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Centinel Spine Announces Partnership with Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods Makes Career Comeback After Spinal Fusion Surgery NEW YORK, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today announced an important partnership with one of the most winning professional athletes of all time, Tiger Woods. This partnership brings together two leaders in their field and supports Centinel Spine's mission to educate the public on spinal disease and treatment options that allow individuals to continue to function at a high level. Tiger Woods underwent spinal fusion surgery using Centinel Spine's STALIF M-Ti™ product in April 2017 to alleviate ongoing, debilitating pain in his back and legs. The Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) surgery using Centinel Spine's STALIF M-Ti™ fusion implant was so successful that it allowed Tiger to complete his PGA Tour comeback after almost three years of golf inactivity, culminating with his April win at the 83rd Masters - his first major win in eleven years. Tiger Woods's recovery and return to the pinnacle of the PGA Tour has been nothing short of miraculous. "I'm a walking miracle," said Woods. "I had low periods for 4-6 months, where there were times I had to be helped out of bed. There were some days when I couldn't stand up. Coming back and playing golf was never in my thoughts, I just wanted the pain to go away - I wanted to live my life again with Sam and Charlie. The results of the surgery speak for themselves. I did a lot of research into the various spinal surgical procedures available to me and was convinced that surgery through an anterior approach represented the best option. I relied on Dr. Richard Guyer to direct me to the right solution for my back which was the Centinel Spine product. I have regained my life, and playing golf again at this level, is just an added bonus. My surgery has had a profound impact on me and my family, and I thank my spine surgeon and the technology provided by Centinel Spine." The partnership with Tiger Woods opens up a broader patient population that Centinel Spine can reach and educate. "Centinel Spine's mission is to address spinal disease and allow individuals to continue to function at a high level - even after major spine surgery," said Centinel Spine Chairman & CEO John Viscogliosi. "Centinel Spine has a history of developing products supported by strong clinical evidence, that are purposefully designed to allow patients to return to their lives faster, and with the peace of mind that the implant in their body is reliable and of the highest quality. Centinel Spine is thrilled to be partnered with Tiger Woods, but is most proud that Tiger can now live his life and enjoy playing with his children - an even bigger win than the Masters. We look forward to working together to better educate individuals suffering from pain and discomfort." The Centinel Spine product implanted in Tiger Woods was the M-Ti™ Anterior Lumbar Integrated Interbody fusion device. Centinel Spine founded the Integrated Interbody™ category in 1988 through the launch of the revolutionary Hartshill Horseshoe product, the first anterior lumbar interbody fusion device in the world. This first-of-its-kind device was the basis for future generations of the market-leading technology platform known today as STALIF®. STALIF technology has a 30-year clinical history, with over 65,000 devices implanted worldwide, and still remains the only stand-alone Integrated Interbody device demonstrating biomechanical equivalence to anterior plate and cage constructs in independent peer-reviewed publications. In conjunction with the Tiger Woods partnership, Centinel Spine has announced the launch of a patient platform called rediscover (www.rediscovermylife.org) that is dedicated to offering more than just a spine-focused website. rediscover is an inspirational Spine Community of former pain-sufferers coming together to tell their stories of triumph over adversity. It is a resource for potential patients seeking information and guidance needed to not only return them to their lives before spine-related pain, but flourish post-surgery. The rediscover platform also features a "Surgeon Locator", allowing potential patients to find local surgeons utilizing Centinel Spine's advanced technologies, including the Centinel Spine STALIF M-Ti™ implant used with Tiger Woods. About Centinel Spine, LLC Centinel Spine®, LLC is the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction. The company offers a continuum of trusted, brand-name motion-preserving and fusion solutions backed by over 30 years of clinical success - providing the most robust and clinically-proven Total Disc Replacement and Integrated Interbody™ portfolios in the world. The company began operations in 2008 through the merger-acquisition of two pioneering medical device companies - Raymedica, LLC and Surgicraft, LTD. In 1988, UK-based Surgicraft launched the first Stand-Alone/No Profile® anterior lumbar interbody fusion device in the world, which was the basis for future generations of the market-leading Integrated Interbody technology platform known today as STALIF®. Today, Centinel Spine still embraces the pioneering culture developed at both originating companies and continues its corporate mission to become the worldwide leading company addressing spinal disease anteriorly with the widest breadth & depth of technology platforms. The company recently acquired the prodisc® Total Disc Replacement Technology Platform - the most extensive cervical and lumbar motion-preserving reconstruction portfolio available today. With the addition of prodisc, Centinel Spine stands alone as the only company with comprehensive motion-preserving and fusion solutions for both cervical and lumbar anterior column reconstruction. Centinel Spine, LLC was founded by Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC (VB), headquartered in New York City and specializing in venture capital, private equity and merchant banking for the neuromusculoskeletal industry. The firm creates, builds, operates, and finances companies founded on surgeon development innovation to address unmet clinical needs uniquely focused on "life-changing" neuromusculoskeletal technologies. Centinel Spine derived its name from the "Sentinel Sign", the radiographic confirmation of a successful fusion anterior to the interbody device. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.CentinelSpine.com or contact: Kelly Kass978.697.6352kellykasspr@gmail.com www.kellykasspr.com Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/900882/hero_tiger_announcement.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/900619/Centinel_Spine___Tiger_Woods.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/900617/Centinel_Spine___STALIF.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/900618/rediscover.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/370654/Centinel_Spine_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.centinelspine.com
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Conrad Bali Announces Completion of Newly-Rejuvenated Deluxe Rooms
Launch of refurbished rooms tie in with Hilton's 100th Anniversary CelebrationsBALI, Indonesia, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Bali, a luxury beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon access and lush tropical gardens views. Conrad Bali Newly Renovated Deluxe Oceanfront The completion of this second phase of renovations at the resort promises guests transformed guestrooms featuring a fresh blue, grey color palette and wooden furniture, reflecting tropical island-inspired patterns with warm, cozy lighting and contemporary Balinese artwork. The first phase of Conrad Bali's transformation project began in December 2017 and was completed last September, which features 103 expanded Deluxe rooms, a refurbished lagoon pool, a revamped main pool and an update to the all-day dining Suku Restaurant. "Since our opening 15 years ago, Conrad Bali has been a haven for travelers looking for an unparalleled experience in Bali. The refurbishments bring a fresh new look and feel to all our guests and we are excited to be offering an elevated experience and perfect getaway for both business and leisure travelers at Conrad Bali," said Andreas Justkowiak, general manager of the resort. This year, Conrad Bali celebrates its 15th anniversary as Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, celebrates its 100th on 31 May 2019. In the lead-up to its centennial milestone on 31 May 2019, the global hospitality company aims to bring what it coined "The Hilton Effect" to life through a series of initiatives that will involve more than 12,000 Team Members across nine countries in South East Asia to impact communities and surprise guests. As part of the activities held as part of its celebrations, Conrad Bali continues to demonstrate passion and dedication for developing creative and impactful solutions for its surrounding community. Together with the other Hilton hotels in Bali, Conrad Bali was awarded a Travel with Purpose Action Grant amounting to more than IDR 90,000,000. This Action Grant will enable Conrad Bali, together with Hilton Bali and Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, to support the non-profit organization Bye Bye Plastic Bags (BBPB) in the production of linen-based, recycled material bags as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. The funds will be directed to building a facility and providing necessary equipment and electricity where women will create re-usable bags from discarded linens that can be resold to form the basis of their livelihood, allowing them to thrive in their home village near Bedugul. "Travel with Purpose Action Grants are given to Team Members of Hilton properties and corporate offices that propose creative ways to contribute and improve the lives and environments of the local communities where they operate, while driving value for their hotels and offices. We hope this cause will inspire our Team Members to show their creativity and passion of giving back to their own communities," said Justkowiak. "In the spirit of celebration, we are also thrilled to mark our hotel anniversary as well as Hilton's 100th anniversary by inviting our guests down to the lobby for a beautiful Balinese cake-cutting ceremony and experiencing the local dance culture through a performance by 100 of our Team Members. Since the day our hotel doors opened, our team has been dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality and creating moments for each guest and this is our way of thanking them for their loyal support all these