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BUILDING HOPE ANNOUNCES SIX FINALISTS FOR 2024 SHELLIE-ANN BRASWELL 'SHINE BRIGHTER' IMPACT AWARD

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced six finalists for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. The award – created and named in honor of dedicated volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell who led with love and made everything around her shine brighter – recognizes exceptional charter school volunteer dedication and leadership.

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  • Charter School Volunteers Recognized For Their Exceptional Dedication and Leadership; Vie for $5,000 Award
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced six finalists for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award.
  • The award – created and named in honor of dedicated volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell who led with love and made everything around her shine brighter – recognizes exceptional charter school volunteer dedication and leadership.
  • "It is an honor to recognize these amazing volunteer leaders who are the heartbeat of their charter schools," said Allie L. Braswell, Jr., CEO of The Braswell Group.
  • The gift of their time and effort is a profound act of love," shared Sherilyn Moore, Building Hope's Chief IMPACT Officer and Chair of the IMPACT Selection Committee.

KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCES KIMPTON SANTO HOTEL IN SAN ANTONIO

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

San Antonio, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces today the name of its first hotel in San Antonio, Kimpton Santo ( https://www.santohotelsanantonio.com ), set to open in late 2024.

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  • San Antonio, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces today the name of its first hotel in San Antonio, Kimpton Santo ( https://www.santohotelsanantonio.com ), set to open in late 2024.
  • The inspiration behind Kimpton Santo’s name stems from the soulful essence of San Antonio’s namesake, Saint Anthony, along with the history of the land on which the hotel resides.
  • Lander is a certified hotel sales leader and brings more than 25 years’ experience in hospitality sales to his role at the Kimpton Santo.
  • Prior to his role at Kimpton Santo, Lander worked with Omni Hotels & Resorts in properties across San Antonio and Austin.

Anna Marie Presutti Named 'One Of The Most Influential Women Leaders In Hospitality'

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Friday, January 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine. The General Manager and Vice President of Hotel Nikko San Francisco made history as Okura International's first female Vice President; the Japanese parent company owns & operates 79 luxury properties around Asia, Europe, N. America, and the South Pacific.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine.
  • As VP & GM, Presutti oversaw the 533-room boutique hotel's $60 million renovation.
  • The 9-month program offers housing, relocation, and immersive training, as well as a Management position at the hotel upon completion.
  • Prior to her time at Hotel Nikko, Ms. Presutti has held leadership positions with Kimpton, ITT Sheraton, Hilton, and Sunstone Hotel Properties.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Leading Position in the Luxury & Lifestyle Segment

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with 19 brands and boosted by its award-winning IHG One Rewards loyalty program, today underlines its growth in the Luxury & Lifestyle segment. Currently, IHG boasts one of the largest Luxury & Lifestyle portfolios in the world, consisting of six acclaimed brands that represent 22 percent of its global pipeline* – nearly double its stake from just five years ago. IHG has driven its ambition forward through a combination of strategic expansion, dedicated Luxury & Lifestyle expertise and significant investments in its wider enterprise platform to fuel brand awareness, consideration and loyalty.

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  • Globally, IHG has transformed its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio through notable acquisitions of Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; the growth of its iconic InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Indigo brands; and the launch of Vignette Collection.
  • IHG also supports acceleration in the region – its largest – through a newly formed Luxury & Lifestyle Americas team of experts dedicated to boosting the company's regional growth in the segment.
  • Jolyon Bulley, CEO – Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio continues to grow at pace.
  • IHG pioneered luxury hospitality with the 1946 introduction of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts as one of the first true luxury hotel brands.

From Unrefined Salt and Tinned Fish to Umami Cocktails: Kimpton Brings New Food and Beverage Trends and Classics to the Table in 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury & lifestyle portfolio, is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, highlighting predictions from its vast team of global culinary and beverage experts that will be featured on plates and bar menus in 2024. From global salts and seacuterie to textured cocktails and umami flavors, Kimpton is forecasting both new and evolving trends that will further enhance the dining experience.

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  • From global salts and seacuterie to textured cocktails and umami flavors, Kimpton is forecasting both new and evolving trends that will further enhance the dining experience.
  • Kicking off in December 2023 and continuing throughout 2024, guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.
  • In the last year, luxury tinned fish sales have soared as people embrace seafood's diverse range of flavors and sustainable practices.
  • With dry aging, chefs are able to push beyond beef into more interesting dishes with duck, lamb and fin fish.

Spero Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming November Investor Conferences

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRO) (Spero), a multi-asset clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on identifying, developing and commercializing treatments in high unmet need areas involving rare diseases and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections, today announced that Sath Shukla, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be available for one-on-one meetings at the Truist Securities BioPharma Symposium, to be held at the Lotte New York Palace in New York, NY, on November 8-9, 2023 and will present and be available for one-on-one meetings at the 6th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference to be held at the Kimpton EPIC Miami Hotel in Miami, FL, on November 28-30, 2023.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRO) (Spero), a multi-asset clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on identifying, developing and commercializing treatments in high unmet need areas involving rare diseases and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections, today announced that Sath Shukla, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be available for one-on-one meetings at the Truist Securities BioPharma Symposium, to be held at the Lotte New York Palace in New York, NY, on November 8-9, 2023 and will present and be available for one-on-one meetings at the 6th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference to be held at the Kimpton EPIC Miami Hotel in Miami, FL, on November 28-30, 2023.
  • Details are as follows:
    The webcast for the Evercore ISI event may also be accessed through Spero Therapeutics’ website ( www.sperotherapeutics.com ) on the “Events and Presentations” page under the “Connect” tab.
  • Replays will be available on the website following the conclusion of each event.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Limited Time Offer on Stays Throughout the UK, Ireland and Germany

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

LONDON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leading hotel company with a global presence, announces the ultimate discount just in time for peak summer travels. Starting today through 12 July, all guests can enjoy up to 25% off on bookings with participating hotels across hundreds of locations in the UK, Ireland and Germany. IHG One Rewards members will also receive an additional 10% when booking.

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  • LONDON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leading hotel company with a global presence, announces the ultimate discount just in time for peak summer travels.
  • Starting today through 12 July, all guests can enjoy up to 25% off on bookings with participating hotels across hundreds of locations in the UK, Ireland and Germany.
  • For those looking for a holiday elsewhere in Europe - especially as Oktoberfest approaches - the savings will also apply to select IHG locations in Germany.
  • IHG One Rewards members enjoy these perks at destinations worldwide, earning points on their stays - including this limited time offering.

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.

This Week in People & Culture News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, May 26, 2023

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing long-term consequences of the disease and improving quality of life.
  • Their talent and dedication were celebrated, emphasizing the critical roles they play in shaping the cultural landscape through their storytelling.
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Optii Solutions Appoints Key Commercial Leader for the Americas Region

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, has announced the appointment of Jami Poe as Senior Director of Sales for North, Central, and South America to support strong demand in the region.

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  • Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, has announced the appointment of Jami Poe as Senior Director of Sales for North, Central, and South America to support strong demand in the region.
  • Poe will also lead key strategic engagements in the region following a number of brand and management level agreements.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230419005389/en/
    Poe joins Optii with nearly three decades of sales and marketing leadership experience.
  • When it comes to the most advanced hotel operations technology, Optii stands apart with machine learning, AI, automation and business intelligence.