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Singapore Pioneer Artist Fan Chang Tien Showcases His Collection of Masterpieces in Beijing 31 Years After His Passing Reaffirming the Artistic and Cu
Following a distinguished exhibition in Beijing attended by fans, fellow artists and government representatives, the family of the late Singapore pioneer artist - Fan Chang Tien intends to continue exhibiting his artworks to other parts of China and Asia in the effort to share his legacy and philosophy with art fans and collectors around the worldSINGAPORE, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful debut in Beijing, Fan Chang Tien: Homecoming of a Heritage, organized by The Fan Chang Tien Committee, was held last August 2019 where over 80 pieces of his works were on display at the CICEC (China International Cultural Exchange Centre), it was only natural that his artistic journey and achievements should be celebrated in Singapore. The decision to further the exhibition to other provinces and countries was inspired by heartfelt words from Wu Weishan, Director of the National Art Museum of China during their exchange in August. Wu presented a Collection Certificate to Fan's daughter, Teresa Yao, Chairwoman of The Fan Chang Tien Committe for the donation of Fan's works to the museum, expressing his gratitude to the family and committee and said in his congratulatory speech that, "Master Fan had a profound education and devoted his life to studying traditional culture and had a strong feeling of duty to carry forward the Chinese culture to the next generation. Fan has made tremendous contributions to promoting the cultural exchange between China and Singapore and deepening the friendship between these two countries. These works will always be valued and preserved in the National Art Museum of China." Being the link between the 'haipai' Shanghai School tradition in China and the burgeoning art scene in Singapore, Fan was essential in providing Singaporean artists an alternative mode of modernist ink paintings that, though with an entwined heritage, was ultimately different from that taught in NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts). Yao said, "Father was a man of few words, his emotions and philosophy were all expressed in his poetry in the calligraphic inscriptions in his paintings, and it was his lifelong wish that his works could be exhibited in China, the country of his birth." She shared that Fan had no intention to leave China in 1949, however, he was posted to Thailand for work, and subsequently landed in Singapore in 1956. Fan was a fervent mentor as all his energy and attention was channeled to teaching the fundamentals in the tradition of Chinese ink painting, and kept emphasizing to his students that only when they have mastered the basics were they free to develop a style of their own. Fan cultivated core values of Chinese culture to his students and his dedication to art helped nurture a new generation of Singaporean ink artists. Some of his students included Cultural Medallion recipient- Chua Ek Kay, Nai Swee Leng, Lim Kay Hiong, Henri Chen Kezhan, Lim Cher Eng and Tan Oe Pang. CEO of National Gallery Singapore, Ms Chong Siak Ching said in her letter to the family, "Mr. Fan Chang Tien's lasting legacy within the development of ink art in Singapore is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the traditional principles of Chinese Ink, and the key role he played in the transmission of these ideals to his students". Currently the gallery has in their collection, 71 pieces of Fan's works some of which are currently on display. Plans for more exhibitions have already started. The family mentioned that they are exploring options with a few museums and galleries in different provinces and cities in China. The Fan Chang Tien Committee: The Fan Chang Tien Committee was initially formed in 2012 with the purpose of promoting Fan's works in Singapore. In 2014, Fan Chang Tien - The Literati Artist book was launched and 50 pieces of his works were exhibited at The Arts House in Singapore. The committee hopes to showcase the artistic legacy of the late Fan Chang Tien and promote traditional ink brush painting to art lovers in Asia and beyond. Current Exhibition: In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2020, Fan Chang Tien: The Timeless Ink Heritage exhibition will be on show at artcommune gallery at Carlton Hotel (Singapore) from 3-19 January 2020. Curated by Tan Yong Jun. This exhibition aims to uncover the many facets of Fan's adherence to classicism and traditionality- aspects of his art that continue to be relevant today as his students further posit the form of a 'new literati painting'. Links:Letter from National Gallery: http://fanchangtien.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Letter-to-Fan-Chang-Tien-Homecoming-Exhibition-Committee.pdfWebsite: www.fanchangtien.com For PR enquiries please contact:Frederick YaoHp: +65-8222-2297Frederick.yao@whitelabelkollektiv.comRelated Links :http://www.fanchangtien.com
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Greenhost Hotel is Continuing to Incorporate Environmentally-Friendly Initiatives in Its Daily Operations
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As hospitality industry has a dramatic environmental impact through energy, water consumption, food waste and and electronic waste; Greenhost Hotel -- an eco-conscious boutique hotel located in the renowned Prawirotaman area of Yogyakarta, takes its steps to helping to protect the environment. Greenhost Hotel is Continuing to Incorporate Environmentally-Friendly Initiatives in Its Daily Operations. Greenhost takes thoughtful considerations in various stages of the operations to minimize any ecological impact, first thing first, by incorporating the rooms and buildings with various up-cycled materials. Greenhost tries to minimize buying new materials, and do the best to reuse and repurpose old materials for the hotel. 80% of the hotel is not painted, so there is room for the building to breathe, and the rest of it uses water-based paint. Apart from the Creative Farming -- a hydroponic garden that produces plants to be consumed in the restaurant, the hotel also buys fresh produces and other restaurant's needs from local market to support the community. In guest rooms, the electrical capacity is set at 6 Amps. Air Conditioning isn't available in the lobby area to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The amenities are also locally sourced -- including but not limited to -- the hotel slippers and the rice soaps in the guest bathrooms. One of the artist design rooms incorporates various up-cycled materials to create resilient furniture that changing yesterday's unwanted items into a brand new style that is both eye-catching and functional. Maximizing recycled paper for Art Kitchen's menu, -- Vegan Friendly Greenhost Boutique Hotel's farm-to-table restaurant, applying no straw policy, using scrap paper for internal documents to make the best use of paper, placing an electronic waste drop box for guests and local communities are the several steps the hotel takes to make the hotel more sustainable. From time to time, the hotel hosts collaborative creative events in its space, working closely together with influencers and communities that share the same passion and vision. "We are aware that we have many works to do ahead related to eco conscious steps. It should be noted, as a hotel that holds the principle of environmental awareness, we are still taking steps gradually, both to minimize the use of plastic and other environmental impacts. Under Ayom Group -- the Hotel Group that is managing Greenhost, we will also build hotels in Lombok in the next years," adds Mrs. Vivie Elizabeth as Corporate Genaral Manager. About Greenhost An eco-conscious boutique hotel located in Prawirotaman, Yogyakarta. For more information please visit https://greenhosthotel.com Media Contact Nindita PutriCommunications Lead, Greenhost Boutique Hotelcommunication@greenhosthotel.com+62 274 389777 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200116/2694627-1?lang=0Related Links :https://greenhosthotel.com
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FIFA eClub World Cup 2020 to take place in Milan