years," Justkowiak added. Conrad Bali is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Conrad Bali is located at Jalan Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa, Bali, 80363, Indonesia. For reservations, visit Conrad Bali at www.conradbali.com or call +62-361-778-788. For more information on Conrad Bali, visit http://www.conradbali.com. For more news on Conrad Hotels & Resorts, visit http://newsroom.hilton.com/conradhotels About Conrad Bali Conrad Bali is a luxury beachfront resort located on the southern coast of Bali, an island in the Indonesian archipelago with an alluring blend of natural beauty and timeless traditions. Contemporary in design, the resort boasts panoramic views to the ocean, pools and gardens and features 358 guest rooms and suites, inspired dining options, extensive meeting, event, and leisure facilities including the Jiwa Spa. The resort is also home to a beachfront wedding venue, Infinity. The exclusive Conrad Suites is located on a private wing and offers enhanced privacy with personalized service. About Conrad Hotels & Resorts Spanning more than five continents with nearly 35 properties, Conrad Hotels & Resorts has created a seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation and curated art to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of the globally connected traveler. Guests can manage their stay through the Conrad Concierge service in the Hilton Honors mobile app, getting access to pre check-in and room selection, to ordering in-room dining and mobile checkout, all from their own mobile device. Conrad is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn more about the brand by visiting news.conradhotels.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 16 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world's best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its nearly 100 year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 85 million members who book directly with Hilton have access to instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. CONTACT: Mashaning Purwitasari Conrad Bali +62-361-778-788 mashaning.purwitasari@conradbali.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190611/2492963-1 Related Links :http://www.conradbali.com
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DYXnet Group dragon boat team paddles to glory and third place in the "Family + Fish DYXnet Charity Cup"
"I am proud of the way my colleagues sacrificed their spare time to train so hard for this race -- and I'm thrilled by the result" -- DYXnet CEO HONG KONG, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Many hours of training in all weathers under the guidance of a professional coach paid off when the 20-strong DYXnet Group team took third-place honours in a charity race at Friday's (June 7) Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event was the "Family + Fish DYXnet Charity Cup" race, which the Group has sponsored five times since 2012 to raise funds for the purchase of around 4,700 pieces of nutritious fish to benefit low-income families and the elderly. Led by COO Jacky Wan and CTO Max Yeung, the intrepid crew was armed with hi-tech carbon-fibre paddles and decked out in specially-designed T-shirts featuring a powerful red dragon on the front and a dragon boat design on the back. The team performed admirably against fierce competitors such as the MTR, Tsui Wah Restaurant and Herbalife, and were cheered on by enthusiastic colleagues and family members. More than half the team were dragon boat veterans who had paddled for the Group in 2017 and 2018. DYXnet Group CEO Wing-Dar Ker said: "I am proud of the way my colleagues sacrificed their spare time to train so hard for this race -- and I'm thrilled by the result!" He added: "Dragon boat racing is a treasured Chinese tradition, and I am very pleased we have supported the 'Family + Fish DYXnet Charity Cup' event as title sponsor for the fifth time. Most importantly, it provides us with a wonderful opportunity to serve the community by providing underprivileged families and the elderly with high-quality nutrition." After the race, Wing-Dar Ker joined forces with the HKSAR Government's Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong, GBS, JP, to present various prizes. A few days before the event, Group Director of Product and Solutions Enoch Chan and Group Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications Floria Chan helped hand out fresh fish to low-income families and the elderly, a practical role Floria has now played for the fifth consecutive years. Wing-Dar Ker said: "Serving the community as a socially-responsible corporate citizen fits with our core values. And I am particularly heartened by the way DYXnet Group staff are always so willing to give up their leisure time to the benefit of those parts of society less fortunate than ourselves." About DYXnet Group Established in 1999, DYXnet Group is Greater China's leading carrier-neutral network service provider. It offers Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network, Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), Internet access, data centre and network security solutions to enterprise clients via a provisioning capability in many cities throughout Greater China and the wider Asia Pacific region. The Group is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of 21Vianet Group (NASDAQ: VNET) ("21Vianet"), one of the leading carriers and cloud-neutral Internet data centre services providers in China. DYXnet Group was among the first ICT service providers in Greater China to obtain ISO ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 and ISO 9001:2015 international certification for information security, international IT service management and quality control, respectively. These accreditations demonstrate DYXnet's commitment to offering premium ICT services alongside outstanding customer service. For more information on DYXnet Group, please visit our website at www.dyxnet.com or call +852-2187-7688. Related Links :http://www.dyxnet.com
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Local Goes Global
"Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" - Longquan Celadon Shines Bright at Forbes House Museum In the U.S.BOSTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the time of 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, the City of Longquan will host the 2019 Longquan Celadon Exhibition Tour entitled "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – Chinese Classics" in the Forbes House Museum in the Greater Boston area in the U.S from June 9th through June 14th, 2019. The exhibition is sponsored by Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York and Longquan Municipal People's Government of Zhejiang Province, and is organized by Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Inc.; Bureau of Culture and Radio, Film, Television, Tourism, Sports of Longquan; and Bureau of Longquan Celadon and Sword Industry. A total of 80 celadon treasures from 77 Longquan celadon artists will be exhibited for the duration of the event. Event guests The event has cordially invited excellencies and distinguished guests including Consul Ou Shengming from Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York; Mr. Mike Zullas, Chairperson of Town of Milton Select Board; and Mr. Zhuge Chunjie from Longquan Municipal People's Government and Intangible Cultural Heritage artists from Longquan. China is regarded and recognized as the country of porcelain around the globe. Linguistically, porcelain is referred to as "china" in English, as it was first seen in imports from China. Celadon is known as the "root" of porcelain as it's the earliest porcelain ever recorded in the world. Tracing back, the different varieties of porcelain people see nowadays all originated and developed from celadon. Longquan is located in the southwest of Zhejiang Province, China, where Longquan people create beautiful artistic Longquan celadon. Longquan celadon originated from the Three Kindoms and the Jin Dynasty, flourished in the Song and Yuan dynasties, and has resurged in the contemporary era. It is a well-known type of historical ceramic with the longest firing time, the largest number of kiln sites, the largest production scale and the widest export range among all Chinese ceramics. As the process passed on from generation to generation for more than 1,600 years, Longquan celadon has developed four unique skills: preparing celadon glaze, applying the glaze multiple times, firing thick glaze, and controlling cracking glaze. Longquan celadon is a classic of Chinese culture. It is regarded as "harmony between heaven and man" as its core aesthetic ideal and "comparing virtue to jade" as its value orientation, reflecting the beauty of "harmony" and "perfection". Historically, Longquan celadon was the cultural messenger of China's exchange with the world. In the Song, Yuan and early Ming dynasties, Longquan celadon played a leading role in the development of the long Maritime Silk Road. Celadon products were widely exported to more than 50 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, closely connecting China to the rest of the world. In recent years, Longquan has intensified its foreign exchange of celadon culture. Longquan celadon has shined at the Shanghai World Expo, World Internet Conference, the APEC meeting in Beijing, the G20 Hangzhou Summit, "The Belt and Road" Form for International Cooperation Summit and other conferences at international scale. It has been widely recognized by politicians and celebrities from all walks of life. Longquan celadon has resurged in modern times. The City of Longquan takes the path of integrating cultural promotion and industry interaction – fully exploring the market and industry attributes of celadon culture; organically integrating trending elements; increasing the development of celadon commodities, both artistic and daily-use celadon, at tourism destinations; and promoting the integration and development of the celadon industry with cultural creativity, film and television animation, tourism, tea industry and other industries to inject fresh blood into the celadon culture industry. Longquan celadon town, founded around celadon culture, is a pioneering and innovative platform for building the "celadon" industrial chain, and has now become a destination for Chinese and foreign potters and tourists to tour, experience and exchange Longquan celadon. Nowadays, there are approximately 16,000 people in Longquan engaging in the celadon industry, 14 celadon masters recognized at the national level, and 1,451 celadon production and distribution companies. The celadon industry has