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2022 K5 Overview

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2022 K5 launches with new GT-Line AWD Premium Package; additional safety and convenience features.

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.

2022 K5 launches with new GT-Line AWD Premium Package; additional safety and convenience features.

Pricing1 – MSRP (excludes $995 destination)

·  LX FWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$23,690

·  LXS FWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$24,690

·  LXS AWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$26,490

·  GT-Line FWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$26,090

·  GT-Line AWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$27,690

·  EX FWD

1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T

$28,590

·  GT FWD

2.5T GDI 1-4 – 8 DCT

$31,090

 Engine: 

·  1.6T GDI I-4 – 8 A/T: 180 hp/195 lb.-ft. of torque

·  2.5T GDI 1-4 – 8 DCT: 290 hp/311 lb.-ft. of torque

 Fuel Economy2 – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined): 

·  LX: 

29/38/32

·  LXS: 

27/37/31

·  LXS (AWD): 

25/33/28

·  GT-Line: 

27/37/31

·  GT-Line (AWD): 

25/33/28

·  EX: 

27/37/31

·  GT: 

24/32/27

Highlighted Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Features3:

·  Driver Attention Warning
      • Std: All trims

·  Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
      • Std: All trims except for LX

·  Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist:
      • Std: All trims except for LX

·  Forward Collision Avoidance Assist:
      • Std: All trims

·  Lane Keeping Assist:
      • Std: All trims

·  Lane Following Assist:
      • Std: All trims

Dimensions:

·  Overall Length:

193.1 in.

·  Overall Width:

73.2 in.

·  Overall Height:

56.9 in.

·  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

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BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California.

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.

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California.

“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

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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

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Super Heroes assembled to celebrate the momentous dedication of Avengers Campus June 2, 2021, in an epic ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. Disney CEO Bob 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, and Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Teaming up with Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and more, they together unveiled the new land, which opens to the public at the Disneyland Resort on June 4, 2021. (Richard Harbaugh/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.

Super Heroes assembled to celebrate the momentous dedication of Avengers Campus June 2, 2021, in an epic ceremony at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. Disney CEO Bob 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, and Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Teaming up with Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and more, they together unveiled the new land, which opens to the public at the Disneyland Resort on June 4, 2021. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)

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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Avengers Campus, an all-new land at Disney California Adventure Park, opens June 4, 2021 at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Guests of all ages are recruits to experience multiple heroic encounters with Avengers and their allies, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow, Ant-Man and The Wasp and more.

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Hot Summer Deal: Avelo Airlines Extends $19 Fare from Phoenix to Los Angeles

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BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo Air)

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.

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo Air)

“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.

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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SOURCE Avelo Airlines

Ardent Mills Completes Acquisition of Hinrichs Trading Company Assets

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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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Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare awarded to Immigrant Cofounders of Pre-Health Dreamers

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Jirayut New Latthivongskorn and Denisse Rojas Marquez are the joint recipients of the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare.

NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation are pleased to announce that the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare is jointly awarded to Dr. Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn and Dr. Denisse Rojas Marquez. The Vilcek-Gold Award is a shared initiative of the Vilcek Foundation and the Gold Foundation that embodies the missions of both organizations: The award celebrates the contributions of outstanding immigrant healthcare professionals in the United States; the award also recognizes the positive impact that accessible, humanistic, and compassionate care has on public health. 

Jirayut New Latthivongskorn and Denisse Rojas Marquez are the joint recipients of the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare.

Latthivongskorn and Rojas Marquez receive the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for their leadership in establishing Pre-Health Dreamers (PHDreamers) with Angel Ku. PHDreamers is a collective organization that provides information and resources to young immigrants who want to pursue higher education and careers in healthcare. They also receive the award in recognition of their advocacy in support of undocumented immigrants in the United States. Both have spoken publicly on the humanitarian impacts of immigration policy, and about the value of programs like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In 2017, Rojas Marquez provided testimony at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in support of the DACA program, and Latthivongskorn was a plaintiff in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California—the case that brought DACA before the Supreme Court of the United States in 2019.

Latthivongskorn is a resident physician at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center; he completed his doctor of medicine degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and has a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Rojas Marquez is an incoming resident physician at Boston Medical Center and holds a doctor of medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Latthivongskorn and Rojas Marquez‘ commitment to advocacy in support of undocumented immigrants is compelling and personal. Both Latthivongskorn and Rojas Marquez immigrated to the United States with their families when they were children—Latthivongskorn from Thailand when he was 9 and Rojas Marquez from Mexico when she was less than a year old. Due to their respective ages at the time of their arrival in the United States, both were eligible to apply for DACA; both are currently DACA recipients. As adolescents, they witnessed their families encounter obstacles to accessing healthcare as a result of their immigration status; as a result of these experiences, they sought careers in healthcare and public health so that they could provide the kind of care to others that their own families struggled to receive. 

