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Arch RoamRight Wins Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Arch RoamRight, a leader in travel insurance, was recognized in Travel Weekly’s 2023 Magellan Awards for excellence in marketing efforts and client service.

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  • Arch RoamRight, a leader in travel insurance, was recognized in Travel Weekly’s 2023 Magellan Awards for excellence in marketing efforts and client service.
  • Arch RoamRight received a gold award in the Print and Web Marketing category for its Travel Insurance Playbook™ , a resource for travel professionals with insights into trends, statistics, case studies and tips.
  • “We are proud to be recognized by Travel Weekly,” said Tim Dodge, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Arch RoamRight.
  • “These Magellan awards are a testament to our efforts to provide an exemplary experience for our customers.”
    The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of travel industry segments including Hospitality, Cruise Lines, Airlines, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.

Momentum Ventures Charts New Waters with CruiseHub™ Launch: A Fresh Perspective on Cruise Booking

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Today, Momentum Ventures, a holding company cultivating high-impact travel-focused businesses, unveils the newest addition to its collection, CruiseHub™.

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  • Today, Momentum Ventures, a holding company cultivating high-impact travel-focused businesses, unveils the newest addition to its collection, CruiseHub™.
  • With a genuine focus on humility and prioritizing the human touch, CruiseHub aims to offer a truly exceptional cruise booking experience.
  • "At CruiseHub, we're not just a booking platform; we're your personal guide to the world of cruise travel.
  • In essence, CruiseHub embraces a people-first philosophy, placing the human side of the cruise booking experience at the forefront.

FITUR 2024 to showcase the diversification of its areas to boost tourism activity

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Monday, November 20, 2023

FITUR Cruises 2024 reaffirms its commitment to the holiday industry and brings "blue tourism" to the event.

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  • FITUR Cruises 2024 reaffirms its commitment to the holiday industry and brings "blue tourism" to the event.
  • FITUR Sports 2024 will be expanding its format and content to contribute even more to the development of sports tourism, which has great potential.
  • FITUR Sports will feature three days of professional sessions with presentations and round tables with the participation of experts in tourism and sport.
  • The traditional specialised sections will be present: FITUR Techy, focused on the avant-garde; FITUR Know How & Export, with content on innovation; FITUR Talent, centred on human resources; FITUR Woman, to promote female leadership; FITUR Lingua, dedicated to language tourism; FITUR Screen, for film tourism; FITUR Mice with its agenda of b2b meetings for conference tourism; FITUR NEXT Observatory, which promotes best practices in tourism.

Roy Rogers Restaurants Secures Spot on Annual Franchise Times Top 400 List

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Roy Rogers Restaurants, the iconic chain of western-themed quick-serve restaurants based in Frederick, Maryland, proudly announced today its inclusion in the Franchise Times Top 400 List .

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  • Roy Rogers Restaurants, the iconic chain of western-themed quick-serve restaurants based in Frederick, Maryland, proudly announced today its inclusion in the Franchise Times Top 400 List .
  • The Franchise Times Top 400 acknowledgment reflects Roy Rogers' enduring appeal and success within the dynamic QSR landscape.
  • "We are honored to be recognized on the Franchise Times Top 400 List,” said Jim Plamondon, Co-President of Roy Rogers Restaurants.
  • The recognition on the Franchise Times Top 400 List further strengthens Roy Rogers' position as a key player in the quick-service restaurant industry.

China’s Guangzhou Launches Conversations Between China and Italy to Showcase the Cooperation Achievements

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231118396482/en/
    China’s Guangzhou launches conversations between China and Italy to showcase the cooperation achievements.
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    Guangzhou, a metropolis in southern China, has been a trade gateway of China to the world for more than two thousand years.
  • I firmly believe that Guangzhou will become an important trade and tourism destination in Italy,” said Gasperis.
  • Statistic shows that in 2022, the bilateral trade volume between China and Italy reached US$77.9 billion, hit a record high.

Bluegreen Vacations’ Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (the “Company" or “Bluegreen Vacations”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B Common Stock of $0.20 per share.

