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Ardent Awarded Competitive Three-Year $3.69M CBP Task Order

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Oct 19, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., October 19, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Ardent Management Consulting, Inc. (Ardent), a trusted provider of digital transformation, data science and analytics, and location intelligence, announced its award of a competitive task order in support of the US Border Patrol’s (USBP) Advanced Analytics Branch at DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Ardent expands its portfolio of work with CBP under this new three-year contract, supporting the Advanced Analytics Branch of the Strategic Planning and Analysis Directorate with geospatial, temporal, and geostatistical analysis. Through the building and enhancing of analytic tools, Ardent will enable USBP to use and access data to create greater situational awareness of the environments where Agents and stakeholders within the CBP operate. Ardent also will provide user training and technical support to the Border Patrol for geospatial tools and capabilities at USBP HQ and in the field.

“Ensuring the safety and security of our border is a critical national security and humanitarian issue. Enabling better data and data-driven decision-making through technology is at the core of what we do. Ardent thrives in helping DHS and our government customers resolve their most complex and challenging problems,” said Josh Rubin, Ardent’s Chief Growth Officer.

“Our team takes pride in being selected by CBP as a partner supporting informed decisions on trends in border security and identifying risks along the borders that make our country safer.”

About Ardent

A digital transformation, location intelligence, and data analytics firm, Ardent brings a significant history of innovative proven best practices “at the speed of the mission” to Federal Civilian agencies, DHS mission components, State and Local entities, and the commercial and non-profit sectors. Ardent Management Consulting is certified to 9001:2015, its Development Projects are CMMI-Dev V2.0 Maturity Level 3 rated and its management systems (ISMS/ITSMS) are certified to IS0 27001:2013, and ISO 20000-1:2018 standards by SRI Quality System Registrar. For more information, visit www.ardentmc.com or reach out to Emily Morgan (emily.morgan@ardentmc.com).

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October 19, 2022
Urban SDK Receives the EFI Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award

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Enterprise Florida recognizes Jacksonville company for job creation and fueling innovation across Florida.

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updated: Feb 16, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 15, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Enterprise Florida presented Urban SDK with the EFI Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award during its most recent Board of Directors meeting in Tallahassee. The Jacksonville-based data analytics and visualization company was recognized for its commitment to job growth within the state, as well as its work showcasing Florida as a global leader in innovation.

“This is a proud moment for our company,” said CEO and Co-founder Drew Messer. “We started Urban SDK to do 2 things: help the government transform itself through a modern data management strategy and prove we can build a $100M dollar tech startup out of Jacksonville, Florida. This award further validates our vision.”

Urban SDK was started in 2018 by Messer and COO and Co-founder Justin Dennis. In 2021, the company expanded internationally and tripled its valuation in under 12 months. For 2022, the company forecasts 300% growth, which Dennis believes is due to the company’s best-in-class technology meeting a strong demand in the market.

“Our modern data management system optimizes business decisions and operations through data, and the impact is no clearer than within Florida,” said Dennis. “In Jacksonville, we’re the data management system for the country’s first autonomous public transportation vehicles. Meanwhile, in Tampa Bay and Central Florida we’ve established regional contracts between counties and DOT Districts that give leaders an ability to plan regionally instead of county by county.”

The EFI Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award comes on the heels of Urban SDK closing its Seed Series, which was led by the Florida Opportunity Fund (FOF), Florida-based venture capital firms DeepWork Capital and venVelo, and TechStars.

“Urban SDK and its founders are changing the way we look at the world and embody the purpose and power of investment by the Florida Opportunity Fund,” said Florida Opportunity Fund Executive Director Meredith Pelton. “The Fund proudly supports Urban SDK’s dynamic financial success, team expansion, and state and community investment as Florida continues to fuel innovation.”