FIFA and Electronic Arts (EA) today announced the location of the FIFA eClub World Cup™, confirming that the world’s best 24 teams – who secured their berths after five rounds of exciting online qualification matches – will battle it out for the world title in Milan, Italy during 7-9 February. The first champions of the new decade to be crowned by FIFA will be determined following the conclusion of a qualification process where 190 teams were narrowed down to 24. For the first time ever, the FIFA eClub World Cup – the pinnacle event of club team-based competitive FIFA – will take place in Italy and see three Italian teams competing among the 24 qualified sides in Milan. Italian sides Mkers, AS Roma and Team QLASH will battle it out against 21 other outfits from all over the world, including organisations and clubs from Mexico, Germany, England, Spain, France, Japan, USA and other countries. All qualified teams can be found here. The event will also feature some of the world’s best players including current Xbox and PlayStation world ranking leaders Donovan 'Tekkz' Hunt (Fnatic) and Diego 'Crazy' Campagnani (Team QLASH), as well as 2017 World Champion Spencer 'Gorilla' Ealing (NEO). While the event will feature some newcomers, a total of eight clubs have competed at the event before: Manchester City eSports (2017, 2019, 2020) FaZe Clan (2019, 2020) Olympique Lyonnais (2017, 2020) AS Roma (2017, 2020) Mkers (2018, 2020) Hashtag United (2018, 2020) FC Basel 1893 eSports (2018, 2020) Blue United eFC (2018, 2020) Manchester City equalled Brondby IF’s record for the most eClub World Cup participations with their third qualification, having already competed in 2017 and 2019. “We are proud that over 190 teams from all over the world took part in this season’s qualification and we are beyond excited to find the world’s best team out of the top-class field of participating teams. The introduction of team-based 2v2 matches showed a new level of excitement and competitiveness at last year’s event and will undoubtedly spark huge emotions at this year’s tournament as well,” said Adrian Rölli, Head of eFootball at FIFA. For media interested in attending the FIFA eClub World Cup 2020, as well as interview requests and media opportunities, please contact media@fifa.org. Please note following schedule for the FIFA eClub World Cup 2020: • 21 January: FIFA eClub World Cup Final Draw • 7 February: Round 1 – 3 Group Stages • 8 February: Round 4 – 5 Group Stages, Round of 16 • 9 February: Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, Finals
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Hanboknam, a popular South Korean hanbok rental shop, announces special winter discount event on its partner travel platform and the launch of premium
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, 'Hanboknam' and its partner travel platform, Klook, will offer winter special event packages so visitors can experience Hanbok at a 75% discount. The sale will last until February 15. In addition to Klook, visitors can always buy tickets at 30% off on large travel platforms such as kkday and TripAdvisor. Hanboknam Also, premium services will be launched in February. The premium service is a recreation of the Joseon Dynasty Hanbok directly, so visitors can experience costumes such as young lady, sunbi, kings, and Queen that visitors may have seen in Korean historical dramas. Hanboknam operates offline stores at Gyeongbokgung(Palace), Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung(Palace), Jeonju Hanok Village, and Busan Tower, and offers online orders, allowing visitors to experience hanbok anytime, anywhere. Details can be found on the official website. 'Hanboknam' is the most popular hanbok rental shop that offers a variety of beautiful hanbok designs and systematic services, with the motto of creating a culture where visitors can play with hanbok instead of simply trying on hanbok. In particular, Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Branch, located near Gyeongbokgung(Palace), has a wide range of stores and over 1000 hanboks, as well as photo shoots and makeup services, and Hanboknam Cafe. There are also 10 themes self-studios in the store, so visitors can enjoy the Hanbok experience regardless of the weather. As time goes by, the popularity of the Korean Wave, including K-POP and Korean dramas, is increasing. As a result, the number of tourists visiting Korea has increased remarkably, and there are many services to experience Korean traditional culture. One of the most popular traditional culture experiences is the hanbok experience. Hanbok, a unique Korean costume, has attracted the attention of foreign tourists with its colorful and unique design, making it a must-see experience when visiting Korea. Official Website: www.hanboknamglobal.com Gyeongbokgung(Palace) Branch: 133-5, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 9 AM ~7 PPM, Open 365 days a year Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200113/2690172-1?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.hanboknamglobal.com
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Digital Travel APAC by WBR Singapore strengthens session formats, speaker line-up to accelerate personalisation in the new decade
SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Travel Summit APAC, organized by WBR Singapore, is the largest gathering of top travel professionals across various verticals in Asia is returning for 2020. The three-day conference event will see eCommerce, Digital Marketing and Customer Experience leaders coming together to make strides in the biggest movement of the travel industry - Perfecting Personalisation for digital savvy travellers. New formats introduced this year provides more opportunities to connect with leaders from top companies than anywhere else. Digital Travel APAC 2020 takes place on 20 - 22 April at the Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Now in its fifth run, Digital Travel Summit APAC will connect top minds from Asia's most successful airlines, hotels, OTAs, meta-search platforms, tours and activities, car rentals, cruise lines and tourism boards. The myriad of travel verticals, coupled with a strong profile from the attending delegates will enable high level peer-to-peer discussions throughout the event. A turnout of over 700 travel professionals is expected for the event this year. Perfecting Travel Personalisation takes centre stage as the overall focus for 2020. Leveraging digital technologies to deliver highly personalised travel experiences continue to be the definitive influencer for success for travel businesses in the new decade. The importance is also reflected on the conference agenda, with the entirety of day one allocated to achieving personalisation at scale, followed by the future of CX (Customer Experience) for day two. As with previous years, a technology evaluation pre-day will be held for travel brands to benchmark their technologies against their peers, and to meet next generation travel technologies and their providers. Attendees of Digital Travel Summit APAC 2020 have much to gain from the high quality discussions and actionable insights expected of the annual event. With powerhouses such as as Singapore Airlines, Shangri-La, and Grab representing the speaker line-up, audiences are guaranteed to not only learn from the best of their category, but also get the unique opportunity to cross-learn from relevant case studies, all in the convenience of a single location. 2020 will also see new sub-categories added to the speaker panel, one of which being the introduction of a new panel focusing on Tourism Boards. These organisations take the lead in Destination Marketing, often a key driver in increasing demand for a travel service at a given location. Tourism Boards that have come on board to share their success stories so far are Spain, Japan, and New Zealand - all of which are speaking at the event for the first time. While the conference has earned much praised for its highly engaging and interactive experience, its organisers are constantly looking for ways to improve its sessions to deliver maximised returns for its attendees. To cater to delegates looking for focused discussions on a specific area of interest, two new track sessions were added to the conference agenda. Country clinic sessions dedicate themselves to increasingly lucrative markets such as India and Indonesia, whereas "How to" roundtable sessions see attendees forming small groups to engage in discussions on a set of hot travel challenges. Gladys Caligagan, Conference Director of Digital Travel APAC says, "We're very excited to come back to Digital Travel in 2020. The travel industry has gone through a paradigm shift, travellers are much more tech-savvy than ever. They expect digital experiences to be incorporated into their travel experiences, so digital personalisation is more important now than ever. The new formats introduced to Digital Travel this year I believe we will further strengthen our goal in connecting you to more leaders from more top companies than anywhere else". Digital Travel APAC 2020 takes place on 20 - 22 April at the Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. PR Newswire is a News Release Distribution Partner of Digital Travel APAC 2020 About Digital Travel APAC Digital Travel APAC is APAC'S Most Senior-Level E-Commerce, Digital Marketing and Customer Experience event for travel designed to offer senior travel professionals the unique opportunity to address their most pressing digital challenges and network with key market participants. It is Asia's premier Digital Travel event bringing together 700 digital travel professionals. About Worldwide Business Research (WBR) WBR is the world's biggest large-scale conference company and part of the PLS group, one of the world's leading providers of strategic business intelligence with 16 offices worldwide. Our conference divisions consistently out-perform their industry sector competitors on the quality of the events we produce and the relationships we nurture with both delegates and sponsors. Every year over 10,000 senior executives from Fortune 1000 companies attend over 100 annual conferences -- a true "Who's Who" of today's corporate world. From Automotive events in Bucharest to Logistics conferences in Arizona and Finance summits in Hong Kong, WBR is dedicated to exceeding the needs of its customers around the world. For more information please visit www.wbresearch.com For further information: Media Contact:Gary ChungTel: +65-6722-9443Email: gary.chung@wbresearch.com Digital Travel APAC Contact:Gladys CaligaganTel: +65-6722-9455Email: gladys@wbresearch.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691746-1?lang=0Related Links :http://www.wbresearch.com
