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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL REDEFINES THE LUXURY HOSPITALITY LANDSCAPE WITH A STRONG PIPELINE OF ONE-OF-A-KIND HOTELS & RESORTS SET TO DEBUT IN 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CANNES, France, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening, bolstering its position as a leader in luxury. Featuring an unrivaled portfolio of luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott confidently pushes the boundaries of experiential travel reimagining the future of luxury and offering the limitless and transformational power of cultural discovery.

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  • CANNES, France, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening, bolstering its position as a leader in luxury.
  • Featuring an unrivaled portfolio of luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott confidently pushes the boundaries of experiential travel reimagining the future of luxury and offering the limitless and transformational power of cultural discovery.
  • Over 200 luxury hotels and resorts across Marriott's luxury portfolio are in the global development pipeline, including 24 properties expected to open in 2024.
  • "Our luxury portfolio is complemented by truly exceptional guest experiences, allowing us to set the standard for the future of indulgent travel, while continuously innovating and blazing new trails.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD GUIDE PARTNERS WITH ROBB REPORT UK

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What A Wonderful World Guide (WAWW) is a game-changing lifestyle and travel publication, whose mission is to profoundly inspire the minds of readers throughout the world.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What A Wonderful World Guide (WAWW) is a game-changing lifestyle and travel publication, whose mission is to profoundly inspire the minds of readers throughout the world.
  • The editorial guest presence in the Winter/Ultimate Gift Guide edition of Robb Report (UK), comes out on 5th December 2023.
  • What A Wonderful World is aimed at the seasoned traveler and those who relish in discovering new ways to travel and experience the world.
  • She will be helming the content in the Robb Report UK partnership (many of the results of which will be published on the Robb Report UK website as well as in print).

W HOTELS UNVEILS ARCHITECTURAL ICON IN AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL CITY WITH THE OPENING OF W SYDNEY

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Friday, October 13, 2023

SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront.

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  • SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels , part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney .
  • "W Sydney marks our W Hotels brand's triumphant return to Sydney, a long-awaited addition to our robust portfolio in Australia, following our recent debuts in Melbourne and Brisbane," said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of W Hotels.
  • Located within The Ribbon and designed by acclaimed Australian architects, Hassell, W Sydney rises above the roadways to hug Darling Harbour.
  • "W Sydney reimagines luxury for a new era, creating a vibrant new scene for Sydneysiders and visitors to the city," says Craig Seaward, General Manager of W Sydney.

James Spina to Retire as Editor-In-Chief of 20/20 Magazine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023. For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023.
  • For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.
  • During his tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine, Spina and his team have stood at the forefront of the optical industry, providing our audience with cutting-edge commentary on many aspects of our community.
  • In addition, Spina was also at the forefront of the addition of Continuing Education and Pro to Pro content in every issue of 20/20, along with the seamless integration of Lenses & Technology into 20/20 Magazine.

Telecom's Biggest Vendors' Spending Trends and Market Power Report 2023: Tracking 134 Vendors - Vendor Acquisitions and Market Insights - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The goal of this report series is to equip telecom industry decision-makers with a comprehensive view of spending trends and vendor market power in their industry.

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  • The goal of this report series is to equip telecom industry decision-makers with a comprehensive view of spending trends and vendor market power in their industry.
  • This study tracks 134 Telco NI vendors, providing revenue and market share estimates for the 1Q13-1Q23 period.
  • Of these 134 vendors, 110 are actively selling to telcos; most others have been acquired by other companies in the database.
  • Vendors in the Telco NI market are keeping a close watch on the earnings and spending needles of telcos, as both indicators declined in the past year.

Al Marjan Island to feature Marriott International's second hospitality offering on its shores: W Al Marjan Island

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, today announced the launch of a W Hotel on Al Marjan Island on the back of a collaboration between Marriott International, Inc., and Dalands Holding.

