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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Recognized with Multiple Awards at ARDA Spring Conference 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.

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  • Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.
  • The organization also offers ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) awards, which honor those who have attained the highest level of excellence in the resort industry.
  • This year, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is delighted to congratulate the 2024 ARDA award winners:
    ACE Philanthropy and Community Service Award: MVW Maui Wildfires Support Effort for the tireless work of hundreds of associates from all business areas who assisted more than 1,600 affected associates.
  • “I am honored to work alongside these incredibly deserving individuals and teams,” said John Geller, President and CEO of Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

The Tula Foundation receives $92 million donation to supercharge coastal science

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.

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  • The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.
  • When explaining the significance of the land donation, Eric Peterson, Co-founder and Director of Tula, said: “Calvert Island, halfway to Alaska, is the most iconic place on British Columbia’s coast.
  • The new space at the Customs House will boost Tula’s capacity to serve as a physical venue for coastal science, meetings, events and collaboration.
  • Learn more about Tula’s work and stay in touch by subscribing to its free newsletter, the Tula Quarterly !

The Marriott Vacation Clubs™ Announces Expanding City Collection With New Waikiki Property Now Open for Booking

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection .

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  • With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the City Collection’s growing portfolio, Marriott Vacation Club® expects to open a seven-story vacation ownership property in Waikiki later this year.
  • Each City Collection property has a City Insider on-site to help maximize an Owner’s, Member’s or guest’s experience.
  • To learn more about The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection or to book a reservation, please visit www.MarriottVacationClubs.com .

Nordic Capital to invest in leading digital insurance payments network One Inc to drive continued growth and product innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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FOLSOM, Calif, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Capital, one of the most active and experienced investors in Technology & Payments globally, today announced that it will join Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, as an investor in One Inc (the "Company"), a digital payments platform specializing in modernizing the insurance industry in North America. Great Hill Partners invested in One Inc in 2020 and will retain an equal stake to Nordic Capital alongside a significant continuing investment from the Company's current management team.

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  • One Inc Digital Payments Platform is designed to integrate with modern and legacy insurance core systems, engaging policyholders through the channels they use most while securely processing payments through those same channels.
  • One Inc proudly serves over 240 customers in the insurance industry, including Amica Insurance, MAPFRE, SageSure, Tower Hill Insurance, Wawanesa Insurance, and others.
  • The insurance industry faces a landscape defined by digital transformation, economic shifts, and environmental disruption, prompting it to innovate and optimize.
  • One Inc's payment network is well-positioned to accelerate and drive transformation, currently demonstrating over 65% year-over-year revenue growth.

Nordic Capital to invest in leading digital insurance payments network One Inc to drive continued growth and product innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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FOLSOM, Calif, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Capital, one of the most active and experienced investors in Technology & Payments globally, today announced that it will join Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, as an investor in One Inc (the "Company"), a digital payments platform specializing in modernizing the insurance industry in North America. Great Hill Partners invested in One Inc in 2020 and will retain an equal stake to Nordic Capital alongside a significant continuing investment from the Company's current management team.

Key Points: 
  • One Inc Digital Payments Platform is designed to integrate with modern and legacy insurance core systems, engaging policyholders through the channels they use most while securely processing payments through those same channels.
  • One Inc proudly serves over 240 customers in the insurance industry, including Amica Insurance, MAPFRE, SageSure, Tower Hill Insurance, Wawanesa Insurance, and others.
  • The insurance industry faces a landscape defined by digital transformation, economic shifts, and environmental disruption, prompting it to innovate and optimize.
  • One Inc's payment network is well-positioned to accelerate and drive transformation, currently demonstrating over 65% year-over-year revenue growth.

INNS OF MONTEREY ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY GETAWAY

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to book a getaway to Monterey for a romantic retreat, adventure travel, or family trip. Inns of Monterey offer the ideal home base for holiday revelers, including Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Spindrift Inn, Monterey Bay Inn, Wave Street Inn, and Victorian Inn. 