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Partners By Design (PBD) Introduces "New Economy" Model By Adding Advertising Agency At Its Core
Integrating advertising, technology, design and architecture, all under one roof, PBD is creating a paradigm shift within the real estate industry. CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Partners By Design (PBD), a Chicago-based award-winning architecture firm, announces a "new economy" business model, by adding a fully-integrated ad agency, gravity.labs (GL), to the core of its group of companies. PBD is the first firm to embed a specific integrated process in which the latest advertising and brand strategy methods are executed in conjunction with architectural and design processes from the very beginning of the project. Having an internal advertising and marketing agency allows for fluid, faster and more accurate execution of projects from the onset, instead of at the end or long after a project is finished. Ron Carlson, Founder PBD and Co-Founder gravity.labs Founded in 2016, gravity.labs is the first ad agency Born from architecture™, providing clients with a unique opportunity to have experts in both industries collaborating together, owned under one roof, throughout the entire lifecycle of a major project, with consumer messaging helping drive design. Incubated within PBD, GL joins Spark, a workplace branding company and Vizfire, a leading-edge VR/AR digital arts studio which brings physical and digital disciplines together to influence design while bringing brand positioning to life within office workplace environments. Manifesting Brand DNA"About twelve years ago, I began to notice more and more of a shift in which interior office design was being influenced by our clients' advertising and consumer messaging. Soon architectural features and wall art started to merge into branded concepts, some even coming to life via architectural and digital visualization," said Ron Carlson, founder of PBD and co-founder of GL. "It seemed to me at the time that consumer messaging was going to be the driving force behind the 'true office of the future,' and the only way to get ahead of this was to create a real in-house advertising agency." Since its inception, GL and PBD have partnered on a number of large, successful projects, including Transamerica, a Fortune 500 insurance company. "As the company undergoes a transformational change, we wanted to develop a new workplace that would not only benefit their employees, but also be one that they would champion," said Carlson. "By working this way with our collaborative companies, where professionals in the areas of architecture and design are working together with experts in advertising and brand strategy, under one roof, we are the only ones able to create such an immersive employee experience, bringing Transamerica's brand and corporate positioning to life in the physical world." "The culture of the company and the physical space are the foundation for the employee experience," said Carlson. "PBD and its group of companies approach each project from both an employee and brand perspective, integrated with an understanding of the organization's audience, in order to deliver a seamless, superior facility experience. This new approach is the path to creating the true office of the future and we are excited to lead this new frontier." Most recently, PBD and gravity.labs has been tapped by Newmark Knight Frank and The John Buck Company in a high-profile, confidential project that will be a first of its kind in which fully integrated architectural and advertising teams to work collaboratively under one roof. "The fact that PBD has such a stellar reputation in the industry and they get our pain points, and our client's pain points, is something that we sought out in an innovative marketing partner," said Bill Rolander, Executive Managing Director for Newmark Knight Frank. "In addition to its reputation, one of PBD and gravity.labs's true competitive advantages are that any of the various pieces of our project can be ramped up or down at any point because you're all under one umbrella and in the same space, working tightly together. It just makes sense." ABOUT PARTNERS BY DESIGN (PBD):Partners By Design (PBD) is an award-winning full-service architecture and interior design firm celebrating 26 years of meeting the needs of diverse clients. With an active and growing global presence, PBD ranks as the 90th largest design firm in the country, based on size and billings. Named Interior Design Firm of The Year at Crain's Chicago Business Commercial Real Estate Awards in 2017, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, and 2006, Partners by Design was also named Architect of The Year in 2013. pbdinc.com ABOUT GRAVITY.LABS (GL):gravity.labs (GL) – a fully-integrated advertising agency for the new economy - is built on an Agency 3.0 model: better creativity, faster and cheaper. GL is the only new-economy agency with a talent-mandate at its core founded and staffed by big agency veterans and global brand experts. As part of the PBD Group of Companies, GL is the only ad agency to deliver united brand experiences that seamlessly connect digital to physical brand worlds. www.gravitylabs.agency Media Contact:Ruth KeefoverRuth.Keefover@gravitylabs.agency Just one example of how PBD and GL develops brand positioning and advertising strategy to drive innovative architecture: timed, walking conference employee pathways for a global Fortune 500 that positions itself as a health-driven organization. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077389/Ron_Carlson___PBD_Founder.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077390/Walking_Conference.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077391/Partners_By_Design_Logo.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077262/gravity_labs_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.gravitylabs.agencyhttp://www.pbdinc.com
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Odakyu Group Holds Collaborative Events with "EVANGELION" Animation Series in Hakone, Popular Tourist Destination
TOKYO, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Odakyu Group, led by Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd., is holding large-scale collaborative events with the globally popular EVANGELION animation series from January 10 (Friday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2020, in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Hakone area has been selected for the events because it is the scene of "TOKYO-lll" depicted in the animation series. Visitors can enjoy viewing the world of "EVANGELION" in the Hakone area during the events. 1. Event overview(1) Title: "EVANGELION x HAKONE 2020 MEET EVANGELION IN HAKONE"(2) Event period: from Jan. 10 (Fri.) to June 30 (Tues.), 2020 (Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/201912245217/_prw_PI1fl_fPzX6z0t.jpg) 2. Event details(1) Original wrapping decorationsTransport vehicles, stations, bus stops and so on run by the Odakyu Group are decorated with wrappings designed on the theme of popular characters and EVANGELION models in the EVANGELION animation series. (Image2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/201912245217/_prw_PI2fl_33cv7kb2.jpg) (Image3: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/201912245217/_prw_PI3fl_W104mi7I.jpg) (2) Hakone Freepass with an original design is on saleDuring the event, the Hakone Freepass with an original design is on sale. However, it is available only at some ticket counters. The Hakone Freepass is a discount pass offering unlimited rides on eight types of vehicles run by the Odakyu Group and special discounts at about 70 facilities within the designated area in Hakone.Details of the Hakone Freepass: https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/ (Image4: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/201912245217/_prw_PI4fl_Tuv4vTuf.png) (3) Event co-hosted with Hakone Kowakien YUNESSUNDuring the event period, an onsen (hot spring) in the motif of a scene of the animation series is displayed at Hakone Kowakien YUNESSUN, which is popular as a hot-spring amusement park.Hakone Kowakien YUNESSUN: https://www.yunessun.com/global/en/ (Image5: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/201912245217/_prw_PI5fl_51OJAjZP.png) A special website has been launched as various other events are also planned to enjoy viewing the world of "EVANGELION."Special website for events: https://eva-hakone.com/en/ Information on Hakone: https://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightseeing/hakone/ About Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Odakyu Electric Railway, established in 1948, is one of Japan's major private railway companies. With the "Shinjuku" central transportation terminal in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, Odakyu lines extend to Hakone, one of Japan's foremost hot-spring tourist destinations, and "Enoshima-Kamakura," the historical seaside town close to the city center, and they are used not only for sightseeing but also by two million commuters traveling to work every day. In addition to transportation, Odakyu conducts a variety of other businesses, primarily in the Tokyo and Kanagawa areas, such as department stores, supermarkets, real estate, hotels, and restaurants.
