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W HOTELS DEBUTS W EDINBURGH, MARKING THE ICONIC BRAND'S EXPANSION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever™ service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand's signature Sound Suite recording studio, a first for the UK and the second in Europe, empowering musicians, podcasters, DJs, and artists to create and record inspired by Edinburgh's diverse influences. W Edinburgh sits at the heart of the St. James Quarter, a newly revitalized neighborhood in the city center which combines world-class retail, entertainment, and dining.

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  • W Edinburgh sits at the heart of the St. James Quarter, a newly revitalized neighborhood in the city center which combines world-class retail, entertainment, and dining.
  • "The unveiling of W Edinburgh not only signifies our exciting entry into Scotland, but it also proudly marks our second property and continued expansion in the United Kingdom," said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, W Hotels.
  • W Edinburgh invites locals and global travelers alike to explore the city through the brand's distinct lens."
  • Interior designers Jestico + Whiles have reimagined the best of Scotland with locally rooted influences and creative collaborations throughout W Edinburgh's design.

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Brings "LIBERDADE" to San Francisco International Arts Festival

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Friday, October 15, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABAD-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture, will present Spirit of Brazil '21 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival on October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parade Grounds at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABAD-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture, will present Spirit of Brazil '21 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival on October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parade Grounds at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
  • Spirit of Brazil explores Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and martial arts through a fusion of contemporary and traditional expressions.
  • This year's theme "liberdade", which translates to "freedom", explores Capoeira as a means of self-expression and path to freedom from oppression.
  • Presented by an international cast, the dynamic acrobatic and athletic movements, history and tradition, and heart-thumping rhythms will leave you inspired.