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Wyndham Grand Enters Poland with Hotel in the Heart of Krakow

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in more than 95 countries, today announced the opening of the 60-room Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town, the first Wyndham Grand in Poland. The hotel – which will be operated by Dobry Hotel Group, a leading hotel management company in Poland with decades of experience – is housed in a stunning, historic townhouse right in the heart of Krakow Old Town, close to many iconic landmarks like the Cloth Hall, Market Square, St. Mary's Basilica, and other popular attractions.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in more than 95 countries, today announced the opening of the 60-room Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town, the first Wyndham Grand in Poland.
  • The opening of Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town adds another desirable destination to the brand's roster, including Manama, Istanbul, Athens and many others – and in Poland, adds Wyndham's eighth hotel across cities including Warsaw, Lodz, Wroclaw and Krakow.
  • Daniel Łukaszewicz, Managing Director of Dobry Hotel Group, commented: "We are thrilled to open the first Wyndham Grand in Poland with the support of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor.
  • Wyndham hotels in Poland participate in Wyndham Rewards® , the world's most generous hotel rewards programme with thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

Underground Donut Tour Launches in Victoria

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

VICTORIA, B.C., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their next tour in Victoria, British Columbia. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 8 years across the US, Canada, Ireland, and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, Miami, London, Dublin, Toronto, Vancouver and now adding Victoria to our roster. Hosting thousands of guests from around the world and showcasing the best doughnuts each city has to offer.

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  • The World's Best Donut Tour launches their next tour in British Columbia, Canada
    VICTORIA, B.C., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their next tour in Victoria, British Columbia.
  • The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 8 years across the US, Canada, Ireland, and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, Miami, London, Dublin, Toronto, Vancouver and now adding Victoria to our roster.
  • We can't wait for our guests to come and check them out," said Jeff Woelker, founder of the Underground Donut Tour.
  • And not to mention, the donuts are absolutely delicious," said Sage Schmied, Victoria's city manager for the Underground Donut Tour.

Verizon continues to upgrade Knoxville's best network

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Knoxville, TN.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Knoxville, TN.
  • These upgrades are part of a multi-year redesign of its network architecture to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, upgrade the technology in the network, and to pave the way for personalized customer experiences.
  • Verizon has recently added mmWave most notably in West Town, Cedar Bluff, downtown Knoxville and Farragut.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers having the best experience on the Verizon network in Knoxville, TN, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

EQ Office Names Britton Derkac National Head of Leasing

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Monday, November 7, 2022

EQ Office , a leader in creating inspiring workplace destinations and a Blackstone portfolio company, today announced company veteran Britton Derkac has been named Senior Vice President and National Head of Leasing.

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  • EQ Office , a leader in creating inspiring workplace destinations and a Blackstone portfolio company, today announced company veteran Britton Derkac has been named Senior Vice President and National Head of Leasing.
  • In his new role, Derkac will oversee all leasing activity within the EQ portfolio.
  • His dedication to our partners makes him the ideal candidate and representative of the EQ Office brand, said Alex Vouvalides, Chief Executive Officer at EQ Office.
  • Derkac most recently served as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Director at EQ Office, where he oversaw value creation efforts in addition to supporting the acquisition and disposition strategies for EQ.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires the AC Hotel by Marriott Louisville Downtown and the AC Hotel by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the AC Hotel by Marriott Louisville Downtown for $51 million, or approximately $327,000 per key, and the AC Hotel by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown for $34 million, or approximately $254,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the AC Hotel by Marriott Louisville Downtown for $51 million, or approximately $327,000 per key, and the AC Hotel by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown for $34 million, or approximately $254,000 per key.
  • The hotel benefits from a variety of leisure, academic and sports-related demand generators given its proximity to the KFC Yum!
  • Center, the University of Louisville, the Kentucky International Convention Center, well-known bourbon distilleries, various outdoor spaces and parks, and Churchill Downs, home of the annual Kentucky Derby.
  • Following these acquisitions, the Apple Hospitality portfolio includes 220 hotels with 28,983 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 37 states.

EQ Office Brings Crafted Hospitality to Pennsylvania Avenue

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.

