Honda to Debut All-New 2018 Odyssey Minivan at 2017 North American International Auto Show

December 19, 2016

DETROIT, Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan will make its global debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show on January 9. The 5^th-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey has been completely redesigned and will feature new powertrain technology, sophisticated styling and showcase a new suite of innovative features, making it the ultimate in family-friendly design and packaging. The Honda press conference will take place at 12:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2017.

An official teaser sketch of the all-new Odyssey was released today, along with four “teaser scribbles” from children of the Ohio-based Odyssey Development Team. These “scribbles” represent bold and youthful design, but the company admits adopting these futuristic illustrations “as is” from these doodling designers could present a variety of real world challenges, so more testing and validation will be required.

“We wanted to have a bit of fun by sharing some of the drawings from children of the Odyssey team members, since they were inspirational in shaping the family-friendly direction of the all-new Odyssey,” said Chad Harrison, chief engineer at Honda R&D America and the development leader of the new Odyssey.

Through five generations, the Honda Odyssey has consistently met the evolving needs of American families. The most popular minivan with individual American car buyers for six years running, the Odyssey is leading again in 2016¹. In addition, the Honda Odyssey has been the most popular minivan with under-35-year-old buyers in every year since 2010², and American car buyers have purchased nearly 2.5 million Odyssey minivans since its 1994 debut.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. More than 96 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2016 have been manufactured in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Based on IHS Markit, U.S. new retail vehicle registrations by volume for Non-Luxury Mid Size Van segment for CYTD2010 – CYTD2016 through October.

² Based on IHS Markit, U.S. new personal vehicle registrations by volume for Non-Luxury Mid Size Van segment and the age of head of household data for 18-34 year olds for CY2010 – CYTD2016 through October.

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U.S. Cyber Insurance Market Grows Amid Data Breach Concerns

December 19, 2016

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. insurers are becoming more skilled at underwriting and pricing stand-alone cyber insurance policies as businesses show a greater interest in protecting themselves from data breaches and attacks, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

“More than 60 carriers offer stand-alone cyber insurance policies, and it is estimated the U.S. market is worth over $3.25 billion in gross written premiums in 2016, with some estimates saying it has the potential to grow to $7.5 billion,” write Dr. Robert Hartwig, special consultant to the I.I.I., and Claire Wilkinson, author of the I.I.I.’s award-winning Terms + Conditions blog. They are the co-authors of the I.I.I.’s newly released white paper, Cyber Risk: Threat and Opportunity.

Cyber incidents were ranked as the third-highest global business risk in 2016, Allianz’s Risk Barometer determined. The average cost of a breach in the United States reached $7 million in 2016, a Ponemon Institute survey cited in the I.I.I.’s report found. Most traditional commercial general liability policies do not cover cyberrisks.

Tailored to a business’ specific needs, a stand-alone cyber insurance policy typically offers the following coverages, the I.I.I.’s white paper explains:

Liability—Covers the costs (e.g., legal fees, court judgements) incurred after a cyberattack, such as data theft, or the unintentional transmission of a computer virus to another party, causing them financial harm.

Crisis Management—Covers the cost of notifying consumers about a data breach that resulted in the release of private information, and providing them with credit monitoring services, as well as the cost of retaining a public relations firm or launching an advertising campaign to rebuild a company’s reputation.

Directors & Officers (D&O)/Management Liability—Covers the cyber liability risks faced individually by a company’s key decision makers while acting on behalf of the company.

Business Interruption–Covers loss of income due to an attack on a company’s network that limits its ability to conduct business.

Cyber Extortion—Covers the “settlement” of an extortion threat against a company’s network, as well as the cost of hiring a security firm to track down the blackmailers.

Loss/Corruption Of Data—Covers damage to, or destruction of, valuable information assets as a result of “viruses, malicious code and Trojan horses,” the white paper states.

Criminal Rewards—Covers the cost of posting a criminal reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a criminal who has attacked a company’s computer systems.

Data Breach—Covers the expenses and legal liability resulting from a data breach.

Identity Theft—Provides access to an identity theft call center in the event of stolen customer or employee personal information.

