Illinoisans Now Get to Choose Their High School Equivalency Test

June 3, 2016

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PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in Illinois history, residents can choose what test they take on their path towards earning the Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate. The Illinois Community College Board recently approved the HiSET^® exam to be administered throughout the state.

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After a two-year review of new tests on the market, state officials felt having multiple options benefited the 1.2 million Illinois adults who lack a high school credential. Illinois residents seeking their credential now have more flexibility in choosing a test based on cost and preference in taking the test on a computer or using the paper and pencil format.

“Helping individuals to achieve a high school equivalency is very important and comes at a time when jobs of today and in the future require this credential plus some postsecondary education credentials,” says Jennifer Foster, Deputy Director for Adult Education and Workforce and State Administrator for High School Equivalency.

Having test options also removes a completion roadblock for new residents as they can continue preparing for or taking the HiSET exam they may have begun in another state.

Earning the Illinois High School Equivalency Credential opens doors for people to enter postsecondary or career/technical education programs, or enter the workforce with potential to access higher paid jobs.

“One test can change a life,” says Amy Riker, National Executive Director of the HiSET program at ETS. “Having options, like cheaper test prices, or choosing whether to take the test on paper or a computer, gives Illinois residents more control in how they accomplish their educational goals leading to better career and education opportunities.”

The HiSET exam, developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Iowa Testing Programs, became a test option in 2014, and is currently approved in 21 states and four U.S. territories. Scores measure high school equivalent skills, and are accepted for college or job applications and the U.S. military. The test is offered in computer- or paper-delivered formats and is cheaper than previous options.

For more information about the HiSET program from ETS, please visit www.hiset.ets.org.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

HITN-TV and WIPR TV Present ‘La Llamarada,’ Simulcast in Puerto Rico and the US

June 2, 2016

BROOKLYN, New York, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) and the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation (WIPR) announced the simulcast of the made-for-TV movie ‘La Llamarada’ in early June, an initiative specifically targeting Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States and Puerto Rico.

‘La Llamarada’ is a film inspired by the classic literature of Puerto Rican writer Enrique Laguerre. HITN-TV and WIPR will present the world premiere of this historical epic on June 6 during primetime at 8:00 p.m.

“We are proud to present US audiences with the screen version of the classic Puerto Rican novel ‘La Llamarada,'” remarked Florentina Almonte, Director of Programming at HITN-TV.

‘La Llamarada’ is the latest original production by the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation (WIPR)’s Programa Dramático para Televisión Lucy Boscana, a program that encourages cultural productions that highlight Puerto Rican history.

“With this production WIPR strengthens its educational and cultural mission as a public broadcaster,” said Cecille Blondet, President of the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation. “The quality of our content is a priority in all we do, and ‘La Llamarada’ is an excellent example. We are excited to share this production with Spanish-speaking audiences in Puerto Rico and beyond.”

‘La Llamarada’ is widely considered the best representation in twentieth-century literature of the struggles of sugarcane workers in Puerto Rico in the 1930s. Playwright Roberto Ramos-Perea adapted the screenplay for the production, which was filmed in HD format and features a cast of well-known actors and local talent.

‘La Llamarada’ will air simultaneously on HITN-TV and WIPR TV on Monday, June 6 at 8:00 pm, ET / 5:00 PT and on Saturday, June 11 at 9:00 pm, ET / 6:00 pm PT. For a trailer of the film ‘La Llamarada‘ produced by WIPR TV go to: https://vimeo.com/154903751

For more information about The Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network (HITN, Inc.) please visit: http://www.hitn.org/en/about-us

About WIPR The Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation (WIPR) was created in 1949 with the mission of promoting educational and cultural programming. It currently operates two radio stations: 940AM and Allegro 91.3FM; 2 television stations: WIPR (San Juan) and WIPM (Mayagüez), to live streaming of its programming please visit: http://www.wipr.pr/tv/envivo/

About Programa Dramático para Televisión Lucy Boscana Programa Dramático para Televisión Lucy Boscana encourages the production of cultural programming based on Puerto Rican history as well as novels, musical comedies, miniseries and single episodes showcasing local talent and topics through workshops made possible by local state funding.

