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Announcing Overnights: Connecting The World to Unique Home-Sharing Experiences

August 11, 2023 3:15 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2023 / The web-based home-sharing platform Overnights proudly announces the start of its services worldwide, starting with the USA. Overnights aims to provide unique home-sharing experiences while connecting people across the globe in a transparent way. The core values of Overnights revolve around creating more income opportunities for hosts and ensuring a high level of trust and transparency for users,...

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CSI DMC Destination and Event Management Expands Into Arizona

August 10, 2023 1:00 PM

CSI DMC, the Destination and Event Management Company (DMC) clients trust to transform their events into exceptional experiences, has expanded its business operations into Arizona. PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / CSI DMC, the Destination and Event Management Company (DMC) clients trust to transform their events into exceptional experiences, has expanded its business operations into Arizona. CSI DMC's locally based team of...

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United's Sustainable Flight Fund Grows to Nearly $200 Million and Adds Strategic Partners

August 10, 2023 11:45 AM

In just five months, the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM increased in size to nearly $200 million and welcomes American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures, Aviation Capital Group, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Groupe ADP, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue Ventures Fund was launched in February to rally businesses and consumers to support the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) - more than 60,000...

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company - Aug 10

August 10, 2023 11:00 AM

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / InterContinental Hotels Group PLC: 1. Issuer Details ISIN GB00BHJYC057 Issuer Name INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC UK or Non-UK Issuer UK 2. Reason for Notification An event changing the breakdown of voting rights 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation Name Boron Investments B.V. City of registered office (if applicable)...

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KFC Donates $250,000 to Tertiary Level Education

August 10, 2023 10:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / Yum! Brands: Previously published by loop As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago, KFC has donated $250,000 towards 50 tertiary-level bursaries for deserving students. In a release, the company said the bursary is aptly named the KFC Bucket Bursary, as a symbol of the brand's values of togetherness, caring, and helping. Continue reading here. Photos: Prestige Holdings...

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American Airlines Participates in First-of-Its-Kind Research on Contrail Avoidance

August 9, 2023 10:00 AM

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2023 / American Airlines announced the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on contrail avoidance, with results verified by satellite imagery, aimed at reducing aviation's environmental impact. Contrails form when airplanes fly through layers of humidity, and they can persist as cirrus clouds for minutes or hours depending on the conditions. While these extra clouds can reflect sunlight back into space...

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CrowdRiff Unveils New Brand Campaign 'Showcase it,' Spotlights Four Destinations Scaling Their Digital Marketing Efforts

August 9, 2023 9:15 AM

Company also introduces a revamped identity that reflects the company's continued commitment to transforming how destination marketers source, share, and scale authentic content. TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2023 / Today, CrowdRiff, the all-in-one visual marketing platform for DMOs, unveils its brand refresh and accompanying campaign, "Showcase it." This non-scripted campaign explores how four destinations use CrowdRiff's visual content...

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KFC's First Annual People, Culture & Purpose Conference: Feeding People’s Potential & Celebrating Progress

August 9, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2023 / Last month, leaders across our people, culture and purpose teams gathered in London to discuss one of the most important elements of our business - our people. During the three days together, they discussed important topics related to unlocking inclusive, heart-led, high-performance and transformational growth including learning and development, mentorship, people planning, and equity, inclusion...

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Pioneering the Future of Flavor: Griffith Foods and Worldchefs Renew Partnership

August 9, 2023 8:15 AM

Griffith Foods has renewed as a Worldchefs Global Partner. As a family business for more than 100 years, Griffith Foods is known for their industry expertise, comprehensive global insights, collaborative partnerships, and purpose-driven passion. With an aim to shape the future of food, Griffith Foods is a key supporter of Feed the Planet sustainability initiatives to equip chefs with the flavors and tools to set a better course for the future....