achieved an industrial output value of RMB 2.121 billion. The opening ceremony of 2019 Longquan Celadon Exhibition Tour "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – Chinese Classics" has invited artists of Longquan celadon to perform live ceramic molding, carving and many other intangible cultural heritage techniques. Two main categories of porcelain will be on exhibit: artistic porcelain and daily-use porcelain. Artistic porcelain conveys the artistic conception derived from poems to showcase the spiritual pursuit of traditional Chinese culture. Signature artworks include "Yu Hu Chun" (Spring Pot), "He Yi·Yang Lian Zuo"(Lotus Seat of Bodhisattva), and "Yun Xin Lu Ying" (Cloud Heart and Deer Reflection). Daily-use porcelain emits the cultural beauty of Longquan celadon through designs with modern aesthetics, striving to integrate traditions and creativity, making practical arts tangible, achieving a breakthrough in the development of modern celadon, and unleashing the energy and power emanated from contemporary Longquan celadon. At the end of the 16th century, Longquan celadon traveled across the continent to Europe, the romantic Parisians named it "celadon". In 2006, the Longquan celadon firing technique became one of China's first national intangible cultural heritage masterpieces. In 2009, Longquan celadon's traditional firing technique was listed by UNESCO in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is also the only ceramic project in the world listed thus far. In 2019, Longquan celadon comes a long way to the Greater Boston area in the U.S. to shine its beauty at the Forbes House Museum. To help the global audience better understand celadon as well as Chinese culture, it is impossible to not accentuate the efforts and contributions the inheritors of celadon have dedicated to. Longquan celadon has now become a cultural bond that conveys the elegance and delicacy of Chinese culture, and help push forward the communicational, historical and cultural impact of Longquan celadon on the international stage. The exhibition site
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Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Promotion: "Hanghzou House in LA"
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 3rd, the Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Group led by Deputy Director Zhao Hongzhong held a grand promotion dubbed "Hangzhou House in LA" in Los Angeles. Nearly 50 representatives from the local culture, tourism and media sectors participated in the event and personally visited the themed house. "Hangzhou House in LA" is an immersive activity held in Los Angeles by Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism. In Pasadena, Tim Clancy and his wife Samantha Chen from Hangzhou acted as the hosts of a house that was decorated in Hangzhou style, inviting local residents to experience Hang-style life. The themed house blends the Hangzhou cultural symbols with core tourism elements, such as a display window of "a city with unique charm". In this space, guests could experience living in Hang-style B&B, sipping Longjing tea, dressing Hang-style 'cheongsam', tasting Hangzhou cuisine, enjoying Yue opera, and admiring the beauty of Hangzhou. Hangzhou is a city in China with a time honored history and brilliant culture. In 2017, it was selected as one of the 15 sample cities of the world by UNWTO. Marco Polo, the famous Italian traveler in the 13th century, praised Hangzhou as the "most splendid city in the world". With abundant tourist resources such as West Lake, Xi Xi Wet Land, Qiandao Islands Lake, Grand Canal and Qiantang River, Hangzhou is regarded as one of the best tourism cities China by tourists from home and abroad. In 2018, Hangzhou received 184 million domestic and overseas tourists, including 4.2 million inbound tourists. During the promotion event, Wang Jin, Chinese Cultural Consul in Los Angeles, said that both China and the US are major tourism countries with rich tourism resources and profound cultures. The cultural exchange between the two countries is not only conductive to the prosperity and development of the tourism industry, but also of great significance to promoting cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the Chinese and American people. The Hangzhou culture and tourism promotion and the "Hangzhou House in LA" exhibition were great windows to promote Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou. U.S. Representative Judy May Chu gave a congratulatory speech at the event and presented a congratulatory certificate to Zhao Hongzhong, the Deputy Director of Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism and the leader of the promotion group. At the end of the event, the promotion group also prepared some pleasant surprises for the audience through a raffle. Deputy Director Zhao gave away a free round-trip ticket to Hangzhou, while Mr. Wu Tego, director of the California International Tourism Association, presented a prize of a four-day Hangzhou Trip, which also marked the successful closure of the event. "Hangzhou House in LA" was a creative way to build a business card for Hangzhou. It will help the construction of "An Important City for International Exchange of Oriental Culture" and enhance the popularity and reputation of Hangzhou. Welcome to Hangzhou. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hangzhou-culture-and-tourism-promotion-hanghzou-house-in-la-300865179.html
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AirPlus International: Large increase in virtual business travel payment options
Global survey confirms continuing increase in virtual card use. Virtual cards are closing the gap, particularly for less-frequent travelers -- 51 percent of business travelers only take between one and three trips a year. NEU-ISENBURG, Germany, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost one third (31 percent) of companies use virtual cards to pay for hotel accommodations costs incurred by their employees. Within only four years, the number of virtual card users has quadrupled (2015: 8 percent). These figures have been arrived at after analyzing the responses to the most recent travel survey conducted by AirPlus International, a leading international provider of solutions for daily business travel management. To pay using a virtual card, users must first generate a credit card number digitally. Virtual cards are settled and controlled centrally. While in Australia, this payment method is used by 46 percent of companies making that country the most frequent user of virtual cards, it is used least frequently, but still by one out of ten companies, in Switzerland. For the survey, AirPlus International interviewed a total of 1,285 business travelers in 18 countries and 676 corporate travel managers in 13 countries. Majority of business travelers only take a few trips According to survey respondents, corporate cards remain companies' method of choice when paying for hotel stays. In addition, 74 percent of the travel managers interviewed confirmed that they continue to rely on plastic cards (respondents were allowed to name more than one option). In this segment, Scandinavia, at 88 percent, is the frontrunner among the regions. However, corporate cards are not suitable for every traveling staff member. Companies tend to have credit cards issued only for their regular business travelers but survey responses indicate that only one of every ten business travelers takes more than ten trips per year. More than half of all business travelers (51 percent) take between one and three trips per year and 25 percent take four to six business trips a year. Stefan Walde, Director Product Management at AirPlus notes: "In today's work environment, employees with fixed contracts only make up one of many groups in the overall workforce. Temps, service providers, customers, and suppliers increasingly travel for companies and thus are business travelers." Corporate cards are not always a company's first choice to offer members of these groups. Many reservations are not made in business portals Virtual payment can be an attractive solution for these groups. As with corporate cards, they deliver valid data for companies -- an important factor but not least because as the responses to the study indicate, as many as 41 percent of travelers place their reservations for accommodations directly with hotels or use online travel agencies rather than business portals to do so. "This entails risks, for example, regarding compliance with corporate travel policies. In many cases, whether or not reservations are made in line with a company's supplier policy is unclear. In addition, analyzing travel expenses takes a lot of time," Walde says. Costly and time-consuming settlement processes still are common When using corporate cards, virtual cards and other means of corporate payment companies obtain all the essential data directly and avoid time-intensive processes. Almost two-thirds of all business travelers (63 percent) stated that these payment methods cost them the least amount of time and money. However, other options are used widely as well: 72 percent of companies ask their travelers to pay for their travel costs and then reimburse them through travel expense reports. While this course of action differs between regions, it is used by the majority of respondents in all the markets surveyed. At 50 percent, the United States brings up the rear and at 88 percent, Switzerland makes the most frequent use of this option. Even advancing cash still is an option for close to half (49 percent) of the companies responding to the survey. "Cash advances cost extremely high efforts because the companies must have cash on hand at all times and thus tie up their cash flow. Moreover, providing staff members with money and settling expenses with them after their trips require complex administrative efforts," Walde adds. Minimizing risks and administrative steps Modern payment options such as virtual cards help companies manage business travel without adding to the workload. Since 2005, AirPlus A.I.D.A. Virtual Cards have been offering just that. For every individual virtual card, companies can determine the credit limit and the type of hotel and other reservation regulations as well as the card's period of validity. Because each virtual credit card number can be used for only one transaction, the risks of card abuse and fraud are low. About AirPlus International: AirPlus International is a leading international provider of solutions for the day-to-day management of business travel. Fifty thousand corporate customers count on AirPlus for the payment and analysis of their business trip costs. Products and services are marketed worldwide under the AirPlus International brand. The AirPlus Company Account is the most successful central bill account based on UATP. More information is available at www.airplus.com. Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190211/2371247-1logoRelated Links :http://www.airplus.com
