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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The adults only The Beach Tulum on the Riviera Maya promises "barefoot luxury at its best."

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  • The adults only The Beach Tulum on the Riviera Maya promises "barefoot luxury at its best."
  • A small hotel with private beaches and jungle backdrop, this hot getaway is just a fairly short plane ride away.
  • Chicago's The Drake Hotel offers an upscale, genteel atmosphere on the northern end of the famous Magnificent Mile.
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Hotel Management Company Aqua-Aston Hospitality Announces Brand Updates for Fall 2023, Expands Footprint in North America

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

HONOLULU, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel management company Aqua-Aston Hospitality, operating more than 25 properties in Hawaii, Arizona and Costa Rica, announces key updates for fall 2023:

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  • Aqua-Aston Hospitality shifted to bulk bathroom amenities across its Hawaii properties, eliminating 5.5 million pieces of single-use plastic waste from operations.
  • The brand seeks to help further limit single-use plastic by providing complimentary tote bags and reusable water bottles to A-List subscribers.
  • Aqua-Aston Hospitality is combatting local hunger by holding its annual Harvest for Hunger food drive through November 30, 2023.
  • With one in six people across the state struggling with food insecurity, this initiative puts food on tables in Hawaii.

The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki Opened at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Born in Beijing in 1920, Zao was admitted to the Hangzhou National College of Art (now the CAA) in 1935 and worked as an instructor at the academy after graduating in 1941.

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  • Born in Beijing in 1920, Zao was admitted to the Hangzhou National College of Art (now the CAA) in 1935 and worked as an instructor at the academy after graduating in 1941.
  • He was elected a lifelong member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 2003, and died in Switzerland in 2013.
  • Zao Wou-Ki once said: "I hailed from China so I could go back to China."
  • The exhibition is held between September 20, 2023 and February 20, 2024 (open to the public from September 26, 2023) at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art.

JCB donates to wildfire recovery efforts in Hawaii

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's international payment brand, will donate 70 thousand USD to support the recovery of Maui, Hawaii, which was severely damaged by the recent fires.
  • JCB will consult with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to determine the recipients of the donation.
  • Our prayers go out to the residents of Maui for a speedy recovery," said Takayoshi Futae, President & Chief Executive Officer, JCB Co., Ltd.
  • In addition, JCB's social activities include working with Malama Hawai'i, the Hawaii Tourism Authority's responsible tourism initiative, and sponsoring the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality Announces New Initiatives and Guest Amenities for 2023

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

HONOLULU, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqua-Aston Hospitality – boasting more than 25 properties in Hawaii, Arizona and Costa Rica – introduces a slate of new experiences and offerings for travelers in 2023. Over the past year, the destination-driven company has continued to advocate for sustainability and responsible travel by making brand-wide shifts at their hotels and resorts in Hawaii. The Aqua-Aston Hospitality portfolio is also seeing exciting growth across the Pacific with the debut of Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton in Costa Rica, in addition to new on-site programming and an AAA-Four Diamond and Inspector's Best's 'Inspected Clean' designation at ADERO Scottsdale Resort. Noteworthy updates include:

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  • Known for leading Hawaii's reef-safe movement with the launch of #ForOurReef , the management group continues to be a forerunner for environmental change in the hospitality industry.
  • Most recently, Aqua-Aston Hospitality completed a shift away from single-use plastic at all properties with the introduction of bulk bathroom amenities in partnership with Hotel Emporium .
  • Reflective of Aqua-Aston Hospitality's #ForOurReef initiatives, the company's hotels and resorts in Hawaii debuted new uniforms in partnership with Honolulu-based resort wear brand Tori Richard.
  • Beyond offering admission to guests, Aqua-Aston Hospitality also sponsors special, limited-time exhibitions on-view throughout the year.

Evolv Technology Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 20223 and issued its business outlook for 2023.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 20223 and issued its business outlook for 2023.
  • “We’re pleased to be reporting strong fourth quarter results which capped a historic year of accelerated growth for the Company,” said Peter George, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology.
  • Adjusted EBITDA5 for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $(17.8) million compared to $(15.2) million in the three months ended December 31, 2021.
  • The Company's outlook is based on the current indications for its business, which may change at any time.

ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki Once Again Named A Five-Star Recommended Hotel Alongside its Restaurant, Mugen, In Forbes Travel Guide's 2023 Star Awards

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

HONOLULU, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2023 Star Awards, recognizing ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki and its French-Japanese fine dining restaurant, Mugen, with its coveted Five-Star Hotel and Restaurant Awards for the second year in a row. The first and only hotel statewide to earn two five-star ratings in the same year in both the hotel and restaurant categories, ESPACIO is the leading luxury experience in Hawaii.

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  • Inspired by the Japanese art of omotenashi, ESPACIO offers its guests highly personalized service in which every guest's need is anticipated.
  • ESPACIO also partners with local and luxury brands to provide guests with an all-encompassing experience on Oahu.
  • "Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritize authentic, in-person experiences," says Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide.
  • Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality, and ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.