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WorldMark Offers ‘90s Movie-Themed Vacation Package to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of “10 Things I Hate About You”

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham ® commemorates the 25th anniversary of the popular 1999 rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You” with a special vacation package .

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  • Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham ® commemorates the 25th anniversary of the popular 1999 rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You” with a special vacation package .
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    Vacation club brand WorldMark commemorates the 25th anniversary of the popular 1999 rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You” with a special vacation package.
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    March 31 marks the 25th anniversary of the “10 Things I Hate About You” film release.
  • Now through May 22, WorldMark is offering 20% off qualifying stays at vacation resort WorldMark – The Camlin in Seattle, Washington, via rentals website Extra Holidays (travel by May 28).

U.S. Migration Trends, New Valentine's Day Treats: 11 Stories from The Week That You Might Have Missed

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Friday, January 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The winner is America's only National Champion.
  • The T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle extravaganza was the longest show in the event's 32-year history, stunning viewers with an 18-minute display.
  • ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 164,000 Jobs in December; Annual Pay was Up 5.4%
    "We're returning to a labor market that's very much aligned with pre-pandemic hiring," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP.
  • "While wages didn't drive the recent bout of inflation, now that pay growth has retreated, any risk of a wage-price spiral has all but disappeared."

The Space Needle Dazzles the Pacific Northwest with Lights, Drones, and Fireworks for T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle

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Monday, January 1, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle skies were glowing with color as the Space Needle rang in 2024 with a brilliant light, drone, and pyrotechnic spectacular for the West Coast—and the world—to see. The T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle extravaganza was the longest show in the event's 32-year history, stunning viewers with an 18-minute display. More viewers were able to tune in than ever before with the event broadcast live for the first time in Portland and Spokane, in addition to Seattle.

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  • The T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle extravaganza was the longest show in the event's 32-year history, stunning viewers with an 18-minute display.
  • More viewers were able to tune in than ever before with the event broadcast live for the first time in Portland and Spokane, in addition to Seattle.
  • At 11:52 PM, 500 drones took flight next to the Space Needle and created out-of-this-world cosmic formations, including an astronaut, rocket ship, and UFO landing on top of the drone-illustrated Space Needle.
  • "This year's spectacular was our biggest yet, and the Space Needle is proud to be at the heart of so many New Year's traditions," said Randy Coté, Chief Marketing Officer for the Space Needle.

T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle Returns in Spectacular Fashion with Extended Show and Expanded Reach

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Needle is set to dazzle viewers at home and in-person this year, as the beloved T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle spectacular returns with an extended show and brand-new audiences. For the first time ever, Portland and Spokane will join the countdown to 2024 and watch as hundreds of lighted drones perform in the Seattle sky leading into the largest structurally launched firework show in North America, choreographed to a soundtrack celebrating the biggest moments of 2023.

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  • "The Space Needle and West Coast represent the last major time zone to ring in the New Year.
  • The expanded 18-minute show will begin seven minutes before midnight with a performance by 500 drones illuminating the skies next to the Space Needle.
  • For an explosive main act, Pyro Spectacular by Souza will launch the firework extravaganza from the landmark itself.
  • This marks the 11th year T-Mobile has been the presenting sponsor of New Year's at the Needle.

CGTN: People-to-people exchanges: These American teenagers send Xi Jinping and his wife a special gift

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

The teenagers also prepared birthday cards for Madame Peng as her birthday is approaching.

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  • The teenagers also prepared birthday cards for Madame Peng as her birthday is approaching.
  • They offered the gifts through the "Enduring Friendship" event organized jointly by China Media Group (CMG) and the U.S.-China Youth and Student Exchange Association.
  • Head of CMG Shen Haixiong accepted the gift on the Chinese president's behalf.
  • During his meeting with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in San Francisco on Wednesday, Xi called to advance people-to-people exchanges.

CGTN: People-to-people exchanges: These American teenagers send Xi Jinping and his wife a special gift

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, November 18, 2023

The teenagers also prepared birthday cards for Madame Peng as her birthday is approaching.

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  • The teenagers also prepared birthday cards for Madame Peng as her birthday is approaching.
  • They offered the gifts through the "Enduring Friendship" event organized jointly by China Media Group (CMG) and the U.S.-China Youth and Student Exchange Association.
  • Head of CMG Shen Haixiong accepted the gift on the Chinese president's behalf.
  • During his meeting with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in San Francisco on Wednesday, Xi called to advance people-to-people exchanges.

More than 600 business leaders to collaborate on the future of the beauty and wellness industry at Innergize 2023

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zenoti, the technology provider powering more than 25,000 beauty and wellness businesses, has announced that more than 600 industry leaders are scheduled to attend Innergize 2023, a groundbreaking event occurring in Seattle from September 17 to 19.

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  • Executives, managers, and innovators from across the beauty and wellness industry will converge on the Emerald City for three days of insights, inspiration, and celebration.
  • With access to the leaders of salons, spas, medical spas, and technology companies, Innergize attendees will get a clear view of the industry's future – and opportunities to help shape it.
  • The event's theme, "Shape the Next," celebrates the collaborative energy of Innergize – and the forward-thinking spirit of the people in beauty and wellness.
  • The evening celebration of the industry – and its standout service providers – takes place at the eclectic Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) .

GOGO Charters Enters Emerald City, Launches Charter Bus and Shuttle Fleet in Seattle

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Greater Seattle .

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Greater Seattle .
  • GOGO Charters now offers one-time and recurring group transportation services for a variety of trips, events and special occasions.
  • "In Seattle, a city of innovation, breathtaking landscapes and robust cultural scenes, the challenges of group transportation are real," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.
  • "We're excited to introduce our dependable and stress-free charter bus services to the Emerald City.

The Empire State Building and Space Needle Team Up to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sleepless in Seattle

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Empire State Building and Space Needle announces a special collaboration today to celebrate 30 years since the June 1993 theatrical release of the movie Sleepless in Seattle.

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  • The Empire State Building and Space Needle announces a special collaboration today to celebrate 30 years since the June 1993 theatrical release of the movie Sleepless in Seattle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628254198/en/
    The Empire State Building and Space Needle Team Up to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sleepless in Seattle (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As Sleepless in Seattle superfans, we’ve had a front row seat to guests from around the world living out their romantic comedy dreams in the Emerald City,” said Randy Coté, Chief Marketing Officer for the Space Needle.
  • “There’s no denying that Sleepless in Seattle has connected millions of people together, from Seattle to NYC, and everywhere in between.
  • Located in the heart of Downtown, Seattle Center is home to the Space Needle and many other top attractions.

Pacifica Hotels Announces Purchase of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

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Monday, June 5, 2023

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, is excited to announce the recent purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle. The boutique hotel located in downtown Seattle will join the company's growing portfolio of 40+ properties located across California, Hawaii, and Oregon.

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  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacifica Hotels , the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, is excited to announce the recent purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle.
  • Hotel Vintage Seattle, which will remain Kimpton operated, boasts 660 sq.
  • Included in the acquisition of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle is the Hotel Vintage brand.
  • It later included Hotel Vintage Seattle and Vintage Plaza in Portland (currently known as Hotel Vintage), which was the first Kimpton hotel outside of California.