“We’re honored to be in the FOF portfolio,” said Messer. “We’re a home-grown Florida business with the state as a majority shareholder. We employ 21 Florida residents with high paying jobs, and we’re building a platform that helps our government innovate at the highest levels. This investment into Urban SDK is evidence that EFI is making Florida the premiere business destination in the world.”

About the EFI Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award

The Enterprise Florida Entrepreneur and Job Growth Award was established by Enterprise Florida in 2019 to recognize Florida businesses that have created jobs and invested in communities across the state.

About Urban SDK

Urban SDK is a data analytics and visualization software that transforms data from the physical world and turns it into intelligence. The platform is a single solution for all data needs — transforming, visualizing, enriching, and managing data for all subscribers.

Media Contact

Jonathan Bass
jonathan.bass@urbansdk.com
386-228-7668

Source: Urban SDK

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February 15, 2022
UK-Based World Book of Records Recognises GSF Schools as World’s Most Awarded Network of Schools

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updated: Aug 3, 2021

SINGAPORE, August 3, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The UK-based World Book of Records, which ratifies special world records achieved by individuals and organizations, has announced that it recognizes Global Schools Foundation (GSF) as the World’s Most Awarded Network of Schools.

The announcement comes fresh on the heels of another stupendous GSF achievement of crossing a milestone of 250 national and international excellence awards from various international Quality Organisations.

“This effectively means, in terms of education excellence, GSF schools have been recognized as one of the best in the world,” said Mr Rajeev Katyal, Dy COO of GSF. “It is a valuable validation of all the best practices we have introduced in education, to reinforce essential benefits for all stakeholders.”

GSF schools took inspiration from some of the world’s leading organizations, and adopted Education Excellence as a daily mantra, to benefit thousands of students across its 23 campuses in eight countries. All the awards by the school were achieved for streamlining academic processes, introducing newer systems, workflows, and best practices for students’ benefit.

Several Education Excellence frameworks have been established by eminent bodies over the years. Renowned among these are the Malcolm Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework initiated by the Baldrige Foundation – USA; the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model; Institute of Directors (IOD) excellence standards, Asia Pacific Quality Organization’s Performance Excellence and Business Excellence Model by Enterprise Singapore.

GSF schools have been benchmarking their campuses on frameworks set by these bodies. In return, the quality organizations assess the school performance through third-party quality assurance professionals and base their awards on strict evaluation criteria. Based on these evaluations, GSF has won awards in different categories like Innovative education practices, Green initiatives, Performance excellence, Business excellence.

Some awards are from reputed institutions like Asia-Pacific Quality Organisation, Enterprise Singapore, Institute of Directors, IMCRB National Quality Awards, CII, to name a few.

“Excellence is all about creating the finest engagement between teachers and students,” said Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman of Global Schools Foundation. “It is also about ensuring that an adaptive & customizable approach to learning is made available to every student that matches their learning abilities. I am thrilled that all our years of hard work and dedication have been given a stamp of approval,” he said.

About Global Schools Foundation

Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation is a community-oriented institution whose mission is to nurture young minds into global leaders of tomorrow.

It has four international school brands under its aegis in Asia and the Middle East, including the fast-growing One World International School and the well-established Global Indian International School, and Nottingham International Schools, which will be launching soon. The school aims to bring equitable education to larger communities across the world without compromising on quality. www.GSF.info

For Media Inquiries :

Ms. Rupali Karekar
rupali.karekar@myglobalschool.org

Source: Global Schools Foundation

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August 2, 2021
Funding Available From New Tech Network for Innovative Exploration in Texas Schools
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Education Nonprofit Provides Planning Grants to Explore Project-Based Learning, Blended and Virtual Learning Model

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updated: Sep 9, 2020
HOUSTON, September 9, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K – 12 school change, has officially opened the application for competitive Planning Grants (valued at more than $6,500) offered to Texas schools or districts interested in improving blended, project-based learning and implementing NTN’s innovative school model.

