GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award Winning Multiplatinum Musician and Songwriter Carlos Vives, Announces Highly-Anticipated Return to the Stage With His “Después de todo… VIVES” Tour
THE FIRST FULL RUN TOUR BY THE COLOMBIAN ARTIST WILL VISIT MAJOR CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, STARTING DECEMBER 2021.
Tickets Go On Sale Today, Friday, June 4, at 10:00 AM Local Time Via ticketmaster.com and AXS.com
MIAMI, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After topping digital platforms and reaching audiences globally with his song “Canción Bonita,” the multiplatinum musician, songwriter and GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® award winning Carlos Vives, announces his long-awaited return to the stage with his “Después de todo… VIVES” tour, set to kick off in the United States and Canada.
“After everything we have been through, returning to North America, to so many beloved places, to see unforgettable friends and special audiences again, makes this truly a historic moment for me.” – Carlos Vives expressed.
With the reopening of entertainment venues after more than a year due to COVID, Carlos Vives will be one of the first Latin artists leading the return to the big stages and stadiums across the US and Canada.
Produced by the entertainment, marketing and media company, Loud And Live, the long-awaited Carlos Vives tour kicks off on December 3 at the FTX Arena (formerly known as the AmericanAirlines Arena) in Miami and hit major North American cities including Montreal and Toronto in Canada.
“It is an honor for us to be able to partner with an artist such as Carlos Vives, one of the most important figures in Latin music and beloved artist of our time,” said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live.
“After months of anticipation, Loud And Live is excited to bring this experience to his fans who have been eagerly awaiting to see Vives in concert to enjoy in his repertoire of classics and newest hits and will ensure that this is a memorable experience for all,” Albareda added.
Carlos Vives, who has been characterized by his selfless work inside and outside Colombia, once again reaffirms his social commitment, donating a dollar from each ticket sold on the tour to the ” Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® and another dollar to his initiative “Tras La Perla.”
Vives, has been a generous ally of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® since its launch seven years ago. In 2018, he joined to create the Carlos Vives Scholarship, which gave Nicolle Horbath, a voice student, the opportunity to complete a BA in Songwriting and Composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She was selected by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Scholarship Committee from a highly competitive group of hundreds of applicants from across the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula.
“Tras La Perla“ is the initiative created by Carlos Vives to actively promote the improvement of the quality of life in the city of Santa Marta and in its influential region. The Initiative is based on the cooperation and articulation of various forces that allow discovering the potential of the city and the territory, seeking balance and sustainability in all dimensions of development.
Following are the tour dates for “Después de todo… VIVES ”
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CITY |
VENUE |
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12/3/2021 |
Miami, FL |
FTX Arena |
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12/5/2021 |
Orlando, FL |
Amway Center |
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01/13/2022 |
Seattle, WA |
WaMu Theater |
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01/16/2022 |
San Jose, CA |
San Jose Civic Center |
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01/21/2022 |
Dallas, TX |
Texas Trust CU Theatre |
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01/22/2022 |
Houston TX |
Smart Financial Centre |
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01/27/2022 |
Chicago, IL |
Rosemont Theatre |
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01/29/2022 |
Montreal, CAN |
Olympia Theater |
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01/30/2022 |
Toronto, CAN |
Coca- Cola Coliseum |
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02/04/2022 |
Washington D.C. |
DAR Constitution Hall |
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02/05/2022 |
Boston, MA |
Boch Center Wang Theatre |
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02/06/2022 |
Newark, NJ |
Prudential Center |
About Carlos Vives
Two-time GRAMMY® and fifteen-time Latin GRAMMY® winner, Carlos Vives is one of the most influential and important figures in Latin music today. As creator of a new sound influenced by the traditional sounds of the Caribbean and the northern region of Colombia, Vives’ work is inspired by the study, knowledge and dissemination of Colombian culture, identity and its complex diversity through music. In 1993, he founded the band La Provincia which celebrated musicians from remote and rural areas around the Caribbean and served as a home for new and emerging talent in contemporary music. Vives and La Provincia took Colombian culture, identity and music around the world, quickly gaining international recognition. His album Vives surpassed 2 billion streams and included the global hits “La Bicicleta” (Shakira) and “Robarte un beso” (Yatra), which have both generated a combined 2.5 billion views on YouTube. As a tireless educator and cultural ambassador of Colombia, Vives is an avid supporter of Colombian poet Rafael Pombo’s legacy, which he paid tribute to by producing a series of albums titled Pombo Musical, which were made to keep children connected to national values. In 2015, he founded Tras La Perla to promote sustainable development in the city of Santa Marta and its region influenced by the Sierra Nevada and Ciénaga Grande.
