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U.S. Polo Assn. Wins Two Prestigious Gold Stevie(R) Awards in the 2023 International Business Awards(R) Held in Rome, Italy

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The winning entries were for 'Achievement in Growth: USPA Global Licensing Takes Global U.S. Polo Assn.

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  • The winning entries were for 'Achievement in Growth: USPA Global Licensing Takes Global U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Brand to the Next Level with $2.3 Billion in Revenue,' and for 'Achievement in International Expansion: USPA Global Licensing/U.S.
  • In the Achievement in International Expansion category, USPAGL highlighted the global expansion of brick-and-mortar U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

Morgan Properties Expands Midwest Footprint with 470-Unit Apartment Acquisition in Indianapolis

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Morgan Properties , one of the nation’s top three multifamily owners, announced today it has acquired Astoria Park Apartments , a 470-unit apartment community located in Indianapolis, IN.

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  • Morgan Properties , one of the nation’s top three multifamily owners, announced today it has acquired Astoria Park Apartments , a 470-unit apartment community located in Indianapolis, IN.
  • With the addition of this community, Morgan Properties expands its Indianapolis portfolio to over 2,500 units.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025463648/en/
    Astoria Park Apartments is a 470-unit apartment community located in Indianapolis, IN (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This strategic addition is a testament to Morgan Properties’ ongoing commitment to enhancing our portfolio through thoughtful acquisition,” said Jonathan Morgan, President of Morgan Properties JV.
  • “Astoria Park Apartments is a strong addition to our rapidly growing Indianapolis portfolio as we remain confident in the long-term outlook across the Midwest region."

Aero and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Collaborate to Offer an Exclusive Travel Package Uniting Private Aviation and Legendary Hospitality

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

LOS CABOS, Mexico, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Aero, the luxury, semi-private jet service and the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal announced the Aero x Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos: Elevate Your Experience package. Guests will enjoy a nonstop flight on Aero's 16-seat designer jets from Dallas or Los Angeles to the oceanfront Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal resort, situated on Cabo San Lucas' most coveted parcel of land.

Key Points: 
  • Luxury Semi-Private Jet Service, Aero, Partners with Award-Winning Mexico Resort, Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, to Deliver an Elevated Travel Package.
  • LOS CABOS, Mexico, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Aero , the luxury, semi-private jet service and the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal announced the Aero x Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos: Elevate Your Experience package.
  • The Aero x Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal partnership is designed to minimize travel time, elevate the flight experience, and bring guests to the exclusive haven of luxury in Los Cabos seamlessly.
  • Details of the package are outlined below:
    10% off room rate at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal; room includes a private plunge pool
    Upon landing in Los Cabos, guests will be met by a chauffeur and transported to the award-winning resort.

Behavioral Health Tech Conference Announces 2023 Preliminary Agenda, Featured Speakers

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Keynotes and panel discussions to feature speakers from industry innovators from emerging and leading healthcare and digital health organizations, including Trayt Health, Owl, Pivotal Ventures, Lucet, Brightside Health, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Amazon, American Medical Association, and more

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  • Keynotes and panel discussions to feature speakers from industry innovators from emerging and leading healthcare and digital health organizations, including Trayt Health, Owl, Pivotal Ventures, Lucet, Brightside Health, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Amazon, American Medical Association, and more
    Annual summit will take place online and in Phoenix from November 15-17, 2023
    CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Behavioral Health Tech Conference , the largest conference focused on expanding access to mental health and substance use services through technology, health equity and innovation, today announced the preliminary agenda for its annual event taking place online and in-person in Phoenix, Ariz., from November 15-17, 2023.
  • The conference focuses on the challenges and opportunities that health plans, employers, behavioral health providers, digital health companies, investors, and policymakers are navigating across the technological, reimbursement, and policy landscape.
  • The conference is the only public event this year where attendees can meet almost all of the nation's Blue Cross Blue Shield behavioral health leaders and health and wellness benefits leaders at every national employee benefits consulting firm.
  • Sessions will be led by mental healthcare industry luminaries, including:
    Kacie Kelly - Chief Innovation Officer, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
    Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet - Director, Zero Suicide Institute
    Margaret Laws - President & Chief Executive Officer, Hopelab
    Dr. Cara McNulty - President of Behavioral Health & Mental Wellbeing, CVS Health
    Thomas Novak - Senior Advisor on State and Medicaid Policy, Office of National Coordinator for Health IT, US Department of Health and Human Services
    Speakers, tracks, and sessions at the event will include:
    Transforming Health Care to Improve Suicide Prevention: Activating the Levers
    Unveiling the Link Between Employee Benefits, Cost Savings, and Positive Mental Health Outcomes
    "The Behavioral Health Tech Conference provides an opportunity for behavioral health and digital health innovators to share their experiences, learnings, and ideas to get us closer to our collective goal of expanding access and improving the quality of mental and behavioral health care in the U.S.," said Solome Tibebu, founder and CEO, Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech.