The NTN Planning Grants include a custom school readiness assessment, access to NTN’s School Design Studio courses and participation in NTN’s School Design Academy. The grants allow Texas school and districts to initiate school redesign and are available to schools K-12. New Tech Network has been working with Texas schools since 2007 and now has more than 30 schools in the state.

“Through our student-centered learning model, NTN has helped schools achieve their vision for graduates by providing professional development and rich resources with a focus on project-based learning and work-based education within current school or district structures,” said Lydia Dobyns, President & CEO of New Tech Network. “The NTN Planning Grants allow schools to explore this model at no cost to the district. We have a proven track record of success in Texas and look forward to the opportunity to partner with even more educators to reimagine learning in a way that creates the best outcomes for all students.”

The grant application period opens today, September 9, and will close on September 23, 2020. Recipients will be announced September 28, with professional development sessions beginning in October.

NTN’s Planning Grants (valued at more than $6,500) provide district and charter schools with:
- Participation in New Tech Network’s School Design Academy for school teams
- Custom School Readiness Assessment for school teams
- NTN Model Overview workshop for school and district teams
- Full access to NTN School Design Studio self-paced courses
- NTN virtual learning resources
House Bill 3 (HB 3) specifically offers a financial incentive for engaging in school design and professional development with NTN. In the Career and Technology Education (CTE) section of HB 3, campuses that are NTN members qualify for an additional $50 per student allotment.

To learn more about NTN in Texas, please visit: https://newtechnetwork.org/texas.

About New Tech Network

New Tech Network, a national nonprofit organization, is a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change. NTN has successfully guided over 200 schools and districts in 28 states with a whole school, systemic approach where student skills are valued as much as test scores. New Tech Network provides professional development and coaching for teachers and school leaders to inspire and engage all students through authentic and challenging work. The New Tech school model features multiple student learning outcomes combined with pervasive project-based learning, an inclusive school-wide culture and the real-world use of technology tools and resources.

Media Contact: Danielle Gates
dgates@newtechnetwork.org
925.435.3201

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September 9, 2020
Comfort Cases Founder Rob Scheer Honored With Babineaux Award for Foster Care
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ATLANTA, June 26, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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National Council For Adoption is proud to present the 2019 Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award to Rob Scheer in recognition of his continued commitment to creating positive change in the lives of children in foster care who need permanent families.

As a child, Rob Scheer was placed in foster care and arrived at a house full of strangers with a beaten and torn trash bag filled with his belongings. He described his transition into foster care as a form of mental abuse: the feeling that you are not wanted or loved. When he became 18, he “aged out” of the system, left homeless. Statistically, Rob should have struggled with drug abuse, dropped out of school, or become incarcerated, but instead, he chose to dedicate himself to a purpose by becoming an advocate for children and youth in foster care.

When Rob and Reece Scheer welcomed four children into their home through foster care, each one arrived with a torn trash bag. Rob was shocked and saddened that so little had changed over the years, which inspired him to create a better option for thousands of children. Comfort Cases are bags and backpacks that contain the essentials for children in foster care. Each case has both hygiene kits (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.) and age-specific comfort items, such as books, journals, and blankets. Rob’s goal is to help children in foster care feel safe and comforted through uncomfortable and oftentimes scary transitions.

Since its founding in 2013, Comfort Cases have reached 39 states in the U.S. Over 40,000 youths have received a care package from Rob’s organization. In 2017 alone, 11,219 Comfort Cases were delivered to children of all ages—from babies to teenagers—giving them a small gift of love and helping preserve their dignity as they enter a new foster home. His next goal is to provide support for higher education for those who are aging out of care.

Rob recently published A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time in November 2018. It is a memoir of his childhood and the discrimination he and his husband would later face when adopting their children. With frequent speaking engagements, his story has inspired millions. He has appeared on Upworthy, with over 130 million views on his viral video, as well as on the Today Show, The Ellen Show, and more.