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Spyder Deepens Its Partnership With The U.S. Ski Team With Expanded Sponsorship Deal
The iconic performance brand renews long-standing strategic relationship as it embarks on its journey to the 2022 Olympic Games NEW YORK, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spyder, a leading ski and performance brand, today announces the renewal and expansion of its sponsorship agreement with the U.S. Ski Team. Spyder has been the exclusive official apparel partner of the U.S. Ski Team since 1989. Spyder's agreement will continue with rights to design and create the exclusive men's and women's uniform for the U.S. Alpine team and under the new agreement will add the U.S. Freestyle Team and the U.S. Freeski Team. The agreement also extends to outerwear and baselayers with non-exclusive rights for headwear, shells, pants, insulators, fleece, training gear, gloves and eyewear, which will also be provided to athletes as part of the official uniform. The exclusive Spyder branded uniforms will be worn during 35+ domestic events each year and more than 100 worldwide events as part of the annual World Cup circuit. Additionally, Spyder uniforms are already being utilized, starting with the World Championships which took place in February 2019, and will continue leading up to and during the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. The U.S. Ski Team is comprised of over 100 high-profile athletes including World Cup winner Steven Nyman, double-Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin, junior Olympic gold medal winner River Radamus; the U.S. Freeski Team's X Games gold medalist Maggie Voisin; and the U.S. Freestyle Team's World Championship winner Ashley Caldwell and World Championship silver medalist Jaelin Kauf. The team also boasts some of the world's most famous Olympians who are among the most dominant and successful sports stars of all time competing in events worldwide. "The U.S. Ski Team has been a critical partner for Spyder for more than three decades. As a leader in performance ski wear, extending our partnership was a natural progression in our shared history," said Nick Adcock, Chief Executive Officer of Spyder, Global Brand Group U.S. "Performance and Innovation is the foundation of everything we do at Spyder and the U.S Ski Team allow us to continually elevate our product through their insights and feedback. We look forward to the ongoing collaboration with our now expanded family at the U.S. Ski Team." "Everyone at U.S. Ski & Snowboard is delighted that we have renewed and grown our partnership with Spyder," said Dan Barnett, U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Chief Marketing Officer. "For over 30 years Spyder has been the perfect partner for our Alpine team and now we are very pleased to be able to announce that Spyder is adding our Freestyle and Freeski teams to their roster. Spyder is now the exclusive apparel partner for our Alpine, Freestyle and Freeski teams, a partnership that takes us through 2023 which means Spyder will be worn exclusively by more than 50 world-class athletes competing in Beijing during the 2022 Olympic Winter Games." Spyder offers technical ski, fitness, and lifestyle apparel and accessories for men, women, and children on and off the mountain. The U.S. Alpine, Freestyle and Freeski team uniforms will include race suits, outerwear, hoodies, gloves, facemasks, and beanies. To learn more and stay up to date on Spyder and the U.S. Ski Team, please follow @SpyderActive on social media. About Spyder Spyder is one of the world's most recognizable and credible outdoor sportswear brands. Focused on enhancing the ski experience both on and off the mountain, Spyder prides itself on its advanced technical composition and style. Originally founded by David Jacobs, coach of the Canadian Ski Team and Bob Beattie, coach of the United States Ski team, Spyder's roots run deep in the ski community. Pioneering its first padded ski sweater in 1978, and sponsoring the U.S. Ski Team since 1989, Spyder offers technical ski, fitness, and lifestyle apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The highly sought-after brand is available in department stores, sporting goods stores, and specialty retailers throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and South Korea. About U.S. Ski & Snowboard U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2018, competing in seven teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle, snowboard, nordic combined and ski jumping. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org About Authentic Brands GroupAuthentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass, and e-commerce channels and more than 4,950 branded freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world. ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business, and immersive brand experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media. ABG's portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, Sports Illustrated®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel®, and Henredon®. For more information, please visit authenticbrandsgroup.com. About Global Brands Group Holding Limited Global Brands Group Holding Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 787) is one of the leading branded apparel, footwear and brand management companies. The Group designs, develops, markets and sells products under a diverse array of owned and licensed brands and a wide range of product categories. Global Brands' innovative design capabilities, strong brand management focus and strategic vision enable it to create new opportunities, product categories and market expansion for brands on a global scale. In addition, the Group is the global leader in the brand management business through its joint venture, CAA-GBG Global Brand Management Group.Related Links :www.authenticbrandsgroup.com
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Boston Welcomes the City of Longquan in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary the Establishment of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations
Dragon Boat Racing on the Charles River & Longquan Dragon Boat Donation CeremonyBOSTON, June 09, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the morning of June 9th, 2019, the 40th Boston Dragon Boat Festival took place on the North bank of the glinted Charles River. More than 76 dragon boat teams participated in the game. Dozens of boats heatedly competed with one another on the River, surrounded by audiences from all over the world. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, extending the significance of the dragon boat festival event. The dragon boat donated by longquan At 12 pm, Excellency from the City of Longquan of Zhejiang Province arrived at the Charles River bank to prepare for the "Eye Dotting" ceremony for the racing dragon boat. The representative of Longquan Municipal People's Government Mr. Zhuge Chunjie donated a dragon boat named "Tian Xia Long Quan (Longquan Goes Global)" to the dragon boat organizing committee, while also presenting a plaque with "Tian Xia Long Quan (Longquan Goes Global)" engraved. Zhuge Chunjie suggested in the remarks that he hoped to strengthen the friendship between Longquan and Boston, focus on cooperation, create mutual benefit and win-win situation for both cities, and deepen regional cooperation and enhance international exchanges. He also wished to promote Longquan culture to go outbound through the cultural exchanges of dragon boat, while tightening the China-U.S. friendship bond. Eye dotting for the dragon boat The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival in the West, is a traditional holiday originating in China. On the day of the festival, the dragon boat race, a traditional Chinese competitive sport, was held in paddled long boats, each ornamented with a dragon's head at the prow. Cultural communications and exchanges have become borderless nowadays; therefore, people are able to enjoy the dragon boat races that symbolize the traditional Chinese culture on the Charles River in Boston. Longquan dragon boat, commonly known as the "Chinese boat", has a long and rich history of more than 800 years. In 2012, it was listed as one of Lishui's city-level intangible cultural heritage masterpieces, a signature art form among the Longquan folk art. Through participating in this event and donating the dragon boat, Longquan has "built friendship and affection via gifting" and better communicated the "dragon" spirit in Chinese and Longquan culture to the rest of the world. Along the beautiful banks of the Charles River, Longquan has built bonds with contestants, distinguished guests and onsite audiences from all over the world by promoting Chinese culture and telling Chinese stories to deepen the cultural exchanges and understanding among countries and regions. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boston-welcomes-the-city-of-longquan-in-celebration-of-the-40th-anniversary-the-establishment-of-china-us-diplomatic-relations-300864434.html
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Taichung Shopping Festival offers grand prizes to attract summer tourists
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The city in central Taiwan is launching its first carnival - 2019 Taichung Shopping Festival - from July 10 to August 18, offering visitors discounts, free service and generous awards. Tourists are welcomed to visit and shop in Taichung in the summer - and bring back home grand prizes. 2019 Taichung Shopping Festival The prize list includes a mansion worth over NT$10 million dollars (US$323,000), 5 deluxe cars with each valued at around NT$1 million dollars (US$32,300), 6 coupons for a free stay at presidential suites at local hotels, 6 electric motorcycles, and countless other gifts. During the six-week festival period, a tourist purchasing a minimum NT$500 dollars worth of items at contracted shops in Taichung can go online to register for a prize drawing. The focus of the tourist promotion is different for each week, with campaigns on accommodations, confectionery, souvenirs, bridal services, fashion, and food. The prizes also vary every week to stimulate travel and consumer interest. Tourists are also encouraged to download the app for augmented reality games to collect points in exchange for gifts at contracted stores. The Tourism and Travel Bureau of Taichung City Government is organizing major events to serve art and music lovers. The bureau urges tourists to arrange a three-day stay in the city to enjoy the Daan Sand Sculpture and Music Festival and Taichung Hot Springs Festival. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190531/2483329-1