“The advocacy of Jirayut ‘New’ Latthivongskorn and Denisse Rojas Marquez has offered immigrants greater access to education, opportunity, and representation,” said Dr. Jan Vilcek, CEO and chairman of the Vilcek Foundation. “As DACA recipients and young medical professionals, their leadership is grounded in their own experiences. We recognize New and Denisse as the joint recipients of the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare to highlight the outstanding contributions that immigrants are making to our communities, our healthcare system, and our country.”

Dr. Richard I. Levin, president and CEO of the Gold Foundation, said: “Humanism, like medicine itself as [William] Osler said, knows no boundaries or borders. We are honored to partner with the Vilcek Foundation to recognize the groundbreaking contributions of Jirayut ‘New’ Latthivongskorn and Denisse Rojas Marquez, both young doctors who have helped illuminate the way forward for so many others in advocating for a more fair, a more diverse, and thus a more humanistic healthcare system.”

The 2019 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare was presented to Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha for her advocacy to address the lead-poisoning epidemic in Flint, Michigan. In 2020, the Vilcek-Gold Award was bestowed upon Dr. Vivek Murthy—19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States—for his multi-faceted approach to addressing the opioid crisis, and for his advocacy and support of human- and community-centered care. 

Hanna-Attisha reflected, “In a year like no other, our young healthcare leaders have bravely and tirelessly stood up for justice, equality, democracy, and opportunity. Leading the revolution, New and Denisse have paved the way for countless immigrants to not just dream, but to realize, a career in health care.” 

The Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare includes an unrestricted cash prize of $10,000, and a commemorative heart-shaped trophy. The award will be presented to Latthivongskorn and Rojas Marquez at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting in November 2021. 

Read more about the Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare at the Vilcek Foundation. 

The Vilcek Foundation

The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by Jan and Marica’s respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $5.9 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $5.3 million in grants.

The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation was founded in 1988 with the vision that healthcare will be dramatically improved by placing the interests, values, and dignity of all people at the core of teaching and practice. The Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which the foundation defines as compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent care; the foundation embraces all, and targets any barriers that prevent individuals or groups from accessing this standard of care. The Gold Foundation empowers experts, learners, and leaders to create systems and cultures that support humanistic care for all. 

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is a public not-for-profit organization, a federally tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

Contact
Elizabeth Boylan
The Vilcek Foundation
212-472-2500
[email protected]

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Mazda Reports Record-Breaking May Sales Results

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IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total May sales of 42,187 vehicles, an increase of 69.2 percent compared to May 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 156,562 vehicles; an increase of 58.4   percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in May, compared to the same number the year prior, the company posted an increase of 69.2  percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 6,846 vehicles in May, an increase of 10 percent compared to May 2020 and resulting in its best May ever.

Sales Highlights

  • All-time record high sales in the U.S. with 42,187 vehicles sold in May. (Previous record was set in March 1994 with 41,145 vehicles sold)
  • Best-ever sales of the CX-30 with 7,959 vehicles sold.
  • Best-ever sales of the CX-5 with 20,595 vehicles sold.
  • Best-ever sales of the CX-9 with 4,409 vehicles sold.
  • CPO sales achieved its best May ever with 6,846 vehicles sold.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 3,867 vehicles, an increase of 66.4 percent compared to May last year. Year-to-date sales increased 22.8 percent, with 21,078 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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National Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces Call-For-Entries for the HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards

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NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) today announced the call-for-entries for the highest accolade in Hispanic communications – the 2021 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards. For the past seven years, the ¡BRAVO! Awards have celebrated best in class within corporate, agency, and non-profit public relations (PR) teams, and the breakthrough work they have produced. Deadline for submissions is July 9, 2021. Winners will be announced on September 15, 2021 during the HPRA ¡BRAVO!  Awards “Powered by Unity & Purpose” Dinner at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

This year’s HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards program will mark the first time Hispanic industry leaders will come together to celebrate the outstanding campaigns that have impacted our communities. Recognizing the extraordinary way in which many teams had to pivot their communications strategies to address the global crises taking place, this year’s theme will be “Powered by Unity & Purpose,” and will feature three additional categories focused on elevating outstanding programs that were geared toward COVID response, social injustice issues, and virtual activations.

“As a leading professional organization advancing the practice of Hispanic public relations and its practitioners, we are thrilled to bring back our esteemed awards program which provides a recognition platform for the incredible Hispanic PR work produced within our industry,” said Sonia V. Diaz, HPRA National president and senior vice president at Miami-based Balsera Communications. “We wanted this year’s theme to not only drive HPRA’s mission of elevating Hispanic PR industry leaders and their work, but to reflect our community’s unparalleled contributions as both a consumer and a social force nationwide.”

