Renaissance Hotels

Disguise Debuts the Power of Virtual Production Live at SXSW for Brands, Artists and Filmmakers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

“Disguise sits at the intersection between technological innovation and creative storytelling — unleashing game-changing possibilities for immersive experiences and entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • “Disguise sits at the intersection between technological innovation and creative storytelling — unleashing game-changing possibilities for immersive experiences and entertainment.
  • “Virtual Production Accelerator: Advertising Production Special.” A free Virtual Production Accelerator training course on Sunday at 14:30pm.
  • Taught by Disguise experts, this course will take attendees through the benefits of using virtual production for commercials and how the technology can be used in practice.
  • Visit Disguise’s virtual production studio at UK House at Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel located at 701 E 11th St.

RENAISSANCE HONOLULU HOTEL & SPA DEBUTS WHERE SKY MEETS SAND IN THE HEART OF HONOLULU

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HONOLULU, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announces the grand opening of Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, a captivating new destination located in the adventurous heart of Honolulu. The hotel is set to redefine Oahu's hospitality scene with a seamless blend of accessibility and indulgence, satisfying today's discerning travelers with an urban, residential experience, effortless discovery and immersive island activities.

Key Points: 
  • Revitalized wellness is a core value for Renaissance Honolulu, offering residents and guests personalized wellness rituals at Uhiwai Spa, home to Oahu's first traditional Japanese ofuro.
  • In addition, concierge service includes a daily Mercedes shuttle for easy exploration and customized pre-arrival groceries delivered via room service.
  • "We are proud to introduce Renaissance Hotels to the island of Oahu with the opening of Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa," said Jennifer Connell, vice president and global brand lead, Renaissance Hotels.
  • Rates at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa begin at $332 per night.

Lumotive Joins with Tech Leaders to Demo Digital Beam Steering at CES 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 4, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, today announced that it is partnering with three of the world's strongest tech brands to showcase its award-winning digital beam steering capabilities at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Lumotive's breakthrough Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology, which will also receive a prestigious CES 2024 Innovation Award, will power hands-on demonstrations featuring Sony Semiconductor Solutions (Sony), Adaps, and Seoul Robotics products at the world's premiere tech gathering in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • LCM technology enables revolutionary advancements in optical 3D sensing by delivering a truly solid-state beam steering solution via precise, reliable, mass-produced chips.
  • CES 2024 attendees can visit Lumotive's suite to learn how:
    Sony and Lumotive are collaborating to demonstrate the advantages that LCM solid-state beam steering can bring to Sony's industry-renowned SPAD Time of Flight depth sensors (dToF), such as the IMX459.
  • "Lumotive is the first company to offer cost-effective solid-state beam steering at scale, and we're thrilled to be showcasing some of our most innovative global partnerships at CES 2024," said Dr. Sam Heidari, Lumotive CEO.
  • "Sony, Adaps, and Seoul Robotics are at the front of the pack when it comes to bringing the remarkable benefits of digital beam steering to their respective industries.

MEET RENAI BY RENAISSANCE: THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR RENAISSANCE HOTELS' NEW AI-POWERED VIRTUAL CONCIERGE SERVICE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers staying at select Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, will soon have instant access to vetted, insiders' picks for vibey cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast spots and more through an exciting new virtual concierge service. Today the brand announced a pilot program for RENAI by Renaissance (pronounced "ren-A"), which stands for Renaissance Artificial Intelligence, and is akin to having a well-connected local who is available 24/7 all right from guests' smartphones.

Key Points: 
  • Renaissance Navigators have provided their expertise to train RENAI by Renaissance with their top picks, and these specific recommendations will always be designated by a compass emoji.
  • Guests are now able to test out RENAI by Renaissance at The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel, Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, and Renaissance Nashville Downtown.
  • RENAI by Renaissance makes this even more accessible and inclusive," said Eddie Schneider, Global Brand Director, Renaissance Hotels.
  • Following RENAI by Renaissance's pilot period, Renaissance Hotels plans to expand the AI-powered concierge service more widely in 2024, including over 20 properties globally by March 2024.

World Forum on Urban Forests to Convene Global Leaders For Five-Day Conference

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

The world’s most influential urban forestry leaders are set to descend on Washington D.C. in mid-October for the World Forum on Urban Forests.

Key Points: 
  • The world’s most influential urban forestry leaders are set to descend on Washington D.C. in mid-October for the World Forum on Urban Forests.
  • “The World Forum on Urban Forests is a global call to action for tree champions working to amplify the impact of forests in their cities.
  • Programming focuses on a range of topics including addressing urban heat, equitable distribution of tree canopy, climate change adaptation and establishing biodiversity in urban forests.
  • The World Forum on Urban Forests comes soon after the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act’s historic $1.6 billion investment in urban forestry.