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Chiba Prefectural Government Showing Promotion Video in Anticipation of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
CHIBA, Japan, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chiba Prefectural Government is currently showing its promotional video targeting those who will visit the Kanto region both from Japan and overseas to view the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as well as tourists as the Games are scheduled to be held only six months later. The video introduces Chiba Prefecture's attractive features such as tourist spots, nature and traditional events, which visitors can enjoy in summer when the Games will be held, in addition to eight Olympic and Paralympic events that will be held in the prefecture. Through the release of the video, the Chiba Prefectural Government is determined to attract tourists both from Japan and overseas to visit the prefecture on the occasion of the Tokyo Games and increase momentum for the event. 1. TitleWelcome to CHIBA - Welcome to TOKYO 2020 - 2. Main Content(1) Venues for 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Events to be Held in Chiba Prefecture- Makuhari Messe Hall (Chiba City)- Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach (Ichinomiya Town)(Photo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/202001085509/_prw_PI1fl_Jb6wU3hb.jpg) (2) Eight Olympic and Paralympic Events to be Held in Chiba Prefecture- OlympicsFencing, Surfing, Taekwondo and Wrestling- ParalympicsGoalball, Sitting Volleyball, Para Taekwondo and Wheelchair Fencing (3) Attractions in Chiba Prefecture that Visitors can Enjoy in Summer- SightseeingFunabashi H.C. Andersen Park (Sunflower Field) (Funabashi City)Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa (Chiba City)- NatureShimizu Keiryu Park (Nomizo-no-taki-falls, Kameiwa-no-Doukutsu caves) (Kimitsu City)Diamond Fuji (an optical phenomenon in which Mount Fuji shines like a diamond when the rising or setting sun aligns with the mountain's peak) (Minamiboso and Tateyama Cities)- FoodFutomaki Matsuri Sushi (thick sushi rolls) (local cuisine)Blueberry Picking (Kisarazu City)- History & CultureBoshu Uchiwa Fan Making Experience (Minamiboso City)Sawara Grand Festival (Katori City) 3. Guests appearing in the videoAthletes and others who have close ties with Chiba Prefecture(Photo2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/202001085509/_prw_PI2fl_vNWoyM3s.jpg) 4. Video- 120 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar745ukiQG8- 30 seconds (1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjXFAswDmBA- 30 seconds (2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRCELU3w-aE View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chiba-prefectural-government-showing-promotion-video-in-anticipation-of-2020-tokyo-olympics-300987195.html
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bali presents awards to its employees
Craftsmanship that Bring MemoriesService with a smile, The warmth of a Balinese HospitalityBALI, Indonesia, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At the heart of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, guest experience is the motto "Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen", a sentiment which underpins a stay at the resort from start to finish. While guests often experience the warm friendly smiles of the reception team, dining attendants and activities staff, there are many staff hard at work behind the scenes who also have an important role to play in creating a memorable stay for guests. The luxury beachfront resort recognizes the valuable contribution of all its Ladies and Gentlemen through a series of in-house awards such as 'Wow Story' of the month, and the 'Five-Star Employee' award. Siliriawan, one of the dedicated Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali who always ensure guests have memorable experience and restful night at the resort. I Putu Siliriawan who has worked with The Ritz-Carlton, Bali since its pre-opening days in 2014 has been the winner of both awards. Sili is a room attendant and brings true dedication to his role, enjoying the opportunity to have some interaction with guests, as well as to keep their rooms spotless. Recently, while he was cleaning a suite, a Japanese guest wandered in, mistaking it for his own room. Sili escorted him to the correct room, and later while cleaning it decided to make his guest some unique towel art. Naming his animal creation 'Gogo' - he left a note in Japanese, explaining this was his room mascot so he wouldn't get lost again. The guest was delighted. "I like to make the guests feel comfortable, and to let them know that if they have any problems during their stay, they can reach out to me for help," says Sili. "This story about Sili provides the perfect example of our Ladies and Gentlemen going the extra distance to help create memories of a lifetime for our guests. The Balinese are renowned for their hospitality and the warmth of their welcome and we want to make sure our guests experience this, because in the end, long after they return home, they will remember the kindness and the care that they found at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali," says General Manager Karim Tayach. About The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Located on a stunning beachfront combining with a dramatic clifftop setting, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is a luxurious resort offering an elegant tropical ambience. Featuring tranquil views over the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the resort has 279 spacious suites and 34 expansive villas, providing the sheerest of contemporary Balinese luxury. Along the foreshore are The Ritz-Carlton Club®, six stylish dining venues, an indulgent and exotic marine-inspired Spa, and fun, recreational activities for children of all ages at Ritz Kids. A glamorous beachfront wedding chapel, makes an idyllic setting for destination weddings, while a range of outdoor event venue and extravagant spaces provide the perfect scene for celebratory events and wedding reception in Bali. Well-appointed conference venues, luxurious meeting spaces, customizable residential packages and experienced organizers also entice those looking to create inspired MICE Tourism events in Bali. Whether work, pleasure or romance is on the agenda, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is the place to make memories that last a lifetime. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691777-1?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.ritzcarlton.com
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Xinhua Silk Road: China's national brand enterprises present at Harbin Ice-Snow World
BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Chinese national brand enterprises involved in the National Brands Project of Xinhua News Agency made presence at a theme park of the 21st Harbin Ice-Snow World in Heilongjiang Province. Participants of the theme park in the 21st Harbin Ice-Snow World. By presenting various ice sculptures, the Chinese national brand enterprises including Moutai, King's Luck, Xifeng, Chery, Brilliance Auto, Gree, JD.com, Yili and JOMOO showed their products, services and enterprise cultures. The theme park for national brand enterprises in the 21st Harbin Ice-Snow World. Moutai, a well-known liquor enterprise, made an ice sculpture of a fairy. As a national brand, Moutai devotes to passing on Chinese cultural values and taking social responsibilities. King's Luck, owning three brands namely Guoyuan, Jinshiyuan and Gaogou, is a liquor enterprise based in Jiangsu Province. According to Zhou Suming, chairman and general manager of King's Luck, the company is committed to spreading the culture of baijiu, the Chinese liquor. An ice sculpture of a phoenix was presented by a liquor brand called Xifeng. Zhang Zheng, chairman of Xifeng Group and Shaanxi Xifeng Liquor Co., Ltd., said that Xifeng will maintain a good development trend by focusing on brand promotion, product sales, management innovation, production and operation, structure adjustment, transformation and upgrading. Chery and Brilliance Auto made presence by showing ice sculptures of car models namely Arrizo GX, Tiggo 8 and Brilliance V7. Chery, with the faith of serving the country by developing auto industry, has provided nearly 50,000 jobs in China and over 10,000 jobs in overseas countries and regions. As a leading auto brand in Liaoning Province and a major independent auto brand of China, Brilliance Auto is committed to providing consumers with the high-quality of products and thoughtful service, and building a national economy car with world wisdom, introduced by Yan Bingzhe, chairman of Brilliance Auto. Meanwhile, Gree, China's electric appliance manufacturer, has built an experience area in the theme park, showing its enterprise culture. Being sold in more than 160 countries and regions, Gree's products cover the areas of home electronic appliances, high-end equipment and communication equipment. China's e-commerce giant JD.com also displayed an ice sculpture of its mascot, JD Joy. In July 2019, JD.com had been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for the fourth time. With more than 1 billion users, it is promoting the upgrade of its culture and strategy currently. Yili, China's dairy giant, presented its products in the theme park. "During the development, Yili has adhered to internationalization and innovation. Yili's products with high quality, high technology and high value-added have won the trust from consumers," said Pan Gang, chairman of Yili Group. JOMOO, a sanitary ware manufacturer, made an ice sculpture attracting visitors. Due to the continuous innovations, JOMOO's annual sales had exceeded 10 billion yuan. Some time-honored brands are also showed in the theme park. The theme park, specially built for the National Brands Project of Xinhua News Agency, will stand for more than three months. See the original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/310466.html Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2690220-1-a?lang=0Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2690220-1-b?lang=0
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Artprice by ArtMarket.com: How to Objectively Define Contemporary Art in 2020?
