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Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Empire State Building Announces Fan-Favorite Holiday Programs to Include 20th Anniversary Elf Activations, Classic Holiday Décor, Festive Pop-Ups, Special Lightings and More

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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“The holiday season is upon us, and we are excited to provide our guests with one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed experiences here at the Empire State Building,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory. “This year’s visitors are in for lots of treats -- from photos with Santa to elaborate holiday decorative displays and dedications to the Empire State Building’s co-star, ‘Elf,’ to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.”

Key Points: 
  • Celebrations through the end of the year will include seasonal holiday décor, visits from Santa Claus, pop ups, and special tower lightings.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121955174/en/
    Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Empire State Building Announces Fan-Favorite Holiday Programs to Include 20th Anniversary Elf Activations, Classic Holiday Décor, Festive Pop-Ups, Special Lightings and More (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The holiday season is upon us, and we are excited to provide our guests with one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed experiences here at the Empire State Building,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • The Empire State Building’s world-famous tower lights will shine throughout the holiday season with dedicated lightings for Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
  • Text CONNECT to 274-16 to receive information about each Empire State Building tower lighting.

Rythmia Life Advancement Center Announces Appointment of Famed Comedian Ron White to Its Board of Directors

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rythmia Life Advancement Center , the world's first medically licensed plant medicine-based transformational center, is excited to announce the appointment of renowned Comedian Ron White to its Board of Directors, effective December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rythmia Life Advancement Center , the world's first medically licensed plant medicine-based transformational center, is excited to announce the appointment of renowned Comedian Ron White to its Board of Directors, effective December 2023.
  • White visited Rythmia for the first time as a guest in 2021 after a serious wake-up call from his doctors.
  • "We are excited to welcome Ron White to our notable Board of Directors," said Gerard Powell, founder and CEO of Rythmia.
  • For more information about Rythmia Life Advancement Center, please visit www.rythmia.com .

Audley Travel unveils list of top culinary capitals around the globe

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Topping the list is Seoul, South Korea, followed by Tokyo, London, Paris, and Bangkok.

Key Points: 
  • Topping the list is Seoul, South Korea, followed by Tokyo, London, Paris, and Bangkok.
  • Here, Audley's travel experts discuss what makes these destinations ideal for gourmet travellers.
  • London's third-place ranking comes thanks to its cosmopolitan culinary pedigree, says Beth Blakely, UK senior product executive.
  • Paris, the gastronomic capital of Europe, and Bangkok complete the top five, both with storied culinary scenes that showcase the country's different regional dishes.

Trump International Beach Resort Leveraging a Trifecta of Financial Management Tools to Optimize Operations

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trump International Beach Resort in Miami has selected Aptech to gain access to the financial information it needs to make effective business decisions. The popular luxury destination is leveraging the complete portfolio of Aptech solutions – PVNG, Execuvue, and Targetvue – to streamline all enterprise accounting, business intelligence and budgeting and forecasting processes, making the property more financially efficient than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • By adding this trifecta of solutions, we can extract data more seamlessly from both internal departments and outside sources, such as STR and TripAdvisor.
  • "Aptech is bringing a new chapter of optimization to our finance operations," said Danny Williams, TIBR managing director.
  • By adding this trifecta of solutions, we can extract data more seamlessly from both internal departments and outside sources, such as STR and TripAdvisor.
  • But when properties like the Trump International Beach Resort sing your praises and boast about our support department, it speaks volumes to our customer commitment.

Tripadvisor Group names Kristen Dalton as President of the Tripadvisor Core Business

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that Kristen Dalton will be appointed President of the Tripadvisor Core business on January 1, 2024, reporting to Matt Goldberg, CEO of Tripadvisor Group. Dalton most recently served as COO of the Tripadvisor Core business where she has been instrumental in setting the organization's strategy to transform the business.

Key Points: 
  • NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that Kristen Dalton will be appointed President of the Tripadvisor Core business on January 1, 2024, reporting to Matt Goldberg, CEO of Tripadvisor Group.
  • Dalton most recently served as COO of the Tripadvisor Core business where she has been instrumental in setting the organization's strategy to transform the business.
  • Dalton has been with the company since 2019, initially serving as Vice President of FP&A for the Tripadvisor Group, where she led the financial and operational planning function.
  • In her new role, Dalton will continue to oversee strategy and operations for the Tripadvisor Core business, including execution across product, technology, sales, and marketing.