TrueChoicePack COO Rakesh Rathore Selected as Cincinnati Business Courier's C -Suite Awards Finalist for the Second Time!

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 15, 2023

CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rakesh Rathore has been selected as one of the top Chief Operating Officers in the Tri-State area! This places Mr. Rathore among the ranks of other top executives in the region such as Archie Brown, CEO at First Financial Bank, Lori Mackey, COO at the University of Cincinnati Physicians, and Paul Jenny, CFO at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Mr. Rathore has been selected as a finalist for the second time in the 2023 C-Suite Awards due to the exceptional leadership he has continued to demonstrate at TrueChoicePack, one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rakesh Rathore has been selected as one of the top Chief Operating Officers in the Tri-State area!
  • Mr. Rathore has been selected as a finalist for the second time in the 2023 C-Suite Awards due to the exceptional leadership he has continued to demonstrate at TrueChoicePack , one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Cincinnati area.
  • Now in its ninth year, the C-Suite Awards program is hosted by The Cincinnati Business Courier and honors top-level executives who have shown an exceptional track record of driving organizational success.
  • Rakesh Rathore received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and conducted extensive research work at the University of Cincinnati .

MFV Expositions Expands Franchise Expo Lineup for 2024, Connecting Entrepreneurs Nationwide

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023

GLEN ROCK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MFV Expositions ("MFV") and Comexposium, the nation's leader in connecting the franchising world with motivated entrepreneurs, announced today the addition of Franchise Expo Austin to its 2024 domestic show schedule.

Key Points: 
  • Leading Franchising Expo Host Adds "Franchise Expo Austin" to Robust 2024 Schedule, Anticipating Record Turnout After 2023 Success
    GLEN ROCK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MFV Expositions ("MFV") and Comexposium , the nation's leader in connecting the franchising world with motivated entrepreneurs, announced today the addition of Franchise Expo Austin to its 2024 domestic show schedule.
  • This news follows the successful conclusion of the 2023 season with record attendance at Franchise Expo South in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on September 8-9, preceded by the International Franchise Expo ("IFE" ) and Franchise Expo West earlier this year.
  • During the three shows in 2023, more than 10,000 attendees from 73 countries and 49 states interacted with 450+ franchise brands from different industries.
  • In response to that demand, we are introducing Franchise Expo Austin to further MFV's dedication to empowering small business owners and the franchise organizations eager to partner with them," said Martin Joksimovic, President of MFV Expositions.

North Texas Food Bank Announces Partner Agency of the Year Awards

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Dallas, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top partner organizations at a recent Partner Agency Summit at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top partner organizations at a recent Partner Agency Summit at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson.
  • The awards were presented to fourteen of the more than 500 feeding partners and organizations that work alongside the North Texas Food Bank to distribute food to those facing hunger in the Food Bank’s 13-county service area.
  • “The North Texas Food Bank could not have provided access to 144 million meals last year without the strategic partnerships of our feeding network of 500 food pantries and organizations,” said Anne Readhimer, North Texas Food Bank Vice President of Community Impact.
  • Transformational Partner of the Year: Christian Community Action
    Christian Community Action (CCA) was chosen as NTFB’s Transformational Partner of the Year.

US Open Rooftop Party @ Flushing's New Steakhouse & Lounge

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flushing's hottest new rooftop destination will host a lively US Open-themed outdoor party atop the sleek Renaissance Hotel rooftop lounge.

Key Points: 
  • Celebrate the US Open in Style at Prime Mēt Steakhouse + Rooftop Lounge!
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flushing's hottest new rooftop destination will host a lively US Open-themed outdoor party atop the sleek Renaissance Hotel rooftop lounge.
  • away with live DJs starting Friday, September 1 from 12 PM-12 AM through Labor Day Weekend to the US Open final matches on Sunday, September 10th.
  • Just minutes, walking distance from Flushing Meadow's Arthur Ashe Stadium and CitiField, Prime Mēt Steakhouse & Rooftop Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-or post-match cocktail or nosh.

BREATHE! Appreciation & Mixer Ignites Excitement, Setting the Stage for Global Tech Revolution

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Professionals at the Appreciation & Mixer engaged in multiple activities, including:

Key Points: 
  • Professionals at the Appreciation & Mixer engaged in multiple activities, including:
    - Official previews of BREATHE!
  • Appreciation & Mixer was a beacon illuminating the bright and boundless possibilities of emerging technologies," stated Stormie Andrews, Co-Founder of BREATHE!.
  • A milestone during the Appreciation & Mixer event came with the solidification of the strategic alliance between BREATHE!
  • Moreover, a new digital platform undergoes development to encourage more in-depth connections, dialogue, and collaboration among attendees before the main event.