BEVERLY HILLS RINGS IN SEPTEMBER FASHION WEEK WITH 'CUISINE & COUTURE:' PART II

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) continues its much-celebrated 'Cuisine & Couture' series by bringing a taste of September Fashion Weeks in New York, Paris and Milan to the heart of Beverly Hills. Honoring the destination's intersection of couture fashion, fine cuisine and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, Beverly Hills' top chefs channel their creativity on the plate, producing culinary delights 'dressed' in this season's trends. Cuisine & Couture ambassador Caitlyn Chase of @caitlynchase and Caviar & Cashmere has teamed up with chefs at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and The Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel to showcase these delights together, while eight other restaurants are featuring special dishes and cocktails for diners to try from September 7 – October 15, 2023.

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  • "The convergence of cuisine and couture is omnipresent in Beverly Hills, especially as we continue to see culinary greats setting up shop alongside our renowned fashion houses," said Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau.
  • Acclaimed Chef Steve Benjamin, Culinary Director at the new Espelette at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills , welcomes Chase to the kitchen, presenting Langoustine Papillote with Frisée Salad and Basil.
  • The Hideaway's Paloma Especial: A Cocchi Americano's twist on the traditional paloma cocktail celebrates the merging of streetwear and Italian fashion houses seen at Fashion Week.
  • The Cuisine & Couture: Fashion Week video series can be found on Instagram via @lovebevhills with additional content at @caitlynchase .

Inspiro Triumphs with Three Stevies at the 2023 International Business Awards®

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Monday, September 4, 2023

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspiro, the global CX outsourcing leader, was recognized for its outstanding achievements in three categories at the 20th Annual International Business Awards®.

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  • MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspiro, the global CX outsourcing leader, was recognized for its outstanding achievements in three categories at the 20th Annual International Business Awards®.
  • Inspiro was awarded the prestigious Silver Stevie® for Customer Service Executive of the Year, Customer Service Team of the Year, and Best Business Technology Pivot.
  • The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program.
  • Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in Rome, Italy on Friday, 13 October.

Akeneo Wins Stevie Award in 2023 International Business Awards for Commitment to Innovation

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

The 2023 International Business Awards® program received entries from organizations in 61 nations and territories.

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  • The 2023 International Business Awards® program received entries from organizations in 61 nations and territories.
  • Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
  • According to the judges, "Akeneo has demonstrated outstanding progress as a leading player in the Product Experience Management (PXM) space.
  • "Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year's class of Stevie winners is the most impressive yet," said Stevie Awards President, Maggie Miller.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Collaborates with IMG and Fashion House Proenza Schouler for New York Fashion Week: The Shows

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Monday, August 28, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, a global leader and innovator in the luxury sphere, known for its world-class service and unforgettable experiences, today announced a first-time sponsorship with IMG for New York Fashion Week: The Shows, Sept. 9-13. In addition to participating in a curated NYFW: The Talks produced by IMG, renowned fashion house Proenza Schouler, founded by designer duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, will present a look inspired by the Waldorf Astoria woman further positioning the award-winning hospitality brand at the forefront of innovation and at the crux of culture and fashion. 

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  • To round out the collaboration, Proenza Schouler will present a look inspired by the Waldorf Astoria woman in the brand's Spring/Summer 2024 runway show.
  • "Waldorf Astoria is an iconic brand and symbol of luxury, and we were thrilled to create this partnership between Waldorf Astoria and Proenza Schouler this season," said Kim Fasting Berg, EVP of Marketing, WME Fashion.
  • "The worlds of travel, hospitality and fashion are inextricably linked, and we couldn't think of a better foray into fashion than NYFW: The Shows.
  • The array of exclusive experiences promises to be a celebration of artistry, sophistication and the vibrant spirit of those who love fashion.

GERRY A. FERNANDEZ, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MULTICULTURAL FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE TO STEP DOWN AFTER 27 YEARS

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.  Beginning next year, Gerry will support MFHA in an advisory role.

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  • Industry Icon Leaves Legacy of Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.
  • He also developed a supplier diversity directory and conducted the industry's first diverse practices survey.
  • "His innate leadership, commitment to others' success, and passion for hospitality have helped thousands of restaurant and foodservice workers build a future of opportunity."
  • Gerry is also an honorary Board Member of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and life member of the NAACP and the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF).

Excellence in Digital Commerce - Finding the Best in Class

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Looking at recent news highlights from some of the industry's recognized leaders, innovation and a passion for being best in class are driving growth for the sector.

Key Points: 
  • Looking at recent news highlights from some of the industry's recognized leaders, innovation and a passion for being best in class are driving growth for the sector.
  • Its mission is to streamline, simplify, digitize, and automate back-office financial processes while transforming digital payments through an all-in-one Fintech platform.
  • From the news: Fiserv was recognized in the Digital Payments Category for the depth and breadth of capabilities it provides merchants and financial institutions, including solutions that enable digital commerce, digital money transfers, and mobile payments.
  • For investors watching key trends, the banking industry is going through a digital transformation and evolution and the drive for excellence is in full gear.