Cyberrisks, however, remain challenging for insurers to underwrite, Dr. Hartwig and Ms. Wilkinson acknowledge. The three reasons the paper cites include the constantly changing range of perpetrators, targets and exposure values; a lack of historical actuarial data; and the interconnected nature of cyberspace, which makes it difficult for insurers to assess the likely severity of cyberattacks.

The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.

THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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Arendal Announces Offer to Exchange its 10.50% Medium-Term Notes Due 2016 For 11.5% Senior Secured Notes Due 2021

December 18, 2016

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arendal, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Arendal” or “the Company”), a Mexican engineering, procurement and construction company, today announced that it has commenced an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) its outstanding 10.50% Medium-Term Notes due 2016 (the “Old Notes”) for its 11.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “New Notes”), subject to certain conditions including the condition that holders of at least 95% in aggregate principal amount of the Old Notes participate in the Exchange Offer, as further described below. The New Notes will contain restrictive covenants that are substantially similar to the restrictive covenants in the Old Notes. The New Notes will mature on June 30, 2021 and will be secured by liens on the Company’s collection rights and cash flows generated from one of the Company’s existing development projects and from future development projects (the “Collateral”), in each case subject to certain limitations including any first-priority security interest securing related project debt. The holders of the New Notes and the holders of certain other debt of the Company, which is being restructured simultaneously with the Exchange Offer, will share the security interest in the Collateral on an equal and ratable basis and will be entitled to share ratably in any proceeds generated by the Collateral.

The Exchange Offer is being made only to holders of Old Notes (the “Holders”), pursuant to the Information Memorandum dated December 14, 2016 (the “Information Memorandum”) which contains further details on the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer for the Old Notes is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on January 12, 2016 (the “Expiration Time”), unless extended by the Company, and settlement will occur as soon as practicable following the Expiration Time.

For each US$1,000.00 stated face value of Old Notes, tendering holders of Old Notes will, on the settlement date for the Exchange Offer, receive New Notes with a principal amount equal to US$1,038.542 plus an additional principal amount (the “Additional Principal Amount”) representing the amount of interest accrued on such Old Notes, at a rate of 12.5% per annum, from and including December 14, 2016 to, but not including, the settlement date.

No other payments, including in respect of principal, interest (including accrued or default interest other than the Additional Principal Amount as described above) or additional amounts (if any), will be required to be paid to Holders.

The principal objective of the Exchange Offer is to refinance the Old Notes and avoid a potential concurso mercantil proceeding in Mexico. The Company does not have the means to repay the amounts that are payable under the Old Notes. The Company believes that it is currently not likely to find a material source of financing to fund the interest and principal payments on the Old Notes and that the completion of the Exchange Offer is critical to resolving its constrained liquidity and ensuring its continued viability. The Company also believes that the Exchange Offer would benefit both Holders and the Company by helping the Company to avoid contentious litigation that could cause business disruptions or damage to the overall value of its business. In addition, the terms of the New Notes provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly make any payment of principal, interest or otherwise in respect of the Old Notes unless the holder of such Old Notes obtains a final non-appealable judgment in its favor.

The Company reserves the right, subject to applicable law and to a restructuring support agreement entered into with certain holders of Old Notes, to extend or terminate the Exchange Offer, or otherwise amend the terms of the Exchange Offer. If any tendered Old Notes are not accepted for exchange, such Old Notes will be returned without expense to the tendering holder.

The consummation of the Exchange Offer is subject to the conditions set forth in the Information Memorandum, which the Company may assert or waive in full or in part subject to certain limitations, including the condition that at least 95% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Old Notes (including any Old Notes which are owned by the Company or its affiliates) be validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or prior to the Expiration Time.

Interest on the New Notes will accrue at the rate of 11.5% per annum (or, in the case of interest that is elected to be capitalized pursuant to the PIK Option (defined below), 12.5%) and will be payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing on March 31, 2017 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”). The Company may elect to exercise its option to pay a portion of the interest on the New Notes due on each Interest Payment Date by capitalizing such interest and adding it to the principal amount of the New Notes (the “PIK Option”) for interest periods ending on or prior to June 30, 2019. The principal of the New Notes will be amortized in 8 installments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing on September 30, 2019.

