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Hopjump Becomes SmarterTravel; Announces $9.5M in Series B Financing

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SmarterTravel, a Kendall Square-based travel company, announces a name change from Hopjump, as well as the closing of a $9.5 million Series B round.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SmarterTravel, a Kendall Square-based travel company, announces a name change from Hopjump, as well as the closing of a $9.5 million Series B round.
  • "We're very excited about this funding and the opportunities it gives us," said Jordan Staab, CEO, SmarterTravel.
  • The Series B round is led by Link Ventures, with Second Alpha and existing investors also participating in the round.
  • In 2020, Hopjump acquired eight travel properties from TripAdvisor, among them SmarterTravel, Airfarewatchdog, Family Vacation Critic, and Oyster.

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Celebrates Moms with Momosa Vacation Package Available with Destin Vacation Rentals

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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To help moms off-set their anxiety and stress levels, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, a premier vacation rental company in Destin, Florida, is introducing the MOMosa Vacation package , which combines low fall rates on vacation rentals and rewards mom with a refreshing MOMosa drink to start her day.

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  • To help moms off-set their anxiety and stress levels, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, a premier vacation rental company in Destin, Florida, is introducing the MOMosa Vacation package , which combines low fall rates on vacation rentals and rewards mom with a refreshing MOMosa drink to start her day.
  • The MOMosa package includes a bottle of sparkling wine, three Ocean Spray mixers, govino flutes, and a soft-side cooler.
  • The MOMosa Vacation Package * is available with stays from September 7 through Nov. 19, 2021.
  • Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is a premier vacation rental, real estate sales and association management company located in Miramar Beach, Florida.

Revenue Grid Raises $20 Million Series A Round to Revolutionize Revenue Intelligence

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue Grid ( www.revenuegrid.com ) , the Revenue Operations and Intelligence platform, announced today it has closed $20 million in Series A funding to transform the B2B sales process through AI-based revenue insights and Guided Selling strategies.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue Grid ( www.revenuegrid.com ) , the Revenue Operations and Intelligence platform, announced today it has closed $20 million in Series A funding to transform the B2B sales process through AI-based revenue insights and Guided Selling strategies.
  • Founded as Invisible.io and re-branded as Revenue Grid in 2020, the company was the first to offer AI-based revenue signals designed to provide sales and revenue operations teams with intelligent selling capabilities.
  • The Revenue Grid platform allows sales teams to see what they couldn't see before and immediately act on outreach, opportunity risks, and engagement.
  • Revenue Grid is the first-to-market Revenue Operations platform that covers the full revenue cycle with the most comprehensive set of algorithmic Guided Selling capabilities.

Ready, Set, Holoholo! Registration Begins for Hawaiian Airlines' Second Annual Virtual Fitness Challenge

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Starting today, exercise enthusiasts and Hawaii lovers worldwide are invited to register for the monthlong fitness journey, which begins Oct. 1 with new Maui-inspired routes.

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  • Starting today, exercise enthusiasts and Hawaii lovers worldwide are invited to register for the monthlong fitness journey, which begins Oct. 1 with new Maui-inspired routes.
  • Challenge participants can opt to walk/run, swim, or bike virtual courses that span the Valley Isle's diverse terrain.
  • "The first Holoholo Challenge connected thousands of people, safely and virtually, around a shared goal," said Rob Sorensen, vice president of marketing at Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Hawaiian introduced the Holoholo Challenge in October 2020 to foster wellness and connection amid times of heightened isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Eupepsia Wellness Resort Voted #1 Best Wellness Resort in the US

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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BLAND, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia-based Eupepsia Wellness Resort , located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was voted #1 Best Wellness Resort in the US for 2021.