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  • The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.
  • Comprised of two towers on Pennsylvania Avenue that wrap around the U.S. Navy Memorial, Market Square is home to over 30 Fortune 500 companies.
  • The ownership team and Crafted Hospitality worked with FOC (Friend of Chef) out of New York City to bring the deal to fruition.
  • EQ focuses on the experience its 20 million square feet provides - how space feels, activates and performs by incorporating the most valued elements of home and hospitality into the office.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award Grants to 21 Communities to Expand Clean Transportation, Public Safety Initiatives

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

ComEd today joined the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) to announce the winners of grants to fund community infrastructure projects that promote public safety and access to clean transportation.

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  • ComEd today joined the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) to announce the winners of grants to fund community infrastructure projects that promote public safety and access to clean transportation.
  • ComEd is proud to partner with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to spearhead investment in EV charging infrastructure, public safety and clean transportation projects across the region, said Gil C. Quiniones, CEO of ComEd .
  • The 2022 Powering Safe Communities grants mark the eighth year of the program, which has awarded 157 grants totaling $1.7 million to communities across northern Illinois.
  • The electric vehicle charger provided by the ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Powering Safe Communities program has been a tremendous addition to downtown DeKalb, said DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Adds Five New Vinyl Siding Colors to Royal Siding® and Exterior Portfolio® Lines

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Westlake Royal Building Products , one of North Americas largest manufacturers and distributors of exterior and interior building products, is pleased to announce that it has added five new on-trend colors to its Royal Siding and Exterior Portfolio vinyl siding lines.

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  • Westlake Royal Building Products , one of North Americas largest manufacturers and distributors of exterior and interior building products, is pleased to announce that it has added five new on-trend colors to its Royal Siding and Exterior Portfolio vinyl siding lines.
  • We are confident that the five new additions to our color palette will become top-sellers in our Royal Siding and Exterior Portfolio lines of vinyl siding.
  • Royal Siding and Exterior Portfolios wide range of colors are informed by leading residential architects and design trends.
  • Exterior Portfolio includes shades in SmartStyles Premium and SmartStyles Expressions, while Royal Sidings palette includes Colorscapes Premium and Colorscapes Dark.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry Now Open at Market Square at Eldridge

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

KERRVILLE, Texas , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Texas, announces the opening of its new store in Houston at Market Square at Eldridge. The new store is located at 2732 Eldridge Pkwy, Suite B in Houston, TX 77082.

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  • KERRVILLE, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Texas, announces the opening of its new store in Houston at Market Square at Eldridge.
  • "We're excited to open an additional location in Houston at Market Square at Eldridge," says James Avery CEO John McCullough.
  • Thirty James Avery gift cards will be awarded: twenty-four $50 gift cards, three $100 gift cards, and three $500 gift cards.
  • Hourly drawings on June 11 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the grand opening celebration at the James Avery Artisan Jewelry store at Market Square at Eldridge.

UFC GYM® Announces Partnership with Piatt Companies to Expand Footprint in Pennsylvania with State-of-the-Art UFC GYM® Pittsburgh

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, today announced that the company has partnered with Western Pennsylvania real estate developer and management company Piatt Companies (formerly Millcraft Investments) to develop a new 40,000-square-foot UFC GYM Pittsburgh facility. The multi-million-dollar club will be located at 236 Fifth Ave. in Downtown Pittsburgh and will be the third UFC GYM location in the state and first in Western Pennsylvania to provide functional fitness, MMA-inspired conditioning classes and access to world-class facilities.

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  • "This is an exciting time for us at UFC GYM as we partner with Piatt Companies to introduce UFC GYM to the Pittsburgh community," said UFC GYM Chief Executive Officer Adam Sedlack.
  • As part of the partnership, Piatt Companies will introduce former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier as the UFC GYM Pittsburgh ambassador.
  • "We are excited to be opening UFC GYM in Downtown Pittsburgh and partnering with Ryan as our ambassador," said Lucas Piatt, CEO of Piatt Companies.
  • In addition to its corporate-owned clubs, UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally through the UFC GYM or UFC FIT model.