The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer are described in the Information Memorandum, copies of which may be obtained by eligible holders by contacting Epiq Corporate Restructuring, the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer, via email at [email protected] (please reference “Arendal” in the subject line).

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Exchange Offer is being made and the New Notes are being offered only to “qualified institutional buyers,” holders that are not “U.S. persons” and certain institutional investors that are “accredited investors” as such terms are defined under the Securities Act. The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or under any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and, accordingly, are subject to significant restrictions on transfer and resale as more fully described in the Information Memorandum. The Exchange Offer is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Information Memorandum.

About Arendal

Arendal is a procurement and construction company operating in Mexico. Arendal provides a full range of procurement and construction services, including feasibility studies, acquisition of rights of way, conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project and construction management, construction, maintenance, technical site evaluations and other consulting services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the future events or the future financial performance of Arendal. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events or financial performance, and are based on management’s current assumptions and information currently available and are not guarantees of the Company’s future performance. The timing of certain events and actual results could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to those inherent to operating in a highly regulated industry, strong competition, commercial and financial execution and economic conditions, among others.

Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2015 Fatal Occupational Injuries

December 16, 2016

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that 388 Californians died on the job in 2015. California experienced 13 multi-fatality incidents in 2015, accounting for a total of 48 workplace deaths. These events include the tragic shootings of public employees attending a holiday event in San Bernardino, four separate farm vehicle collisions, four different helicopter or small airplane crashes (including two separate military helicopter incidents), and 3 multi-victim workplace homicides. This contrasts with six separate multi-fatality incidents that occurred in 2014 resulting in 17 fatalities.

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“Our thoughts are with the families and coworkers of those that died,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “In January, Cal/OSHA will convene an advisory committee to address workplace violence.”

A review of the past ten years indicates that workplace fatalities remain below the average rate of fatalities prior to 2008, when the last recession began.

There were 388 fatal injuries on the job in California in 2015, compared to 344 in 2014, 396 in 2013 and 375 in 2012. Data comes from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) which is conducted annually in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures for 2015 are the latest numbers available.

Key findings from the latest census in California include:

One in five (20%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 were attributed to be due to violence and other injuries by persons or animals. The incidence of workplace homicides in 2015 accounts for 12% of all workplace deaths in the state.
Over one third (38%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 occurred in transportation incidents.
One in five (19%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 were attributed to trips, slips and falls; with more than two thirds of those deaths involving falls to a lower level.
Nearly half of the victims of workplace fatalities (46%) in 2015 were Latinos. This fatality rate has fluctuated over the past ten years between 37% and 49%.

The percentage of Latino deaths in the workplace continues to be an area the department is tracking closely. DIR over the past seven years has increased workplace safety outreach and education to Spanish-speaking workers, with a focus on high-hazard work.

Tables reflecting final data for 2015 (and prior years’ final data) for California are posted online.

The Census is conducted annually by DIR in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CFOI produces comprehensive, accurate and timely counts of fatal work injuries. This Federal-State cooperative program was implemented in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 1992.

DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. Its Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA does not have authority when injuries occur on public roadways.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

Sources:
Graph 1 – Current Population Survey, BLS Labor Force Data (Employment as of July of calendar year), and Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year).
Graph 2 – Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year).
Graph 3 – 2015 Fatal Occupational Injuries in California by Major Event, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 2015.
Graph 4 – Incidence of Latino Workplace Fatalities in California, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year, table A-7: percentage of Hispanic or Latino fatalities as compared to all fatalities).

For further detail on CFOI methods and calculations see Part III: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Families Celebrate Their “Greatest Gifts” This Holiday Season In Saint Luke’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

December 16, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cute as can be with a bow on top! These new arrivals are certainly the “greatest gifts” their families could ask for this holiday season. To celebrate this special time of year, some of Kansas City’s tiniest patients will don festive holiday wrappings for photos to commemorate their first Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa.

