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Sirius Aviation AG Unveils World's First Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft: Sirius Jet

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

ZURICH, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG , proudly unveils the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world's first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW's Designworks and Sauber Group.

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  • ZURICH, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG , proudly unveils the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world's first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW's Designworks and Sauber Group.
  • This marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation and highlights Sirius Aviation AG's steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety.
  • The Sirius Jet, an aviation game-changer, is a high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
  • In 2025, the Sirius Jet will take flight in two versions: Sirius Business Jet , tailored to private jet needs, and Sirius Millennium Jet , crafted for commercial aviation.

Honda Debuts New Global "Honda 0" EV Series with Two New Concept Models

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

World premiere of two "Honda 0 (zero) Series" concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub at CES 2024

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  • World premiere of two "Honda 0 (zero) Series" concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub at CES 2024
    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today announced the "Honda 0 Series," a new global EV series launching in 2026, represented by the world premiere of two concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub, at CES 2024.
  • Both models were developed using a new Honda electrification design and engineering approach that will debut with the introduction of the Honda 0 Series.
  • The new H mark will be applied on future Honda EV models, including the Honda 0 Series.
  • In addition to the two concept models, the Saloon and Space-Hub, Honda announced the introduction of a new global EV series called Honda 0 Series.

Liberty Media Corporation Completes Acquisition of Quint

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of QuintEvents, LLC (“Quint”), an industry-leading provider of premium experiences at the world's most prominent sports and entertainment events.

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  • Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of QuintEvents, LLC (“Quint”), an industry-leading provider of premium experiences at the world's most prominent sports and entertainment events.
  • Quint is attributed to Liberty Media’s Formula One Group tracking stock.
  • “Quint is a great addition to Liberty Media, extending our reach in premium experiences and capitalizing on continued growth in the global experiential economy,” said Greg Maffei, Liberty Media President and CEO.
  • We are just getting started.”
    The transaction values Quint at $313 million and was funded with Formula One Group cash on hand.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents new-look cars for WRC and WEC in 2024

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship in the 2024 season.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship in the 2024 season.
  • There are two concepts for the all-new matt black livery for the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID and the GR010 HYBRID, which compete in the respective FIA World Championships.
  • The other one is the "Prototype" which represents making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and to keep evolving.
  • The new livery will be used not only in the WRC and the WEC, but also in other competitions in which TOYOTA GAZOO Racing participates.

Project Worldwide Expands Sports, Web3 & Entertainment Capabilities with Investment in Talisman

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Recognized for creativity, data utilization, and innovation, Talisman’s expertise extends beyond F1, encompassing Sports, Web3, Gaming and Entertainment.

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  • Recognized for creativity, data utilization, and innovation, Talisman’s expertise extends beyond F1, encompassing Sports, Web3, Gaming and Entertainment.
  • Talisman has over 100 years of combined industry experience with a high-caliber advisory team including Tom Fox , Javier Villamizar and Kenneth Berger .
  • He launched Sports Marketing Japan (SMJ) which in 2009 was sold to Yoshimoto Kogyo, Japan’s largest entertainment production entity and talent agency.
  • It not only provides Talisman with the resources to accelerate our presence in the United States, but also enhances our capabilities to offer clients and partners a more complete service portfolio.

Project Worldwide Expands Sports, Web3 & Entertainment Capabilities with Investment in Talisman

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Recognized for creativity, data utilization, and innovation, Talisman's expertise extends beyond F1, encompassing Sports, Web3, Gaming and Entertainment.

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  • Recognized for creativity, data utilization, and innovation, Talisman's expertise extends beyond F1, encompassing Sports, Web3, Gaming and Entertainment.
  • Talisman has over 100 years of combined industry experience with a high-caliber advisory team including Tom Fox , Javier Villamizar and Kenneth Berger .
  • He launched Sports Marketing Japan (SMJ) which in 2009 was sold to Yoshimoto Kogyo, Japan’s largest entertainment production entity and talent agency.
  • It not only provides Talisman with the resources to accelerate our presence in the United States, but also enhances our capabilities to offer clients and partners a more complete service portfolio.

Öhlins Dampers To Be Used in All Super Formula Cars for the 2024 Season

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Race Promotion, the organizer of the Super Formula Championship, has chosen Tenneco’s Öhlins Racing to be the sole supplier of shock absorbers for Super Formula.

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  • UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Japan Race Promotion, the organizer of the Super Formula Championship, has chosen Tenneco’s Öhlins Racing to be the sole supplier of shock absorbers for Super Formula.
  • Öhlins is set to supply user-friendly, reliable high-performance dampers based on the Swedish company’s years of experience in Formula 1 and Hypercar/LMP1 racing.
  • Super Formula has been highly regarded by teams and drivers around the world as the world's premier equal-condition race that uses the same chassis and tires.
  • For future seasons, the series has decided to standardize the dampers so the skills of the drivers can be better demonstrated.

Exhibition World Bahrain Secures "World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023" Award at World Travel Awards 2023

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Middle East’s newest and largest exhibition and convention centre, is proud to announce securing the “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” at the World Travel Awards 2023.

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Middle East’s newest and largest exhibition and convention centre, is proud to announce securing the “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” at the World Travel Awards 2023.
  • Exhibition World Bahrain captured the highest number of votes, clinching the internationally recognised award from Bharat Mandapam, India, and Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition centre, New Zealand.
  • Winning the “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” award coincides with EWB’s 1st anniversary and celebrates a remarkable set of milestones.
  • Additionally, EWB will host the 29th edition of Routes World, one of the world’s biggest civil aviation expos, for the first time in Bahrain.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced the acquisition of the 299-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center (the “Hotel”) for approximately $75 million, or $251,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced the acquisition of the 299-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center (the “Hotel”) for approximately $75 million, or $251,000 per key.
  • “In addition to robust leisure demand, the Hotel benefits from its proximity to the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the largest and busiest convention centers in the world, and its own indoor/outdoor function space.
  • With a strong recovery in overall demand, positive supply dynamics, the recent development and expansion of large-scale entertainment and convention venues, and the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII, we expect performance for Las Vegas and for this Hotel to continue to strengthen.”
    The SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention center opened in October 2009 and is located at 2989 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Following the acquisition of the SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center, the Apple Hospitality hotel portfolio includes 225 hotels with 29,900 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 38 states.

The UK’s Hottest Concerts and Sporting Events of 2023 Revealed

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The wrap-up dissects the trends and events that have dominated headlines this year.

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  • The wrap-up dissects the trends and events that have dominated headlines this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218000575/en/
    The ten artists touring in the UK in 2024 who have sold the most tickets on viagogo as of 1 December 2023.
  • The F1 British Grand Prix climbed from fourth to second most popular live sporting event in the country.
  • British artist Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road kicked off in September 2018 and only wrapped in July 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden.