature. The range by Anu Igoni and Jaakko Veijola has been created for an international audience in collaboration with top noses. Artisanal Food Lokal's food selection is a treasure trove of locally produced artisanal delicacies. Lokal's signature products include mustard, coffee, tea, marmalade, chocolate, toffee, honey and more. Stanin Hani is a honey with a global reputation, produced by master honey maker and defender of local bee populations, Stan Jas. Wild from Arctic's artisan marshmallows get their flavour from Lapland's forests and hand-picked wild berries. Malmgård Manor, owned by the same family since the 17th century, makes the best flour, flakes and vinegars in Finland. Artwork One of Lokal Helsinki's core purposes is to showcase the work of independent artists and designers. The temporary exhibitions at Lokal's Annankatu gallery shop have featured talented artists for the last eight years. Every artist in Lokal's online shop will interpret their materials of choice in a unique way. Finnish ceramic, glass and textile art exudes strength, poetry and mesmerising beauty. Seasonal As well as online, Lokal Helsinki's Christmas takes place in the stunning National Hall in the heart of Helsinki. National Hall is located in the Art Nouveau landmark Väinämöisenlinna, a striking and ornate stone building from 1901 with its façade and interior designed by acclaimed architects Herman Gesellius, Armas Lindgren and Eliel Saarinen. The façade is made from Finnish natural stone chosen by the architects and soapstone from Nunnanlahti to sculpt the grimacing goblins and other folktale figures. About Lokal Helsinki Founded in 2012 by photographer Katja Hagelstam, Lokal Helsinki is an art gallery and shop that showcases high-quality art, crafts and design. Locally produced, limited quantities of aesthetically pleasing, eco-friendly and timeless designs build Lokal's selection. Lokal is the home of creative talent and offers a unique experience to every visitor. In autumn 2020 Lokal became part of Glasshouse Helsinki led by Mirkku Kullberg. Glasshouse Helsinki is a business development company focusing on sustainable growth.www.lokalhelsinki.com#lokalhelsinki #lokalnationalhall@lokalhelsinkiPress images: https://lokalhelsinki.pictures.fi/kuvat/ For more information, please contact: Laura Sarvilinna, laura.sarvilinna@glasshousehelsinki.com, +358 (0)40 519 4195 This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Public/12019/3240364/b0987aebbfd2f721_org.jpg National Hall display lokalhelsinki2020 https://mb.cision.com/Public/12019/3240364/aac12bcb7a97d3d9_org.jpg Lokal logo
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Quark Expeditions Announces its 2-for-1 Black Friday Sale on Arctic and Antarctic Voyages
SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has announced its Black Friday Sale featuring 2-for-1 limited-time deals on Premium cabins on select voyages in the Arctic 2021 and Antarctic 2021.22 sailing seasons, plus up to 25% off Standard cabins. Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has announced its Black Friday Sale featuring 2-for-1 limited-time deals on Premium cabins on select voyages in the Arctic 2021 and Antarctic 2021.22 sailing seasons, plus up to 25% off Standard cabins. "This incredible discount means a guest and their companion can enjoy a polar expedition for the price of one—with their money 100% protected," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "This limited time offer is ideal for those who've dreamt about immersing themselves in the rugged beauty of the remote Polar Regions." The discounted voyages included in the Black Friday Sale (November 23 to 30) include: Arctic 2021 Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief, Ocean Adventurer Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland Antarctic 2021.22 South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari Celebrating Shackleton: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine "What makes these discounts especially inviting," said Lennartz, "is that two of our newest ships are included in our Black Friday sale. Ultramarine, with its two helicopters, 20 fast-launching Zodiacs, advanced sustainability systems, superior onboard amenities and the largest portfolio adventure options in the industry, is a game-changer in polar travel. Also included is our luxury ship World Explorer—the only ship in the world with a l'Occitane Spa." Quark Expeditions' enhanced Book with Confidence Guarantee is a first for the industry. Quark Expeditions has created an industry-leading cancellation and rebook policy whereby guests are covered throughout their entire journey from "Booking to Boarding," providing guests with 100% risk-free cancellation and flexibility options. In addition, Quark Expeditions has assembled a multi-functional taskforce of physicians and polar experts to develop the most comprehensive health and safety plan in the industry, based on four pillars of Health and Safety: Clean Ships, Healthy Passengers, Healthy Crew and a Healthy Expedition Experience. Learn more about Quark Expeditions' Black Friday Sale which runs November 23 to 30. Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has been exploring the Polar Regions since 1991. Quark Expeditions is a member of the Travelopia Group, the world's largest collection of travel brands exclusively focused on specialist travel. Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1338994/quark_expeditions_black_friday_sale.jpg?p=medium600 Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/465074/Quark_Expeditions_Logo.jpg?p=medium600 Related Links :https://www.quarkexpeditions.com
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Trina Solar Renews the Global Brand for Its Tracker Business
CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Co., Ltd. ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, today announced the renewal of its global brand for tracker business, as well as integrate and upgrade its business system and channels, so as to make full use of and strengthen Trina Solar's brand influence and bring better service and more added value to global customers. In May 2018, Trina Solar acquired a 51% stake in Nclave, a well-known Spanish tracking solution provider. Trina Solar acquired the remaining 49% stake in July this year. After the acquisition, Nclave became a wholly owned subsidiary of Trina Solar. This marked the first successful merger and acquisition of an overseas tracker company by a Chinese photovoltaic company. As part of the brand renewal plan, Trina Solar will renew the brand name "Nclave," change the brand name to "TrinaTracker". At the same time, SP160 and SP240 series product brand names under the original Nclave business brand will be changed to Vanguard and Agile respectively. The world's photovoltaic power generation is moving towards greater efficiency and better prices. With the combination of trackers and ultra-high power modules, generating capacity can be significantly increased while the hourly cost per kilowatt of electricity can be reduced to increase the revenue of photovoltaic power stations. As the core component of Trina Solar's total intelligent energy solution, the tracking system is an important strategic measure oriented towards creating customer value. The new business brand and product brand names fully reflect Trina Solar's motivation and determination to provide solutions in the tracker business. "TrinaTracker" will leverage the advantages of Nclave in research and development, design, products and global service network, and infuses Trina's strengths in innovation, reliability and world-leading financing; "Vanguard" is a single-row tracker, and will continue to develop and innovate based on the existing leading position; "Agile" is a double-row tracker, with the goal of being safer and faster. From now on, Trina Solar will use the new business brand name and product brand names inside and outside the company, and the original tracker business brand name and product brand names under the Nclave brand will cease to be used. After the renaming, Trina Solar will take over after-sales services from the original Nclave. Gao Jifan, Chairman of Trina Solar, said: "Innovation, branding and internationalization are the three important development strategies of Trina Solar. The change and enhancement of the tracker business brand can improve the consistency and effectiveness of the global brand, which is not only conducive to the development of the Company's tracker business, but also conducive to creating a better customer experience. After the brand renewal, Trina Solar will continue to bring service excellence to our customers at a professional level." After more than 20 years of development, Trina Solar has grown from a first-class photovoltaic module supplier to a globally leading total intelligent photovoltaic energy solution provider, whose business covers photovoltaic products, photovoltaic systems, intelligent energy and other value-added solutions. With the vision of "leading the global energy revolution with low-cost and high-value intelligent photovoltaic energy solutions", Trina Solar has brought solar energy to consumers, a benefit for both the environment and mankind alike. Innovation is an important development strategy for Trina Solar, and also an important aspect of the Trina brand. Throughout the whole process from production to operation, Trina Solar insists on promoting the reduction of levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) through continuous technological innovation, and seeks to bring affordable clean energy to millions of households. Trina Solar is committed to building its brand as "the world's leading provider of total solar solutions" with outstanding technical and business innovation capabilities, aiming to build a future-oriented, cleaner and more sustainable energy supply system.
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ReneSola Power and Innova to Form Joint Venture to Develop Solar Projects in the UK
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, and Innova, a company that invests in and operate a diversified portfolio of UK renewable energy assets, with a focus on utility-scale ground mounted and commercial roof top solar installations, located at agricultural, industrial and commercial sites, today announced that they entered into a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop utility-scale projects in the UK. This is the second JV Renesola Power has formed in the UK in recent weeks. It will further strengthen the Company's project pipeline in Europe and enable it to achieve its goal of reaching 1GW. As part of the agreement, ReneSola Power and Innova will create a joint venture company. The JV expects to continue the development of the existing pipeline of 50MW, and intends to develop at least another 50+ MW of utility-scale projects in the next couple of years. Mr. Josef Kastner, CEO of ReneSola European Region, commented, "The new joint venture reinforces ReneSola Power's capabilities in the development and deployment of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. The combined strengths of both companies will create significant synergy and provide new opportunities to further expand into the UK market. Additionally, we view the UK government's latest plan to boost green industries as a positive development, and are optimistic about our business prospects in the country." Mr. Yumin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of ReneSola Power, added, "We are excited about the partnership with Innova, and look forward to working with them to build a more robust utility project portfolio. We are on track to add incremental project pipeline in our core markets to reach 1GW by the end of 2020. Nonetheless, we acknowledge that economic conditions