In 2016, he also created the Río Grande Music School with the purpose of offering new artistic experiences based on dialogue influenced by Colombian music, new local music proposals and music from around the world. Undoubtedly, Carlos Vives has made, and will continue to make his mark across generations through music and advocacy of his culture.
About Loud And Live
An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami with additional offices in San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Spain, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences.
About The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy® in 2015 to further international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world’s culture. The Foundation provides college scholarships, educational programs and grants for the research and preservation of its rich musical legacy and heritage, and to date, has donated more than $5.7 million with the support of Latin Recording Academy’s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information, or to make a donation, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.com, Amazon Smile or our Facebook page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Twitter and Instagram, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook.
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HairClub’s “El Poder del Cabello” Infomercial chosen as one of the 2021 Telly Award winners
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “El Poder del Cabello” (“The Power of Hair”) the latest HairClub infomercial produced specifically for the Hispanic market, has been recognized with a bronze Telly Award in the Branding category for a long format Ad (30 mins). The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers from around the world.
“I am so appreciative of the partnership with Latin2Latin and thankful to the countless number of people that contributed to this successful venture,”
said Mike Nassar, President and CEO of HairClub. “El Poder del Cabello is the perfect example of how we can integrate education and entertainment, with a message that is culturally relevant and in-language, while integrating real cases and showcasing our hair experts. This form of docu-reality infomercial provides factual information to all those in need of help for hair loss solutions in the Hispanic market.”
“El Poder del Cabello” departs from the traditional infomercial long format ad to a new way of storytelling and integrates the use of QR codes to access additional videos available at www.ElPoderDelCabello.com. It has been airing in Hispanic media since early 2021, in Galavisión, Pasiones, Mega TV, Telemundo, UniMás Network, and Discovery en Español, and has generated more than 3 million impressions to date.
Arminda “Mindy” Figueroa, CEO and Founder of Latin2Lating Marketing expressed her content with the award and mentioned, “We are very proud of our team and how they were able to bring to life this vision that humanizes the HairClub brand using powerful testimonials and by presenting on-camera before and after transformations. Our creative and management teams went above and beyond to provide to our client a unique product that speaks to the Hispanic market. At Latin2Latin we specialized in reaching this important segment of the market by collecting insights and analyzing the brand’s approach to the Hispanic market, and HairClub supported the non-traditional concept that we presented”.
The docu-reality infomercial concept was developed and produced by Latin2Latin for HairClub. Written and executive produced by Malule González, Latin2Latin’s Creative Director and a five-time Emmy Award winner, Renzo Ferro, Latin2Latin’s VP of Account Services & Operations, and Mindy Figueroa were also the Executive Producers. The production company Wildhouse provided the technical support, and the direction of the piece done by Maricel Zambrano.
About Hair Club
Founded in 1976, Hair Club is North America’s number one provider of total hair loss solutions. For more than 40 years, Hair Club has helped hundreds of thousands restore their hair and transform their lives. Today, Hair Club has nearly 120 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Aderans Co. Ltd., the world’s leading provider of total hair loss solutions.
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Business Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs And Diamond Selling Recording Artist Swae Lee Launch The ‘CÎROC Summer Citrus Sounds Of Summer’ Mobile Pop-Up Experience, To Kick Off A Season Of Celebration
NEW YORK, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka is celebrating the most anticipated summer yet with the launch of “CÎROC Sounds of Summer,” a mobile pop-up experience inspired by their newest offering, the Limited-Edition CÎROC Summer Citrus. To help launch the experience, Sean “Diddy” Combs tapped longtime friend of the brand and Diamond Selling Recording Artist, Swae Lee, known for making the season’s best hits, to bring the vibes to the streets and get fans in the summer state of mind.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8905651-ciroc-ultra-premium-vodka-miami-pop-up-summer-citrus-mobile/
On Saturday, June 5th, Swae Lee will amp up the season’s kick-off in Miami with a live, high-energy performance off a yacht, where Swae will sing some of his biggest summer jams, while the mobile truck roams the streets, offering fans swag, beats and treats. The ocean-floating stage will take over the beach and the mainland, with a billboard LED screen for both Miami beachgoers and riverfront crowds to watch the performance as it sails down the river. Fans 21+ are invited to join CÎROC and toast to the best summer yet, with delicious golden hour cocktails at the city’s hottest waterfront restaurants and bars.