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March of Dimes through our NICU Family Support Program at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is providing parents with critically ill newborns a moment to make holiday memories with their little ones. March of Dimes and Saint Luke’s NICU staff volunteers prepared costumes to package these little bundles of joy as the “precious gifts” they truly represent to their families. Professional photographers (who once were parents of NICU babies themselves) will volunteer their services to capture images of the tiny “gifts” in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, December 15, 2016. The photos will be provided to Saint Luke’s NICU parents as a keepsake, courtesy of the March of Dimes.

In addition to the photos, families will receive commemorative keepsakes, including a hand crocheted snowman or Santa bag filled with candy, a handmade holiday card featuring their baby’s unique footprint, a holiday board book that families can read together, and a handmade stocking. Families celebrating Christmas will have an opportunity for Santa to be included in their baby’s photo (portrayed by a very special Saint Luke’s security guard), while families celebrating Kwanzaa and Hanukah will also have holiday specific options for photography and commemorative keepsakes.

Every day a child is in the NICU can be frightening and uncertain. Events such as this help provide some normalcy for families as they cope with the stressful circumstances of a premature birth. Babies in the NICU may have been born too small, too soon, or with a medical condition that requires intensive care. Throughout the NICU experience, parents can be involved in their baby’s care in a variety of important ways. The March of Dimes has developed the NICU Family Support program to help support NICU families during their baby’s time in the NICU, empowering them to assist in the care of their child. The program also educates NICU staff about the best ways to support babies, families, and each other.

In the United States, about 380,000 babies are born too soon each year – that’s 1 in 10. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon can face serious health challenges and are at risk for lifelong disabilities including breathing problems, vision loss, cerebral palsy, and intellectual delays.

March of Dimes is setting the gold standard at our nationwide network of five Prematurity Research Centers, where about 200 of the brightest minds are collaborating to create major breakthroughs in prematurity. By working together, March of Dimes-funded scientists and researchers are finding answers to the unknown causes of premature birth.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit peristats.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram or follow us on Twitter.

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Spanish journalist Manuel Aguilera receives awards in the United States for innovation in international journalism and defense of democracy

December 16, 2016

MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Manuel Aguilera, CEO of HispanoPost Media Group, the new online platform focused on investigative journalism and citizen journalism that offers editorial and video content, received the award “Premio Horacio Aguirre 2016” for defenders of press freedom in the category of “Innovative Journalism”. With this award the Interamerican Institute for Democracy (IID) recognizes Aguilera´s commitment with technological innovation applied to contemporary journalism.

HispanoPost produces informative video content from all the hot spots on the planet for more than 200 million digital users around the world

The Horacio Aguirre Award for the Defense of Press Freedom is presented every year in three categories. The nominations and award is determined in November by the Council and Board of the IID, Presided by the Writer and Intellectual Carlos Alberto Montaner.

The jurors recognized how the new digital news platform headed by Aguilera responds to the needs of a growing segment of the public which seeks information and news with a combination of technology, video and quality. In this regard Carlos Alberto Montaner said that “Manuel Aguilera is an exceptional journalist. He has demonstrated that throughout his professional life. He has a clear sense of what constitutes news and the instinct to give the news its exact dimension. This is an absolutely well-deserved recognition tom the IID.”

“We are very proud to see how the HispanoPost team is recognized by our contribution to XXI Century Journalism, especially now that some Latin American governments are trying to put barriers to the work of journalists. We are pleased that our form of journalism has contributed to the defense of freedom of expression,” said Manuel Aguilera, HispanoPost´s CEO.

With an international network of journalists generating quality content, the editorial offer from hispanoPost.com provides more stories, reporting and original documentaries that any other media platform in Spanish, with amazing exclusives and quality content, covering politics, economic news, society or sports with particular emphasis on the United States, Latin America and Spain.

ABOUT HISPANOPOST

HispanoPost is the first media platform in Spanish which addresses the current demand for original, high quality digital video content, with rigorous and trustworthy investigative journalism, featuring stories from all over the world the attract and captivate the new news consumers.

Launched on December 2015, with a network that covers the Unitec States, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, in a matter of months HispanoPost has positioned itself as a global media force, with the first ever online information platform that features video captured via handheld mini-cameras and mobile phones; an international network of video content providers and technological solutions for TV Stations, digital media and brand outlets; with a TV production suite, documentaries and feature-length productions as well as an in-house advertising agency, talent development and high end publicity events.