What: HITN-TV and WIPR Present ‘La Llamarada,’ Simulcast in Puerto Rico and the US

When: June 2016

Where: HITN-TV ( www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn)

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March of Dimes Says Preterm Birth Rate Increase is Wake-Up Call

June 2, 2016

WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in eight years, the national preterm birth rate has increased rather than decreased, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The 2015 preliminary preterm birth rate for the U.S. was up slightly, to 9.62 percent from 9.57 percent in 2014.

This is a wake-up call. Even a slight increase in preterm birth is unacceptable for the nation’s babies. We cannot become complacent about preventing premature birth. We have made considerable progress, but that progress can be eroded all too easily.

In addition to the slight increase in the overall rate, preterm birth rates rose among African-American babies (13.23 percent to 13.39 percent) and Hispanic babies (9.02 percent to 9.13 percent). We must redouble our efforts to address health inequities, implement known interventions that reduce preterm birth, and continue to engage our nationwide network of researchers to give every baby a fighting chance.

About March of Dimes
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. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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vWise Introduces SmartEnroll–an Innovative and Intuitive Retirement Plan Enrollment Experience

June 2, 2016

Innovative Solutions for the Benefits Industry

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — vWise, Inc., the leader of digital solutions for retirement plan providers and advisors, today announced the launch of SmartEnroll, an innovative online enrollment solution. Designed specifically for plan providers, advisors, and their plan sponsor clients, SmartEnroll reduces the complexities and print/mail costs associated with retirement plan enrollment. Extremely flexible, easy to deploy and accessible on any device, SmartEnroll can be used to enroll new participants and facilitate recordkeeper transitions.

Based on behavioral finance fundamentals, and the way today’s digital-savvy audience interacts with media, the vWise solution delivers relevant, bite-sized content that can be watched, skipped, or watched again. The interactive video solution is designed to drive engagement and spur specific actions, whether it’s completing a risk questionnaire, selecting a deferral amount, or choosing investments. The SmartEnroll experience can be delivered in English or Spanish, and customized to reflect the plan sponsor’s brand and preferences.

SmartEnroll also offers comprehensive data capture and on-demand reporting, thereby reducing providers’ administrative and call center burdens, as well as the costs associated with enrollment kit printing and distribution. In addition, when used in tandem with SmartConnect, vWise’s innovative two-step, secure email capture tool, vWise solutions facilitate ongoing targeted participant outreach, communication, and education. This, in turn, helps build participants’ confidence—empowering them to take the necessary steps to become retirement ready.

About vWise
A developer of award-winning employee benefit solutions for providers and advisors, vWise offers the industry’s most advanced platform for participant education, enrollment, and analytics. The company’s interactive tools and data analytics are designed to maximize operational efficiency and increase profitability across the retirement continuum.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Kay Leydon
(877) 820-8212
[email protected]
VP, Marketing & Communications, vWise Inc.

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All Hands On Deck: 2016 Top 100 Family-Friendly Places to Fish and Boat in the U.S. Unveiled

June 2, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns today released the 2016 Top 100 Family-Friendly Places to Fish and Boat . Americans fell hook, line and sinker for the fishing experience at Florida’s Everglades National Park, which snagged the No. 1 position as the best place to fish and boat in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. The news comes just ahead of an event-filled National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4 – 12.

Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ brought back America’s Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots Instant Win and Sweepstakes for its third consecutive year, with the goal of finding great family-friendly fishing areas and getting more families out on the water. More than 300 sites representing all 50 states were pre-selected from across the U.S. and entrants were able to vote daily for their favorite places.

Criteria for the Top 100 included having a public body of water within driving distances of a major city, good fishing opportunities and family-friendly amenities. With the newly introduced Spanish-language version of the survey, instant-win prizes and mobile access to the voting process, it’s clear why more participants took the bait and voted this year. Nearly 35,000 different anglers and boaters cast nearly 650,000 votes to support their favorite fishing and boating locations.