“The summer of 2021 is finally a time that we can safely gather with friends and family, which is why we are so thrilled to be introducing the ‘CÎROC Sounds of Summer’ experience,” commented Sean “Diddy” Combs. “We can’t wait to help people celebrate with delicious CÎROC Summer Citrus cocktails, great music and tasty treats that we certainly all deserve.”
Throughout the weekend, the “CÎROC Sounds of Summer” mobile truck experience will make its way through Miami’s hottest spots with stops including South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood Walls, Bayside Marketplace, Lincoln Road and more. The vibrant, bright orange truck will offer fans 21+ everything they need for the ultimate summer experience including:
- Summer Jams: Need a new summer anthem? The surround-sound speakers will be bumping Swae Lee’s hottest hits that will bring the sounds of summer to the streets. A livestream of his on-water performance will also project on the screens so you won’t miss a beat.
- Summer Swag: Forgot something to bring to the beach? The “CÎROC Sounds of Summer” truck has you covered with all the essentials for a perfect beach day, including a mini USB speaker for the tunes, sun visor for the protection, beach mat for the sand spot and paddle ball set for the fun.
- Summer Treats: Want to cool down from the summer heat? CÎROC is teaming up with Miami’s coolest, music-inspired ice cream shop, Mr. Kream, to debut a limited-time signature “Citrus Drip” flavor – an orange summer sorbet inspired by the flavors of CÎROC Summer Citrus, with the option to top it off with gold Swae Sprinkles. Grab a scoop at the truck or visit Mr. Kream at its Wynwood shop at 2322 North Miami Avenue to enjoy this exclusive flavor throughout the summer
- Summer Cocktails: Want to bring the CÎROC Summer Citrus experience home? CÎROC has partnered with Cocktail Courier to offer a custom cocktail kit with the ingredients to make a Citrus Sunrise, and all the essentials for an epic summer celebration. Available for a limited time only, while supplies last, you can find this flavor nationwide (wherever spirits-based beverages are sold) for a suggested retail price of $33.99 or on Drizly.com.
The “CÎROC Sounds of Summer” mobile pop-up experience will be rolling into a city near you with all the seasonal swag needed for a fun celebration.
“I’m so excited to partner with CÎROC Summer Citrus to introduce the new flavor of summer celebrations,” says Swae Lee. “Nothing screams summer like coming together with your closest friends to enjoy good music and great vibes. I’ll be raising a glass to that!”
Be sure to follow @CIROC on Instagram to stay up to date on what’s to come this summer.
CÎROC encourages people of legal drinking age to celebrate responsibly!
CÎROC CITRUS SUNRISE
An elegant, summery cocktail with flavors of citrus and a tart finish.
1.5 oz CÎROC Summer Citrus
3 oz Orange juice
1 oz Cranberry juice or Pomegranate juice
Glass: Highball or Rocks
Garnish: Orange Wedge
Instructions: Add the CÎROC Summer Citrus and orange juice into a highball or rocks glass filled with ice. Top off with Cranberry juice or Pomegranate juice and garnish.
About CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka
CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka is gluten-free and distilled from fine French grapes; a process inspired by over a century of wine-making expertise and craftsmanship, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. Launched nationwide in January 2003, DIAGEO – the world’s largest spirits and beer company – made spirits history in October 2007 by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, in which Mr. Combs and Combs Enterprises assumed the lead on all brand management activities for CÎROC. The flavor portfolio includes CÎROC RED BERRY, CÎROC COCONUT, CÎROC PEACH, CÎROC PINEAPPLE, CÎROC APPLE, CÎROC MANGO and CÎROC SUMMER WATERMELON. In June 2018, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Makers of CÎROC entered the brown spirits category with the introduction of CÎROC VS, Fine French Brandy. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to enjoy.
