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Contestants for the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Championships to arrive in Florida, USA

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

ORLANDO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Contestants for the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Championships to arrive in Florida, US

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Over 180 national gold winners from around the world will compete to be crowned the Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Champions.
Some of the competitors, excited to attend the competition at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, shared their thoughts:
ORLANDO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Contestants for the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Championships to arrive in Florida, US
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, today announces that the winners of the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional National Championships from over 40 countries will start arriving this weekend to attend the World Championships in Orlando, Florida, USA from July 30 to August 2, 2023.
Over 180 national gold winners from around the world will compete to be crowned the Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Champions.
For the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship, entrants in the Microsoft Office Specialist Word, Microsoft Office Specialist Excel®, and Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint® categories will be given 100 minutes to use a dataset to create a business deliverable for a real-world client.

Dole Celebrates Dole Whip Day on July 20 with Eight Bold New, At-Home Fresh Whip Recipes

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First there was Dole's sponsorship of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland in 1976, which lead to a similar arrangement at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World several years later.

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The eight new Dole Whips debuting on Dole Whip Day on July 20 include the following:
Blue Hawaiian Dole Whip (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat): A tribute to Dole's Island roots made with DOLE® Pineapple, Bananas and Lemons.
Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate Dole Whip (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium): A smooth, comforting combination of DOLE® Bananas and Avocados.
Twisted Candy Cane Dole Whip (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium): Dole whips up DOLE® Strawberries, Raspberries, Bananas and Pineapple for holiday – or any day!
Dole's existing five Dole Whips include the trending Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Dole Whip , introduced with much fanfare last fall; Dole Berry Banana Fro-Whip ; Dark Chocolate Dole Whip ; Classic Dole Whip Popsicles and the original DIY Dole Whip.

Creative Agency Brains on Fire, Inc. Announcement of Neph Trejo as Chief Creative Officer

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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LOS ANGELES and GREENVILLE, S.C., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative agency and certified B Corporation, Brains on Fire Inc., has announced the hiring of Neph Trejo as their Chief Creative Officer.

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LOS ANGELES and GREENVILLE, S.C., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative agency and certified B Corporation, Brains on Fire Inc., has announced the hiring of Neph Trejo as their Chief Creative Officer.
Announcement of Neph Trejo as Chief Creative Officer.
In 2018, Trejo joined Yellow Shoes (Disney's in-house agency) as Sr Creative and was promoted to Creative Director in 2021.
As Chief Creative Officer, Trejo will lead brand creative and design for Brains' clients, while infusing his creative expertise into all aspects of the company, from people development to new business.

RVshare Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Marking A Decade of Innovation Across the Outdoor Travel Space

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RVshare , the largest online community for RV renters and owners, celebrates its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of innovation, expanded access, and millions of trips for happy RV campers within the outdoor travel space.

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AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RVshare , the largest online community for RV renters and owners, celebrates its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of innovation, expanded access, and millions of trips for happy RV campers within the outdoor travel space.
The ever-growing community includes 60,000 RV owners who are sharing their passion for outdoor travel and RVs with generations of RV and adventure-loving communities.
The peer-to-peer platform has seen over 4 million nights booked and 203 million miles traveled by RVshare renters.
RVshare's 2023 Travel Trend Report compiled that data, revealing that nearly all Americans (99%) were planning leisure travel in 2023.

Woodard's Scaling New Heights® Conference Announces 2024 Conference Details, including their guest speaker Michio Kaku

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Monday, July 3, 2023

ATLANTA, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woodard™ has announced the location, dates, theme, and guest speaker Michio Kaku. The annual Scaling New Heights® conference will be held June 16-19, 2024, in Orlando, Florida and the theme of the conference is "Boldly Go." 

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The annual Scaling New Heights® conference will be held June 16-19, 2024, in Orlando, Florida and the theme of the conference is "Boldly Go."
ATLANTA, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woodard™ has announced the location, dates, theme, and guest speaker Michio Kaku.
The annual Scaling New Heights® conference will be held June 16-19, 2024, in Orlando, Florida and the theme of the conference is "Boldly Go."
We will also provide a wide range of thought leadership from our lineup of keynote speakers, including Dr. Michio Kaku.