“Comfort Cases’ motto is #NoMoreTrashBags and they are truly committed to making that goal a reality,” says NCFA president and CEO, Chuck Johnson. “In just five years, it is incredible to see the impact that Rob and his team have had—including the outpouring of compassion from thousands of volunteers and Comfort Cases Ambassadors across the country who pack bags and deliver them in their communities. Rob serves as an example that everyone can do something to help children in foster care, whether it’s the life-changing commitment of adopting a child or something as seemingly small as donating blankets and bags. NCFA is proud to honor Rob’s work with the 2019 Babineaux Award and we look forward to watching Comfort Cases grow to serve more children and youth in foster care in the years to come.”

About Foster Care

According to the most recent report from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently 442,995 children in U.S. foster care. Of these children, 123,437 are waiting to be adopted. The number of waiting children has reached a nine-year high, with a 13% increase in parental drug abuse cases playing a major role in this increase. Nearly 20,000 youth aged out of foster care this year and will navigate adulthood without the financial, educational, social, and psychological support they need to thrive. This is a national tragedy that must be addressed, as the outcomes for foster youth who age out of care are bleak. With no stable support system, these young adults are at high risk of homelessness, substance abuse, pregnancy, and incarceration.

About The Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award

Established in 2015, the Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award honors individuals and organizations that have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure children experience the love and stability that come with a forever family. This award is given to those who have demonstrated the most selfless commitment to providing resources, education, and leadership to address the many challenges including parent recruitment, training, and support services necessary to give children safe, stable, and loving adoptive families. The Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award acknowledges the dedicated efforts of those who have generously given their time, talents, and resources to ensure that all children can “come home” to a loving, forever family. The award is named for Adoption Hall of Fame recipients Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux who cared for more than 100 children in foster care during their decades-long tenure as foster and adoptive parents in Louisiana.

Awardees include:
- 2015: Governor John Kasich of Ohio and Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado
- 2016: Former foster youth Sixto Cancel and Nicole Marchman
- 2017: NBC4 Washington’s Barbara Harrison and Mississippi’s Executive Director of the Division of Family and Children’s Services Dr. David Chandler
- 2018: Lifelong adoption advocate Joe Kroll
- 2019: Country music artist Jimmy Wayne and author and co-founder of Comfort Cases Rob Scheer
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About National Council For Adoption

Founded in 1980, National Council For Adoption (NCFA) is a global adoption advocacy nonprofit that promotes a culture of adoption through education, research, legislative action, and collaboration. As the authoritative voice for adoption, NCFA’s areas of focus include domestic infant adoption, adoption and permanency outcomes for youth in foster care, and intercountry adoption. Passionately committed to the belief that every child deserves to thrive in a nurturing, permanent family, NCFA serves children, birth parents, adopted individuals, adoptive families, and adoption professionals. In addition, we work tirelessly to educate U.S. and foreign government officials and policymakers, members of the media, and all those in the general public with an interest in adoption.

For more information, visit www.AdoptionCouncil.org.

Source: National Council For Adoption
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June 26, 2019
Award-Winning Hotel Brand Set to Open New Property in Hokkaido’s Leading Tourist Destination

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UNWIND HOTEL & BAR will take over a historic building and local symbol to deliver an emotionally charged experience to its guests

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updated: Feb 5, 2019

TOKYO, February 5, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Japanese real-estate developer Global Agents has just announced the second location of its luxury lifestyle hotel brand “UNWIND HOTEL & BAR” with a grand opening set for late-March 2019. The first location in the series opened in early 2017 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and won numerous awards in addition to being ranked the No. 1 hotel in all of Sapporo. Global Agents is now bringing the UNWIND HOTEL & BAR brand to the culturally rich city of Otaru, one of Hokkaido’s leading tourist destinations. The Japanese developer decided to revamp the former Etchuya Hotel, a local symbol and historical building constructed in 1931 that was the very first hotel dedicated to serving foreigners in Hokkaido after World War I. Global Agents has committed to preserving the hotel’s heritage and original facade while also giving the long-time vacant property a full interior renovation and offering guests a truly unique and refined experience. The hotel will also offer brand-new facilities and services such as a stylish bar and a banquet hall that doubles as a restaurant with a lively “Happy Hour” featuring endless free wine.