Top 10 Places to Drop a Line in 2016:

Everglades National Park, Fla.
Bahia Honda State Park, Atlantic Ocean, Fla.
Blue Springs State Park, St. Johns River, Fla.
Kissimmee State Park, Lake Kissimmee, Fla.
Clear Lake State Park, Clear Lake, Calif.
Brannon Island State Park, Sacramento River, Calif.
Dockweiler State Beach, Santa Monica Bay, Calif.
Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Park Lake, N.C.
Guntersville State Park, Guntersville Lake, Ala.
Lake James State Park, Lake James, Ala.

Other Reel-y Interesting Facts:

Places in North Carolina and Alabama moved into the coveted Top 10, displacing Texas and Pennsylvania.
In 2016, 29 states are represented in the Top 100, four more states than in 2015.
Florida and California are the only states to have placed in the Top 10 three years in a row.

“The best way to enjoy fishing and boating is to find a special place to fish with family and friends, so we’re thrilled that so many people shared their favorite place to engage in this national pastime,” said RBFF President and CEO, Frank Peterson. “If you and your family haven’t tried fishing, with so many states represented in the Top 100, we hope you’re nearby one to cast away. It’s a great way to enjoy, conserve and restore our nation’s aquatic natural resources.”

With National Fishing and Boating Week starting June 4, check out these fun fishing opportunities to help you and your family make a splash this summer:

Free Fishing Days 2016 – Most states will offer free fishing days for everyone to fish on public bodies of water without a fishing license. These days are the perfect opportunity for beginners to try fishing for the first time.
#ReelFun Fishing Events – Kick-off events will be hosted at more than 1,000 Walmart® stores across the U.S. June 3 – 5. All ages and skill levels are invited to learn fishing tips from expert anglers, purchase a fishing license, and test their casting skills.
#FirstCatch – Create and capture moments fishing with family and friends, then share them with others online using #FirstCatch. #FirstCatch is Take Me Fishing’s initiative to help anglers come together and revel in the joys of fishing and boating by sharing their first fishing and boating memories – first catch of the day, first fish of the season or even the first catch of a lifetime.

For additional details on National Fishing and Boating Week, including your state’s Free Fishing Days, visit TakeMeFishing.org. The site, along with its Spanish language counterpart, VamosAPescar.org, is a one-stop resource for fishing license and boat registration information, fishing and boating locations nationwide and how-to information to help plan fishing and boating adventures.

About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)

RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns to create awareness around boating, fishing and conservation, and educate people about the benefits of participation. Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org, and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.

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Dunkin’ Donuts’ Sweet Celebration For National Donut Day: Free Donut Offer On Friday, June 3

June 2, 2016

CANTON, Mass., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One of Dunkin’ Donuts’ favorite holidays is National Donut Day — celebrated this year on Friday, June 3 — and once again the brand will ring in the day in a most delicious, delightful and delectable way, offering guests a free classic donut of their choice* (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. The offer is good all day on June 3 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide. Additionally, Dunkin’ Donuts is helping guests across the globe celebrate the joy of donuts by making this special offer available in participating restaurants around the world.

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Leading up to National Donut Day, Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing its sweet celebration to its social communities with several days of donut-themed content:

On Wednesday, June 1, Dunkin’ Donuts will kick off its National Donut Day festivities with a day of Snapchat events, including a donut design and frosting lesson with members of the brand’s culinary team, special donut recipes, donut themed prints for your phone and a chance for fans to ask questions directly to Paul Racicot, Director of R&D at Dunkin’ Brands. Follow ‘dunkindonuts’ on Snapchat to tune in.

On Thursday, June 2, Dunkin’ Donuts will host a Facebook Live session with Dunkin’ Brands’ Manager of Donut Excellence Rick Golden. Rick will make donuts live — from mixing to glazing and sprinkling — and answer fans’ questions from within the brand’s donut kitchens at its corporate headquarters.

Finally, on National Donut Day, June 3, Dunkin’ Donuts fans can display their love for donuts with special brand Snapchat filters celebrating the holiday. The National Donut Day themed geofilters are the latest additions to Dunkin’ Donuts’ lineup of seasonally themed filters, and will be available for fans to share with friends and followers all day in or around all Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide. Also, popular Snapchatters throughout the country will ‘take over’ the brand’s Snapchat channel throughout the day, showcasing how they’re celebrating National Donut Day in their city.