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  • BLAND, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia-based Eupepsia Wellness Resort , located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was voted #1 Best Wellness Resort in the US for 2021.
  • Eupepsia received this top accolade from voters inUSAToday Readers' Choiceawards, based on a carefully made nomination by an expert panel and a sweeping number of public votes.
  • And it is in seeing their highest potential that we bring healing at a very deep level that will impact their life forever," said Shivani Schneider Mrad, Co-Founder, Eupepsia Wellness Resort.
  • With real-time curation, Eupepsia's team of specialists customize wellness retreats to each guest's bio-individuality, health condition and personal goals.

Acqualina Resort & Residences Achieves #1 Hotel Ranking In USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Friday, August 27, 2021
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MIAMI, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Acqualina Resort & Residences has been recognized as the Best Waterfront Hotel in the United States in the 10Best Readers' Choice Awards by USA Today.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Acqualina Resort & Residences has been recognized as the Best Waterfront Hotel in the United States in the 10Best Readers' Choice Awards by USA Today.
  • Along with these prestigious accolades, US News and World Report named Acqualina the #1 Best Resort in the Continental US in their annual Best Hotel Awards and TripAdvisor recognized the resort as the #1 Luxury Beachfront Hotel in the Continental US.
  • Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach.
  • A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award.

The American Visionary Art Museum Wins John Oliver's Last Week Tonight National Museum Contest

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Out of a field of nearly 1,000 submissions, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) has been selected as one of only five museums nationwide to exhibit three "weird works of art" selected by Last Week Tonight's television host John Oliver.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Out of a field of nearly 1,000 submissions, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) has been selected as one of only five museums nationwide to exhibit three "weird works of art" selected by Last Week Tonight's television host John Oliver.
  • That he then cooked up such a highly visible and fun challenge to publicly underscore that need - well, we were smitten!"
  • Hoffberger included with her proposal a reference to comic truth tellers, inserting John Oliver's face into the classic photo of Oscar Wilde.
  • Mr. Oliver has long made a high art of using humor to speak truth to power.

More Than $1.3 Million Raised At Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation's 10th Annual Event

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation raised more than $1.3 million at its 10th annual fundraiser, Golf For the Future.

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  • WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation raised more than $1.3 million at its 10th annual fundraiser, Golf For the Future.
  • The foundation itself has raised a total of more than $7.2 million all that go to endowed scholarships for local Wisconsin Dells high school students.
  • The fundraiser began as a way to raise the necessary funds to operate the Wisconsin Dells High School music department, but before long, the foundation raised enough money for the music program and then some, launching the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation.
  • Established in 2011, the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation raises, invests and distributes scholarship funds for the benefit of graduates from Wisconsin Dells High School.

Restaurateur Sam Mustafa Brings His Award-Winning Toast! All Day to Metro Atlanta with First Franchise-Owned Location

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Toast All Day prides itself on creating a unique Southern-inspired experience for each of its guests, one toast at a time.

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  • Toast All Day prides itself on creating a unique Southern-inspired experience for each of its guests, one toast at a time.
  • The entrepreneurially-minded Mustafa remained true to his future vision and the CHG team in the face of challenges posed by the pandemic, announcing hisToast!
  • Mustafa has come a long way since he planted his roots in Charleston and opened his first area restaurant and Toast location in January, 2005.
  • "I am thrilled and beaming with pride that Metro Atlanta is the first market for a franchise-owned Toast!

New Resort Opens on America's #1 Beach: Bellwether Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Beach Resort opened on August 13thin St. Pete Beach, Florida as the destination's newest independent beachfront hotel and the first in more than ten years.

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  • ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Beach Resort opened on August 13thin St. Pete Beach, Florida as the destination's newest independent beachfront hotel and the first in more than ten years.
  • Bellwether Beach Resort is St. Pete Beach's newest independent beachfront hotel and the first in more than ten years.
  • "The initial vision for Bellwether Beach Resort began more than three years ago when the hotel's current owners purchased the property," said Jay Rocha, vice president of operations for Bellwether Beach Resort.
  • i St. Pete Beach, Florida is recognized as the #1 beach in the U.S .