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ITB Asia returns with its highest ever number of participating National Tourism Organisations (NTOs)
Messe Berlin's travel trade show has already seen a 24.4% increase in exhibition demand from NTOs and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) compared to 2018. SINGAPORE, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ITB Asia is back and with four months to go before it opens its doors on 16 October 2019, it is already attracting unprecedented exhibition demand from National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs). With a total of 58 NTOs and RTOs, this represents a year-on-year growth of 23.8% and 25% respectively in the securing of exhibition space compared to 2018. This surpasses previous levels set for ITB Asia by this stage in the year. ITB Asia 2019 Building on the 2018 trade show's record-breaking number of attendees of over 11,000, the 2019 event will see at least 19 new NTOs and RTOs. Thus far, the three contingents with the largest exhibition spaces registered are from Indonesia, Russia and South Korea. The strongest participation comes from Asia, with Southeast Asia well represented, and newcomers Myanmar and RTO, Jakarta, taking part. North Asia will see an expanded South Korean contingent with RTOs from Gyeonggi, Jeju and Seoul securing their own booths. South Asia will also see a larger presence as new exhibitors such as Bhutan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka join India while Central Asia is represented by Uzbekistan which will be taking part for the first time. Europe has seen a 37.8% increase in the number exhibitors buoyed by an increase in interest from Southern and Eastern Europe. The Balkan states of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia will be taking part for the first time along with the Czech Republic and Estonia. Compared to previous years, Hungary and Russia will also bring larger contingents. New RTOs from East Bavaria, Franconia, Frankfurt and Magdeburg will also be part of a larger German contingent with existing destinations like Berlin and Saxony, present at ITB Asia 2019. "We had a remarkable turnout in 2018 and all the signs point to ITB Asia 2019 being even more successful. NTOs and RTOs are the backbone for creating established inbound and outbound travel. The increased interest and high confirmed demand for exhibition space from NTOs and RTOs at ITB Asia 2019 affirms the value associated with ITB Asia as the leading travel trade show for Asia and beyond," said Katrina Leung, Managing Director, Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia. The stunning growth in exhibitor demand is fuelled by growth in tourism globally. The World Tourism Organization (UNTWO), highlighted that tourism is one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth and development. The predicted target of 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals by 2020 was reached in 2018.[1] The Asia-Pacific region contributed 343 million international tourist arrivals into the region for 2018, a growth of 6% compared to the previous year.[2] ITB Asia 2019 will return to its familiar venue of the Sands Expo & Convention Centre as part of its partnership with Marina Bay Sands as the Official Partner Hotel. This year will see oneworld, taking part as the Official Airline Alliance for the first time. As with other ITB shows, exhibitors will also be drawn from a wide range of companies and representatives from travel agencies and operators, business travel and MICE, travel technology, accommodation, and transport. The eleventh edition of ITB Asia last year saw more than 127 countries represented, making ITB Asia the most international travel trade show in the region. The show proved to be an especially effective business platform, with one in two buyers signing contracts with exhibitors. For more information on ITB Asia 2019, visit http://www.itb-asia.com/. PR Newswire is the official news release distribution partner of ITB Asia. [1] https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284419876 [2] https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284419876 About ITB Asia 2019 ITB Asia 2019 will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 16 - 18 October 2019. It is organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. The annual three-day B2B trade show and convention will feature hundreds of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, covering not only the leisure market, but also MICE and corporate travel. Exhibitors from every sector of the industry, including destinations, airlines and airports, hotels and resorts, theme parks and attractions, inbound tour operators, inbound DMCs, cruise lines, spas, venues, other meeting facilities and travel technology companies are all expected to attend. Now in its twelfth year, ITB Asia is the premier meeting place for the travel trade industry for forging new partnerships and strengthening existing business relationships with the most important players in the region. Last year's edition saw its huge success with over 1,000 exhibitors, over 1,000 quality buyers, more than 7,000 minutes of conference, more than 11,000 attendees and more than 25,000 business appointments were made. Information About the Data Protection Law Under the data protection law the organisation responsible for this email is Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, represented by its management: Dr. Christian Göke (CEO), Dirk Hoffmann; Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wolf-Dieter Wolf; Data protection officer: postal address as for Messe Berlin GmbH, email: datenschutz@messe-berlin.de. The email address used for the dispatch of this information has been obtained for the purpose of sending press releases. Section 6, Subparagraph 1, Letter f, DSGVO forms the legal basis for this purpose and for the dispatch of press releases to press representatives. The justified interest is that of notifying media representatives about current and future trade fairs and similar events. This email address will not be passed on to third parties. You may remove your email address from the press mailing list at any time. Media ContactITB Asia: PR Manager, Julia Sonnemann. Address: Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin Phone 49 30 3038-2269 Email: Julia.Sonnemann@messe-berlin.de ITB Asia PR Contact for the Asian Region: Seah Ling Hui / Imran Khan Klareco Communications Singapore Phone: (+65) 6333 3449 Email: List-ITBAsia@klarecocomms.com For additional details: www.itb-asia.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190605/2487705-1 Related Links :http://www.itb-asia.com/
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Hot Dog on a Stick® Opens First Location In China
Global Franchise Group® announces the opening of a new Hot Dog on a Stick® location in China bringing fresh hand-stomped lemonade and made-to-order stick items to Shanghai ATLANTA, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Franchise Group® (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of the iconic Hot Dog on a Stick® brand, is proud to announce the opening of a new Hot Dog on a Stick location in Shanghai China – the brand's first location in the country. Through a Master Franchise agreement with Eugene Restaurant Management, Hot Dog on a Stick's fresh hand-stomped lemonade, made-to-order stick items and smiling customer service are available at Crystal Galleria. Eugene Restaurant Group plans to open 20 additional Hot Dog on a Stick locations throughout the greater Shanghai area. Hot Dog on a Stick Now Open in Shanghai. "Hot Dog on a Stick is a pop culture phenomenon and the sunny concept with our famous striped uniforms and portable food items really resonates with the modern Chinese lifestyle," said Chris Dull, President and CEO of GFG. "Global Franchise Group is proud to take this California-born brand across the Pacific and we are confident that Hot Dog on a Stick will be a very popular dining destination in Shanghai." Hot Dog on a Stick at Crystal Galleria in Shanghai is located in a bustling tourist and office retail area and offers the brand's signature line-up of fresh hand-stomped lemonade in a variety of flavors, made-to-order stick items dipped in the brand's proprietary Party Batter (Hot Dogs on a Stick, Cheese on a Stick, Zucchini, Carrots, and Bananas), and fries. Hot Dog on a Stick in Shanghai offers a special food challenge for guests with big appetites – if a customer consumes 10 stick items of their choice and a large portion of fries within 8 minutes, their meal will be free. To celebrate the grand opening, the location is also offering 15% off the entire check through June 15th. Hot Dog on a Stick Shanghai is open during regular Crystal Galleria hours of 10 A.M to 10 P.M. The official address is 68 Yuyuan Rd, Jingan Qu, Shanghai, China. "I've been a fan of Hot Dog on a Stick since my childhood in the U.S. and decided to open a location in China because I truly missed the food," said Eugene Mao, Master Franchisee of Hot Dog on a Stick in China. "I love serving Hot Dog on a Stick's delicious lemonade and stick items to our customers and I believe the local population in Shanghai will love Hot Dog on a Stick as much as I do. Our products are simply the best." Hot Dog on a Stick has international locations in Korea and now China. To find a Hot Dog on a Stick near you, visit www.hotdogonastick.com, or engage with Hot Dog on a Stick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About Hot Dog on a Stick™ - www.hotdogonastick.com Established in 1946 in Southern California, Hot Dog on a Stick is known for its fresh, made-to-order hot dog on a stick and cheese on a stick products, hand-stomped natural lemonade, smiling customer service and its iconic bright striped uniforms. Hot Dog on a Stick provides customers with a fun all-American quick service restaurant experience, catering services for events, party packs, and fundraisers. Hot Dog on a Stick has close to 70 locations in the U.S. and internationally including Korea and China. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For franchising opportunities, visit www.hotdogonastickfranchise.com. About Global Franchise Group, LLC – www.globalfranchise.com Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a mission of championing franchise brands and the people who build them. The company owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes six primary Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Marble Slab Creamery®, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery®, Pretzelmaker® and Round Table Pizza®. The brands are managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group, LLC. Global Franchise Group, LLC is an affiliate of Lion Capital LLP and Serruya Private Equity, Inc. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/899334/Hot_Dog_on_a_Stick___China.jpg Related Links :http://www.hotdogonastick.com
