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American Council on Education Expands List of Recommended Cambridge International Exams; Approves Six Additional Subjects

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and subsequently recommended college credit for seventeen Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, including six new exams in July 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Assessment International Education is pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has reviewed and subsequently recommended college credit for seventeen Cambridge International AS & A Level exams, including six new exams in July 2023.
  • The newly approved subjects are Business, Digital Media & Design, Geography, Global Perspectives & Research, Physics, and Travel & Tourism.
  • "It is wonderful to see the American Council on Education continue to validate the quality and integrity of Cambridge International exams," said Mark Cavone, Regional Director, Cambridge Assessment International Education, North America.
  • Cambridge International's exams underwent a review by subject matter experts from colleges and universities, as well as by a psychometrician.

SEASONS 1+ 2 OF "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" NOW STREAMING ON M/LUX

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Monday, September 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABOUT "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy":

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  • Seasons 1 and 2 of the female created + produced award-winning docu-series "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" is now airing on Modern Luxury Media's new streaming service, M/LUX.
  • The new streaming service launched in August 2023, providing content across the Travel + Adventure, Art + Culture, Food + Drink, Home + Design and Fashion + Beauty categories.
  • Tune in: www.mluxnetwork.com – Seasons 1 + 2 of "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" can be found in Travel + Adventure).
  • Creator, Producer + Curator of Local Hosts, Michaela Guzy introduces her global audience to REAL PEOPLE curating transformative and immersive experiences across the globe.

JEGI CLARITY Has Advised The Shipyard on Their Investment From Alaris Equity Partners

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shipyard, advised by JEGI CLARITY, has received an investment from Alaris Equity Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shipyard, advised by JEGI CLARITY, has received an investment from Alaris Equity Partners.
  • This new partnership will enable The Shipyard to strengthen their current offerings and expand their presence in the market.
  • Rick Milenthal, Chairman & CEO of The Shipyard said, "The Alaris investment model is perfect for a growing successful company like The Shipyard.
  • They back our team and fuel our growth, fully empowering our management team to do what is best for our people and our clients."

AIRPORTS TO RESHAPE GLOBAL TRAVEL INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH 2050

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), launched a new report today on the future of airports. The report was produced by the consulting firm's think tank Oliver Wyman Forum in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI World) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multinational coalition spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia.  

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  • New report from the Oliver Wyman Forum: The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050
    The report, entitled The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050 identifies priorities and trends needed to "future-proof" operations and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Airports account for 2% to 5% of total aviation emissions, which represent approximately 2.5% of total carbon emissions globally.
  • This will happen as airports simultaneously work to electrify their own ground transport and take other steps to work toward net zero.
  • The Evolution of Airports provides thoughtful insights into the future trends shaping the world's airports and offers stakeholders and regulators advice on how they can support the path forward for airports."

Global Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market Outlook & Forecast Report 2023-2028 Featuring Key Vendors - Swissport, Dnata, Menzies Aviation, & Worldwide Flight Services - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 26, 2023

The "Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The construction of various airports requires ground and cargo handling systems for several purposes, such as baggage & luggage handling, thereby supporting the growth of the global ground and cargo handling services market.
  • Ground handling services dominate the global ground and cargo handling services market owing to the increasing number of scheduled passengers.
  • Some vendors in the global ground and cargo handling services market are Swissport, Dnata, Menzies Aviation, and Worldwide Flight Services.

Strong signs of recovery for Travel & Tourism in Canada says WTTC

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Monday, May 15, 2023

LONDON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the Canadian Travel & Tourism sector continues to show strong signs of post-pandemic recovery.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's ( WTTC ) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the Canadian Travel & Tourism sector continues to show strong signs of post-pandemic recovery.
  • WTTC is also forecasting that Travel & Tourism will create 90,000 jobs this year, recovering almost all of the jobs lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic to reach 1.64 million.
  • Last year, the Travel & Tourism sector's GDP contribution grew by 41.4% to reach more than $138 billion, representing 5% of the Canadian economy, with one in every 20 dollars created in Canada being generated by Travel & Tourism.
  • Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "Travel & Tourism is recovering strongly in Canada with high visitor demand.

U.S. Travel & Tourism sector set to reach record-breaking high this year says WTTC

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

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  • The sector is set to contribute $2.24 trillion to the U.S. economy this year, surpassing the 2019 pre-pandemic high of $2.17 trillion.
  • Last year, the Travel & Tourism sector's GDP contribution grew by 16.9% to reach more than $2 trillion, representing 7.9% of the American economy, edging closer to the 2019 high of $2.17 trillion.
  • Julia Simpson, WTTC president & CEO, said: "The Travel & Tourism sector in the U.S. is recovering strongly with strong visitor demand.
  • In 2022, the North American Travel & Tourism sector contributed $2.34 trillion to the regional economy, just 7% below the 2019 peak.

Global Travel & Tourism Catapults into 2023 Says WTTC

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today shows the Travel & Tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council's ( WTTC ) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today shows the Travel & Tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%.
  • According to the research conducted by WTTC in collaboration with Oxford Economics, the global tourism body also forecasts that the sector will recover to 95% of the 2019 job level.
  • Last year, despite the economic and geopolitical difficulties, the Travel & Tourism sector's recovery continued at pace, growing 22% year-on-year to reach $7.7 trillion.
  • Julia Simpson, WTTC president & CEO, said: "The Travel & Tourism sector continues to recover at pace, demonstrating the resilience of the sector and the enduring desire to travel.

Aspherical Lens Market worth $12.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.
  • The increasing focus of market players on the research and development of glass based aspherical lens is also driving market growth.
  • The molded segment of the aspherical lens market accounted for the largest share in 2023.
  • Asia Pacific market accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Aspherical Lens Market worth $12.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Glass aspherical lens type accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.
  • The increasing focus of market players on the research and development of glass based aspherical lens is also driving market growth.
  • The molded segment of the aspherical lens market accounted for the largest share in 2023.
  • Asia Pacific market accounted for larger share of aspherical lens market in 2023.