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to book a getaway to Monterey for a romantic retreat, adventure travel, or family trip.
  • Inns of Monterey offer the ideal home base for holiday revelers, including Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Spindrift Inn, Monterey Bay Inn, Wave Street Inn, and Victorian Inn.
  • The Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre featuring The Nutcracker in Carmel by the Sea; December 8-10, 2023.
  • For reservations at Inns of Monterey, call 800-232-4141 or email [email protected] .

LG INSTAVIEW FRIDGE TO LIFT THE 'MOODUP' AT VIVID SYDNEY 2023

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) announces 'MoodUP™, by LG,' an exciting, multifaceted activation set to take place during Vivid Sydney 2023. Featuring the biggest light show in Australia, Sydney's annually-held festival, which is now in its thirteenth year, will introduce locals and visitors to LG's innovative InstaView™ fridge with MoodUP.

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  • LG to Unveil Its Unique, Color-changing Refrigerator in Australia in Partnership With the Country's Largest Festival of Creativity, Innovation and Light
    SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) announces 'MoodUP™, by LG,' an exciting, multifaceted activation set to take place during Vivid Sydney 2023.
  • A truly revolutionary kitchen appliance, the LG InstaView fridge with MoodUP has color-changing door panels that provide a whole new level of personalization.
  • Along with meeting the company's colorific new fridge, they can also take part in a fun, movement-based quiz, What's your Vivid Sydney Mood?
  • [2] Visitors can create an itinerary prior to visiting Vivid Sydney and without attending the 'MoodUP, by LG' activation via: www.lg.com/au/moodup .

Dalata Hotel Group Opens 50th Hotel, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Dalata Hotel Group Plc (Dalata or the Group), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, growing rapidly in the UK and with a presence in continental Europe, today officially opens the Groups 50th hotel, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City, creating 100 jobs locally.

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  • Dalata Hotel Group Plc (Dalata or the Group), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, growing rapidly in the UK and with a presence in continental Europe, today officially opens the Groups 50th hotel, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City, creating 100 jobs locally.
  • Clayton Hotel Glasgow City is the Groups first Clayton hotel in Scotland, following the opening of Maldron Hotel Glasgow in August 2021.
  • In 2019, the city welcomed 2.5 million visitors, generating 774 million for the citys economy.i The city has historically achieved a strong RevPAR, altogether making it an attractive market for Dalata Hotel Group.
  • He said: The opening of our 50th hotel, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City is a significant milestone for us and is a further demonstration of the excellent team we have in Dalata, who continue to deliver on our ambitious growth strategy.

PeopleHedge Corp Raises $1.4M in Series Seed Funding to Further Advance SmartRoute Technology, Draws Backing of Holt Xchange, Gustavson Capital and Blufin Equity Partners

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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PeopleHedge Corp, a U.S.-based firm that has raised $1.4 million in a Series Seed round, saw the participation of two new institutional backers, Gustavson Capital and Bluefin Equity Partners.

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  • PeopleHedge Corp, a U.S.-based firm that has raised $1.4 million in a Series Seed round, saw the participation of two new institutional backers, Gustavson Capital and Bluefin Equity Partners.
  • The funding was led by Holt Xchange.
  • Subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals, PeopleHedge Corp is in the process of becoming Acceleron Bank , a digital correspondent bank in formation.
  • PeopleHedge Corp is laser focused on empowering community institutions with digital solutions that allow them to better service their customers and thereby their communities.

Vivid Sydney 2023 Dates and New Food Program Announced as the Lights Switch Off for 2022

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Sunday, June 19, 2022
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Vivid Sydney 2023 will take place from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June and will feature for the first-time dedicated food programming - Vivid Food - which will sit alongside Light, Music and Ideas.

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  • Vivid Sydney 2023 will take place from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June and will feature for the first-time dedicated food programming - Vivid Food - which will sit alongside Light, Music and Ideas.
  • "Vivid Sydney provides a mid-year boon for restaurants, bars, cafes and retail in the central business district (CBD) and along the festival's footprint.
  • Vivid Sydney 2023 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Light, Music, Ideas and Food will open on Saturday 18 June.
  • For all the latest information on Vivid Sydney 2023 sign up to receive MyVivid updates here .