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EQS-News: Traum-Ferienwohnungen Launches 'Traum Premium Partnership' to Maximize Rental Income for Homeowners and Agencies

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Bremen, Germany, 10th April 2024: Traum-Ferienwohnungen, one of the leading online vacation rental platforms in Germany and Europe, announced the launch of the "Traum Premium Partnership" program for its homeowners and agencies.

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  • Bremen, Germany, 10th April 2024: Traum-Ferienwohnungen, one of the leading online vacation rental platforms in Germany and Europe, announced the launch of the "Traum Premium Partnership" program for its homeowners and agencies.
  • This new initiative is designed to help homeowners and agencies maximize their rental income and streamline guest management.
  • This longstanding trust, coupled with rich customer and network-level data from sister companies Belvilla and Dancenter, empowers Traum-Ferienwohnungen to help homeowners and agencies to unlock more revenue opportunities through Traum Premium Partnership program.
  • To activate the Traum Premium Partnership program, homeowners and agencies can simply contact the support team via phone or email.

Daniel Neiditch's Triumph: Atelier Condo NYC Emerges Victorious with Full Dismissal in NY State Court Battle

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Friday, March 29, 2024

The 88-page lawsuit that was filed against Daniel Neiditch and the Atelier Condo has been fully dismissed with prejudice by the court, this was brought by a single apartment out of the 478 units.

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  • The 88-page lawsuit that was filed against Daniel Neiditch and the Atelier Condo has been fully dismissed with prejudice by the court, this was brought by a single apartment out of the 478 units.
  • These outcomes reaffirm that the accusations levied against President Daniel Neiditch and The Atelier Condo were unfounded and lacking in merit.
  • These accusations were always false and nothing but a tactic to distract attention from the activities of these individuals who brought the lawsuit.
  • The financial ramifications of these legal battles have been substantial, imposing significant legal costs on the Atelier Condo.

Noventiq Appoints Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Noventiq Holdings PLC (“Noventiq” or “the Company”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, today announced the appointment of Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development.

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  • Noventiq Holdings PLC (“Noventiq” or “the Company”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, today announced the appointment of Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402610033/en/
    Jerry Letter, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, Noventiq (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Letter brings over 25 years of experience across U.S. public markets, corporate finance, and global operations and finance in senior leadership roles, including expertise in capital markets and M&A transactions.
  • Most recently, as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COOL), he has worked closely with Noventiq ahead of its proposed business combination and Nasdaq listing.
  • Mr. Letter also served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.

Confluent Announces General Availability of Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink®, Simplifying Stream Processing to Power Next-Gen Apps

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink® is available across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud , and Microsoft Azure .

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  • Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink® is available across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud , and Microsoft Azure .
  • “Stream processing allows organizations to transform raw streams of data into powerful insights,” said Shaun Clowes, chief product officer at Confluent.
  • Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink® is an easy way for companies to get started with these stream processing use cases.
  • These system integrators can provide on-site engineering assistance and technical support to help customers accelerate their stream processing use cases.

SpotOn Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024 .

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  • SpotOn , the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319639968/en/
    SpotOn was named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Dining by Fast Company, for making the wait for a table a lot more palatable.
  • “We are thrilled to see SpotOn’s innovative advancements to restaurant technology recognized by Fast Company,” said Matt Hyman, Co-CEO of SpotOn.
  • To view the complete list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, visit https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list .

Introducing Aescape: Fully Automated, Customizable Massage For Personalized Wellness And Recovery

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Core to Aescape’s customizability is its use of AI, continually improving its understanding of the human body and personalized preferences to elevate rest, recovery, and relaxation offerings.