The HispanoPost Media Group divisions include its digital information platforms Hispanopost.com, HispanoPost Content the B2B Content Provider Service and the HispanoPost Agency

The HispanoPost team is present in all the planet’s hotspots: The United States, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, Brussels, Israel and Iran.

Blue Diamond Resorts to Open All-New Grand Lido Negril, a Luxurious Au Naturel All-Suite Boutique Resort

December 15, 2016

TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In February 2017, a new and exclusive au-naturel all-suite experience for adults over the age of 21 will open on the beautiful shores of Negril, Jamaica. Grand Lido Negril, a luxury boutique resort, will offer 26 premium suites with butler service and other exclusive amenities in addition to full-use of the facilities and services of the neighboring Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril.

“We’re delighted to offer a top-of-the-line luxurious clothing-optional vacation experience for adults,” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director of Blue Diamond Resorts. “We’re confident that fans of this legendary naturist beach brand will be impressed with the modern and stylish resort experience we’ve created.”

All 26 of the elegantly-styled suites at Grand Lido Negril include premium butler service, 24 hour room service, and amenities that include: dual-headed rain showers, a fully stocked mini-bar replenished daily, free high-speed Wi-Fi resort wide, in-room Bluetooth speakers, USB recharge stations, free calls to North America and most of Europe, and satellite television with specialty channels. Guests will also have exclusive use of a secluded au-naturel pool and the Reggae Bar and Grill, in addition to preferred access to all services and facilities at neighboring Royalton Negril or the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril.

“Guests who love au naturel vacation experiences don’t have to forego their preference for an elegant first-class resort,” said Enrico Pezzoli, General Manager, Jamaica. “It’s a new offering for us in Jamaica, a unique experience fusing luxury accommodations and lavish amenities.”

For more information on Grand Lido Negril visit www.GrandLidoResorts.com or contact your travel agent.

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Since inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has risen to become the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort company of 33 properties exceeding 13,500 rooms in seven countries. Taking an innovative approach to differentiating brands under each market’s demands, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-growing portfolio is more impressive than ever. Award winning All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts offer signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, modern Sports Event Guarantee™, and in-suite wellness elements such as the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™. Royalton Luxury Resorts’ adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations with access to the services and facilities at a nearby Royalton Luxury Resort, plus the stylish All Exclusive™ CHIC by Royalton, a social vacation experience with luxury amenities around-the-clock. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril has been revived to provide those over 18 an upscale and elegant naturist vacation along an exclusive shore for the ultimate in privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa is an experience designed to impress the entire family featuring on-site splash parks, a popular kids club with famous themed characters Toopy & Binoo™, and an innovative teen’s lounge. Adult’s only concepts from Memories Resorts include, Sanctuary an 18+ section of Grand Memories Memories Caribe, a beachfront paradise in Cayo Coco. Starfish Resorts are solely found in Cuba and offer amazing value for customers with convenient locations, comfortable accommodations.

For further information, please contact: Natalie Walsh, Corporate Manager Public Relations, Blue Diamond Resorts, +1-647-545-6926, [email protected]

Aeromexico Announces New Service Between Mexico City And Calgary, Canada

December 15, 2016

— Starting on June 1^st, 2017, the airline will operate a nonstop daily flight between these two cities

— This is the carrier’s fourth destination in Canada and its 19^th destination in North America

— Aeromexico currently flies to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced the beginning of new service on June 1^st, 2017 from Mexico City to Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta.

With this new flight, Calgary becomes the fourth destination Aeromexico serves in Canada, and its 19^th destination in North America.

The carrier will operate the new route with its Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 160 passenger seats, including 16 in Clase Premier—Aeromexico’s Business Class—with the following schedules:

Calgary – Mexico City*				Mexico City – Calgary*
AM613	11:30 p.m.	06:05 a.m.	Daily	AM612	06:00 p.m.	10:30 p.m.	Daily

*Times are published in local time and are subject to changes without notice.

