Serving Up Good: How This KFC U.S. Restaurant Manager Is Using Her Passion for Fundraising To Improve Her Community

June 30, 2025 11:15 AM

Yum! Brands Shanel F. and her restaurant team members celebrated being named the top store in the U.S. for fundraising by hosting an in-store party. Yum! Brands Since its founding in 1997, Yum! and its brands have Served Up Good by investing in initiatives that enable team members, employees and communities to thrive. Yum! remains committed to using its capital - financial and human - to reduce food insecurity and to help individuals gain the...

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An Autumnal Pairing: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo and Kubota Sake Present a Japanese Twist on Afternoon Tea

June 30, 2025 9:45 AM

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, renowned for its cultural heritage and hospitality, is delighted to announce a limited-time collaboration with Asahi Shuzo's Kubota sake. This exclusive experience, available from September to November 2025 at the hotel's traditional Ryotei Kinsui restaurant, commemorates two milestone anniversaries: the 40th anniversary of Kubota sake and the 100th anniversary of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's iconic three-story pagoda. Guests...

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AEG Presents Marches With Pride in 2025

June 27, 2025 11:30 AM

In June 2025, AEG Presents, the music division of AEG, employees proudly took to the streets in Detroit, Cleveland, and San Francisco to celebrate Pride Month and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. In Detroit, the team from the Masonic Temple Theatre joined thousands at Motor City Pride, wearing custom AEG-themed shirts and marching with purpose. They danced, cheered, and connected with the crowd, celebrating the city's spirit of...

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Guizhou's Fruitful Eco-Construction: from 'Experimental Zone' to 'Pilot Zone'

June 27, 2025 9:36 AM

Eco Forum Global Guyang 2025 will be held in Guiyang, Guizhou from July 5th to 6th. Guizhou, located in the southwest of China, is using an ecological pen to paint a gorgeous green picture along her mountains and rivers. From an 'Experimental Zone' to a 'Pilot Zone', Guizhou has embarked on a new path of green development characterized with prosperous economy, wealthy people and ecological beauty. Visitors in Libo county's Xiaoqikong Scenic Area...

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Elite Sports Tours Adds Flights to Booking Platform - Sports Fans Can Now Bundle Flights, Hotels & Game Tickets

June 26, 2025 2:00 PM

With the addition of flight booking, Elite Sports Tours makes it even easier for sports fans to plan and personalize their trips. By bundling everything together, fans save time, reduce hassle, and enjoy more flexibility when building the perfect game day getaway - all with just a few clicks. With flights now live on the Elite Sports Tours platform, fans can unlock exclusive discounts by bundling flights, hotels, and tickets into one seamless...

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Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

June 26, 2025 12:30 PM

Find out why your sustainability strategy requires north stars. The Conference Board Food, people, and planet-these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands -a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards-focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more. What lessons can other businesses learn from the sustainability success of this multinational company? Join Steve Odland and guest Jon Hixson, chief...

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John Scott Wedemeyer Advocates Resilience and Real Leadership

June 25, 2025 12:35 PM

John Scott Wedemeyer, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran and international Gulfstream G650 pilot, is using his recent media spotlight, "John Scott Wedemeyer: From Fighter Jet Cockpits to Global Skies", to raise awareness about the need for stronger personal accountability, focus, and resilience in today's fast-changing world. With over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and more than 4,700 hours in the cockpit of the F/A-18 Hornet, Wedemeyer...

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How I Got Here: Sebastian Wright

June 24, 2025 12:20 PM

Yum! Brands Yum! Brands Sebastian Wright Chief Food Innovation Officer, KFC Global Education Sheen School London, United Kingdom (1986-1991) Durham University Bachelor of Science, Geology Durham, United Kingdom (1992-1995) If we were to interview your teachers, what would they say about you? "Sebastian is imaginative and enthusiastic in class, though keeping him focused can be a challenge when there is something more interesting happening...

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Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel: A Luxury Playground

June 24, 2025 12:00 PM

Just a 30-minute drive outside of Seattle lies the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the city: Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel. With a variety of restaurants, spa, casino, hotel, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it's the perfect place to sit back and unwind. To make things even easier for visitors, the casino provides a free shuttle service in and out of downtown Seattle. "It is really special for our guests to come and...

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Championing Circular Design: PATRÓN(R) CRISTALINO Activation at Miami Airport

June 24, 2025 11:25 AM

Bacardi Global Travel Retail brought a fresh wave of excitement to Miami International Airport (MIA) this month with a dynamic pop-up activation which spotlighted PATRÓN® CRISTALINO, the brand's latest super-premium innovation. The month-long promotion not only celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged PATRÓN expression but also reinforced the company's commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from...