Generative AI Video Producer Waymark and Self-Serve Adtech Provider DanAds automate entire TV Advertising Journey

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DETROIT and STOCKHOLM, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waymark, an AI video creation technology company, and DanAds, a provider of self-serve advertising automation technology, today announce a partnership that provides global publishers and media owners with a fully automated, white-labeled self-serve advertising infrastructure, offering comprehensive AI-generated creative production, transparent targeting and immediate distribution for their customers.

Key Points: 
  • A disruptive and dynamic player in the advertising sector, Waymark leverages multiple generative AI models to effortlessly create professional, ready-to-air commercials in minutes with nothing more than a website URL.
  • Their self-serve advertising infrastructure includes automated media planning, billing, reconciliation and proposal automation, eliminating the need for manual processes.
  • Over the last decade, DanAds has earned its reputation as a premier self-serve advertising tech provider.
  • Istvan Beres, Co-founder & CEO of DanAds, comments, "Together, DanAds and Waymark provide publishers and advertisers with a complete solution to achieve their shared objectives.

Road Trips and Caribbean Escapes Top Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Trends

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index, released today, reveals that 58% of Americans in a recent survey will travel this season. Though the findings are on par with Tripadvisor's data last winter (59%), this figure rises to 63% of Millennial and 68% of GenZ travelers who say they will travel this season.

Key Points: 
  • The vast majority (91%) are planning travel for specific seasonal reasons, including winter festivals (36%), winter sports and activities (30%), school breaks (30%), and national, cultural or religious holidays (43%).
  • In fact, 93% of Americans planning to travel this winter will spend the same or more on travel than they did last year.
  • As such, Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index indicates an uptick in travel due to positive economic factors: one-quarter (25%) will take more trips and 30% will take longer trips.
  • However, lesser-known destinations from the Caribbean are alongside Asian cities on the rise this winter, seeing the greatest year-over-year growth in interest.

Tova Updates Platform Designed for Cashless Tipping in the Hospitality Industry

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Tova announces the release of new features and their updated platform for digital tipping.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2023) - Tova's newly revised platform addresses a unique challenge for hoteliers and management companies.
  • The new release through Tova has placed a focus on reducing employee turnover.
  • A white-labeled QR code can be scanned with a smartphone by guests who seek an easier way to leave gratuity.
  • With the expanding need for digital tipping, Tova has begun partnering with select major hotel chains and management companies to bring access to guests and benefits to the housekeepers and other service workers.

MIRO ACQUIRES FREEHAND APP FROM INVISION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miro®, the visual workspace for innovation, announced the acquisition of the visual collaboration platform, Freehand, from Invision. The deal includes the technology and brand assets, customer relationships and talent associated with Freehand.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miro ®, the visual workspace for innovation, announced the acquisition of the visual collaboration platform, Freehand, from Invision.
  • The deal includes the technology and brand assets, customer relationships and talent associated with Freehand.
  • As part of the acquisition, Jeff Chow, former Freehand Chief Product Officer and recently promoted InVision CEO, joins Miro as the company's new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), along with the core team supporting Freehand, bringing together top talent in the visual collaboration space to build stronger products and drive better outcomes for customers.
  • "The Freehand team shares our passion for solving the hardest problems in collaboration to help customers do more, faster.

The Empire State Building Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New Line Cinema’s Holiday Classic “Elf” with a Tower Lighting, Special Film Screenings, and Observatory Décor

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Empire State Building (ESB) announced plans to treat every day like the holidays as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of New Line Cinema’s holiday classic “Elf” with a special tower lighting, film screenings, and themed décor at the Observatory through the holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • The Empire State Building (ESB) announced plans to treat every day like the holidays as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of New Line Cinema’s holiday classic “Elf” with a special tower lighting, film screenings, and themed décor at the Observatory through the holiday season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107129423/en/
    The Empire State Building Partners with Warner Bros.
  • Discovery to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New Line Cinema’s Holiday Classic “Elf” with a Tower Lighting, Special Film Screenings, and Observatory Décor (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The Empire State Building plays a lead role in hundreds of films and television shows, and ‘Elf’ has become a celebrated classic,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • Discovery, "Elf” will take over the Observatory with themed décor in the building’s Fifth Avenue Lobby and on its famed 86th Floor Observatory.