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Sands China's "All That's Gold Does Glitter - An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics" Now Open
Masterpieces from some of world's best ceramic artists at Venetian, Parisian, Four Seasons, Sands Macao and Macao Museum of ArtMACAO, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. held an opening ceremony and gala dinner Saturday at The Venetian® Macao to launch a museum-quality ceramics exhibition, which is being held concurrently across four Sands China properties until Oct. 9. Guests of honour join more than 20 world-class ceramic artists from Sands China’s All That’s Gold Does Glitter - An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics for its opening ceremony Saturday at The Venetian Macao. Guests of honour officiate the opening of Sands China’s All That’s Gold Does Glitter - An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics Saturday at The Venetian Macao. The museum-quality ceramics exhibition was especially curated by internationally renowned ceramic artist Caroline Cheng for Sands China, and is being held concurrently across four Sands China properties until Oct. 9 as part of Art Macao 2019. Sands China's All That's Gold Does Glitter - An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics features over 90 ceramic masterpieces from outstanding contemporary ceramic artists from 13 different countries and regions. It is the largest and highest-level ceramic art exhibition in the Greater Bay Area in 2019. The exhibits are part of Art Macao 2019 and are available for public viewing until Oct. 9 at The Venetian Macao; The Parisian Macao; the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip; and Sands® Macao. In addition, the exhibition is loaning four of its feature works to the Macao Museum of Art from June 6 to Oct. 8 for display at Art Macao's main exhibition. Sands China's exhibition was curated over the course of 10 months by internationally renowned ceramic artist Caroline Cheng, who convened a meeting of 27 artists from all over the world, including herself, to create ceramic works under the theme of All That's Gold Does Glitter. The majority of the works on display were created especially for the exhibition, and all contain elements of the colour gold in line with the theme. Among them, three pieces are from three well-known late ceramic artists, whose works are part of Cheng's personal collection and are on loan for the exhibition. "We are very excited to be opening this beautiful exhibition, which features some truly striking works of art on display," said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. "The artistic talent required to craft ceramic with such intricacy is abundantly clear at first viewing, and Sands China is proud to present this unique exhibition in support of this year's inaugural Art Macao. Our gratitude goes to the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture for its patronage, to the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office for their support, and to our curator Caroline Cheng, various departments across Sands China, and our team members for their tireless efforts to make this exhibition a reality. Staging this museum-quality exhibition in the main lobby of The Venetian Macao - where daily visitation is over 100,000 - was a significant challenge for both the company and our curator. The outcome is awe-inspiring." Cheng said: "I'm honoured to be part of Art Macao 2019 as the curator for Sands China's exhibition. After visiting Macao and reflecting on the glittery feel of Sands China's integrated resorts, my team and I chose ceramic artists that could contribute to an exhibition theme that reflects Sands China, Art Macao and the call for creativity and innovation. We think visitors will be thrilled to see this material, precious and coveted throughout history, applied creatively to ceramic works by our artists, and will be surprised and amazed by what contemporary ceramics can be." Twenty-one of the exhibition's artists attended the opening ceremony, which was officiated by Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam Chon Weng; Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Central People's Government Liaison Office in the Macao SAR Zhu Hong; Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau Mok Ian Ian; Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes; Wong; and Cheng. After the ceremony Cheng led guests of honour and VIPs on a personally guided tour of the exhibition at the main lobby, the main site of The Venetian Macao's portion of the exhibition. In order to enhance the experience for the general public and allow them to more fully enjoy the exhibition, the exhibition website and mobile app feature an audio guide. Scanning a QR code at each exhibit leads to the artist's page, which provides a voiceover introduction of the artist biography and his or her creative concept behind the piece. Two ceramic masterclasses at Macao Polytechnic Institute and Macau University of Science and Technology have been organised by Sands China during the exhibition period, providing a valuable opportunity for art students to learn from some of the exhibition's artists, who will share their experience, discuss their creation concept and style, and give skills demonstrations for the participants. And ceramic artists from Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China will display their works and provide ceramic demonstrations at workshops open to the public at The Venetian Macao in August. Workshop facilitators will help participants work on ceramic crafts that can be taken home. The exhibition is part of Art Macao 2019, a six-month mega international arts and cultural event organised by the Macao government, with the participation of hotels, integrated resorts, and foreign consulates. The event line-up features the International Art Exhibition and a variety of other events, including diverse musical, dance and theatrical performances, and art installations in outdoor public spaces. About Sands China Ltd. Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928, Sands China or the Company) is a Cayman Islands registered company and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, Sands® Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao – with Sands Cotai Central to be reintroduced as The Londoner Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Sands Cotai Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS). For more information, please visit www.sandschinaltd.com. Media contact:Corporate Communications, Venetian Macau Limited Mabel Wu Tel: +853 8118 2268 Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190610/2491053-1-a Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190610/2491053-1-bRelated Links :http://www.sandschinaltd.com
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Museum Jan van der Togt: Ayako Rokkaku: 'Fumble in colors, tiny discoveries'
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, June 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum Jan van der Togt is proud to present the exhibition 'Fumble in colors, tiny discoveries' by the Japanese artist Ayako Rokkaku. In addition to installing new paintings, Rokkaku will also provide a retrospective of the work she produced in recent years. During the opening weekend, on 8 and 9 June, Rokkaku will work live on a new painting. Visitors will be able to see Ayako paint and experience her unique way of working up close. In July, Rokkaku will move her studio into the museum and give children the chance to paint with her. Painting technique Rokkaku never attended art school but is completely self-taught, developing her own unique painting technique. She applies acrylic paint directly to the canvas or cardboard with her bare hands. She starts painting without a predefined idea, painting what comes naturally until a composition slowly starts to emerge. A dreamy, colorful landscape, with tiny floating flowers, animals and skulls. A recurring element in her work is the prominent presence of young girls, which she paints in manga style, with large eyes and long limbs. Rokkaku considers these girls fun to paint and a way of expressing her personality in her paintings. The diminutive artist, who is just 1.56 m tall, regularly demonstrates her painting technique during live painting performances, working on canvases that can be up to 7 meters wide. "I love painting on something that is much bigger than I am. Moving to and fro between the corners of such a huge canvas makes me feel as if the colors are flowing through my body." In recent years, Rokkaku has experimented with various new techniques and materials, creating wool and cardboard installations, sculptures made from layered acrylate and hand-painted antique Louis Vuitton suitcases. Ayako Rokkaku Global citizen Ayako Rokkaku (b. Chiba, 1982) lives and works alternatingly in Berlin, Porto, Tokyo and Amsterdam. She created her first paintings in 2002, applying acrylic paint to cardboard with her bare hands. Her work soon caught the critics' eye. In 2003 and 2006, she won prizes at Geisai, an art fair for emerging artists in Tokyo, organised by the world-famous artist Takashi Murakami (b. Tokyo, 1962). Since her first solo show at Gallery Delaive in 2007, Rokkaku has been invited to exhibit her work in several galleries and at art fairs in Asia, Europe and the United States. She has had solo shows in Rotterdam's Kunsthal and the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum in Slovakia, which attracted thousands of visitors. Experts consider Rokkaku to be one of the most promising contemporary artists. Opening The exhibition will officially open on Saturday 8 June 2019, at 4 pm. Rokkaku will give a live painting performance during the opening. Journalists are welcome to attend the opening. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with Gallery Delaive, Amsterdam. https://ayakorokkaku.com/ Contact Museum Jan van der Togt at tomashillebrand@jvdtogt.nl, +31 (0)20-6415754 or Gallery Delaive at info@delaive.com, +31 (0)20-6221295.
