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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Expands by Adding Four Distinguished Midwest Gems to Its Growing Portfolio

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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“We are delighted to kick off the year by adding these four exceptional hotels in Michigan and Illinois,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.

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  • “We are delighted to kick off the year by adding these four exceptional hotels in Michigan and Illinois,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.
  • “Each of The Neighborhood Hotel properties combines historical elements with a hip, fresh vibe that caters to adventurers and travelers seeking respite and relaxation.
  • The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo (Southwest Michigan): The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo features nine studio suites that sleep two to four people.
  • For more information on Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, visit www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com .

NTHU Secures Top Honor in Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has again clinched the Taiwan University Sustainability Award at the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
  • The award ceremony on November 15 at the Grand Hotel, Taipei, distinguished NTHU among the 45 participating universities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205402864/en/
    The 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), hosted by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), took place at the Grand Hotel, Taipei on November 15.
  • Each team will receive a maximum grant of 30,000 New Taiwan Dollars (approximately $957.6), which will help students take action on sustainability issues they are passionate about.

2023 Historic Hotels of America® Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

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  • Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.
  • Seventeen Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence were given in multiple categories, ranging from Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotelier of the Year to Historic Hotels of America Hotel Historian of the Year, from Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort to Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and others.
  • “It is an honor to congratulate all of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence winners,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
  • Historic Hotels of America’s sister collection, Historic Hotels Worldwide®, also announced its collection’s winners of the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence this week.

The Peabody Getting its Ducks in a Row via NEW Financial Budgeting & Forecasting Solution

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known as "The South's Grand Hotel," The Peabody Memphis, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated property, is an icon in Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is home to five resident Mallard ducks that march daily through its lobby following their Duckmaster. Operating a property of this stature takes precision and hospitality excellence – especially when it comes to financial matters. For the last 20 years, The Peabody has relied on http://Aptech to automate its enterprise accounting processes. This month, the property will go live with Aptech's budgeting and forecasting solution, Targetvue, to give its accounting team "one version of the truth."

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  • Operating a property of this stature takes precision and hospitality excellence – especially when it comes to financial matters.
  • For the last 20 years, The Peabody has relied on http:/ / Aptech to automate its enterprise accounting processes.
  • This month, the property will go live with Aptech's budgeting and forecasting solution, Targetvue, to give its accounting team "one version of the truth."
  • "We are delighted that The Peabody is now a user of Targetvue – a solution we developed to specifically address the industry's planning implementation challenges.

Kiwanis Club of Cape May Announces Plans to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary at the Grand Hotel, April 27, 2024

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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CAPE MAY, N.J., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- There is excitement in the air around Cape May. The oldest seaside resort in the country will host one of its distinguished resident nonprofits, Kiwanis Club of Cape May, and celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2024. For Kiwanis this means 100 years of service, one child one community at a time. The party celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cape May is being held at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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  • The party celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cape May is being held at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • The oldest seaside resort in the country will host one of its distinguished resident nonprofits, Kiwanis Club of Cape May, and celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2024.
  • The party celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Cape May is being held at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • Currently, donations are being accepted via check made out to:
    Since January 27, 1924, Kiwanis Club of Cape May forged ahead as a community leader.

Altree Developments’ Vie L'Ven Resort joins the Leading Hotels of the World collection

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW curates the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts for travelers looking for their next discovery.

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  • Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW curates the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts for travelers looking for their next discovery.
  • Vie L’Ven’s luxurious and exquisite five-star hotel makes the list by offering an ultimate lavish experience with unparalleled amenities such as world-class restaurants, beach bar, private villas, and spa and fitness facilities.
  • "We are excited to be included among the esteemed Leading Hotels in the World, alongside the most exquisite and opulent properties globally,” says Zev Mandelbaum, Altree Developments' Founder and CEO.
  • Vie L’Ven offers guests and residents 253 fully furnished suites, available in a range of layouts, including one, two, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 600 sq.

AM Best to Present Analysis of European (Re)Insurance Market Trends at Briefing in Milan

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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AM Best will present its current analysis of the European market for delegated underwriting authority enterprises in a market briefing on 15 June 2023 in Milan, Italy.

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  • AM Best will present its current analysis of the European market for delegated underwriting authority enterprises in a market briefing on 15 June 2023 in Milan, Italy.
  • The market briefing will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CEST) at the Puccini Lounge in the Grand Hotel et de Milan, during which senior AM Best analytical leaders will discuss leading issues facing European insurers and reinsurers.
  • There is no cost to register for the briefing, and a networking lunch will be provided following its conclusion.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry.

Grand Hotel Selects Optii as its Hotel Operation Solution

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, today announced that Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan has selected Optii as its hotel operations solution for housekeeping, service, and staff communication.

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  • Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, today announced that Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan has selected Optii as its hotel operations solution for housekeeping, service, and staff communication.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005300/en/
    Grand Hotel joins the Optii family as the third Davidson Hospitality Group property after The Don Cesar and The Alexander.
  • Since first opening in 1887, Grand Hotel continues its legacy as a premier vacation destination on Mackinac Island.
  • David Jurcak, President, Grand Hotel, said: “After reviewing Optii’s solution and having a background in housekeeping and operations myself, the choice was pretty simple.

C&R Opens New Offices Across U.S. and Launches Several Clients in 2023

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C&R, a public relations and marketing firm with a 14-year tenure representing luxury hospitality and real estate clients across the globe, has expanded its agency expertise and representation, tapping top talent in key cities across the country. Co-founded by Spencer Castillo and Pieter Ruig, C&R now has a presence in six cities in the U.S.—headquarters in Century City, Los Angeles, with additional offices in Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Charleston, and New York City—to greater serve its clients and the media.

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  • "With market shifts in the past few years, we recognized an opportunity and important business need to strategically expand our presence and services to greater serve our partners."
  • Our new boots on the ground across the country have helped accelerate and support our business exponentially."
  • "We continue to diversify offerings for our clients, as well, expanding our content division, which we launched in 2018.
  • C&R Content—C&R's full-service creative division specializing in custom publishing and videos—is launching several new client projects in the first quarters of 2023.

Another Sustainability Award for NTHU

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has been awarded the Taiwan University Sustainability Award for the second year in a row!

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  • National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has been awarded the Taiwan University Sustainability Award for the second year in a row!
  • Standing out amongst the 47 participating universities, NTHU was ranked first in the comprehensive evaluation, and in the individual competitions received the University Sustainability Report Gold Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221209005001/en/
    NTHU president W. John Kao (right) accepting the Taiwan University Sustainability Award from You Si-kun, president of the Legislative Yuan.
  • In its ongoing efforts in the area of sustainability, this year NTHU has appointed 15 student sustainability ambassadors.