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G6 Hospitality's Revenue Management Program Delivers Double-Digit Growth and Outperforms Market

June 23, 2025 11:00 AM

G6 Hospitality, parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, today announced the results of its Revenue Management Services (RMS) program, which continues to deliver superior performance for participating properties compared to the broader portfolio and the market at large. The RMS program leverages proprietary automation tools, daily competitive set monitoring, and bi-weekly strategy calls with dedicated revenue managers. These initiatives allow...

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Saudi Travel Platform almatar Reports 30% Surge in Risk Mitigation Services Amid Regional Airspace Disruption

June 20, 2025 11:00 AM

Amid a major regional crisis that led to the sudden closure of airspace across more than 20 airports and the cancellation of over 400 flights within just 72 hours, almatar-Saudi Arabia's leading travel platform-demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of intelligent travel platform. "In just three days, we witnessed a 30% surge in demand for our Golden Guarantee and Free Delay services," said Faisal...

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Kavya Travel Advocates for the Return of Human-Centered Travel Planning

June 19, 2025 3:00 PM

Kavya Travel, a small but fast-growing online travel agency, is encouraging travelers to shift their mindset in 2025-away from faceless booking platforms and back to the power of real human connection. In response to growing dissatisfaction with automated travel systems, Kavya Travel is raising awareness about the benefits of working with a real agent from start to finish. "People are tired of being bounced between apps, chatbots, and endless...

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The Power of Yum!: One Event, Nearly 1,000 Attendees, Billions of Possibilities

June 18, 2025 11:00 AM

Yum! Brands: The world's largest restaurant company recently held its Global Franchise Convention in Sydney, Australia. The event served as an illustration of Yum!'s massive scale and demonstrated what its fouriconic brands can accomplish by coming together. Yum! Brands Almost all of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees - 98% of nearly 61,000 locations, to be exact. And over 600 of...

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AEG's Kate Sheets Named to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2025

June 17, 2025 1:20 PM

Kate Sheets, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Affairs for AEG Global Partnerships, has been named to Sports Business Journal's prestigious Forty Under 40 Class of 2025, a recognition that honors top executives under the age of 40 who are driving innovation and excellence across sports, entertainment, media, and technology. In her role at AEG Global Partnerships, Sheets is instrumental in managing and expanding high-impact brand...

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AEG Celebrates the LGBTQIA + Community at the 2025 LA Pride Parade

June 13, 2025 6:20 PM

AEG To celebrate the power of connection, more than 50 employees from AEG and its Southern California business divisions including AXS, AEG Presents, Crypto.com Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy, LA Kings, marched alongside the company's float during the 55th Annual LA Pride celebration on June 8, 2025. The iconic event, which was one of the largest pride parades in the country, honored the strength and resilience of Los Angeles'...

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Baglioni Hotel Luna Unveils Santo Mare: A New Seafood Dining Destination in Venice

June 13, 2025 10:45 AM

Baglioni Hotel Luna, the exclusive five-star property overlooking the Venice lagoon, proudly announces the grand opening of Santo Mare, an innovative seafood restaurant reimagining authentic Italian fishmonger traditions through a contemporary culinary lens. This brand forms part of a high-profile global collection of restaurant brands by Reitano Food. Santo Mare welcomes both hotel guests and the public to indulge in a refined gastronomic...

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How Yum! Brands Maximizes Franchise Operating Capability

June 12, 2025 1:40 PM

At Yum!, we operate close to 61,000 restaurants in 155-plus countries and territories. One key to our success? Maximizing franchise operating capability. Watch the latest episode of "Quick Bite," the series that brings you Yum! news in about a minute, to learn what we look for in our partners and how we work together to build the world's most loved, most trusted and fastest-growing restaurant brands. View additional multimedia and more ESG...

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Ownia Collection Offers Sustainable Summer Escapes to Bali, Azores, Zanzibar

June 12, 2025 9:30 AM

As the travel industry continues to evolve in 2025, the conversation is no longer just about where to go - but how to go. With the impacts of mass tourism becoming harder to ignore, destinations like Bali, the Azores, and Zanzibar are leading a movement toward sustainable luxury. Ownia Collection's independent hotels are redefining what it means to travel responsibly to these still unspoiled locations - offering a deeper and sustainable...

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Global Tourism Elites Gather for "Night of Hainan"

June 11, 2025 11:06 PM

On June 7, more than 450 global tourism industry representatives met in Sanya, China, for the Night of Hainan Tourism Promotional Event, where they learned about the province's tourism and cultural resources. Overseas tour operators at the "Night of Hainan" At the event, guests were amazed by Hainan's natural beauty and cultural legacies showcased in the promotional video. They engaged in in-depth discussions on hot topics, including the latest...

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