Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida

Lake Nona's WHIT and Welltech Ventures Announce Global Wellness and Health Innovation Competition

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Nona's Wellness Home Built on Innovation and Technology (WHIT), and Welltech Ventures, a prominent wellness and health innovation fund, today announced the establishment of a global call to action competition to discover groundbreaking technologies that tackle major challenges in wellness and ultimately answer the question: "what is a healthy home?"

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  • A competition for innovators pioneering the newest health and wellness technologies for the home; Will be judged by a high-profile panel of experts
    ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake Nona's Wellness Home Built on Innovation and Technology (WHIT), and Welltech Ventures, a prominent wellness and health innovation fund, today announced the establishment of a global call to action competition to discover groundbreaking technologies that tackle major challenges in wellness and ultimately answer the question: "what is a healthy home?"
  • Entrepreneurs and established companies dedicated to creating health and wellness solutions and experiences are invited to participate in this extraordinary opportunity.
  • "We're excited to partner with Lake Nona for this Call for Innovation, as they offer the perfect environment to evaluate the next generation of health and wellness technologies for the home within its WHIT house," said Galit Horovitz, Co-Founder & Partner at Welltech Ventures.
  • "We are witnessing health and wellness at the forefront of innovation in the home.

Verizon upgrades network for Kissimmee customers

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Kissimmee, FL.

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  • KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Kissimmee, FL.
  • Network upgrades in Kissimmee include deploying new cell sites to extend coverage and capacity in local communities.
  • Specifics on the upgrades include:
    51% of cell sites in the Kissimmee are serving customers in the community with 5G Ultra Wideband service.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to Verizon’s network being unbeaten in Kissimmee, FL, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

Roger Clemens, Annika Sörenstam, Dylan Dreyer Among the Stars from Entertainment, Music and Sports Playing in 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces that approximately 50 stars from music, entertainment and sports will join the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions celebrity field.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces that approximately 50 stars from music, entertainment and sports will join the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions celebrity field.
  • The annual tournament serves as the LPGA Tours season opener and is one of the LPGAs most-watched events of the year.
  • About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
    Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company.
  • With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations.

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Kicks Off LPGA Season with World-Class Entertainers, Athletes and Celebrities

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces the return of the Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces the return of the Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions.
  • The HGV Tournament of Champions features LPGA Tour winners from the previous two seasons competing side-by-side with top celebrities and entertainers.
  • LPGA participants will compete for $1.5 million in official prize money while celebrities compete for a separate prize of $500,000.
  • About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
    Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company.

2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Concert Series to Feature En Vogue, Maren Morris, Ellie Goulding and Other Musical Guests

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces a live three-day concert series headlined by En Vogue, Maren Morris and Ellie Goulding at the world-class 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions , which will be held Jan. 17, 19 and 21 in Orlandos Lake Nona.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces a live three-day concert series headlined by En Vogue, Maren Morris and Ellie Goulding at the world-class 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions , which will be held Jan. 17, 19 and 21 in Orlandos Lake Nona.
  • Empowering women through golf is exactly what the HGV Tournament of Champions is all about, said Gordon Gurnik, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Hilton Grand Vacations.
  • The four-day HGV Tournament of Champions will be televised nationally on NBC and Golf Channel and the exclusive three-night concert series is open to tournament sponsors, participants and invited guests.
  • About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
    Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company.

Orlando Emerges as the Center of the Metaverse

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Theres no other region in the world that combines creativity, technology and innovation like we do and thats what makes Orlando the MetaCenter.

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  • Theres no other region in the world that combines creativity, technology and innovation like we do and thats what makes Orlando the MetaCenter.
  • Hackl and her company are working with the Orlando Economic Partnership on the regions metaverse strategy.
  • Its not just Orlando companies paving the way for the future of the metaverse, but our universities, said Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando.
  • To learn more about the Orlando Economic Partnership and the Orlando region, please visit Orlando.org or follow @orlpartnership on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE SPOTLIGHTS 'TECHNICUREAN' LIFESTYLE WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND FUNCTIONALITY AT 2022 NAHB IBS SHOWCASE HOME

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

In addition to being designed for wellness, TNAH also showcases the latest high-tech products that are bringing next-generation "comforts of home."

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  • In addition to being designed for wellness, TNAH also showcases the latest high-tech products that are bringing next-generation "comforts of home."
  • Lastly, the space's breakfast bar area features Signature Kitchen Suite's award-winning undercounter convertible refrigerator/freezer drawers.
  • "Signature Kitchen Suite is the ideal fit for this modern showcase as the appliances deliver unparalleled performance, advanced technologies and a sophisticated design aesthetic," said Serena Hahn, CEO, Envy Homes, the builder for this project.
  • Signature Kitchen Suite is the fast-growing appliance brand backed by global technology leader LG Electronics.

The 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Wraps Up with LPGA Tour Winner Danielle Kang and Celebrity Champion Derek Lowe Claiming Winning Titles

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

(NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, opened the 2022 LPGA Tour season with the record-breaking Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions .

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  • (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, opened the 2022 LPGA Tour season with the record-breaking Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions .
  • The four-day tournament wrapped on Sunday, Jan. 23 with LPGA Tour player and 2017 Major Champion Danielle Kang winning the Professional Title and 2004 World Series Champion Derek Lowe clinching the Celebrity Title.
  • The 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the first under Hilton Grand Vacations since its acquisition of Diamond Resorts, featured 50 beloved celebrities, athletes and entertainers playing alongside 29 LPGA champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida.
  • The first Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions was one for the record books, said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations.

The 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Announces Players Field Featuring LPGA Tour Winners and Sports and Entertainment Icons

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

(NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, is proud to announce the confirmed Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals participating in the 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions .

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  • (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, is proud to announce the confirmed Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals participating in the 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions .
  • Lake Nona is a phenomenal course and we cannot think of a better way to kick off the already record-breaking 2022 LPGA Tour than with this one-of-a-kind tournament, said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.
  • Partners like Hilton Grand Vacations really help the LPGA get to the next level.
  • About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
    Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company.

leAD Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Presents Demo Day Featuring Five Startups Graduating From the Accelerator Program

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Monday, December 20, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leAD Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Accelerator did it again and presented outstanding sports & health tech startups at their Demo Day last Thursday.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leAD Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Accelerator did it again and presented outstanding sports & health tech startups at their Demo Day last Thursday.
  • The selected startups participated in a virtual phase of the program which started in August and moved on-site to Lake Nona, the home of sports and health tech innovation, in September.
  • The on-site leAD Lake Nona program is located within the new 16,000-square-foot Pixon MS2 innovation space in the heart of Lake Nona Town Center - the community's open-air regional entertainment district.
  • leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners sources, funds, and drives the growth of early-stage sports & health tech startups globally.