CÎROC Summer Citrus. Made With Vodka Infused With Orange And Other Citrus Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. Imported by Cîroc Distilling Company, New York, NY.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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2022 K5 Overview
IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For 2022, the head-turning K5 gains the new Kia badging and also convenience features such as Surround View Monitor, additional wireless chargers and standard navigation on the GT-Line, EX and GT trims. Entering its second year, K5 offers a new GT-Line AWD Premium package with a panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, LED projection headlights and additional driver assistance features including Highway Driving Assist and Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve, designed to unleash the spirit of the everyday driver.
Pricing1 – MSRP (excludes $995 destination)
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· LX FWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$23,690 |
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· LXS FWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$24,690 |
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· LXS AWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$26,490 |
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· GT-Line FWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$26,090 |
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· GT-Line AWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$27,690 |
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· EX FWD |
1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T |
$28,590 |
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· GT FWD |
2.5T GDI 1-4 – 8 DCT |
$31,090 |
Engine:
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· 1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T: 180 hp/195 lb.-ft. of torque |
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· 2.5T GDI 1-4 – 8 DCT: 290 hp/311 lb.-ft. of torque |
Fuel Economy2 – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined):
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· LX: |
29/38/32 |
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· LXS: |
27/37/31 |
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· LXS (AWD): |
25/33/28 |
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· GT-Line: |
27/37/31 |
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· GT-Line (AWD): |
25/33/28 |
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· EX: |
27/37/31 |
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· GT: |
24/32/27 |
Highlighted Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Features3:
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· Driver Attention Warning |
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· Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist |
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Dimensions:
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· Overall Length: |
193.1 in. |
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· Overall Width: |
73.2 in. |
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· Overall Height: |
56.9 in. |
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· Wheelbase: |
112.2 in. |
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.*
For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.
*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
1 MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.
2 Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.
3 These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.
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Hot Summer Deal: Avelo Airlines Extends $19 Fare from Los Angeles to Phoenix
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avelo Airlines, which launched in April to Inspire Travel through everyday low fares, is extending its introductory one-way $19 fare* between Los Angeles and Phoenix through the month of June.
“The championship golf courses, world-famous resorts and scenic landscape of this desert oasis have never been easier or more affordable to visit,” said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “With one-way fares starting at $19, a flight to Phoenix costs less than a round on the links, a poolside lunch or a relaxing massage. Visitors will return to LA relaxed and ready to book their next trip with the money they’ve saved.”
Avelo serves Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) — both more convenient, stress-free alternatives to the major international airports in each market. Flight XP109 departs BUR daily at 7:00 a.m. arriving AZA at 8:25 a.m. local time. Flight XP110 departs AZA at 9:05 a.m., arriving BUR at 10:40 a.m.
The route is served by 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of the most fuel-efficient commercial aircraft globally, providing Customers with a large, comfortable cabin with more room, more seats and more seating options than the regional aircraft typically serving the airports in Avelo’s network.
Whether Customers are departing or arriving, BUR offers a refreshingly hassle-free experience. Named the 2019 “Best U.S. Airport” by Fodor’s Travel, BUR features include seamless curbside pickup and drop-off, smaller crowds, shorter walking distances from curb to gate, unrivaled speed for plane-to-carousel bag delivery, and shorter TSA security lines. No airport is closer to downtown LA, Hollywood, Pasadena and other attractions throughout Southern California — making BUR the ultra-convenient, stress-free gateway to Greater LA.
Flights between BUR and AZA can be booked on aveloair.com.
High-res media assets can be downloaded via the Avelo Newsroom.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time- and money-saving convenience, surprisingly low everyday fares, and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its “Avelo Soul of Service” culture. Operating a fleet of next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft, Avelo provides nonstop service between 11 destinations across the Western U.S. and its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Later this year, Avelo will begin service to and from its first East Coast base at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN). For more information visit aveloair.com.
*The introductory one-way $19 fare includes government taxes and fees. The fare is available on a limited number of seats and must be purchased for flights completed in June 2021. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services apply. For full terms and conditions see Avelo’s Contract of Carriage.
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ITF calls for regional cooperation to save jobs, tackle rising poverty and to lead economic recovery in the Caribbean
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The economic impact of COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on the global tourism industry, especially in the Caribbean which could see an escalation of poverty for workers. Unions affiliated to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) from across the Caribbean held a virtual summit today to raise awareness of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on jobs and communities in the region.