National Donut Day was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday of June. Dunkin’ Donuts has been serving guests signature donuts for 66 years. Dunkin’ Donuts is the #1 retailer of donuts in America, and sells 2.8 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats annually worldwide. Within the United States, Dunkin’ Donuts offers more than 70 varieties of donuts, including beloved flavors such as Boston Kreme, Glazed, Chocolate Glazed Cake and Chocolate Frosted. Additionally, some Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants also feature regional favorites like the Sour Cream Donut in Chicago, and the Peanut Stick in upstate New York.

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts), Instagram (www.instagram.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).

* Excludes Fancies, Squares and Croissant Donuts

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 10 years running. The company has more than 11,800 restaurants in 44 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Contact:
Lindsay Cronin
Dunkin’ Brands
781-737-5200
[email protected]

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NBCU Telemundo Enterprises Kicks Off ‘El Poder En Ti,’ A Comprehensive Community Initiative Aimed At Empowering Latinos In Key Areas Of Education, Health And Finance

June 2, 2016

MIAMI, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises today announced the launch of “El Poder En Ti,” the company’s robust community initiative aimed at empowering viewers to take action for a better life in areas of key importance to U.S. Hispanics: education (Tu Educación), health (Tu Salud), finance (Tu Dinero) and civic engagement (#YoDecido). Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, together with key partners and Telemundo talent, will unveil the new campaign at a special star-studded cocktail reception in Miami, Florida.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7853151-telemundo-el-poder-en-ti/

The multi-platform initiative, “El Poder En Ti,” focuses on the power of self-conviction, empowerment and knowledge, supported by a specialized website, digital tools and resources. Life-changing and inspirational stories are brought to life by a series of public service announcements starring various Telemundo talent, including international Spanish-language television icon, Don Francisco as the narrative voice of the campaign. The PSA’s will air across the Telemundo network, its stations and NBC UNIVERSO, as well as other NBC cable properties. In addition, informational segments will be integrated across Telemundo’s news and entertainment programming on popular network shows including Un Nuevo Día, Titulares y Más, Noticiero Telemundo, Enfoque, Al Rojo Vivo and Suelta La Sopa. Collectively, these programs reach more than 11 million viewers on an average week, according to Nielsen. These segments will also be leveraged via Telemundo’s social media platforms.

“Through ‘El Poder En Ti,’ we aim to highlight that it doesn’t take a fictional super hero to make great things happen – it’s about the power within all of us,” said Conde. “We have a tremendous responsibility to our community and look forward to helping empower Latinos to maximize their personal and professional potential as an important driver of U.S. economic, political and cultural growth for decades to come.”

Prominent Telemundo talent will appear in the PSAs, and will also serve as champions and personal advocates for their issues. They include: host of “Enfoque” and “Noticiero Telemundo” co-anchor José Díaz-Balart; “Noticiero Telemundo’s” Vanessa Hauc; NBC UNIVERSO’S Yarel Ramos; and co-host of “Un Nuevo Día,” Diego Schoening, who will focus on Tu Educación. Concentrating on Tu Salud are: “Noticiero Telemundo” co-anchor and “Al Rojo Vivo” host María Celeste Arrarás on heart health; variety host Raúl González on the topic of obesity; co-host of “Un Nuevo Día” and breast cancer survivor Adamari López on cancer; “Titulares y Más” co-host Edgar López on diabetes; “Caso Cerrado” host and breast cancer survivor Dra. Ana María Polo on cancer; and NBC Deportes’ Guad Venegas on diet and fitness. NBC Deportes’ Leti Coo and “Titulares y Más” co-host Karim Mendiburu will promote general health and wellness. Felicidad Aveleyra of “Noticiero fin de Semana,” news anchor of “Un Nuevo Día” Edgardo Del Villar and co-host of “Un Nuevo Día” Rashel Díaz will also focus on the financial issues related to Tu Dinero.

The company-wide effort will incorporate a series of community partners and programs including: the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, ASPIRA, the Council for Economic Education, Cuban American National Council, the Emma Bowen Foundation, Hispanic Federation, the Hispanic Women’s Corporation, the Idea Center at Miami Dade College, LULAC, Mi Familia Vota, the National Council of La Raza, Parent Toolkit, Smithsonian Latino Center, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Susan G. Komen, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and Voto Latino. Events are set to roll out with Susan G. Komen and an opportunity for breast cancer survivors to share their stories of strength later this month. In addition, and in collaboration with Latino Magazine, there will be an El Poder En Ti Magazine Guide that will be distributed to national Hispanic organizations and through Telemundo owned stations.