PARIS, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sake of coherence, clarity and transparency, Artprice's editorial team has always divided Art History into five main periods with artworks being classified according to a simple and indisputable criterion... the birth year of their creators: 'Old Masters' … artists born up until 1760 '19th century' ... artists born from 1760 to 1860 'Modern' … artists born from 1860 to 1920 'Post-War' … artists born between 1920 and 1945 'Contemporary' … artists born after 1945 2019 Contemporary Art auction turnover filtered by year of birth As time advances, the period we refer to as 'Contemporary Art' is getting longer. It now covers artists as diverse as Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) and Oscar Murillo (b. 1986), Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) and Kaws (b. 1974), Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) and Cory Arcangel (b. 1978). On the other hand, our classification excludes Gerhard Richter (b. 1932), David Hockney (b. 1937) and El Anatsui (b. 1944). According to thierry Ehrmann, Artprice's founder and CEO of ArtMarket.com: "An objective 'periodization' of Art History helps us to study the market, its structure and its evolution, even if it means distinguishing – far too categorically sometimes – what is Contemporary from what is not. But the fact that Maurizio Cattelan generates thousands more Instagram posts than Marcel Duchamp and that a work by Kaws is suddenly as expensive as the best paintings by Pierre Soulages naturally raises numerous questions about the trends and contradictions that drive the Art Market, but also about the very notion of Contemporary art." In art, 'Contemporary' doesn't mean 'alive today'... How should we label the œuvres of Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) or of Pierre Soulages (who has just celebrated his 100th birthday)? Although their careers began shortly after WWII, Kusama and Soulages produced some of their best works long after the deaths of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat… And yet, on the Art Market, Kusama's and Soulages's prices are growing gradually whereas those of Jean-Michel Basquiat, for example, are still posting substantial volatility. Perhaps we should see Contemporary art quite simply as art that has not yet become perfectly established. That's the fundamental difference between Marcel Duchamp and Maurizio Cattelan, between Duchamp's Fontaine (1919) et Cattelan's Comedian (2019). Whereas Duchamp's famous urinal remains controversial, few question its place in Art History, whereas Cattelan's banana taped to the wall still has a long way to go before it is accepted. This distinction remains ambiguous for certain artists. Look at Jeff Koons – there is a good chance today his work will be seen as having singularly marked the latter decades of the 20th century and his Rabbit (1986) sculpture is clearly already considered a kind of 'classic'. However, his creations are still causing serious controversy and his approach to art has not yet been fully accepted. The recent Appeal Court ruling that Koons plagiarized the work of a French photographer in his work Naked (1988) is just the latest in a series of obstacles the American artist has faced. Our birth-year analysis (based on 2019 results) throws up three exceptional dates... 1955, 1960 and 1974. Born on the East coast of the United States exactly 10 years after WWII, Jeff Koons and Christopher Wool make 1955 the best 'vintage' in our Contemporary Art results ranking filtered by year-of-birth. Neither have ever represented the USA at the Venice Biennale, but their works have been acquired by major American museums for decades. Two other artists also made a significant contribution to the results of the 1955 vintage: Kerry James Marshall (born in Alabama), who has ranked among the world's Top 100 artists by annual auction turnover (all periods combined) over the past two years, and the Chinese artist, Zhou Chunya. With an annual auction total of $129 million in 2019, Jean-Michel Basquiat still dominates the Contemporary Art Market. Almost alone, he made 1960 one of the best 'vintages' of the second half of the 20th century. Glenn Ligon, the second best performing artist born in 1960, contributed only $1.9 million. Curiously, the new stars of Street Art, Kaws and Banksy, were both born in 1974, on either side of the Atlantic… Kaws in Jersey City in the USA, and Banksy in Bristol, England. So, despite its lack of flexibility and its limitations, the historical classification adopted by Artprice remains coherent with the auction results recorded in 2019 (filtered by birth-year). If a new start date were to be chosen for the 'Contemporary' category, it could be argued that the year 1965 would be a logical separation date. However, the continuing market volatility on works by several major artists born during the 20 years prior to 1965 – Albert Oehlen (b. 1954), Rudolf Stingel (b. 1956), Zhang Xiaogang (b. 1958) and Damien Hirst (b. 1965) – suggests that their positions in Art History are still not yet fully established. Copyright 1987-2020 thierry Ehrmann www.artprice.com - www.artmarket.com About Artmarket: Artmarket.com is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris, SRD long only and Euroclear: 7478 - Bloomberg: PRC - Reuters: ARTF. Discover Artmarket and its Artprice department on video: https://en.artprice.com/video Artmarket and its Artprice department was founded in 1997 by its CEO, thierry Ehrmann. Artmarket and its Artprice department is controlled by Groupe Serveur, created in 1987. See certified biography in Who's who ©: https://imgpublic.artprice.com/img/wp/sites/11/2019/10/biographie_oct2019_WhosWho_thierryEhrmann.pdf Artmarket is a global player in the Art Market with, among other structures, its Artprice department, world leader in the accumulation, management and exploitation of historical and current art market information in databanks containing over 30 million indices and auction results, covering more than 700,000 artists. Artprice Images® allows unlimited access to the largest Art Market image bank in the world: no less than 180 million digital images of photographs or engraved reproductions of artworks from 1700 to the present day, commented by our art historians. Artmarket with its Artprice department accumulates data on a permanent basis from 6300 Auction Houses and produces key Art Market information for the main press and media agencies (7,200 publications). Its 4.5 million 'members log in' users have access to ads posted by other members, a network that today represents the leading Global Standardized Marketplace® to buy and sell artworks at a fixed or bid price (auctions regulated by paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article L 321.3 of France's Commercial Code). Artmarket with its Artprice department, has been awarded the State label "Innovative Company" by the Public Investment Bank (BPI) (for the second time in November 2018 for a new period of 3 years) which is supporting the company in its project to consolidate its position as a global player in the market art. Artprice by Artmarket's 2018 Global Art Market Report published in March 2019: https://fr.artprice.com/artprice-reports/le-marche-de-lart-en-2018 Index of press releases posted by Artmarket with its Artprice department: http://serveur.serveur.com/press_release/pressreleasefr.htm Follow all the Art Market news in real time with Artmarket and its Artprice department on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/artpricedotcom/ (4.7 million followers) https://twitter.com/artmarketdotcom https://twitter.com/artpricedotcom Discover the alchemy and universe of Artmarket and its artprice department http://web.artprice.com/video headquartered at the famous Organe Contemporary Art Museum "The Abode of Chaos" (dixit The New York Times): https://issuu.com/demeureduchaos/docs/demeureduchaos-abodeofchaos-opus-ix-1999-2013 L'Obs - The Museum of the Future: https://youtu.be/29LXBPJrs-o https://www.facebook.com/la.demeure.du.chaos.theabodeofchaos999 (4 million followers) https://vimeo.com/124643720 Contact Artmarket.com and its Artprice departmentthierry Ehrmann, ir@artmarket.com Related Links :www.artprice.com
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Booking.com Spotlights the Best in Travel With Its Traveller Review Awards 2020
From transport to accommodations, ranging from riads to rental cars and everything in between, the Awards recognize partners delivering amazing service and highlight the Most Welcoming Places on Earth AMSTERDAM, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com, the platform making it easier for everyone to experience the world, announced the winners of the Traveller Review Awards 2020, with nearly one million (986,449) awards given across 220 countries and territories. Alongside a wide range of accommodation partners, in the eighth edition of its annual partner recognition awards, Booking.com awarded transport partners for the first time ever. The awards recognize these partners for their incredible hospitality, giving travelers an exceptional experience when booking an accommodation, rental car or airport taxi. With many top countries and destinations continuing to deliver amazing service year after year, in 2020 the countries with the most winners include Italy (130,253), Spain (66,755), France (61,492), Germany (49,777), Croatia (42,763), United States of America (42,112), United Kingdom (41,848), Poland (36,793), the Russian Federation (36,296) and Greece (33,259). "With nearly one million awards given across accommodation and transport providers, I am thrilled to announce this year's Traveller Review Awardees, who are helping us deliver seamless trip experiences," said Arjan Dijk, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Booking.com. "On our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, we are proud to have a record number of our partners across the travel industry receiving consistently great reviews and representing the best of the best in hospitality around the globe." 