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  • Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, today announced the launch of a W Hotel on Al Marjan Island on the back of a collaboration between Marriott International, Inc., and Dalands Holding.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831309529/en/
    Al Marjan Island to feature Marriott International's second hospitality offering on its shores: W Al Marjan Island (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Slated for a grand opening early 2027, W Al Marjan Island is poised to achieve a dual distinction, not only as Marriott International’s second hospitality venture on the island, but also as W Hotel’s first property in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the brand’s bold design, outstanding service and always-on programming to the northern emirate.
  • This commitment has led to a myriad of prestigious projects, as exemplified by the launch of W Al Marjan Island.”
    "We are excited to work with Dalands Holding to bring W's invigorating energy and dynamic design to Al Marjan Island,” said Saahil Lalit, Vice President – Development, Middle East, Marriott International.
  • Like the other luxury hotels in our portfolio, we are developing W Al Marjan Island around the perceived needs of our future guests by curating exceptional offerings and unforgettable experiences.”
    Endowed with white sandy beaches stretching over 7.8 km and a 23 km waterfront, an array of activities, and water sports, Al Marjan Island is reimagining luxurious waterfront living in Ras Al Khaimah.

Lanvin Group Posts 6.4% Y-o-Y Revenue Growth In H1 2023

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV, the "Group"), a global luxury fashion group with Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi, St. John and Caruso in its portfolio of brands, today announced its results for the first half of 2023.  The Group achieved revenue of €215 million, a 6.4% increase period-over-period versus 2022; and gross profit of €125 million, representing a 58.5% gross profit margin, up from €113 million, and 55.9% gross profit margin in the first half of 2022.

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  • Lanvin: Revenue decreased from €64 million in H1 2022 to €57 million in H1 2023, mainly due to its focus on a creative transition as well as comparatively fewer key product and marketing initiatives in H1 2023 versus H1 2022.
  • Wolford: Revenue grew at 8.4% increasing from €54 million in H1 2022 to €59 million in H1 2023.
  • Sergio Rossi: Sergio Rossi revenue increased from €27 million in H1 2022 to €33 million in H1 2023, a growth of 22.4%.
  • St. John: Revenue grew from €42 million in H1 2022 to €47 million in H1 2023, a growth of 11.3%.

DigitAll, a subsidiary of W Group, signs an exclusive partnership with Advertima to bring next generation AI Technology in Retail Media and DOOH industry to the GCC

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Under the partnership, DigitAll has begun deploying Advertima's proprietary Smart Targeting technology on DOOH media networks in malls and retail in the UAE, providing consumer insights to advertisers across several sectors.

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  • Under the partnership, DigitAll has begun deploying Advertima's proprietary Smart Targeting technology on DOOH media networks in malls and retail in the UAE, providing consumer insights to advertisers across several sectors.
  • With Advertima's technology, for the first time, real-time audience data can be utilized in programmatic DOOH for automated media inventory sales and reporting.
  • The ability to offer real-time targeting and audience measurement in the GCC region is a game-changer for our industry.
  • "We are at the forefront of integrating data measurement into our DOOH and In-store Retail Media offerings.

DigitAll, a subsidiary of W Group, signs an exclusive partnership with Advertima to bring next generation AI Technology in Retail Media and DOOH industry to the GCC

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Under the partnership, DigitAll has begun deploying Advertima's proprietary Smart Targeting technology on DOOH media networks in malls and retail in the UAE, providing consumer insights to advertisers across several sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Under the partnership, DigitAll has begun deploying Advertima's proprietary Smart Targeting technology on DOOH media networks in malls and retail in the UAE, providing consumer insights to advertisers across several sectors.
  • With Advertima's technology, for the first time, real-time audience data can be utilized in programmatic DOOH for automated media inventory sales and reporting.
  • The ability to offer real-time targeting and audience measurement in the GCC region is a game-changer for our industry.
  • "We are at the forefront of integrating data measurement into our DOOH and In-store Retail Media offerings.

e2ip technologies Completes $120 Million Growth Funding Round

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

MONTREAL, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - e2ip technologies, a global printed electronics and embedded system technologies innovation leader of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sectors, announced today the completion of its oversubscribed global growth funding round.

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  • MONTREAL, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - e2ip technologies, a global printed electronics and embedded system technologies innovation leader of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sectors, announced today the completion of its oversubscribed global growth funding round.
  • "Working with like-minded investors, EDC is thrilled to have played a meaningful role in this round of funding.
  • The round will enable e2ip to immediately expand its embedded systems capabilities in its existing high-volume facility in Casablanca, Morocco.
  • DNA Fund, a Quebec-based private Equity fund, joins the e2ip investor eco-system with this round.