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2023 "Picturesque Zhejiang" Video Storytelling Contest Launched for Worldwide Entries

August 8, 2023 10:10 PM

HANGZHOU, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2023 / On August 8, 2023, the Worldwide "Picturesque Zhejiang" Video Storytelling Contest was officially launched and will collect excellent contest entries from around the world. The contest was started with the purpose of deepening China's cultural exchanges and cooperation with other countries, helping to extend the regional content of picturesque Zhejiang and promoting the deep integration of culture,...

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United Becomes First U.S. Airline To Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors

August 8, 2023 1:50 PM

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2023 / United Airlines Inc.: New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently First Braille-equipped aircraft now flying and the airline expects to outfit entire mainline fleet by 2026 CHICAGO, August 8, 2023 /3BL/ -- United recently became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping...

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Taco Bell Awards $59K to Rochester’s Boys and Girls Club

August 8, 2023 10:15 AM

ROCHESTER, N.Y. / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2023 / Yum! Brands Originally published by WROC on RochesterFirst.com Thursday, Taco Bell awarded Rochester's Boys and Girls Club $59,110 to fuel the city's young people's bold ambitions. Continue reading and see the video here Image courtesy of WROC View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Yum! Brands on 3blmedia.com. Contact Info: Spokesperson: Yum! Brands Website:...

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - Aug 8

August 8, 2023 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2023 / The Company announces that on 07 August 2023 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2023 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 21...

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Pizza Hut U.S. Chef Alex Yeatts

August 7, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2023 / Yum! Brands Hut Life | Pizza Hut Blog July was National Culinary Arts Month, a time to showcase the amazing people who have helped create the amazing Pizza Hut menu. Although, here at Pizza Hut, LLC, we know there never needs to be an excuse to celebrate the incredible work the culinary team does year-round. To learn more about the Culinary Arts and what it takes to be a chef, we sat down with...

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - Aug 7

August 7, 2023 2:00 AM

Purchase of own shares LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2023 / InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (NYSE:IHG)(LSE:IHG)(OTC PINK:ICHGF) The Company announces that on 04 August 2023 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2023 (the...

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Meet the Eleven $20,000 KFC Foundation Scholarship Recipients

August 4, 2023 12:05 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 4, 2023 / This spring, the KFC Foundation awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to over 500 restaurant employees. Eleven exceptional individuals were selected to receive $20,000 toward pursuing their educational dreams. Read about their stories of resilience and determination. Haili Austin Cadillac, MI Franchisee: Bells & Birds Haili is a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor's in accounting at...

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - Aug 4

August 4, 2023 2:00 AM

Purchase of own shares LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 4, 2023 / The Company announces that on 03 August 2023 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2023 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions...

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Hormel Foods Announces Free College Tuition for Team Members

August 3, 2023 9:10 PM

AUSTIN, MN / ACCESSWIRE / August 3, 2023 / Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) has had a longstanding commitment to education for its team members, their families and the communities where it operates. Today, the Fortune 500 global branded food company is announcing a new opportunity open to eligible team members in the United States to earn their degree or complete non-degree programs for free. Hormel Foods is partnering with Workforce Edge, a...

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OTA Insight Unveils the Impact of 'Taylor Swift Effect' on Global Hotel Markets

August 3, 2023 10:00 AM

Swift's U.S. Tour Strikes a Chord: Hotel Prices Soar by 7.7% Year-on-Year in Anticipation of Concert Dates DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 3, 2023 / OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, today released a comprehensive analysis highlighting the influence of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on hotel demand and pricing, both domestically and internationally. Monthly 2022 versus 2023 change in hotel pricing (%)...

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Yum! Brands' Road to 100,000 Restaurants Starts With People

August 3, 2023 8:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 3, 2023 / Yum! Brands: Originally published by QSR on qsrmagazine.com By Danny Klein It's not hyperbole to say no restaurant group on record has grown as fast as Yum! Brands is currently. The Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger owner opened roughly 8,700 locations in the past two years. That calculates to a store every two hours, across the globe, for 24 straight months, or 730 days. In fiscal...

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