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Hilton Partners with AutoCamp to Offer Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences in Iconic Natural Settings

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp to offer Hilton guests an experience that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel, in spectacular settings that include properties adjacent to popular national parks.

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  • Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp to offer Hilton guests an experience that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel, in spectacular settings that include properties adjacent to popular national parks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227103264/en/
    Stays at AutoCamp Catskills will be bookable on Hilton’s direct channels in the coming months through a new exclusive partnership between Hilton and AutoCamp.
  • Each AutoCamp location creates a unique experience that provides a comfortable and simple way for guests to immerse themselves in nature.
  • “Our mission at AutoCamp has always been to reconnect people with the outdoors and each other,” said Neil Dipaola, founder and CEO, AutoCamp.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community at Summerlin, a Premier Las Vegas Master Plan

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223125308/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community, Quail Cove at Las Vegas’ highly desirable Summerlin master plan.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • “We are pleased to offer Las Vegas-area homebuyers spacious new homes at Summerlin, one of Las Vegas’ premier master-planned communities,” said Aaron Hirschi, President of KB Home’s Las Vegas division.

Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

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  • Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel interest and demand with more than 1,500 applicants for this year’s class, from across 52 countries.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Class of 2024 includes:
    Aquimo drives value to brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer mobile skill-sports games that integrate the motion of users’ phones and let millions play on any TV or live-stream broadcast – with no download required.

CrewLAB Raises $1.6M to Democratize Data & Technology for Endurance Sports Teams

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Trusted by over 6,000 athletes and coaches across multiple countries, sports, and governing bodies , CrewLAB is quickly becoming the #1 sports team management system that "turns average teams into unstoppable crews."

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  • Trusted by over 6,000 athletes and coaches across multiple countries, sports, and governing bodies , CrewLAB is quickly becoming the #1 sports team management system that "turns average teams into unstoppable crews."
  • It's a shared digital team space to unite athletes and a set of tools to give coaches an edge.
  • This CrewLAB advantage is evident in several of their partner teams celebrating "best-in-10-years" performances and first-ever national championships.
  • Tom Sanford , Head Rowing Coach from Marist College shared that, “CrewLAB has exponentially increased the joy of coaching.

VICI Properties Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties”, "VICI" or the “Company”), an experiential real estate investment trust, today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties”, "VICI" or the “Company”), an experiential real estate investment trust, today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Total revenues were $931.9 million for the quarter, an increase of 21.0% compared to $769.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • AFFO per share was $0.55 for the quarter compared to $0.51 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • The Company also drew down $250.0 million on January 6, 2023, and subsequently repaid that amount on January 13, 2023.

Chicago White Sox Team Physician Warns Baseball Parents to Beware of Overuse Injury Epidemic

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.

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  • CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mark Cohen , hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers.
  • "I'm a huge baseball fan and have enjoyed treating professional and youth players for many years," Dr. Cohen explains.
  • "Ten years ago, Tommy John surgery was a treatment for Major League Baseball players," explains Dr. Cohen.
  • Many players and parents see this as a way to advance to higher levels of baseball.

Local Collegiate Swimmer Makes a Splash By Opening British Swim School

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, continues its rapid expansion across North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Bloomington. Kelci Wood, one of the youngest franchisees in the brand's history, is leading the new location that's set to open on March 4, 2024.

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  • BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School , the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, continues its rapid expansion across North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Bloomington.
  • While in college, she spent three years as a swim instructor at another British Swim School location.
  • The first pool from British Swim School of Bloomington is located at Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington (1410 N Walnut St).
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Kelci Wood to our British Swim School family," said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.

Olympic Triple Gold Medalist Declares Signia Pure Charge&Go IX the Clear Winner

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ISELIN, N.J. , Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Being an elite international athlete doesn't shield a person from experiencing one of the world's most common health conditions: hearing loss. Just ask Rowdy Gaines, whose many achievements include winning three gold medals in swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

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  • Just ask Rowdy Gaines, whose many achievements include winning three gold medals in swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
  • After several months of wearing Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids, Gaines has experienced a significant improvement in his hearing ability.
  • "However, after being fitted with Signia Pure Charge&Go IX, he immediately noticed a significant improvement in clarity, even in challenging listening scenarios.
  • Beyond the ability to hear and communicate in noisy group situations, Gaines cites other advantages he's experienced with his Signia Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aids.

Pelican Beach Resort Selects FirstService Residential as Management Partner

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential, the leading residential property management company, has been selected to provide management and lifestyle services to Pelican Beach Resort, a luxury condominium community in Destin.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential , the leading residential property management company, has been selected to provide management and lifestyle services to Pelican Beach Resort, a luxury condominium community in Destin.
  • "The board of directors at Pelican Beach Resort wanted access to a depth of resources to enhance the overall management and living experience for residents," said Clinton Salveson, director at FirstService Residential.
  • Located along Florida's Gulf of Mexico coastline, Pelican Beach Resort redefines coastal living with its prime location and unrivaled amenities.
  • "The board of directors at Pelican Beach Resort wanted access to a depth of resources to enhance the overall management and living experience for residents," said Clinton Salveson, director at FirstService Residential.

The Strand Turks & Caicos Welcomes First Homeowners

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Strand Turks & Caicos, a private residential community located on 2,230 feet of pristine shore frontage on Cooper Jack Bay, announces the completion of four 5,404-square-foot Luxury Residences, which feature an open-air indoor-outdoor layout with five ocean-facing bedrooms, two spectacular pools and a spa, lush courtyard with outdoor kitchen, and a grotto beach. The first homeowners were welcomed in October 2023 and the other three homeowners moved into The Strand this month.

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  • The first homeowners were welcomed in October 2023 and the other three homeowners moved into The Strand this month.
  • The first homeowners were welcomed in October 2023 and the other three homeowners moved into The Strand this month.
  • "The delivery of the first four completed Luxury Residences marks a major milestone for this Turks and Caicos real estate development," says John Fair, managing director of The Strand.
  • To learn more about The Strand Turks & Caicos and residences available for purchase, please visit www.thestrandtci.com or follow @ thestrandtci .