The ITF and its 18 affiliated unions are calling on governments and employers to cooperate with trade unions to develop and implement a regional recovery plan that:
- Prioritises employment security
- Guarantees free, universal access to vaccines
- Re-establishes safe travel corridors
Globally the tourism industry accounts for over 300 million jobs. Travel restrictions have had a devastating effect on economies reliant on tourists. Many countries in the Caribbean rely heavily on tourism as an essential pillar of their economies and major contributor to GDP, in turn generating much needed employment in the region.
Tourism generates over $59 billion per year for the region. An estimated $26.4 billion has been lost due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Estimates also suggest that over 1.2 million jobs have been lost.
Not only have the job losses hit hard, but also the spending power of workers has been significantly reduced leading to the risk of widespread poverty and a stagnation of economic growth. Long-term development and recovery plans in the region are critical.
ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton said that: “The Caribbean is too important to ignore, and we have a duty to protect the infrastructure and livelihoods of those workers who make visiting so appealing to millions of tourists each year. We need a tripartite plan from governments, employers and unions for recovery. Listening to the concerns of our leaders today, it’s clear that we need action now. Investment in developing regional transport infrastructure is a good place to start”.
ITF Tourism Chair, David Messiah added: “My concern is that women and young workers are bearing a disproportionate number of job losses. These are the very groups of workers so critical to eradicating poverty in the Caribbean and needed in the industry’s recovery. Our regional partners must work with us to re-establish safe travel corridors and assist in access to vaccines. We need a coordinated approach across the Caribbean and should not rely on individual nation states as this only adds to the confusion. We must develop a unified approach that pools our resources together.”
ITF Regional Secretary, Edgar Diaz said “It is vitally important that workers do not feel forced to have the vaccination, education and engagement is key if we are to encourage participation. That’s why establishing a tripartite approach is fundamental to success and not fear and intimidation of individual workers.”
Trade union Leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Suriname, St Lucia, Trinidad took part in the summit.
SOURCE International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
All-New Avengers Campus Unveiled in Epic Grand Opening Ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park, Previewing the Land’s Debut June 4, 2021, at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Super Heroes assembled to celebrate the momentous dedication of Avengers Campus Wednesday night in an epic ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park. Teaming up with Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and more, Disney CEO Bob Chapek unveiled the new land, which opens to the public at the Disneyland Resort on June 4, 2021.
In a live-stream event to dedicate Avengers Campus, Chapek was joined in front of Avengers Headquarters near the shining Quinjet by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Marvel Studios President/Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige, along with Paul Rudd, star of the “Ant-Man” films, Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Iron Man” director and actor Jon Favreau.
Invited guests were among the very first to create their own heroic experiences in the land, encountering Super Heroes and slinging webs just like Spider-Man on the new attraction WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.
“On behalf of our Cast of Super Heroes, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome our guests to this epic new land,” said Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort. “Just as Avengers come together for the common good, the Disneyland Resort is ready to power up with Anaheim and Southern California to drive tourism, rebuild businesses and strengthen our communities.”
An entirely new land, Avengers Campus is devoted to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes. Guests are invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies to live out their Super Hero dreams in this fully immersive land that mixes innovation with storytelling, and fun for all ages. Once guests step into Avengers Campus, they will be part of the action as it unfolds around them and their interactions with the Avengers and their allies.
The new land was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with the teams that guide the Avengers franchise.
Avengers Campus brings together Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the common good, and they’re calling all recruits to join the action: Team up with the Avengers and their allies; sling webs with Spider-Man, taste-test inventive food and drinks and become part of a bigger universe. Kids and guests of all ages will find their powers as they encounter some of their favorite Super Heroes, with a chance to live out their own heroic story.
Guests have the chance to witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney park. That leads them to the new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, which takes guests on an interactive escapade. And that’s just the beginning of the fun. Guests will train with Black Panther and Wakanda’s elite guards, the Dora Milaje; team up to save the Guardians of the Galaxy from The Collector’s Fortress; encounter Super Heroes (and villains), and experience the thrills as Avengers hold off their foes and save the day. Those seeking provisions for their next mission will find them at Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible™.