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  • Core to Aescape’s customizability is its use of AI, continually improving its understanding of the human body and personalized preferences to elevate rest, recovery, and relaxation offerings.
  • “Aescape aims to makes massage an accessible, integral part of rest and recovery, no longer reserved for indulgence or injury,” said Eric Litman, Founder and CEO.
  • It’s designed for anyone looking to book last-minute, or looking for control over their massage when therapists aren’t always available.”
    Aescape's flagship product – a fully automated, AI-driven massage table – employs advanced AI technology for a precise and personalized experience.
  • “As we continue to innovate with science backed preparation and recovery modalities, and new technologies, we are excited to offer Aescape.

bnbfinder Survey Reveals 68% of Americans are Using a Travel Hack to Save on Vacation Rental Service Fees

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

"The data tells us there's a growing trend among savvy travelers to use sites like Airbnb or Vrbo almost like a search engine to source a vacation rental, and then explore ways to book that same property directly to sidestep paying service fees," said Eric Goldreyer, CEO and owner of bnbfinder. "At the same time, with many Americans expecting to spend more on their trips this year, it's evident travelers aren't just budget-driven -- they're craving overall value in their vacation rentals. At bnbfinder, we're committed to delivering a convenient and transparent one-stop-shop to find and book a range of professionally managed vacation rentals, without getting hit by service fees other platforms charge."

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  • At bnbfinder, we're committed to delivering a convenient and transparent one-stop-shop to find and book a range of professionally managed vacation rentals, without getting hit by service fees other platforms charge."
  • Traveler frustration with vacation rental website service fees is an 8 on a 1-10 scale.
  • An overwhelming majority (92%) of Americans say the best price is the most important factor when choosing where they book a vacation rental or other accommodation.
  • Additional survey findings from bnbfinder, the vacation rental site without service fees, can be found here .

OUT OF HOME ADVERTISING CONTINUES ON GROWTH TRAJECTORY, UP 2.1% IN 2023

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Monday, March 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 2.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8.7 billion in total spend, based on figures released today by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the leading trade group representing the entire OOH advertising industry.

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  • Digital OOH (DOOH) represented 33% of total OOH spend and grew almost 10% in 2023.
  • In 2023, three of the top ten product industries that grew by double digits included, in order of percentage growth: Public Transportation Hotels & Resorts, Local Services & Amusements, and Schools Camps & Seminars.
  • "There is no doubt the OOH space is seeing collective growth and progress," said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA.
  • "Increased focus on innovation and unbridled creativity continues to drive impressive growth across our industry and we don't see that slowing in 2024 and beyond.

Digital Health Care Platforms Need a Different Approach to Succeed

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research released from MIT Sloan Management Review reveals that the general best practices that have proven successful for digital platforms in other business contexts are less useful in the context of health care. "Health Care Platforms Need a Strategy Overhaul" sheds light on how platform strategy must evolve as it is applied to solve new problems in new markets.

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  • Changes in digital strategy in health care sector will contribute to higher-quality, more innovative health services
    Over the past four years, researchers Marcus Holgersson, Joakim Björkdahl, Anna Essén, and Johan Frishammar have identified the unique challenges digital health care platforms face.
  • "Health Care Platforms Need a Strategy Overhaul" outlines a three-part approach for making such platforms grow and succeed.
  • "Digital health care platforms, if done right and implemented well, can be a large step in solving the productivity crisis in health care," concludes Frishammar, professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden.
  • They conducted 108 interviews in 14 organizations — four major digital primary care platforms, two platform technology developers, five established public and private health care providers, two health care agencies, and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions — and with individual users of digital health platforms.

Lioness Games Debuts First Board Game Biome on Kickstarter, Races to over $200k in Days

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Lioness Games debuts first board game Biome on Kickstarter, races to over $200K in days

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  • Lioness Games debuts first board game Biome on Kickstarter, races to over $200K in days
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    Leonie Grundler, the founder of Lioness Games, is a former tech industry professional and a long-time board game enthusiast.
  • She worked at Airbnb in Germany and found inspiration for Biome during her time spent in board game cafes in Berlin.
  • I love nature and board games, so it was natural that my first game would be nature, specifically biodiversity, themed.
  • Looking ahead, Lioness Games is committed to designing unique games that spark joy, facilitate connection, foster strategic thinking, and drive wonder among players.