The first things guests will experience at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU is the unique architectural design and aesthetic. The building was originally designed by Kuniharu Karasawa and was listed in British travel guides as early as the late 1800s. The former Etchuya building was a symbol of Otaru’s status as a port-hub for international trade with an annex that exclusively served foreigners. The view from the facade and its perpendicular fenestrations are a major feature of the building with two rows of bay windows surrounded by circular windows on either side. The influence of post-World War I Art Deco design on Karasawa is also seen in his liberal use of stained glass throughout the interior. The classic exterior and newly renovated interior will allow guests to experience a unique mix of historical classic and modern design during their stay. As the guest passes through the entrance to the lobby, they are greeted by a gorgeous chandelier and rustic fireplace giving them the feeling of entering a completely different world.

The former ballroom of the building has been transformed into “THE BALL,” a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy seasonal ingredients and local cuisine in a stylish setting. The ballroom also doubles as a banquet space that can be used for large events and weddings. The combination of the unique location and historic design will provide guests with a truly original wedding experience. After dinner, guests can move to “BAR IGNIS,” a stylish bar designed with guest interaction in mind that features an unlimited free wine happy hour held every day from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the hotel will offer a modern take on English-style Afternoon Tea by serving it as a complimentary breakfast.

UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU is the latest hotel from Japanese developer Global Agents. CEO Takeshi Yamasaki notes that “preserving the historical aspect of the building and the area surrounding was a huge challenge but integral to the conception of this hotel. The building’s rich history gives us the chance to offer guests a unique experience that can transcend a typical stay.” Tourism in the Otaru area has been dramatically increasing over the past few years and with the pending opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen “Shin-Otaru Station,” the demand for new accommodations has never been higher. Global Agents has seen great success in the Tokyo rental market with Social Apartment, their brand of co-living spaces, and the company already has plans to open six new hotels throughout Japan this year, as well as their first international hotel in Taipei (Taiwan), currently scheduled to open Summer 2019.

Media Contact:
Zacharie Coskun
z-coskun@global-agents.co.jp
+81-3-6433-5792

Source: Global Agents

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February 4, 2019
Fortune Products, Inc. Receives Presidential Award for Exports

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updated: Jun 7, 2018

CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 7, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented Fortune Products, Inc. with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on May 21. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

“Fortune Products has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards Committee was very impressed with Fortune Products’ export sales to multiple industries in 64 countries. The company’s 65 percent growth in employment supported by exports was also particularly notable. Fortune Products’ achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs,” said Secretary Ross in his congratulatory letter to the company announcing its selection.

Fortune Products has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The ‘E’ Awards Committee was very impressed with Fortune Products’ export sales to multiple industries in 64 countries. The company’s 65 percent growth in employment supported by exports was also particularly notable. Fortune Products’ achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs.

Wilbur Ross , U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Fortune Products, Inc., established in 1984, is the manufacturer of the award-winning AccuSharp brand of knife & tool sharpeners and offers a full line of manual sharpening products and knives. Fortune Products has also successfully launched two additional brands – SharpNEasy and ParaForce – into its broad scope of sharpening products, tools, and knives. For more information about Fortune Products, Inc. and its full line of sharpening products and tools, visit www.accusharp.com.

“Our team takes pride in providing quality products that offer a great value and as our brand continues to grow internationally, exporting has become a vital part of our sales,” said Jay Cavanaugh, Fortune Products’ President and CEO. “Buyers and consumers in foreign markets are increasingly seeking quality products made in the United States. We are extremely proud to be recognized for our contribution in the export market and honored to receive the President’s ‘E’ Award.”