Elpoderenti.com will serve as the central hub and resource center for the initiative and will connect viewers to valuable educational resources and content updated daily, including:

Elpoderenti.com/tueducacion – focusing on families with school-aged children with an emphasis on closing the Latino student achievement gap, especially in the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Entertainment, and Math), and will highlight college preparation, career paths and job opportunities. Collaborators will include the Emma Bowen Foundation, the Idea Center at Miami Dade College, the Hispanic Women’s Corporation and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Additional community and content partners include LULAC, the NBC Parent Toolkit, the Smithsonian Latino Center and the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI). Champions: José Díaz-Balart, Vanessa Hauc, Diego Schoening and Yarel Ramos.
Elpoderenti.com/tusalud – focusing on the habits of healthy living and disease-specific prevention (heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes), and including weekly healthy recipes. The initiative will also be supported by Telemundo owned stations during local health fairs. Current community and content partners include: the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, the National Hispanic Medical Association, the NBC Parent Toolkit and Susan G. Komen. Champions: María Celeste Arrarás (heart), Leti Coo (general health and wellness), Raúl González (obesity), Adamari López (cancer); Edgar López (diabetes); Karim Mendiburu (general health and wellness) and Dra. Ana María Polo (cancer).
Elpoderenti.com/tudinero – focusing on financial literacy, zeroing in on savings, building credit, debt management, setting financial goals, home ownership, avoiding fraud and financial preparation for college. ASPIRA, CNC, and Hispanic Federation will serve as national partners, in addition to the Council for Economic Education and CNBC. Champions: Felicidad Aveleyra, Edgardo Del Villar and Rashel Díaz.
Elpoderenti.com/yodecido – Telemundo Network’s #YODECIDO one-of-a-kind comprehensive and multi-platform effort that seeks to inform, empower and engage Hispanic voters in 2016 including voter registration drives hosted by Telemundo-owned stations located in 15 markets in partnership with local community-based not-for-profit organizations including affiliates of Hispanic Federation, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Mi Familia Vota, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) and Voto Latino, among others. As part of an ongoing effort between NCLR’s #LatinosVote campaign and Telemundo’s #YoDecido, the network’s news coverage and voter registration platform, the two groups will also produce a PSA encouraging viewers to register to vote.

Brand concept, design and PSAs, created by Miami-based firm Republica, will be unveiled at the exclusive launch event.

Viewers can also follow the campaign’s activities on social media via the El Poder En Ti Facebook page and #ElPoderEnTi hashtag. Additional complementary community events related to the pillars of “El Poder En Ti” will be rolled out in key markets.

For additional information: www.telemundo.com/elpoderenti
Follow the conversation: Facebook.com/ElPoderEnTi #ElPoderEnTi

Source: Nielsen, L+SD, P2+ (000) avg weekly reach based on 1 minute qualifier, 4/18/16-5/15/16.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises encompasses TELEMUNDO, a Spanish-language television network reaching 94% of Hispanic TV households and featuring original scripted and non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events; Telemundo Studios, the leading producer of original Spanish-language primetime content in the U.S.; the Telemundo Station Group, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets, through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates in the US and Puerto Rico; NBC UNIVERSO, a modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, offering a thrilling mix of exclusive premium sports, signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices; Telemundo International, the second largest distributor of Spanish-language content in the world, reaching more than 120 countries in over 40 languages; and its Digital Media unit, which creates and distributes original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, apps, www.telemundo.com and www.nbcuniverso.com, and operates Fluency Productions, the company’s multi-format, multi-platform production studio. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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AC Hotels by Marriott® Debuts In Mexico With Design-Led Properties In Guadalajara And Queretaro

June 2, 2016

MEXICO CITY and BETHESDA, Md., June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 188-room AC Hotel^®Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel^® Queretaro Antea, opened its doors, inviting guests to experience Mexico’s newest class of lifestyle hotels that cater to the creativity and passions of travelers with a millennial mindset. Both properties are owned and were developed by FibraHotel and are operated by Marriott International.