While exploring Avengers Campus, recruits may encounter Iron Man in his new armor, the Mark 80. Ant-Man and The Wasp, along with Okoye, appear for the first time at the Disneyland Resort and Doctor Strange will train recruits in the ways of the mystic arts at an Ancient Sanctum. Black Widow, Black Panther, Thor, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America and Captain Marvel are among those joining the action.
Step into a new place in the universe
The doors to Avengers Campus welcome all Avengers, their allies and new recruits. Tony Stark offered up the site, formerly one of his father’s Stark Industries complexes, as a place to train the next generation of Super Heroes.
The story of the land unfolds with authentic detail as Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations, each hosted by a different Avenger or their ally to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits. Optimistic and forward-looking, these represent galactic spaces, mystic places, modern architecture and sleek technology.
The first key address is the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB, where bright innovators like Peter Parker have been assembled by Tony Stark to invent new technologies and equip everyday people to become heroes. WEB is home to WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring the iconic Super Hero.
Avengers Headquarters is at the heart of the land, an iconic building where guests may catch a glimpse of the Avengers springing into action ready to save the day. A shining Quinjet sits atop its roof as a beacon for the campus.
Sling webs with Spider-Man and unite with the Guardians of the Galaxy
Tom Holland will reprise his role as Peter Parker in the land’s new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. This new, action-packed adventure invites guests to put their web-slinging skills to the test, a feat accomplished with innovative technology adapted specifically for this attraction. The mission: Team up with Spidey and help capture the out-of-control Spider-Bots before they wreak havoc on the Campus. During an open house at WEB, Peter Parker and aspiring inventors ask guests to wear 3D glasses and test drive their latest invention, the WEB Slinger vehicle, which allows them to sling webs like Spider-Man and experience what it’s like to have super powers.
This family-friendly attraction blends physical sets and virtual environments to take new recruits on an interactive escapade. There is no height requirement for this attraction, allowing aspiring young heroes to join the fun. To experience WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, guests are required to join the virtual queue, only accessible via the Disneyland mobile app.*
Looming high above the land is the towering citadel of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, a fan-favorite that opened in 2017. Guests are the protagonists of this rockin’ adventure as they help rescue a cosmic gang of misfits. Taneleer Tivan, a.k.a. the Collector, has brought his unique collection of fantastical fauna, relics and species from across the cosmos to Earth. To their misfortune, Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax and Groot were recently made a part of Tivan’s “collection” and are being held captive within his Fortress. It takes some raucous mayhem, music inspired by the soundtracks from the movies and thrilling free-fall drop sequences for this adventure to break out the Guardians.
For the first time: Ant-Man and The Wasp join a land full of heroes
Throughout Avengers Campus, Super Heroes team up in ways that are more exciting than ever.
At Avengers Headquarters, guests may have a chance to see some of their favorite heroes such as Captain America, Black Panther or Black Widow assemble to survey the campus. Or, they may see Spider-Man defying gravity as he flips 60 to 65 feet in the air above the rooftop of the WEB building. Following those stunning moves, Spider-Man will swing down off the building to ground level to wave and say hello to new recruits.
New recruits at Avengers Campus may have heroic encounters with Iron Man in his new armor, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and Thor, some of whom are making their first appearances at the park.
Recruits can train with Black Panther’s loyal bodyguards, the Dora Milaje, to learn wisdom from Wakanda and what it’s like to be a member of this elite royal guard. Okoye, the leader of the Dora Milaje, also debuts for the first time in a Disney park as she leads this training encounter.
Exploring the overgrown ruins of an Ancient Sanctum, guests can learn mysterious secrets from Doctor Strange and discover ancient, magical artifacts. Doctor Strange trains recruits in the ways of the mystic arts by bringing this Ancient Sanctum to life with powerful spells. At night, the Ancient Sanctum glows even more vividly with majestic colors and lights, pulsating with mystic energy.
The villainous Taskmaster, who will have a role in the upcoming film “Black Widow,” will be seen for the first time at a Disney park at Avengers Campus. Taskmaster’s abilities include photographic reflexes, easily replicating a Super Heroes’ moves and fighting style, making this new villain a balanced foe for the Campus heroes. “Black Widow” will release simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access for a one-time additional fee on July 9, 2021.