“Calgary is a very important destination for Aeromexico, as it will allow us to offer our customers the only nonstop flight available from Mexico City, providing customers with more choices for travel from Mexico, Central and South America to Canada, in addition to our flights to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver,” said Aeromexico’s Chief Revenue Officer Anko van der Werff.

“Canada is Mexico’s third largest trading partner, and this destination promotes the oil, gas and mining industries, as well as health services and education so the airline will continue to offer increased connectivity options for its passengers,” added the executive.

“Bienvenido a Alberta! This new direct flight connecting Calgary to Mexico City is fantastic news. Not only will the flights bring more visitors between Mexico and the province of Alberta, but they will also help boost tourism, investment, trade and cultural opportunities,” said the Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism for the province of Alberta.

Tourism from Mexico to Canada has grown 65.4% over the last six years, and this figure is expected to grow even more after Canada recently lifted the visa requirement on Mexico.

“This new YYC-Mexico City non-stop service will enhance opportunities with an important two-way travel and trade market and provide great connection opportunities from YYC to countries throughout Central and South America,” said Garth Atkinson, President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.

Aeromexico’s new service offers Calgary customers connect to beaches in Mexico, such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Huatulco, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, business cities such as Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mérida, León and Aguascalientes, Mexican Gulf cities such as Villahermosa, Veracruz, Ciudad del Carmen and Tampico, and countries in Central and South America such as Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia. The carrier also strengthens its offer to connect to 20 destinations in Canada and the United States thanks to its codeshare partnership with Canadian airline WestJet.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents including 45 in Mexico, 18 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Europe, four in Canada, and two in Asia.

Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787, 777, and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by its top 20 airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its codeshare partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com.

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One Drop Announces Partnership With The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, The UAE’s Leading Specialized Health Insurer, And Implementation Of One Drop | Professional Enterprise Platform

December 15, 2016

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced that The National Health Insurance Company – Daman (“Daman”), the UAE’s largest and most innovative health insurer, has chosen One Drop to lead its digital and mobile health innovation efforts in diabetes.

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One Drop’s enterprise solution, One Drop | Professional, has been implemented by Daman to empower its members living with diabetes to monitor and take charge of their health through easy-to-use, accessible technology. One Drop | Professional is a population health management platform that fosters real-time interactions between people with diabetes and their healthcare teams. With One Drop | Professional, members track their health data and receive personalized health coaching through the One Drop | Mobile platform. Care providers are able to view members’ health data in real-time and provide relevant, highly personalized education and support in the context of everyday life, which is when these interactions are needed most.

“We are committed to using the most innovative technology to expand quality and effectiveness of care, and through our partnership with One Drop we expect to make great strides in diabetes management and outcomes,” said Dr. Michael Bitzer, Chief Executive Officer at Daman. “One Drop’s platform offers a way to fill the gap between clinic visits, allowing for the continuity of care necessary for people with diabetes to get and stay healthy.”

One Drop | Professional has been adapted for Daman based on a thorough understanding of the social habits, lifestyles and culture of the people of the UAE. The One Drop | Mobile experience has been enhanced to include special features for Daman members, including Arabic language support, region-specific food data, a 9-week lesson plan, and curated content via the in-app news feed. Daman members also have access to premium features that allow them to communicate with Daman health coaches to get the information and support needed for improved blood glucose management.

Over the past few decades, rapid economic growth across the Middle East has led to a rapid change of lifestyle and a corresponding increase in the rates of diabetes in the region. Today, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world, with nearly 35 million people (1 in every 10) diagnosed. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 19.3 percent of adults ages 20 to 79 in the United Arab Emirates have diabetes, and it is among of the leading causes of premature death. Spending on diabetes care in the MENA region is estimated to rise from $16.8 billion in 2014 to $24.7 billion in 2035, threatening to impact economics and bankrupt healthcare systems.

Governments and healthcare providers have recognized the severity of epidemic and, beginning in 2009, the UAE government rolled out a ten-year plan to fight the disease including increased diabetes research, public awareness campaigns, and updated medical facilities. Daman is taking an innovative approach by using mobile technology to move care beyond the clinic and into people’s everyday lives. One Drop | Professional combines the use of real-time data and human support to empower people to take ownership of their diabetes management in a way that is motivating, encouraging, and long-lasting. Daman members are able to see the relationship between their behaviors and blood sugars each day and, with the continuous support of their coach, effect positive behavioral change and avoid long-term complications.