In total, Secretary Ross honored 43 U.S. companies and organizations from across the country with the President’s “E” Award for their role in strengthening the U.S. economy by sharing American ingenuity outside of our borders.

U.S. companies are nominated for the “E” Awards through the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the Department’s International Trade Administration. With offices across the United States and in embassies and consulates around the world, The International Trade Administration lends its expertise at every stage of the exporting process by promoting and facilitating exports and investment into the United States; administering Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties orders; and removing, reducing, or preventing foreign trade barriers.

U.S. exports totaled $2.33 trillion in 2017, accounting for 12 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. Exports supported an estimated 10.7 million jobs nationwide in 2016, according to the most recent statistics from the International Trade Administration.

About the “E” Awards

In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and provide recognition to America’s exporters. Criteria for the award is based on four years of successive export growth in one or more international markets.

For more information about the “E” Awards and the benefits of exporting, visit www.export.gov.

Contact: Public Relations Department, (952) 272-6999

Source: Fortune Products, Inc.

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June 7, 2018
Ghassan Aboud Awarded as the Leading Hospitality Investor by Hotel News ME

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updated: May 3, 2018

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 3, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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Dubai based entrepreneur Ghassan Aboud was awarded as the “Leading Hospitality Investor” during the Leaders in Hospitality Awards event organized by BNC Publishing on April 29, 2018 at the St Regis Hotel, Dubai. Ghassan Aboud is the promoter of the multi-business conglomerate, the Ghassan Aboud Group that was established 25 years back with the UAE as the headquarters.

The annual event is hosted by the leading regional publication Hotel News Middle East to recognize and honour leading regional and international players in the hospitality sector. The winners were judged by a panel of renowned experts drawn from the hospitality industry.

I am honoured to be recognized at this prestigious event as an international investor. With the outstanding management team that we have, I am confident that Crystalbrook Collection will deliver exceptional customer enjoyment at some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

Ghassan Aboud, CEO

The award recognized Ghassan Aboud’s pioneering foray into the hospitality sector with project commitments to the tune of AU$ 800 million, through the creation of a portfolio of luxury hotels under the brand name – Crystalbrook Collection.

Upon receiving the recognition, Ghassan Aboud said, “I am honoured to be recognized at this prestigious event as an international investor. With the outstanding management team that we have, I am confident that Crystalbrook Collection will deliver exceptional customer enjoyment at some of the world’s most desirable destinations.”

Wissam Youhane, CEO-BNC Publishing said, “Once again I am humbled to be associated with this fantastic industry. It is a real honour to see so many talented people assembled in one place to share their achievements with us. At BNC Publishing we endeavor to shine a light on the prowess of those within this amazing sector and that is what the awards were all about – taking the opportunity to give something back to those who give so much to us.”

In the hospitality sector, with an initial focus on Australia, Ghassan Aboud’s investments are being deployed in acquisition, development and management of prime hospitality assets. The assets include 5-star hotels, luxury apartments, marina operations and high-end retail. In addition to the hospitality portfolio, the group has invested into a substantial pastoral business with a land area of 35,000 hectares.

The ultimate ambition of Crystalbrook Collection is to become a world-class brand associated with unique lifestyle destinations.

About Ghassan Aboud Group

Established in 1994, the Ghassan Aboud Group operates from its global headquarters in the with business operations in Australia, Belgium, Jordan and Turkey. The multi-billion group is well entrenched in automotive, hospitality, pastoral, real estate, retail, catering, media and art production businesses.

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Contact:

Moatasem Al Ahmad
Ghassan Aboud Group – Marketing
Po Box 294377, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Email : moatasem@gagroup.net
Phone : +9714 881 4300; www.gagroup.net

About Crystalbrook Collection

Crystalbrook Collection is a portfolio of distinctive luxury hotels where differences are applauded. Each hotel and resort carries an authentic expression of its location. Add playful designs, a stimulating environment and a passion for fun and you have a uniquely enriching experience.