Pym Particles produce tiny treats and big bites
When it is time to take a break from the heroics, new dining spots will offer sustenance, and outdoor seating offers a great place to watch for Super Heroes. For recruits on the go, mobile ordering through the Disneyland app** will be available inside Avengers Campus. Menu items are subject to availability.
Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible™: Just as Ant-Man and The Wasp used “Pym Particles” to grow and shrink just about anything, the Pym Test Kitchen applies this innovative science to the food creation. This unbound potential allows Pym Test Kitchen to showcase normal foods at unusual scales, including shareable bites, inventive-sized entrees and tiny treats. As guests watch the Pym food scientists at work in the kitchen lab, they will see a regular-sized pretzel transform after going through a quantum tunnel – it comes out big or small!
Guests will savor foods like the Impossible™ plant-based meatballs, both large and micro and served with pasta in a super-sized spoon with a tiny fork. Another choice is the “Pym-ini,” a panini on toasted focaccia with meats, cheese and marinara dipping sauce, which can be served by the slice or as a long, family-sized sandwich. Those all go well with a glass of Pingo Doce, the distinctly green beverage from Avenger lore, now available at Avengers Campus.
Pym Tasting Lab: Adjacent to the Pym Test Kitchen, an oversized beer can overhead signals that grown-up beverages are available at Pym Tasting Lab. Guests may order a craft beer, ranging from a blood orange hefeweizen to an amber lager. These are poured from a different kind of draft system which, thanks to the food scientists, fills the glass from the bottom up. Those thirsting for something unique can try one of the Pym Research Staff’s Pym-Particle infused cocktail experiments, along with bite-sized snacks.
Shawarma Palace: Fans may recall that after the Battle of New York, the exhausted Avengers went with Tony Stark to try the “shawarma joint” about two blocks from the battle zone. There at Shawarma Palace, the Avengers discovered their new favorite food. They loved the food so much, they invited the Shawarma Palace crew to open a second location at Avengers Campus. Now, guests and heroes on the go can enjoy shawarma-inspired wraps at this food cart, which is decked out with memorabilia for Avenger fans. This cart offers hand-held savory wraps with fragrant chicken shawarma and garlic sauce, plus the Impossible™ plant-based falafel wrap.
Terran Treats: Taneleer Tivan did not limit his collection to lovable misfits; he is also curating a weird and wonderful menu of intergalactic eats at this food cart near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Churro spirals with unique flavors, and a cosmic orb with an outer shell revealing a decadent creamy filling, are a few takes on the concoctions he has conceived to lure guests to his Fortress.
The latest in prototypes to take home
At WEB Suppliers, a hot item is the WEB Power Band, a WEB Tech accessory that allows guests to customize their experience on WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure and change their powers on the attraction. Guests may purchase this base band, which features a special mode that unlocks multi-fire webs aboard the attraction to customize the game play.
Guests will also find superhero swag, items to tinker with at home and something every hero needs – a friendly sidekick: Spider-Bots. Additional items at WEB Suppliers include a specially designed backpack to carry and show Spider-Bots, stylish Spider-Man goggles that light up and interact with their surroundings, Web-shooters that come to life with lights and sounds and Funko Pop! vinyl figurines of Spider-Man and Iron Man.
The Campus Supply Pod is the place to power up with official Avengers Campus gear including performance fleece hoodies and tees, headwear, drinkware and Super Hero supplies.
These popular items also may be found at the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop featuring Avengers Campus in Hollywood Land.
Disneyland Resort theme parks reopening
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure reopened to the public on April 30, 2021, with limited capacity. To visit a theme park, guests (ages 3 and older) must purchase a valid ticket and make a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit. Other important details are at Disneyland.com/update. Guests are encouraged to check the site for the latest updates as they become available.
The health and well-being of guests and cast members remain a top priority. Enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes will be in place at the theme parks based on guidance from health authorities and learnings from Disney parks around the world. Cast members throughout the resort will assist with questions, and guests may check Disneyland.com/update for current health and safety measures, including required face coverings for guests ages 2 and older.
Guests may learn more about Avengers Campus at Disneyland.com/AvengersCampus.