L'OREAL NAMES LILIAHN MAJEED AS CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, NORTH AMERICA

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today announced the appointment of Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America.

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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal today announced the appointment of Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America.
In this role, Majeed will report to David Greenberg, CEO, L'Oréal USA and President, North America Zone.
She will join the management committee of L'Oréal USA as well as the leadership team of Margaret Johnston-Clarke, L'Oréal's global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
Majeed moves into the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America role which was previously held by Angela Guy who has decided to retire from L'Oréal after a distinguished and award-winning 19-year career with the company.

Disney Celebrates the ‘Power of Joy’ at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™ in New Orleans

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Monday, June 26, 2023

“ESSENCE Fest Primetime” will livestream on Hulu Friday, June 30, through Sunday, July 2, from 7:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. CT.

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“ESSENCE Fest Primetime” will livestream on Hulu Friday, June 30, through Sunday, July 2, from 7:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. CT.
Drawing more than 1.9 million in-person and virtual attendees last year, ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ is the largest annual gathering of people in the country.
For more than a decade, Disney has sponsored ESSENCE Fest.
“Disney is proud to return to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture as a major sponsor and showcase the magic happening across our brands,” said Jill Estorino, president and managing director of Disney Parks International.

Walt Disney World Resort Hosts More Than 650 Florida Youth for World's Largest Swimming Lesson

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort was once again Florida's largest event site Thursday for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson – an annual event designed to promote safe water practices worldwide. More than 650 Florida youth from six nonprofit organizations took part in the event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and at various Walt Disney World Resort hotel pools to build awareness and empower students with the skills they need to swim safely.

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On Thursday morning, Walt Disney World Resort hosted the largest swim lesson site in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the country at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and other resort hotel pools.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort was once again Florida's largest event site Thursday for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson – an annual event designed to promote safe water practices worldwide.
"Students need access to these critical safety lessons, especially here in Florida where we're surrounded by water," said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort.
The World's Largest Swimming Lesson: The World's Largest Swimming Lesson is a global, one-day event that's all about teaching families the importance of learning to swim to prevent childhood drowning.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort Unveils Newly Renovated Park View Deluxe Suites

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort today announced a complete redesign of its 14 Park View Deluxe suites, located on the 6th through 12th floors of the AAA Five-Diamond rated Resort. The suites offer beautiful views of the lakes and woodlands, plus terrace views of the nightly Walt Disney World Resort fireworks. The Park View Deluxe suites, which feature a spacious living area, three-quarter bath, separate bedroom, full 5-piece bathroom with deep-soaking bathtub, and expansive terrace, have been fully refreshed in a modern design with hues of taupe, grey, soft blush and mossy green. The residential-style suites offer guests a serene sanctuary, achieved with its neutral colour palette and contemporary textures and patterns throughout.

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ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort today announced a complete redesign of its 14 Park View Deluxe suites , located on the 6th through 12th floors of the AAA Five-Diamond rated Resort.
The suites offer beautiful views of the lakes and woodlands, plus terrace views of the nightly Walt Disney World Resort fireworks.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando worked with Parker Torres Design of Boston on the interior design.
In addition to the Park View Deluxe Suites, Four Seasons Resort Orlando also boasts four Grand Suites, a Presidential Suite, and a Royal Suite, plus Park View and Golden Oak View suites.

Disney Honors 101-Year-Old World War II Female Navy Veteran

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney honored World War II female U.S. Navy veteran Dorothy "Pat" Rudd as "Veteran of the Day" during the June 7th Flag Retreat ceremony in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. A pioneer and heroine, Pat volunteered and joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program to perform shore-based duties for the U.S. Navy after U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Public Law 689 in 1942.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney honored World War II female U.S. Navy veteran Dorothy "Pat" Rudd as "Veteran of the Day" during the June 7th Flag Retreat ceremony in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
Honoring Pat during the day's events were members of Disney SALUTE, a veteran employee resource group, including Susan Finnigan, Lead Project Manager for Disney marketing and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Disney has long honored those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company.
Disney is honored to offer a heartfelt tribute to the unsung female military heroes of the past and all those who continue to serve today.