2020's Most Welcoming Places on Earth From a rural Irish town that is the gateway to the Aran Islands to a vast network of ancient caves in Southeast Asia, the Most Welcoming Places on Earth* are leading the way in providing amazing experiences for their visitors. Notably for the second year in a row, Goreme (Turkey) retains its place as the Most Welcoming Place on Earth, followed by Tatranska Lomnica (Slovakia), Phong Nha (Vietnam), Kobarid (Slovenia), Cochem (Germany), Doolin (Ireland), Taitung City (Taiwan), Schenna (Italy), Monte Verde (Brazil), and Lake Tekapo (New Zealand) - another 2018 winner. To discover more about these amazing destinations, click here. Apartments Continue to Satisfy and Exceed Guest Expectations Spectacular growth in the number of Awardees continued this year in apartments, with this accommodation type topping the list yet again, making up nearly 40% of the award-winning properties globally in 2020. Similarly, for a third consecutive year, four out of the five top-awarded accommodation types are alternative accommodation options: Apartments (380,936), hotels (179,869), guest houses (94,162), holiday homes (82,241), and B&Bs (75,875). While hotels came in as the second most-awarded accommodation type yet again, three quarters (75%) of all the winning properties are homes, apartments and other unique places to stay, including everything from boats and igloos to homestays and country houses. With recent research by Booking.com surveying over 22,000 travelers revealing that nearly two fifths (39%) of global travelers would prefer to stay in a holiday home or apartment over a hotel, Booking.com is proud to offer so many unique places to stay that provide superior hospitality. For First Time, Transport Providers Honored with Traveller Review Awards Creating a seamless accommodation experience for travelers has been Booking.com's core focus for many years, but there is much more to your trip than where you stay. Whether travelers want to explore the country, get out to the beach, move around the city or just get home, Booking.com's ground transport offering is helping travelers make it happen. That's why this year, for the first time ever, Booking.com is bringing Traveller Review Awards to car rental and airport taxi partners to ensure that travelers can have the best experience possible, whatever their transportation needs may be. This year, 2,931 pick-up locations of Booking.com's car rental offering, which spans 160 countries and territories, have been awarded. The top awarded rental car pick-up locations globally include Alghero Airport, Italy (13); Menorca Airport, Spain (12); Krakow Airport, Poland (12); Adelaide Airport, Australia (12); Christchurch Airport, New Zealand (12); Stuttgart Airport, Germany (11); Paphos Airport, Cyprus (11); Cairns Airport, Australia (11); Budapest Airport, Hungary (11); and Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport, Australia (11). Airport taxis, which are available in over 750 destinations globally, are being recognized for their outstanding service for the first time ever as well, with 2,114 drivers across 27 providers winning Traveller Review Awards. As 2020 approaches, travelers can look to these airport taxi providers to keep them moving on their next trip. Note to Editors: To be recognized with an Award, accommodation properties and car rental had to have an average review score of 8.0 (out of 10) or higher based on at least 5 reviews as of 11:59pm (CET) on October 31, 2019. To be recognized for an Award, airport taxis had to have an average review score of 4.5 (out of 5) or higher and completed 2,000 rides as of 11:59pm (CET) on October 31, 2019. Only customers that have actually stayed at an accommodation or rented a car can leave a review of their experience on Booking.com. As these reviews are never edited or adjusted in any way, travelers can reference them for an authentic account of what the real traveler experience is like at every place to stay or with every ground transport provider on Booking.com. *Destinations were sorted by the total share of Traveller Review Award 2020 winners when compared to the total amount of eligible properties in that city (accommodation only). Cities also had to have an above average amount of winners to be included on this list (90 award recipients or higher) and were curated for geographic spread. About Booking.com: Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown from a small Dutch startup to one of the world's leading digital travel companies. Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com invests in technology that helps take the friction out of travel. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travelers with memorable experiences, convenient transportation options and incredible places to stay - from homes to hotels and much, much more. Booking.com also provides a marketplace for entrepreneurs of all sizes in the travel and experiences industries to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. Booking.com is available in 43 languages and offers more than 29 million total reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.2 million listings alone of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. With everything from convenient rides and great places to eat, as well as attractions, tours, events and activities across the globe, no matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with 24/7 customer support. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, and for the latest news, data and insights, please visit our global media room. CONTACT DETAILSFor further information, contact the Booking.com Global Press Office: mediarelations@booking.comRelated Links :https://www.booking.com
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SO Creative Escape 2020 at SO Sofitel Hua Hin
HUA HIN, Thailand, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SO Sofitel Hua Hin brings meetings, incentive trips, and corporate events to life with a Creative Escape program featuring modern MICE facilities for team building at one of Thailand's premier coastal destinations just 2.5 hours from Bangkok. The beachfront resort puts life and laughter into every MICE affair with different experiences and team building facilities designed to encourage collaboration and teamwork. SO Sofitel Hua Hin The resort's 60-meter-long signature pool is anchored by Thailand's very first Wibit adventure inflatable course in a swimming pool. The course can be privatized to make it into a dedicated playground, letting the team gel over a tag team race, guaranteeing a good time for all. Another ideal space for an epic team building gathering is the SO Wonderland Minigolf, a 3,600 sqm enchanted forest through which players embark on a mission to help Viola the Witch bring stone animals back to life. To own the full experience, SO Wonderland can be privatized for an immersive dining experience with a personalized 18-hole, 18-course set menu. To get the blood pumping and creative juices flowing, the resort also offers an active program which includes beach yoga, aqua aerobics, traditional Thai boat racing, and biking along the resort's 2.2-kilometer track, as well as sunset volleyball. Basketball shootouts, pickle ball and tennis matches on the dedicated sports court encourage communication to help one another overcome active challenges and build lasting camaraderie. SO Sofitel Hua Hin SO Sofitel Hua Hin A Special Offer To celebrate SO Sofitel Hua Hin's 4th anniversary, the resort is offering a collection of exclusive benefits for Creative Escapes: 1 complimentary room for every 20th room booking 1 complimentary room upgrade to the next category Complimentary corkage for 6 bottles 1 complimentary voucher for a SO Comfy room inclusive of breakfast for two What's more? Spend THB400,000 or above and guests receive a complimentary voucher for a two-bedroom SO Pool Villa inclusive of breakfast for 4 people. For reservations or more information, contact salesco@so-sofitel-huahin.com or call +66 2 381 4823. See the interactive online MICE brochure at https://joom.ag/mvGa or visit www.so-sofitel-huahin.com for inspiration. Terms & Conditions Booking period: 1 January - 31 March 2020 Staying & meeting period: 2 January - 31 October 2020 Blackout dates apply Minimum spending of THB200,000 net Minimum guarantee 10 rooms per night Image Library: Click Here About SO/ SO/ Hotels & Resorts is so vivid, expressive and bursting with local energy that even the most adventurous travelers will be fascinated and entertained. A dynamic player on the global hotel scene, the SO/ brand surprises with a playful and distinctly rebellious interpretation of luxury that includes avant-garde design, a passion for fashion, trendy beats, 'Just Say SO' service, and buzzing destination bars and events. Originally created as an exclusive label of Sofitel, the SO/ brand can now be found in socially vibrant destinations such as Berlin, Mauritius, Bangkok, St. Petersburg and Singapore. SO/ hotels are places to be and to be seen, thrilling guests with fashionable and entertaining social experiences that capture the vivacity and vibe of the locale. SO/ Hotels & Resorts is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 4,900 hotels and residences across 110 countries. sofitel.com | group.accor.com Press Contacts Harry GreigCommunications ManagerAccor, Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia and the MaldivesEmail: harry.greig@accor.com Chanrutt Thayartsuwan (Rutt)Director of Marketing and CommunicationsSO Sofitel Hua HinEmail: chanrutt.thayartsuwan@sofitel.com Tel: +66 2381 4823 | Mob: +66 81 555 9178 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691598-1-a?lang=0 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691598-1-b?lang=0 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691598-1-c?lang=0
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Marriott International Appoints Bart Buiring as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Asia Pacific