Contact:

Katie Malone
Group Director, Marketing
Crystalbrook Collection
Surry Hills House
Level 2, 10-14 Waterloo Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9048 4403
Email: katie.malone@crystalbrookcollection.com
https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com.au

Source: Ghassan Aboud Group

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May 3, 2018
The Best Quiet Hotel in the World 2017: Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

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updated: Dec 20, 2017

Amsterdam,Netherlands, December 20, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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On 20 December, the coveted Quiet Hotel Award will be presented for the 3^rd time. The winner has been selected from the over 157 European hotels that have acquired the Quiet Room^®label. This year’s winner is the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, a 4-star hotel in possession of 408 QR-qualified rooms.

As always, the participating hotels have been meticulously reviewed by the Quietroom Foundation, which oversees the quality and sets the standards for the QR-label. Selection criteria include things like hotel location, number of QR-qualified rooms, design & build measures for sound insulation, and client reviews on social media.

The 2017 winner of the award is located on the river IJ, close to Amsterdam’s historic centre and just 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. It was renovated in 2013 and in 2017 the Mövenpick had all its rooms certified for the Quiet Room^®label. 31 rooms have qualified for the highest Quietroom category, the remainder for the second category.

According to Lucas Keizer of the Quietroom Foundation, ‘the excellent performance of the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre with regard to sound insulation is partly due to the use of QR-certified products and manufacturers, which guarantees that renovation and insulation measures meet the highest possible standards.’

For more information:

Lucas keizer
Keizersgracht 24
1016 EA Amsterdam
Netherlands
info@Quiethotelroom.org
phone: +31 84 003 0094
www.quiethotelroom.org/quiet-hotel-award/

Quiet Hotelroom® IS MORE THAN JUST A LOGO IT’S AN EXPERIENCE !

Source: Foundation Quietroom

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December 20, 2017
The Science Platform Capeia Introduces a Novel Scoring Algorithm for Monitoring the Impact of Articles

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updated: May 25, 2017

Vienna, Austria, May 25, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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The newly launched science platform Capeia not only seeks to stimulate discussion but is also committed to spreading the information and ideas that are expressed on this website into the depths of the World Wide Web. So much so that it provides an extra crowdfunding scheme to collect funds with which to provide a reward on a monthly basis for the scientist whose contribution attracts the most attention.

For accurately determining an article’s attention, Capeia has conceived an algorithm that not only covers conventional parameters such as views and shares but also measures whether an article is read entirely or dropped halfway through. Furthermore, significant weight is put onto whether visitors’ comments or inquiries are addressed by the author in due time. Capeia, therefore, does not define impact merely through the response an article draws by the community but explicitly observes the attention it gets by its author following publication.

Rüdiger Schweigreiter, Editor: “Capeia does not support a ‘Fire and Forget’ publishing policy. Impact is not a one-way street. We do not limit the definition of impact to the attention an article receives from the audience but extend it to the post-publication attention it gets from its author. Taking into account both the audience and the author for metric analysis lives up to Capeia’s mission to strengthening the relationship between scientists and the interested public.”

Capeia is proud to put this scoring algorithm into use with an article on exoplanets by SETI scientist Franck Marchis. In this essay, Dr. Marchis expounds the state of the art of exoplanet detection and outlines future technological possibilities. A simulation, which is shown here for the first time, illustrates what exoplanets might look like when viewed through the next generation of telescopes that are currently under construction.

Media Contact: Rüdiger Schweigreiter, PhD; rschwei@capeia.com; +43-650-6441971

Source: Capeia

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May 25, 2017
2016 Gay Travel Award Winners Revealed

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updated: Dec 29, 2016

Hollywood, CA, December 29, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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GayTravel .com — a trusted resource for LGBT travelers across the globe — today announced the winners of the inaugural Gay Travel Awards℠

Since 1999, GayTravel has served the LGBT community by providing information and raising awareness of inclusive travel companies and destinations where travelers can research, plan, and book memorable, lifetime travel experiences.

