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American Express Reveals 2024 Top Travel Trends

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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American Express Travel® released its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report 1 today, highlighting the inspiration and trends driving global travel bookings this year.

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  • American Express Travel® released its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report 1 today, highlighting the inspiration and trends driving global travel bookings this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312265470/en/
    American Express Reveals 2024 Top Travel Trends.
  • “Our Global Travel Trends Report sheds light on what is driving global travel bookings and provides inspiration for where to go next.
  • Our American Express Travel Consultants can help, no matter what type of trip you want to take.”
    Top insights from American Express Travel’s 2024 Global Travel Trends Report include:
    A desire to see sporting events live and to watch favorite teams and beloved players in person are driving where travelers are going and what they are doing when they get there.

Best in Alaska! UnCruise Adventures Clinches Four Prestigious Travel Awards

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can’t offer.

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  • UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can’t offer.
  • These accolades also highlight UnCruise Adventures' commitment to excellence and reinforce its standing as a premier choice in Alaska tourism.
  • To celebrate, UnCruise Adventures is excited to share "Leap into Adventure Savings" for its 2024 cruise season.
  • And I have been in Alaska tourism for nearly 40 years!” shares UnCruise Adventures Owner and CEO Captain Dan Blanchard.

Best in Alaska! UnCruise Adventures Clinches Four Prestigious Travel Awards

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can't offer.

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  • UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can't offer.
  • These accolades also highlight UnCruise Adventures' commitment to excellence and reinforce its standing as a premier choice in Alaska tourism.
  • To celebrate, UnCruise Adventures is excited to share "Leap into Adventure Savings" for its 2024 cruise season.
  • I have never seen a cruise company, of any size, receive four Best in Alaska Awards in a single year!

Subaru of America and AAAS Announce Winners of 2024 Prize for Excellence in Science Books

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .

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  • CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .
  • "AAAS believes that, through good science books, this generation, and the next, will have a better understanding and appreciation of science," said Sarah Ingraffea, the AAAS/Subaru Book Prize Award manager at AAAS.
  • Awards are given in four categories: Children's Science Picture Book, Middle Grades Science Book, Hands-on Science Book and Young Adult Science Book.
  • With today's announcement, the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books has now honored 76 books and more than 100 authors and illustrators.

Galapagos to Host KOL Event on December 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM PST to discuss new data presented at ASH 2023

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Mechelen, Belgium; 6 December 2023, 22:01 CET; Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today announced that it will host a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event during the 65th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, CA, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 11:00 am PST to 12:30 pm PST.

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  • Mechelen, Belgium; 6 December 2023, 22:01 CET; Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today announced that it will host a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event during the 65th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, CA, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 11:00 am PST to 12:30 pm PST.
  • The in-person event will be held at the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter in the Presidio Ballroom B/C.
  • To register as an in-person attendee, please click here .
  • Galapagos leadership, including Paul Stoffels1, MD, CEO and Chairman, will provide updates on:
    A live question and answer will follow the formal presentations.

Adventure Documentary Explores the Unknown World of Galapagos Sea Lions

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Lions of the Sea," a new adventure documentary that will take audiences on an immersive journey into the compelling lives of sea lions in their unique environment, has begun principal photography in the Galapagos Islands this week.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Lions of the Sea," a new adventure documentary that will take audiences on an immersive journey into the compelling lives of sea lions in their unique environment, has begun principal photography in the Galapagos Islands this week.
  • "Lions of the Sea" is produced by the former president of National Geographic Films, Adam Leipzig, renowned for his success in the nature documentary genre, including leading the acquisition of "March of the Penguins," the highest grossing film of its kind.
  • "With 'Lions of the Sea', we will reveal the stunning character and beauty of Galapagos sea lions," said JAMAICANOPROBLEM.
  • In parallel to the feature film, the filmmakers will produce a science-centered documentary designed for international conferences, policy collaborations and educational applications.

The Best Cruise Lines of the 2023, According to Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.

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  • Virgin Voyages snags its second 'Best New Ship' award, Silversea Cruises named the 'Best Luxury Cruise Line,' Scenic Eclipse II receives 'Best New Expedition Ship' and Viking Cruises named 'Best River Cruise Line'
    NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "Resilient Lady isn't first in class, but it might be the best.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "With its endless dedication to kids, Disney Cruise Line breezes to the top of the pack when it comes to the family cruise experience.
  • American Cruise Lines' American Serenade received the honor for Best New River Cruise Ship, becoming the first American vessel to receive the award from Cruise Critic.

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Multi-Year Grant to World Vets to Help Build Largest Capacity for Marine Animal Rescue on San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced a grant of up to $800,000 over three years to help World Vets build the largest capacity for marine animal rescue on San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos, in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park. The funds will improve the infrastructure of the existing small facility used for wildlife response, build additional capacity for responding to and rescuing sick, injured, and entangled marine animals and other wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, and enable the study and baseline health monitoring of native species. Priority species will primarily be marine mammals, especially Galápagos sea lions and will also include Galápagos fur seals, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, and other native and endemic wildlife of the archipelago. The Galápagos has many species of animals not found anywhere else in the world and is a United Nations World Heritage Site protected by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced a grant of up to $800,000 over three years to help World Vets build the largest capacity for marine animal rescue on San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos, in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park.
  • With this funding and our collaboration with the Galápagos National Park, we can have an even greater positive impact on the conservation of marine life."
  • The grant will also make it possible to provide full-time veterinary staffing and 24x7 field responder coverage and availability.
  • The public can help support funding of projects like this one by making a SeaWorld Conservation Fund donation online or in the SeaWorld parks.

Holland America Line's 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica Cruises Feature Iconic Sites and UNESCO Experiences

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bookings are now open for Holland America Line's 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica season. Featuring a series of longer cruises up to 22 days, guests can experience the region's captivating blend of diverse cultures, breathtaking natural landscapes and rich historical heritage — including 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bookings are now open for Holland America Line's 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica season.
  • The itineraries offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for travelers, showcasing the iconic sites of South America like Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu and Torres del Paine National Park, along with Antarctica's memorable scenery and wildlife.
  • Holland America Line 2025–2026 South America cruises visit 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
  • On South America and Antarctic cruises, Holland America Line brings local flavors on board.

Galapagos reports third quarter 2023 results and releases new encouraging data from CAR-T studies for presentation at ASH 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Overall, 11 of 12 patients responded to treatment (ORR of 92%) and 9 of 12 patients achieved a CRR (75%).

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  • Overall, 11 of 12 patients responded to treatment (ORR of 92%) and 9 of 12 patients achieved a CRR (75%).
  • Overall, 11 of 13 patients responded to treatment (ORR of 85%) and 9 of 13 patients achieved a CRR (69%).
  • New preliminary data (data cut-off: 26 April 2023), for 12 patients enrolled in EUPLAGIA-1, will be presented at ASH (see ASH abstract and poster presentation details below).
  • New preliminary data (data cut-off: 2 May 2023) for 14 patients enrolled in ATALANTA-1 will be presented at ASH (see ASH abstract and poster presentation details below).