2021 BRAVO! Awards Categories and How To Enter:

This year, there are 24 categories available to enter for the HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards. Entries will be judged by an unaffiliated panel of senior public relations professionals representing industry national organizations and trade publications. Entrants will be notified of results by August 16, 2021 and recognized at the 2021 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards dinner at Lotte New York Palace Hotel on September 15, 2021.

The ¡BRAVO! 2021 categories include:

  1. Technology
  2. Healthcare/Nutrition
  3. Fashion & Beauty
  4. Food & Beverage
  5. Public Education
  6. Entertainment: Arts, Sports & Media
  7. New Product/Service Launch
  8. Media/Virtual Event
  9. Integrated Marketing Communications
  10. Non-Profit
  11. Influencer Engagement
  12. Digital PR Program (Social Media Campaign)
  13. Internal Communications
  14. Community Engagement
  15. CSR Communications
  16. COVID Response
  17. Social Injustice
  18. Public Affairs
  19. Latin America
  20. B2B
  21. Multicultural PR Program (Driven toward two or more groups)
  22. Campaign of the Year (Must enter in two or more categories)
  23. In-House Team of the Year
  24. Agency of the Year

All materials are required to be submitted digitally through the HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards platform. Awards categories are open to all public relations, advertising, and marketing agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations and/or practitioners who practice in the United States, including Puerto Rico. Work must have been implemented between August 1, 2019 and May 31, 2021. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 9, 2021 ET. 

Entry fees and deadlines are as follows:
HPRA Member $225, Non-members $275

In addition to announcing winners, HPRA will also present the following awards to individuals making an impact in their respective careers. These include: “Pioneer of the Year” Award for public relations; “Journalist of the Year” Award, Diversity & Inclusion Award, and President’s Award. Nominees will be presented by the HPRA National Board of Directors who will also select the recipients of the prestigious awards. The honorees will be recognized during the 2021 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards.

For more information about the awards program and to enter a submission, click here. 

For information about HPRA Bravo and sponsorship opportunities please visit our site or contact the HPRA National Office at [email protected].

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The Home Depot Recommends Shareholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by Tutanota LLC

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ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot, Inc., the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has been notified that Tutanota LLC (“Tutanota”) has made an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer to purchase up to 1 million shares of Home Depot’s common stock, at an offer price of $360 per share. While this offer price is above the current market price of the company’s common stock, the offer is conditioned upon, among other things, the closing price of Home Depot’s common stock exceeding $360 per share on the last trading day before the offer expires. This means that shares tendered in the offer will only be accepted if the offer price is below the closing market price. In fact, the offer states that as of the date of the offer, Tutanota expects to extend the offer until the market price of Home Depot’s common stock exceeds the offer price.

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The Home Depot recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Tutanota’s offer because the offer requires that the closing stock price for the company’s common stock exceed the offer price, and it is subject to numerous additional conditions, including Tutanota obtaining financing for the offer, which Tutanota states it does not currently have. There is no guarantee the conditions of the offer will be satisfied. Under the terms of the offer, Tutanota can extend the offer and delay payment beyond the expiration date of the offer, currently scheduled for 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, June 18, 2021. The offer states that Tutanota intends either to extend the offer until the company’s stock price exceeds $360 per share or to terminate or amend the offer if the stock price has not exceeded that amount by May 17, 2022. Per the terms of the offer, any shareholders who tender (or have already tendered) their shares can withdraw them prior to the expiration of the offer, currently scheduled for June 18, 2021, in accordance with the offering documents.

The Home Depot does not endorse Tutanota’s unsolicited mini-tender offer and is not affiliated or associated in any way with Tutanota, its mini-tender offer, or its mini-tender offer documents.

Tutanota’s purported mini-tender offer seeks less than five percent of Home Depot’s outstanding common stock, thereby avoiding many disclosure and procedural requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that apply to offers for more than five percent of a company’s outstanding shares. As a result, mini-tender offers do not provide investors with the same level of protections as provided by larger tender offers under U.S. securities laws.

The SEC’s cautionary guidance to investors regarding mini-tenders is available at https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsminitendhtm.html. Tutanota has made similar unsolicited mini-tender offers for stock of other public companies. The Home Depot encourages brokers and dealers, as well as other market participants, to review the SEC’s letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offer dissemination and disclosure at https://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm.

As noted by the SEC, shareholders should obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial advisor, and exercise caution with respect to Tutanota’s mini-tender offer.

The Home Depot requests that a copy of this press release be included with all distributions of materials related to Tutanota’s mini-tender offer related to Home Depot’s common stock.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. The company operates a total of 2,298 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2020, The Home Depot had sales of $132.1 billion and earnings of $12.9 billion. The company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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