Promotions in Its Asia Pacific Leadership Team Underscores the Company's Asia Growth Plans HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International announces the appointment of Bart Buiring to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Marriott International Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. Peggy Fang Roe, previous Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Marriott International Asia Pacific will transition to the newly-established role of Global Officer, Customer Experience, Loyalty and New Ventures at Marriott International's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Both roles are effective 1 January 2020. A seasoned Marriott International veteran of nineteen years, Bart Buiring will transition from his previous position as Chief Operations Services Officer, Asia Pacific and will oversee the Asia Pacific consumer strategy to Marriott International's core hotel business and brands - powered by world-class technology. This includes Brand Management, Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Revenue Management, Loyalty, Customer Experience, Digital and Communications. Under his leadership, Bart will continue building the Asia Pacific customer base, adapting Marriott International's brands and travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, to the local market, while also leading the sales organization and driving Marriott International's Asia Pacific distribution and pricing strategy. In the past year, the Company celebrated the rollout of travel program, Marriott Bonvoy with more than half of the newly enrolled global members from Asia Pacific, and launched the new digital app to give members even more experiences at the click of a button. Marriott International has also enhanced its joint venture with Alibaba through a new storefront on Fliggy, Alibaba's travel platform, and integrated payment functions to serve its 2 million joint members in China while they travel around the world. Marriott International will continue to invest in the guest experience to make every journey more rewarding. In the newly-established role as Global Officer, Customer Experience, Loyalty and New Ventures at Marriott International's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Peggy Fang Roe will build on her impressive track record as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Asia Pacific. She will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end guest experience and the development of new ventures to accelerate customer engagement, including the continued growth of Marriott Bonvoy globally. In addition, as the company continues its focus on Asia Pacific and prepares for the next exciting chapter, Rajeev Menon has been promoted to President of Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, and Henry Lee to President of Greater China, Marriott International. These changes are already in place. The appointments recognize these two leaders for their outstanding performance. "We're on an exciting journey to grow and deliver even better experiences in 2020," said Craig S. Smith, Group President, Marriott International Asia Pacific. "I'm humbled to work with a team of accomplished and dedicated leaders as we evolve our business into new areas, grow our regional footprint, and stay one step ahead in our ambition to be Asia's favorite travel company." With more than 780 operating properties across 24 leading hotel brands spanning 23 countries and territories, Asia Pacific continues to be one of Marriott International's fastest growing region. Bart Buiring, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Marriott International Asia Pacific Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691635-1?lang=0Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691635-1LOGO?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.marriott.com/
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Azelio Signs MoU for Energy Storage Project in Jordan
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Azelio has agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordanian company Hussein Atieh & Sons Co. (HAE), to work together on setting up a small-scale project in Jordan. The project paves the way for a commercial collaboration of about 25 MWe of Azelio's energy storage technology in the Jordanian market until 2023. This capacity is forecasted along the following timeline: 50 kWe in 2020, 3 MWe in 2021, 7 MW in 2022 and 15 MWe in 2023. The first project will have a capacity of 50 kW with 13 hours of storage and will be installed in Jordan Q4 2020. The identified preliminary end-user has submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to assess Azelio's technology for the supply of electricity to a steel factory. The system is intended to offset the factory's electricity consumption during peak hours. The initial plant will demonstrate the technology's capability in the given application at the client's site and is intended to be followed by additional capacity in 2021 for a larger offset of the client electricity bill. Both parties' intention is for HAE to become one of Azelio's sales, installation and O&M partners in Jordan. HAE is a privately owned general contracting firm which in the last six decades (since 1961) successfully has executed several projects of varied and complex disciplines throughout Jordan. HAE is certified as a first-class general contractor in Jordan covering several disciplines in electromechanical works and infrastructure projects. HAE is interested in Azelio's technology for long-term storage hours applications. Azelio's aluminum-based storage solution dispatches electricity when needed around the clock. Fully charged, the storage system produces electricity for 13 hours at nominal power. "We are very pleased to start out in Jordan together with HAE by proving our technology's ability to offset high on-grid electricity costs. This is a very interesting segment for us as it has strong commercial drivers," says Azelio's CEO Jonas Eklind. "The renewable energy in Jordan and Middle East has seen tremendous development in the last years. The pioneer technology of Azelio will unleash further potential in the renewable energy market. HAE is confident that it together with Azelio will enable customers to operate efficiently by having 24/7 renewable energy supply," says HAE's General Manager Assistant Mohammed Atieh.For further information, please contact:Jonas Eklind - CEO Email: jonas.eklind@azelio.com Tel: +46-709-40-35-80 Ralf Wiesenberg - VP Business DevelopmentEmail: ralf.wiesenberg@azelio.com Tel: +34-699-30-86-36 This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/azelio/r/azelio-signs-mou-for-energy-storage-project-in-jordan,c3006343 The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/16031/3006343/1172648.pdf Pressrelease Azelio MoU Jordan https://news.cision.com/azelio/i/azelio---solution,c2734875 AZELIO - Solution
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Artyzen Hospitality Group Enters the South-West Market of China by Signing a Management Agreement to Operate an Artyzen Habitat in Yuelai Chongqing
SHANGHAI, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Originated in Asia, Artyzen Hospitality Group aims to deliver culturally rewarding experiences to guests. The group recently announced a hotel management agreement with Chongqing Yuelai Liangjiang International Hotel and Convention Management Co., Limited to develop a hotel under the lifestyle hotel brand - Artyzen Habitat in Yubei District, Chongqing. Including this new project, the Artyzen Hospitality Group has 8 hotels in the pipeline and 6 operating hotels in Beijing, Shanghai, Macau and Hawaii. Artyzen Habitat Yuelai Chongqing Landscape Artyzen Habitat Yuelai Chongqing Birds Eye View Robbert van der Maas, President of Artyzen Hospitality Group (centre right) and Wang Jumeng, Chairman of Chongqing Yuelai Investment Group (centre left) signed a hotel management agreement for Artyzen Habitat Yuelai Chongqing. As part of Artyzen Hospitality Group, which is a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited, a listed company in Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Artyzen Habitat is a new lifestyle sanctuary that caters to the fast growing upscale market. Artyzen Habitat encourages guests to 'live like a local', whether in or out of its hotel, guests could always have a deeper cultural experience of the destination, feeling the social and cultural vibes of the local community. Robbert van der Maas, President of Artyzen Hospitality Group says: "We realize that the needs of modern travelers are forever evolving. They are looking for local art, cultural inspirations and enriched travel experiences. The Artyzen Habitat brand embraces our philosophy of 'Art, Culture and Emotional Wisdom', and are designed with today's travelers' lifestyle in mind. Each of our hotels is unique and offers travelers original, creative and social spaces that allow them to seamlessly integrate business with leisure; and, authentically immerse with the local culture and community. Thoughtfully designed facilities enable guests to create their own 'individual' experiences. Chongqing is developing rapidly and is a strategic and logical addition to our growing portfolio. We are thrilled to announce the development of Artyzen Habitat Yuelai Chongqing, as it is truly one of our milestones. The hotel is located in the fast-growing area -- Liangjiang New Area of Yubei District, close to Yuelai International Convention Centre. We are determined to seize and leverage this opportunity to deliver experiences and services through engaging with the local community. The hotel is an excellent complement to our two strong performing hotels in Beijing and Shanghai, as well as to the future pipeline." Artyzen Habitat Yuelai Chongqing is situated in the core of Liangjiang New Area - Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City. This area has been developed to integrate international business, exhibitions, conferences, leisure tourism and cultural creativity. As the main area for exhibition and convention in Chongqing, Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City is expected to become a commercial and cultural hub. In addition, the area is surrounded by four critical clusters -- central park of the Airport New City to the east, Lijia International Trade Centre to the south, Caijia technology innovation area across the river and the largest domestic cloud database centre to the north. The hotel has easy access to the dynamic areas via the convenience of four nearby metro lines. A total of 31,500 square metres space, the hotel is designed to have 363 rooms and a brand hallmark social space Townsquare that is bespokely designed to become the centre of work, play, dine and pop-up retail activities for hotel guests as well as the surrounding community. Chongqing Yuelai Liangjiang International Hotel and Convention Management Co., Limited, a subsidiary of Chongqing Yuelai Investment Group Co., Limited, is the operator of the Yuelai International Conference Centre. The Chairman of Chongqing Yuelai Investment Group, Wang Jumeng, said: "We are delighted to have this opportunity to work with Artyzen Hospitality Group to bring an artistic and cultural lifestyle to Chongqing, by leveraging our Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City and the surrounding developments. Yuelai has been focusing on the integration of cultural tourism with exhibitions for a period of time. For instance, we have built the Yuelai Art Museum near the hotel and the entire development is designed to optimise and preserve the surrounding natural resources. For the advantage of the environment, we are determined to develop this area into an ecologically and environmentally friendly community. All considerations match perfectly with Artyzen's philosophy of 'Art, Culture and Emotional Wisdom', as well as their vision of sustainability. We believe our cooperation will elevate the overall quality of the community." 