* Distribution times for virtual queue enrollment are daily, 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM. To give as many Guests as possible the opportunity to sling webs alongside Spider-Man, each Guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day. Access to a virtual queue boarding group is subject to availability and not guaranteed. Joining the virtual queue does not guarantee the ability to experience the attraction. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. To learn more about the virtual queue on WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, visit Disneyland.com.
**Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.
About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim, Calif., features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.
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Hot Summer Deal: Avelo Airlines Extends $19 Fare from Phoenix to Los Angeles
PHOENIX, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avelo Airlines, which launched in April to Inspire Travel through everyday low fares, is extending its introductory one-way $19 fare* between Phoenix and Los Angeles through the month of June.
“Escaping the desert heat for Southern California’s majestic beaches and refreshing outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment and activities is more affordable than ever,” said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “As America opens back up, traveling is at the top of everyone’s list this summer, and there is no better destination than LA to cool your heels or get away with family and friends. With fares starting at $19, Southern California is more irresistible than ever.”
Avelo serves Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) — both more convenient, stress-free alternatives to the major international airports in each market. Flight XP110 departs AZA daily at 9:05 a.m., arriving BUR at 10:40 a.m. Flight XP109 departs BUR at 7:00 a.m. arriving AZA at 8:25 a.m. local time.
The route is served by 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of the most fuel-efficient commercial aircraft globally, providing Customers with a large, comfortable cabin with more room, more seats and more seating options than the regional aircraft typically serving the airports in Avelo’s network.
Whether Customers are departing or arriving, BUR offers a refreshingly hassle-free experience. Named the 2019 “Best U.S. Airport” by Fodor’s Travel, BUR features include seamless curbside pickup and drop-off, smaller crowds, shorter walking distances from curb to gate, unrivaled speed for plane-to-carousel bag delivery, and shorter TSA security lines. No airport is closer to downtown LA, Hollywood, Pasadena and other attractions throughout Southern California — making BUR the ultra-convenient, stress-free gateway to Greater LA.
Flights between AZA and BUR can be booked on aveloair.com.
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About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time- and money-saving convenience, surprisingly low everyday fares, and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its “Avelo Soul of Service” culture. Operating a fleet of next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft, Avelo provides nonstop service between 11 destinations across the Western U.S. and its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Later this year, Avelo will begin service to and from its first East Coast base at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN). For more information visit aveloair.com.
*The introductory one-way $19 fare includes government taxes and fees. The fare is available on a limited number of seats and must be purchased for flights completed in June 2021. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services apply. For full terms and conditions see Avelo’s Contract of Carriage.
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Ardent Mills Completes Acquisition of Hinrichs Trading Company Assets
DENVER, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hinrichs Trading Company (HTC), the North American leader in chickpea sourcing, cleaning and packaging.
As part of Ardent Mills’ strategic growth plan, the acquisition builds upon its existing specialty ingredient capabilities and close grower connections, and helps customers bring innovative products to market to meet growing consumer demand for pulse and plant-based ingredients.
“We are very pleased to reach today’s milestone and to welcome the talented Hinrichs Trading Company team to the Ardent Mills family,” said Dan Dye, CEO, Ardent Mills. “Together, we will bring nutritious grain-based and specialty ingredient solutions to our customers and help further nourish our communities.”
“Hinrichs Trading and the Hinrichs family feel that the Ardent Mills’ team will help move the pulse industry above and beyond all expectations we have had for our farmers and our customers,” said Phil Hinrichs, CEO, Hinrichs Trading Company. “The future is very exciting.”
The acquisition enables Ardent Mills to leverage HTC’s strong connection to producers, expertise in seed varieties, and finished products processing, and combine it with Ardent Mills’ insights, risk management and R&D resources. With this addition, Ardent Mills can now offer complete field-to-formulation solutions for customers.
To learn more about how Ardent Mills is nourishing what’s next, please visit ardentmills.com.
About Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills’ operations and services are supported by more than 35 flour mills, a specialty bakery, a gluten-free facility, five chickpea and pulse locations, and The Annex by Ardent Mills (The Annex), a dedicated team committed to cultivating the future of specialty grains and plant-based ingredients. The Annex has a broad portfolio that includes quinoa, ancient and heirloom grains, gluten-free, organic grains and flours, and pulses. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills’ operations are located in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Ardent Mills employs more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies. To learn more about Ardent Mills, visit ardentmills.com.
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