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TikTok celebrates a new journey with #TikTokTravel
In-app travel campaign on TikTok rolls out across 100 countries and regions starting today Tourism boards around the world are choosing TikTok to showcase their countries' travel destinations in a new, engaging and creative way SINGAPORE, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TikTok, the world's leading destination for short-form mobile videos, launched today a global travel campaign #TikTokTravel across 100 countries and regions to inspire users to creatively capture and share their travel moments. TikTok celebrates a new journey with #TikTokTravel The #TikTokTravel campaign brings together the best of TikTok — it features a global in-app challenge, a theme song "Summer" incubated from "TikTok Spotlight", an innovative musician program to discover and support independent and unsigned artists, as well as a new product feature, an easy-to-use "Photo Template" tool that allows users to stitch together still images into a rolling video. The global in-app challenge lasts till 30 June, and creators who participate by uploading videos to the hashtag stand a chance at winning attractive prizes. Embracing the spirit of TikTok, the #TikTokTravel campaign transcends boundaries and celebrates diversity. By empowering people to quickly and easily capture and share moments that matter in their lives from their smartphones, TikTok has become increasingly popular for showcasing authentic travel moments, with over 400,000 videos under the #travel hashtag and a total of over 1.7 billion views. These videos range from creators interacting with nature in various ways, to immersing themselves in different cultures such as tasting street food, to trying their hand at uniquely local experiences. In fact, tourism boards around the world have also recognized TikTok as a promising platform to share and discover travel content. Tourism boards from cities and countries including Los Angeles, Dubai, Seoul, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia are joining TikTok during the campaign period, with a few launching in-app activities including: #ThisisJapan, #VisitSeoul, #ThisisDubai, #HelloDanang, #ColorfulMedan and #ExperiencePenang. Stefan Heinrich, Marketing Director, TikTok US said: "TikTok's global reach enables people from any region to share their favorite local gems in creative and unique ways. Through real life video, our community is proud to share what makes their part of the world special, whether that's captured in nature, food, cultural events, or sights and sounds. We love seeing our users spread local pride and culture through insider travel tips, and we're excited to give our community a window into the world that lets us all feel a bit closer to each other." About TikTok TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form mobile videos. Our mission is to capture and present the world's creativity, knowledge and moments that matter in everyday life. TikTok empowers everyone to be a creator directly from their smartphones, and is committed to building a community by encouraging users to share their passion and creative expression through their videos. TikTok has offices in Beijing, Berlin, Jakarta, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. In 2018, TikTok was one of the most downloaded apps in the world. TikTok is available worldwide for iOS and Android. Visit tiktok.com. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/897475/TikTok.jpg
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JinkoSolar and REC Group Petition for Review of Hanwha Q CELLS Patent
SHANGHAI and MUNICH, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) ("JinkoSolar"), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, and REC Group ("REC"), the largest European brand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, are challenging the validity of a patent asserted against the companies in litigation brought by Hanwha Q CELLS. JinkoSolar and REC jointly filed a petition for inter partes review (IPR) of U.S. Patent No. 9,893,215 B2 with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on June 3 arguing that prior art renders the '215 B2 patent claim anticipated or obvious in light of five prior art grounds. As the Petition explains, claims 12-14 of the '215 patent are invalid as anticipated by, or obvious in view of, the prior art. All of these grounds are distinct from the unpatentability grounds presented in the separate IPR petition filed by LONGi Solar on May 13, 2019. "The inter partes review process is an important safeguard against poor quality patents that suppress innovation in the market. Hanwha Q CELLS' assertion of the '215 patent against its competitors is technically unfounded and threatens to stifle the industry's transition to grid parity solar, driving up electricity prices for homeowners, businesses, and utilities," said Kangping Chen, CEO of JinkoSolar. "Additionally, the fact that all three respondents in the ITC action challenge the validity of this single patent on multiple, independent grounds, further demonstrates the weakness of Hanwha's case." "As an innovator and leader in the solar industry," said Steve O'Neil, CEO of REC Group, "REC values the importance of protecting intellectual property and views the patent system as an important tool for encouraging innovation; Hanwha Q CELLS, however, seeks to misuse this system to compete in the courts rather than the U.S. market. We believe that the '215 patent is invalid and Hanwha Q CELLS' allegations of infringement are unjustified. As shown by our joint IPR filing, REC will continue to defend itself vigorously against Hanwha Q CELLS' meritless claims." *** About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the world's largest and foremost solar module manufacturers. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 9.7 GW for silicon wafers, 7.0 GW for solar cells, and 10.8 GW for solar modules, as of December 31, 2018. JinkoSolar has over 12,000 employees across its 7 production facilities globally, 15 oversea subsidiaries in Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia and United Arab Emirates, and global sales teams in China, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com About REC Group Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is a leading vertically integrated solar energy company. Through integrated manufacturing from silicon to wafers, cells, high-quality panels and extending to solar solutions, REC Group provides the world with a reliable source of clean energy. REC's renowned product quality is supported by the lowest warranty claims rate in the industry. REC Group is a Bluestar Elkem company with headquarters in Norway and operational headquarters in Singapore. REC Group employs 2,000 people worldwide, producing 1.5 GW of solar panels annually. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 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" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Ms. Ripple Zhang JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 21-5183-3105 Email: ir@jinkosolar.com or Agnieszka Schulze Head of Global PR, REC GroupTel.: +49 89 4 42 38 59 39E-mail: agnieszka.schulze@recgroup.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jinkosolar-and-rec-group-petition-for-review-of-hanwha-q-cells-patent-300863608.htmlRelated Links :http://www.jinkosolar.com
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HOTEL ORIENTAL EXPRESS Newly opens at Tokyo Kamata, a unique old Craftmanship town on April 19
Guests can feel the atmospheres of ten small local workshops' spirits with its exterior and interior worksTOKYO, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shunzo Azuma) announces that HOTEL ORIENTAL EXPRESS TOKYO KAMATA will start its operation on April 19. The entrance is modern architecture. It was inspired by local craftmanship. Japanese Ota-ku's food experience and sophisticated cafe / restaurant space Photo: Twin room. (Single, Double, Triple and Universal room available) Upper left: Industrial Machine Display. Upper right: Produced by: Taishin Seisakusho, Mochizuki Tokou Seisakusho. Bottom left: Produced by: Masao Press, Koushin Giken. Bottom right: Produced by: Hirakawa Seisakusho, Koushin Giken. The hotel was founded upon the concepts of "a hotel that evokes the spirit of Kamata's unique history of traditional family-owned workshops" and "a hotel that carries the value of experience" from the local workshops and the craftsmen that work in them. The hotel's interior is decorated with manufacturing machines and industrial goods, as well as stylish products made with processing techniques by the talented local workshops, all in collaboration with over 10 local workshops; there's a different way to experience the lifestyle of these craftsmen. Furthermore, guests can enjoy the audio guide app "ON THE TRIP," officially partnered with the hotel. The app can help people to deepen their understanding of the items on display in the hotel, adding another layer on how they can enjoy their stay. The hotel is almost like a small museum, so be sure to enjoy it to the fullest and take in the beauty of these refined hand-crafted goods alongside Kamata's unique atmosphere and culture. https://tokyokamata.hotelorientalexpress.com/ 3 Iconic Things to Try at the "Hotel with Experiential Value" of Local Businesses and Craftsmen (Experience 1) Enjoy the local workshops' crafted pieces of "Japan's traditional beauty" (Experience 2) See Ota-ku's culture first-hand. Kamata's local experience (Experience 3) Feel the craftsmanship of local businesses. Ota-ku's food experience About "ON THE TRIP" ON THE TRIP is a GPS-linked smartphone audio guide app that can teach you about a variety of destinations on the spot, from Important Cultural Assets like shrines and temples to beautiful sights and cultures. App supports English, Chinese, Cantonese, and Japanese. 