“Daman is an ideal partner for implementing One Drop | Professional, given its focus on providing members with smart choices and the highest possible level of support, comfort and convenience when it comes to healthcare.” said Jeff Dachis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of One Drop. “The UAE is among the countries facing the highest diabetes rates in the world. Our collective goal is to provide affordable, accessible, and effective evidence-based care to improve outcomes for the people who need it most.”

About The National Health Insurance Company – Daman
The National Health Insurance Company – Daman is the UAE’s leading specialized health insurer, providing comprehensive health insurance solutions to more than 3 million members in the UAE. Over the years, the company has been the partner of choice for a number of the country’s most prominent organizations and multinational companies in various industries including oil and gas, aerospace, energy, construction, investments and media.

Daman is a public joint-stock company that is 80% owned by the Abu Dhabi Government with the remaining 20% owned by Munich Re. The company is backed by the reliable support of the Abu Dhabi Government and its strategic partner, Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, plays an important role as both reinsurer and a valuable source for knowledge transfer.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and established in 2006, Daman offers a range of health insurance plans for both individuals and organizations and exclusively manages the Government’s health program, Thiqa, for UAE Nationals and Abu Dhabi Basic Plan for low income expatriates. Members enjoy access to the largest healthcare providers’ network in the UAE and an extensive international network of over 45 countries.

Daman, a pioneer in health care insurance, drives innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and healthcare-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Members benefit from added value through unique offerings such as the disease and case management programs as part of the acclaimed Health Support services. Daman also operates a 24/7 customer call center and has a medical services authorization team in direct contact with Daman’s network of healthcare providers. It also provides a diverse range of online services that are unmatched in the UAE.

Daman has set high standards in the health insurance industry and has been awarded a number of internationally recognized awards and quality-focused certifications in a relatively short span of time. The company is ISO 9001 certified for Quality Management Systems.

About One Drop
One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to empower people with diabetes to live healthier lives. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free worldwide on iOS and Android. One Drop | Premium is a consumer subscription service available for purchase in-app and at online at http://onedrop.today. One Drop | Professional is an enterprise solution for insurers, healthcare provider networks, and self-insured employers to dramatically lower the cost of caring for people with diabetes. For more information, visit http://onedrop.today/professional.

Olympusat Launches Top-notch SVOD Package of Content on FlixFling

December 15, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish- and English-language networks, announced today the launch of a SVOD Spanish-language package of content on FlixFling’s streaming video service.

“We are thrilled to partner with FlixFling as we continue to offer a large variety premium content to a wider audience,” stated Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat Holdings. “The addition of Olympusat’s SVOD package of content provides more Spanish-language and multicultural content to FlixFling’s programming lineup.”

Customers of FlixFling’s subscription service will be able to enjoy hundreds of titles and compelling content designed by Olympusat. Programming features highly-acclaimed movies, captivating series, fan-favorite telenovelas, vibrant variety shows, and lifestyle entertainment.

FlixFling’s CEO, Thomas Ashley said, “We are very excited to further diversify the content we offer to our customers and appeal to the Spanish speaking market. Olympusat has an impressive content line-up we are sure will appeal to a broad audience.”

The SVOD channels available on Olympusat’s SVOD package of content are:

Cine Real – A contemporary movie channel offering an unrivaled library of award-winning and original films from Spain and Latin America, including popular genres such as action, drama, comedies and romance.

Damas – A Spanish-language entertainment channel featuring highly-rated lifestyle programming and successful telenovelas from all over Latin America, from the all-time classics, to popular contemporary productions.

FlixFling offers movies and television content to rent or buy On Demand, as well as multiple monthly subscription channel offerings. Cine Real and Damas are part of Olympusat’s robust collection of Spanish-language SVOD channels that will be available to FlixFling’s subscribers. Pio Pio, Parables, Parables en Español and TOKU are set to launch in early 2017.

To learn more about Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, please visit olympusat.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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