2020 is a significant year for Artyzen Hospitality Group, and the partnership announcement is a perfect kick-off to the year. Artyzen has recently announced its expansion plan which will extend their footprint across Australasia with projects under discussion in Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea, as well as further afield in Maldives and Portugal. In addition, Greater Bay Area remains a key focus of the group, with Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan and Hong Kong being strategically targeted. Projects under construction include Singapore and important mixed-use developments in Shanghai such as those in Lingang and Qiantan, where the group will operate multiple Artyzen brands as well as unveil one of its serviced residences projects. Lingang and Qiantan are two magnificent and influential new developments which will become future iconic precincts in metropolitan Shanghai. About Artyzen Hospitality Group Artyzen Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings. Launched in 2013, the hotel management company's branded hotel concepts and services bridge an East and West cultural understanding to create and generate profitable partnerships with developers and owners. The Group's portfolio comprises Zitan, Artyzen Hotels and Resorts and Artyzen Habitat. Each hotel brand brings the Group's philosophy of Art, Culture and Emotional Wisdom to life in a unique and contemporary way to provide culturally rewarding guest experiences. Artyzen Hospitality Group is led by a team of highly experienced and globally respected industry leaders known for innovation and talent management. The Group's management practices reinforce their partners' interests while upholding a strong commitment to building environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable properties. www.artyzen.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200110/2687956-1-a?lang=0 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200110/2687956-1-b?lang=0Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200113/2687956-1-c?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.artyzen.com/
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'TAT Newsroom Blogger Thailand' returns for its fifth year
Significant changes, including a new focus on social media influencers, will drive the projectBANGKOK, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that its 'TAT Newsroom Blogger Thailand' project returns for the fifth year with several significant changes, including a new focus on social media influencers. 'TAT Newsroom Blogger Thailand' returns for its fifth year Participants don't need to have their own blog (website) to qualify but they must have at least one main social media account (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) with a substantial number of followers. Also different in 2020 is that there will be no online competition. Social influencers will be scouted and approached based on this year's new rules and regulations. There will be one exclusive trip for social influencers outside of Thailand and two trips for those residing in Thailand. The focus will be on the TAT's Amazing Thailand 'Open To The New Shades' concept to promote new, unexpected experiences in Thailand. These can include, but are not limited to, responsible and sustainable tourism in line with TAT's CSR direction to reduce tourism-related waste. Or community-based tourism to secondary destinations in line with TAT and Thai government's policy to promote emerging destinations to even out seasonality and distribute income to local communities. Rules and regulations for selection of social influencers Group one: Outside Thailand Six outstanding candidates will be offered a single point-to-point international return air fare and an exclusive six-day/five- night adventure to explore Bangkok, Satun and Songkhla in Thailand with trip dates tentatively scheduled for between the last week of March 2020 to the first week of April 2020. The selection process for Group one includes Step 1: The TAT Newsroom Team selects 30 social influencers outside of Thailand from its established database of travel, food and lifestyle social influencers. They include 10 from Asia-Pacific, 10 from America, Europe and Oceania, and 10 from the list of past winners in the last four years. Step 2: The TAT Newsroom Team submits a selected list of social influencers for consideration by a panel of judges (Richard Barrow, who is generally regarded as Thailand's preeminent travel blogger who is most active on Twitter (143k followers) @RichardBarrow; Tom Racette, a writer and editor with decades of experience working in Thailand's travel industry, and TAT International PR Division Team) to select six candidates and four runners-up. Step 3: The TAT Newsroom Team extends an invitation to selected social influencer to join the trip. In the event that selected candidates are unable to join, the team will first send invites to the runners-up, followed by competition winners from the last four years. The following Terms & Conditions for selection also apply *The social influencers must have a social media account (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) that has creative and constructive content about Thailand. Having also an own blog (website) is advantage; *A blog (website) or social media account must be regularly updated with the last post dated not more than four months prior; *Must have at least 20,000 followers on a social media account; *Must have reasonable engagement (likes, comments and shares of posts); *Can travel alone. The invitation is for one person only. Ratings: **The TAT Newsroom Team will rate all social media influencers based on two key criteria worth 25 points. An entrant's qualification is worth up to 10 points. Content that is creative and constructive about Thailand is worth up to 15 points. **The TAT's International PR Team and a panel of two expert judges will rate all social influencers based on three key criteria, worth a total of 75 points. Whether the blog/social account has constructive content about Thailand is worth up to 25 points. Whether the blog/social account has content that promotes Thai tourism is worth up to 25 points. Finally, if the blog/social account has posts that promote Thailand's good image are worth up to 25 points. **Interested social influencers outside of Thailand can express their interest by sending their profile to mailtous@tatnews.org from 1 to 31 January 2020. Group two: Social media influencers in Thailand Trip one: Five outstanding candidates will be offered a single point-to-point domestic return airfare and an exclusive four-day/three-night trip to explore Phrae and Nan in Northern Thailand with trip dates tentatively scheduled for between the last week of January 2020 to the first week of February 2020. Trip two: Five outstanding candidates will be offered a single point-to-point domestic return airfare and an exclusive four-day/three-night trip to explore Phatthalung and Songkhla in Southern Thailand with trip dates tentatively scheduled for between the last week of June 2020 to the first week of July 2020. The selection process for Group two includes Step 1: The TAT Newsroom Team selects three groups of social influencers in Thailand from its established database of travel, food and lifestyle social influencers. The first two groups (five to six each) include new or emerging social influencers, and the last group comprises winners of the last two years. The selection is based on the following rules and regulations. *Each social influencer must have a blog (website) or a social media account (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) that also has creative and constructive content about Thailand; *A blog (website) or social media account that is regularly updated with the last post dated not more than four months; *Must have at least 5,000 followers for social media account (mostly new and emerging social influencers. Maybe less followers, but if the number keeps increasing will be taken into consideration); *Must have reasonable engagement (likes, comments and shares on posts); *Can travel alone. The invitation is for one person only. Step 2: The TAT Newsroom Team submits the selected list of social influencers for consideration by the TAT International PR Division Team for approval. Step 3: The TAT Newsroom Team extends an invitation to the select social influencer to joint trip. In an event that the selected candidates are unable to join the first trip, the team will recommend participants for the second trip. Interested social influencers based in Thailand can express their interest by sending their profile to mailtous@tatnews.org from between 1 to 31 January 2020. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200113/2690149-1?lang=0
