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KT's 2nd Generation AI Hotel Robot Enhances Room Services

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

KT collaborated with Hyundai Robotics to upgrade the design and function of its AI hotel robot.

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  • KT collaborated with Hyundai Robotics to upgrade the design and function of its AI hotel robot.
  • N Bot debuts on April 30 at Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun, South Korea's first AI hotel, owned by KT Real Estate Inc.
    KT's GiGA Genie AI speaker and hotel robot series feature cutting-edge ICT technologies, including space mapping, autonomous driving, and voice recognition.
  • KT will seek to further commercialize opportunities through its AI robots and to expand their usage to other industries.
  • Besides amenity deliveries, Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun uses its AI robot for promotional events and other guest activities.

Is the free school meal voucher scheme working for everyone?

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Is the free school meal voucher scheme working for everyone?

Key Points: 
  • Is the free school meal voucher scheme working for everyone?
  • The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has published a letter written to the Department of Education, calling on the Department for answers on the development and rollout of the free school meal voucher scheme.
  • As part of its inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply, the Committee have taken evidence highlighting ongoing issues with the scheme, intended to provide for children in receipt of free school meals during COVID-19 school closures.
  • The Committee has also published a letter written to them from Co-op food CEO, Jo Whitfield, stating the 'current implementation of the COVID19 voucher scheme for children in receipt of free school meals is not working as Government intended'.

Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Estimates-Global Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market 2020-2024| Tax Benefits of Meal Vouchers to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, April 24, 2020

The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market is expected to grow by USD 27.81 billion during 2020-2024.

Key Points: 
  • The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market is expected to grow by USD 27.81 billion during 2020-2024.
  • This meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will influence market growth over 2020-2024.
  • Meal Vouchers And Employee Benefit Solutions Market: Segmentation Analysis
    This market research report segments the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market by application (meal vouchers and employee benefits) and geography (Europe, South America, APAC, North America, and MEA).
  • The preference for making online payments and digital payment methods are factors influencing the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market growth in this region.

Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Estimates-Global Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market 2020-2024 | Tax Benefits of Meal Vouchers to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, April 24, 2020

The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market is expected to grow by USD 27.81 billion during 2020-2024.

Key Points: 
  • The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market is expected to grow by USD 27.81 billion during 2020-2024.
  • This meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will influence market growth over 2020-2024.
  • Meal Vouchers And Employee Benefit Solutions Market: Segmentation Analysis
    This market research report segments the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market by application (meal vouchers and employee benefits) and geography (Europe, South America, APAC, North America, and MEA).
  • The preference for making online payments and digital payment methods are factors influencing the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market growth in this region.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Completes Sale of InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta and Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced that it closed on the sale of the 422-room InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the 237-room Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. for $331.0 million to a third party on March 6, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced that it closed on the sale of the 422-room InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the 237-room Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. for $331.0 million to a third party on March 6, 2020.
  • For InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, the contracted sale price reflects a 13.7x EBITDA multiple and a 6.4% net operating income capitalization rate based on the hotels operating performance for 2018.
  • For Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, the contracted sale price reflects a 15.1x EBITDA multiple and a 5.7% net operating income capitalization rate based on the hotels operating performance for 2018.
  • Proceeds from the sale of InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta and Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square will be utilized for general business purposes which may include reducing the Companys outstanding debt.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Executes Contract to Sell InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta and Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced that it executed a contract to sell the 422-room InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the 237-room Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. for $331.0 million to a third party.

Key Points: 
  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced that it executed a contract to sell the 422-room InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the 237-room Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. for $331.0 million to a third party.
  • For InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, the contracted sale price reflects a 13.7x EBITDA multiple and a 6.4% net operating income capitalization rate based on the hotels operating performance for 2018.
  • For Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, the contracted sale price reflects a 15.1x EBITDA multiple and a 5.7% net operating income capitalization rate based on the hotels operating performance for 2018.
  • The sale of InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta and Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is subject to normal closing conditions, and the Company offers no assurances that this sale will be completed on these terms, or at all.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Film Icon Susan Sarandon as New Global Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

PARIS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new Global Brand Ambassador the Oscar-winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Susan Sarandon.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new Global Brand Ambassador the Oscar-winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Susan Sarandon.
  • "Fairmont and Susan Sarandon share a spirit of adventure, a passion for thinking globally and acting locally, and a history of turning words into action," said Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
  • The collaboration between Ms. Sarandon and the Fairmont brand will focus on their shared values.
  • Several Fairmont hotels, such as Fairmont San Francisco, The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London and Toronto's Fairmont Royal York have also achieved impressive film credits.

PM Hotel Group Continues Momentum with 15 New Hotels Under Management in 2019

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Monday, December 23, 2019

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PM Hotel Group, a national leader in third-party hotel management, continues to grow its portfolio with the addition of 8 new hotels, closing out a monumental 2019.

Key Points: 
  • CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PM Hotel Group, a national leader in third-party hotel management, continues to grow its portfolio with the addition of 8 new hotels, closing out a monumental 2019.
  • PM Hotel Group is poised to kick off 2020 with a strong Q1, already under contract to open two additional hotels in the first weeks of the new year.
  • A Top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners and third-party hotel owners.
  • As an operator, PM Hotel Group is committed to its core values of respect- for one another, our guests and the planet.

Global Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market 2018-2022 | Shift Toward Digital Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191204005506/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market 2018-2022.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The tax benefits of meal vouchers will be one of the major drivers in the global meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market.
  • Global Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market: Shift Toward Digital Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions
    The increasing internet penetration rate in developing economies has been one of the prime reasons for the shift toward digital wallets and payment methods.
  • Global Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market: Segmentation Analysis
    This market research report segments the global meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market by application (meal vouchers and employee benefits) and geographical regions (Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Edenred announces malware infection

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Edenred S.A. (Edenred) (EDEN) announces that on November 21, 2019 it was subject to a malware infection on its information technology systems.

Key Points: 
  • Edenred S.A. (Edenred) (EDEN) announces that on November 21, 2019 it was subject to a malware infection on its information technology systems.
  • Upon detection of the attack, Edenred immediately implemented countermeasures to prevent further infection in accordance with Edenreds established cybersecurity policies.
  • Edenred is committed to utilizing all available means to protect its operations and customers information.
  • Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC Next 20, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe and MSCI Europe.