could change at any moment due to factors beyond our control, including the COVID-19 pandemic's resurgence." Mr. Robin Dummett, co-founder and Director of Innova said, "We are delighted to be partnering with Renesola Power in this exciting joint venture to develop part of our UK project pipeline, bringing to bear our significant in-house experience across the development spectrum. This agreement is further testament to Innova Renewables' successful track record in delivery of utility-scale projects." About ReneSola Power ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. About Innova Innova is committed to developing, acquiring and operating innovative renewable and property projects providing decentralized energy solutions and regeneration for the decarbonization and sustainability of the environment and local communities. Innova owns and operates a 70MW portfolio of ground mounted and commercial roof top solar installations, together with complementary technologies such as batteries. We focus on driving operational excellence and adhering to a pragmatic acquisition process. The Innova Group is a fast growing and experienced private equity business specialising in the renewable energy and property sectors with offices located in London and the Cotswolds. Related Links :http://www.renesolapower.com
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The Sanchaya Launches Island Oasis Getaway with Private Jet
All-inclusive and All Exclusive: Set Off in a Private Jet to The Sanchaya with This Exclusive IDR 1.25 Billion Luxury Travel Experience.BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanchaya, a 5-star beachfront estate with a boutique collection of luxury villas on Bintan Island, has unveiled its exquisite 'A Royal Escape - Travel Like a Sultan' all-inclusive travel offer. For the full multimedia release, click here: https://www.prnasia.com/mnr/Sanchaya_202011.shtml jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1335022/Video.mp4?p=medium600', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/3192574_AE92574_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '600', height: '338'}); Your Beachfront Private Residence Stylish living room with magnificent ocean views Vanda Villa Bedroom White sandy beaches The uber-luxury deal combines the exceptional service standards and pristine surroundings of The Sanchaya with incredible experiences, including a return private jet charter from Jakarta and unforgettable money-can't-buy moments. The ultimate playground for high-society, Hollywood celebrities and heads of state The Sanchaya, is one of Indonesia's best-hidden gems — offering a refined and discreet retreat for those looking to escape the bustle of the city. With zero traffic the secluded isle of Bintan boasts untouched white Maldivian powdery beaches that guests can exclusively call their own as they sample world renowned wines and delicacies under the stars. "This year, the experience of travelling is more precious than ever before. The Sanchaya's new luxury offer allows guests to indulge in memories worth making. With its exceptional natural beauty and daily flights from Indonesia's urban centres, Bintan Island is the perfect location for discerning families and small groups of friends looking to enjoy true Art de Vivre," said Magnus Olovson, General Manager, The Sanchaya. Located on Lagoi Bay, The Sanchaya features 29 villas and suites and a colonial-inspired private residence. Those who book the 'Royal Escape' will enjoy the timeless elegance of the spectacular beachfront four-bedroom Vanda Villa, which is fitted with luxury facilities and amenities including 464 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. From pick-up to departure, guests do it all in style with a private limousine airport transfer, private chartered jet and private chauffeured resort transfers. Once at the property, The Sanchaya offers fantastic experiences for guests, from evening stargazing around a bonfire to intimate popcorn movie nights for the entire family. Those seeking a wellness retreat will find bliss and happiness at The Sanchaya Spa, where guests enjoy selected indulgence treatments and unlimited massages on Saturday. Guests can also reserve daily private yoga sessions or hit the greens with unlimited 18-hole games at one of Asia's best golf club. When it comes to wining and dining, The Sanchaya offers boundless culinary experiences. Travellers looking to make memories together will enjoy in-villa breakfasts, partake in an exclusive beachfront BBQ dinner, and delight in a family-style in-villa dinner served by The Sanchaya's esteemed chefs. The 'Royal Escape' also includes lavish lunches and dinners with unlimited discovery wine selections by the estate's Sommelier. Beyond its luxe setting, The Sanchaya holds the highest COVID-19 CHSE health protocol certificate in Indonesia and is one of the only domestic holiday destinations designated as a green zone area. In addition to Bintan Island's stringent protocols, The Sanchaya has gone above and beyond in its health and safety measures to ensure a safe setting for guests. From PCR-tested private staff, regular disinfection of frequent touch-points to social distancing standards and temperature and health checks for staff, guests can enjoy their holiday with peace of mind at The Sanchaya. The 'Royal Escape' is available for domestic travel as of today. For a full list of inclusions starting from IDR 275,000,000++ please contact sales@thesanchaya.com About The Sanchaya: The Sanchaya is located on the Indonesian island of Bintan, less than an hour from Singapore. Set on the pristine sands of Lagoi Bay, The Sanchaya's 5-star boutique estate boasts an exquisite collection of 29 villas and suites, a stunning private residence, two on-site restaurants, a bar and decanter, an estate sommelier, and The Sanchaya Spa. Media Contact: Vandani K. Putrivanda@thesanchaya.com+62-770-692200