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  • Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (the “Company" or “Bluegreen Vacations”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B Common Stock of $0.20 per share.
  • The cash dividend is payable on December 18, 2023 to all shareholders of record at the close of trading on December 5, 2023.

Bluegreen Vacations Acquires Stonewater Cove Resort and Club

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (“Bluegreen Vacations,” or the “Company”), announced that Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations LLC, a joint venture between the Company and Bass Pro Shops, has acquired the Stonewater Cove Resort and Club, a wilderness retreat located in Stone County, Missouri.

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  • Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (“Bluegreen Vacations,” or the “Company”), announced that Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations LLC, a joint venture between the Company and Bass Pro Shops, has acquired the Stonewater Cove Resort and Club, a wilderness retreat located in Stone County, Missouri.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Ozark Mountains with the acquisition of Stonewater Cove Resort.
  • In addition to Stonewater Cove and Branson Cedars, Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations LLC also operates The Cliffs at Long Creek and Wilderness Club at Big Cedars resorts in Ridgedale and Paradise Point in Hollister, Missouri.
  • Stonewater Cove Resort aligns with this vision, providing a unique and luxurious escape for our owners."

Mondee Announces Acquisition of Leading AI Company Purplegrids

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND) (“Mondee” or the “Company”), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace with a portfolio of global platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, has announced its acquisition of Purplegrids, a Silicon Valley based, cutting-edge AI company founded in 2017.

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  • Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND) (“Mondee” or the “Company”), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace with a portfolio of global platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, has announced its acquisition of Purplegrids, a Silicon Valley based, cutting-edge AI company founded in 2017.
  • Mondee completed the acquisition on November 13th, in an all-share transaction, further strengthening its leadership in travel AI and widening Mondee’s first-mover advantage.
  • Purplegrids’ founders Joseph John and Shibi Sudhakaran, along with their team of elite AI professionals, will join Mondee.
  • It also accelerates our plan to infuse AI across all aspects of our business, beyond Abhi, the leading AI travel platform we have already launched,” said Prasad Gundumogula, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Mondee.

Barut Hotels adds latest destination to its Aegean crown

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Barut Hotels, one of the Mediterranean region's most culturally-rooted and pioneering tourism brands, is to open the ANDA Barut Collection Hotel in May.

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  • Barut Hotels, one of the Mediterranean region's most culturally-rooted and pioneering tourism brands, is to open the ANDA Barut Collection Hotel in May.
  • Located within the natural beauty and near Izmir and Bodrum airports, the Anda Barut Collection offers guests a spacious, airy beachfront location to reset and recharge comfortably, only hours from Europe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113085927/en/
    Barut Hotels adds latest destination to its Aegean crown (Photo: Business Wire)
    Wellness Weekend (10th-12th May 2024), which will officially launch the hotel to the public, will see Anda host British Olympians, athletes and dancers for an incredibly varied programme of complimentary activities.
  • Anda Barut Collection has also transformed the holiday experience for families with children.

Bluegreen Vacations Named Runner Up in ICMI Global Contact Center Awards

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The International Customer Management Institute has recognized Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (“Bluegreen Vacations,” or the “Company”), as Runner Up in the medium contact center category at the recently held ICMI Global Contact Center Awards.

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  • The International Customer Management Institute has recognized Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation (NYSE: BVH) (OTCQX: BVHBB) (“Bluegreen Vacations,” or the “Company”), as Runner Up in the medium contact center category at the recently held ICMI Global Contact Center Awards.
  • The ICMI Global Contact Center Awards, which are awarded annually, celebrate excellence and achievement in the field of customer management and recognizes organizations, contact centers and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, innovation, and strategic accomplishments in their industries.
  • “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Runner Up in the ICMI Global Contact Center Awards,” said Angela Blevins, the executive in charge of Bluegreen’s contact center.
  • Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. was honored alongside other award recipients including WebMD®, Kaiser Permanente, Navy Federal Credit Union, among others.