…to inspire other companies and brands around the world to continually raise their service levels and amenities while encouraging a broad spirit of inclusiveness.

Steve Rohrlick, Chief Visionary Officer

GayTravel Chief Visionary Officer Steve Rohrlick said, “The GayTravel Awards are a natural extension of our brand. The goal of these awards is two-fold: first, to recognize and showcase select inclusive travel-related companies and destinations who meet the exacting standards of our discerning audience; and second, to inspire other companies and brands around the world to continually raise their service levels and amenities while encouraging a broad spirit of inclusiveness.”

A complete list of this year’s categories and winners are listed alphabetically below:

Airline, Commuter: Cape Air
https://www.capeair.com/

Airline, International: Virgin Atlantic
http://www.virginatlantic.com/

Airline, US: Southwest
https://www.southwest.com/lgbtoutreach/

Beach of the Year: 12th Street Beach, South Beach, Miami
http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/culture/articles/14/top-10-gay-beaches.html

Bed & Breakfast of the Year: The Candleberry Inn http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/the-candleberry-inn-on-cape-cod

Cruise Line of the Year: Royal Caribbean International
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-blog/royal-caribbean-is-coming-out-for-equality

Destination of the Year: Las Vegas
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-guides/las-vegas

Event of the Summer: Out in the Vineyard
http://www.outinthevineyard.com

Event of the Winter: Whistler Gay Pride & Ski Festival
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/whistler-pride-ski-festival

Gay Bar of the Year: The Abbey West Hollywood
http://www.theabbeyweho.com

Gay Pride of the Year: Madrid
http://www.gaytravel.com/2016-pride-of-the-year-madrid

Gayborhood of the Year: Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-guides/puerto-vallarta

Hotel Collection of the Year: Starwood Hawaii
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/starwood-hawaii

Hotel Luxury, Europe: Hotel Alpine Palace
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/the-alpine-palace

Hotel Luxury, US: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale 
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/the-ritz-carlton-fort-lauderdale

Hotel of the Year: ME Cabo
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/me-cabo

Hotel, Wedding: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/grand-hyatt-kauai-resort-and-spa

Spa of the Year: The Meadowood Spa
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-hotels/meadowood-napa-valley

Theater/Show of the Year: Hamilton
http://www.hamiltonbroadway.com/

Tour Operator of the Year: (tie) HE Travel & Oscar Wilde Tours

http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-tours/he-travel-gay-argentina-patagonia

http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-friendly-tours/gay-history-of-new-york-oscar-wilde-tours

About The Gay Travel Awards:

The mission of the Gay Travel Awards is to recognize and promote select destinations and travel-related companies around the globe. These distinguished organizations lead by example and help to inspire other companies and brands around the world to follow their spirit of inclusiveness as well as to constantly improve their amenities and service levels.

For more information on the awards, please visit: www.gaytravelawards.com

About GayTravel:

The GayTravel brand is widely considered the equivalent of the “Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval” among LGBT travelers – a trust that has been forged over 20 years. GayTravel provides their audience with valuable resources to help them plan memorable travel experiences. Millions of LGBT travelers rely on GayTravel each year for the best places to stay, the best tours and cruises, the latest events and the hottest dining and nightlife trends. The company connects its loyal and affluent audience with our hand-selected travel partners in a meaningful and relevant way. GayTravel.com maintains the #1 organic search result on Google, Yahoo! and Bing for “gay travel.” GayTravel, along with their GayTravel Celebrity Gurus, has the largest social media following of any LGBT travel company. The US Department of State has sought GayTravel’s feedback in developing safe protocols for LGBT travelers abroad. GayTravel has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Smart Money Magazine.

For more information about GayTravel, please visit: www.gaytravel.com

Media & Press Inquiries:

Victoria Prisco
victoria@gaytravel.com
1-800-Gay-Trav (ext 709)

Source: GayTravel.com

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December 29, 2016