3 Iconic Things to Try at the "Hotel with Experiential Value" of Local Businesses and Craftsmen (Experience 1) Enjoy the Local Workshops' Crafted Pieces of "Japan's Traditional Beauty" The hotel's entrance lobby features displays of machines and industrial products actually made and used at local workshops, and people can enjoy a hands-on experience of how Japan's advanced techniques came to be and the care with which the craftsmen work. Furthermore, both the interior and exterior of the hotel were made in collaboration with local workshops. There are industrial materials used throughout the hotel in the fixtures crafted by talented local businesses, including stylish interior signage, soft plywood headboards and interior finishes in each room, and expanded metal and galvanized steel sheets (typically used for outdoor purposes) in the lobby's ceiling and corridors. Additionally, the audio guide app "ON THE TRIP" can be used to guide people through the sights within the hotel. Enjoy learning the stories and deep care behind the items on display in 4 available languages, something people can only experience here at this hotel. (Experience 2) See Ota-ku's Culture First-Hand. Kamata's Local Experience Ota-ku's Kamata is a gateway to Tokyo with its great access via both land and air. It's perfect for both sightseeing and business, but it also a great location for women and those traveling alone. Ota-ku is home to various onsen hot springs, called "kuro-yu," including Kamata Onsen. Furthermore, there are many popular restaurants that developed to meet the needs of local factory workers since the beginning of the Showa period, so many restaurants around Kamata Station offer customers a taste of the old town. Here at HOTEL ORIENTAL EXPRESS TOKYO KAMATA, the hotel plans to bolster the appeal of the lovely Ota-ku in cooperation with the Ota Tourist Information Center, Ota Sightseeing Association, and Ota Manufacturing Association Youth Division's Liaison Council. In addition, "ON THE TRIP" offers tours that let people enjoy everything Ota-ku has to offer, as well as local information around Kamata Station, such as English-friendly public baths, izakaya (Japanese pubs), and bars. (Experience 3) Feel the Craftsmanship of Local Business. Ota-ku's Food Experience The workshop craftsmen of the past enjoyed "bento" meals. At the hotel's breakfast buffet, guests can enjoy bento-styled meals inspired by what craftsmen have eaten. Ota-ku used to be a large-scale producer of nori seaweed, and even today there are still many nori seaweed wholesalers and carefully-run nori shops in the area. In the "bento" meals, people can indulge in some of that very same Ota-ku nori either as part of onigiri or as a nori-ben, a bento primarily featuring nori seaweed. For drinks the hotel offers "Shisui" deep-steamed green tea, a carefully-balanced original blend from "Honann Chasou," a long-standing teahouse in Kamata with 90 years of history. Even tea sellers are surprised by the flavor of "Shisui," which is lauded as "the gem of Ota." That very same carefully-selected tea is served with the bento meals. Guests can also take their bento and Japanese tea to their rooms to indulge in private. Enjoy the deep world of craftsmanship and the atmosphere of the local workshops while taking in these traditional workshop-style meals. [Facility Tour] Public Spaces"Japan's high-skilled domestic products were born in local workshops."The hotel interior is filled with the works of craftsmen working in this "Mono Zukuri" manufacturing town, such as signs and other designs, and many parts and materials that are typically not shown in finished products that are made centerpieces of the space. Entrance Display The entrance lobby features displays of manufacturing machines that ware actually used in local workshops, industrial goods, and photographs of the workshops' manufacturing processes. Elevator Hall The signs marking the floor number vary in design and materials by floor.The corridor walls are decorated with galvanized steel sheets, which are typically utilized in outdoor uses, to create a local workshop-like atmosphere. Restaurant A large table stands in the center of the restaurant. Above it hangs a striking light, made of a 6-meter-long folded sheet of metal, the largest that can be made in Japan. RoomsTwin RoomAll rooms come equipped with Bluetooth speakers and Apple TV, so that guests can enjoy their favorite music and cinematic experiences.Relax and enjoy some "my own time" in a preferred way. [Hotel Overview] Name: HOTEL ORIENTAL EXPRESS TOKYO KAMATAOpen: April 19, 2019 (Fri)URL: https://tokyokamata.hotelorientalexpress.com/Address: 1-3-15 Minamikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0035 Phone: +81-3-3733-5511Facility Size: 6 floors above groundNo. of Rooms 158 (36 single, 32 double, 78 twin, 11 triple, 1 universal)Restaurant: Express Cafe (for guest use only) Breakfast 6:30am-10:00am; Cafe 10:00am-midnightAccess: A 3-minute walk from the east exit of the Keikyu Main Line's Keikyu Kamata Station [Operating Company] HMJ International Co., Ltd. "Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata" is managed by operations company HMJ International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Allan Takahashi), while HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN Co., Ltd. is in charge of management operations. Company Profile of HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN Co., Ltd. HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 5,283 rooms across 17 hotels in Japan. It operates a wide range of hotels, including brands like "Oriental," "Hilton," "Marriott," and "Holiday Inn" with locations nation-wide, as well as both foreign and domestic brands such as Tokyo Disney Resort ® and partnered hotels. *Number of group hotels: 17 / Total number of hotel rooms: 5,283 / Total number of hotel employees: 2,400 *17 hotels in Japan Hilton Narita (Narita, Chiba/ 548 rooms), International Garden Hotel Narita (Narita, Chiba / 463 rooms), Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay (Urayasu, Chiba/ 511 rooms), Hilton Tokyo Odaiba (Minato-ku, Tokyo / 453 rooms), HOTEL ORIENTAL EXPRESS TOKYO KAMATA (Ota-ku, Tokyo / 158 rooms), Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Ginza *scheduled to open in July 2019 (Chuo-ku, Tokyo / 103 rooms), Hotel Nikko Nara (Nara, Nara / 330 rooms), Holiday Inn Osaka Namba / 314 rooms), Namba Oriental Hotel (Chuo-ku, Osaka / 258 rooms), Hotel Oriental Express Osaka Shinsaibashi (Chuo-ku, Osaka / 124 rooms), Oriental Suites Airport Osaka Rinku *scheduled to open in December, 2019 (Izumisano, Osaka / 258 rooms), Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel (Chuo-ku, Kobe / 319 rooms), Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel (Higashi-ku, Hiroshima / 238 rooms), Oriental Hotel Hiroshima (Naka-ku, Hiroshima / 227 rooms), Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka / 221 rooms), Hotel Nikko Alivila (Yomitan, Okinawa/ 397 rooms), Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa (Nago, Okinawa / 361 rooms) Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190605/2487825-1-aPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190605/2487825-1-bPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190605/2487825-1-cPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190605/2487825-1-dRelated Links :http://https://tokyokamata.hotelorientalexpress.com/
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Next Story Group names Patrick Imbardelli as Chairman
SINGAPORE, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International hospitality company, Next Story Group, has appointed hospitality professional, Patrick Imbardelli, as Chairman of its Board with immediate effect. Patrick succeeds Luis Miranda who has retired from the Board after more than six years in that role. Prior to this appointment, Patrick was a non-executive Director and Advisor to Next Story Group for the past three years. "We are honoured & excited to have Patrick as Next Story Group's Chairman. Patrick brings a phenomenal wealth of experience that will be invaluable in helping us continuously steer the Group's strategy & execution in the right direction, in a market that is constantly evolving & changing," said Anand Nadathur, Group Chief Executive Officer of Next Story Group. "Under Patrick's leadership, I am confident that we will be in a stronger position to forge ahead & establish our unique lifestyle concept Kafnu as well as extend the footprint of our hotel brands across key geographies including Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and South Asia." Patrick's hospitality career spans more than 30 years which began at Hilton International. He was formerly the Chief Executive Asia Pacific of InterContinental Hotels Group, and the Chief Executive and Board Member of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. His achievements extend from capital restructuring and investments in developing countries to integrating hotel management companies, businesses and brands. He is also a Director and Advisor of IDEM Hospitality, Advisory Board Member and Advisor for Tionale Enterprises, Director of The Goodnight Co., and previously a Director and Advisory Board Member of Symmons Industries in Boston. He has also received numerous accolades for his corporate achievements. "It is an honour to be part of a forward-looking organisation that is actively and strategically shaping its own evolution," said Patrick. "I am excited to be working with the dynamic and experienced leadership team of Next Story Group and look forward to adding value by supporting their expansion plans in such a dynamic industry." Next Story Group currently has 40 operating and pipeline properties in its portfolio, under its successful hotel brands and its genre-defining urban lifestyle concept, Kafnu. In March 2019, Next Story Group opened Kafnu Alexandria, the Group's fourth Kafnu property, in Sydney. Within the next few months, Next Story Group will be opening two more Kafnu properties, as well as its second Next Hotel, in the region's key emerging markets. About Next Story Group Next Story Group creates and transforms urban spaces into thriving communities by harnessing the power of human imagination and innovation. The group currently owns, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in Australia, Laos and Thailand, bearing its brands including Next Hotels, Sage Hotels and LinQ Hotels. It also manages five Kafnu spaces in Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Taipei and Sydney. For more information: www.nextstory.com Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190214/2375429-1LOGO-aRelated Links :http://www.nextstory.com