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AC Hotels by Marriott celebrates the beauty of classic modern designs with its European soul and Spanish roots, borne from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan, who founded the brand in 1998 and grew it into one of the most well-respected hotel brands in Spain. Following its success in Europe, a joint venture was formed with Marriott International in 2011, which launched AC Hotels by Marriott globally into France, Denmark, the United States and now Mexico.

These two openings mark the first hotels for the Caribbean and Latin America region. Later this year, AC Hotels plans to open hotels in Mexico City (Mexico), Panama City (Panama), Santiago (Chile) and two hotels in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in time for the summer Olympic Games.

“We are thrilled to be bringing this new breed of lifestyle hotel to Mexico’s dynamic neighborhoods of Queretaro and Guadalajara,” explains Toni Stoeckl, Vice President Lifestyle Brands, Marriott International. “Our rapidly growing portfolio of design-led hotels illustrates Marriott International’s commitment to making distinctive architecture and design affordable and accessible for creatives and entrepreneurs around the world.”

Based on a belief that purposeful design improves lives, AC Hotels carves away what is unnecessary, in order to provide guests with thoughtfully designed moments of beauty; moments that elevate their stay and help them focus on what is important to them. That is why at all AC Hotels guests get only what they need, without paying for what they don’t. The result is sophisticated yet unpretentious style, innovative beverage and food programming and locally inspired experiences for both guests and locals.

“Guadalajara and Queretaro are two of Mexico’s most vibrant cities with active arts scene and energetic urban culture,” said Tim Sheldon, President of the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International. “These hotels are both centrally located and within walking distance to their city’s main tourist attractions, perfect for millennial travelers looking to experience everything the Guadalajara and Queretaro have to offer.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Marriott International to bring a new lifestyle brand to Mexico,” said Simon Galante, CEO of FibraHotel. “These hotels address the Mexican travelers’ desire for hotels with style and functional design, while also providing unique and authentic experiences in major cities. I have no doubt these two hotels will be a major success and set the tone for future lifestyle brands in Mexico.”

Signature Design
AC Hotels by Marriott is designed for those creative, well-traveled, entrepreneurial spirits who are constantly on the go and who appreciate the oasis of a well-designed hotel that allows them to welcome moments of tranquility, be present and connect with others. Taking influence from its European roots, the AC Hotel Queretaro Antea and the AC Hotel Guadalajara Mexico showcase a timeless design that is modern and sleek. Guest rooms incorporate inviting grays and charcoal tones, with clean lines and elegant floors; furniture is lifted to create a sense of space, and crisp white linens are used to create a look that’s both refined and elegant.

Beverage and Food Programming
At AC Hotels, premium touches are balanced with comfortable service. A signature element of the hotel includes an innovative beverage and food program within its AC Lounge. A twist on the traditional hotel bar, the experience includes local craft beers, specialty wines on tap, expertly made signature cocktails and a selection of tapas-style small bites.

Located adjacent to the AC Lounge, the AC Kitchen serves a European-inspired Continental breakfast selection of flaky croissants, freshly-sliced artisanal LaQuercia Prosciutto, savory egg tarts, and Nespresso coffee.

Additional Amenities
The AC Guadalajara Mexico offers an outdoor pool deck with sweeping views of the city. And the AC Queretaro hotel has an indoor pool.

Both hotels’ AC Library and Lounge areas invite travelers to relax in chic surroundings, while also creating an effortless space in which to conduct a business meeting or connect with friends over cocktails. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered for guests and locals to work, connect, explore and socialize. To facilitate frictionless service, Kallpods – wireless service buttons – are provided in the public and meetings spaces– enabling guests to immediately request a staff member’s attention. A state-of-the-art fitness center rounds out the hotels’ offerings.

AC Hotels by Marriott guests who are enrolled in the award-winning Marriott Rewards loyalty program are able to earn points during their hotel stays that can be redeemed for free holidays, flights, hotel rooms and merchandise, including jewelry, home furnishings, fashion and more.

To learn more about AC Hotel Guadalajara Mexico, please visit: http://achotels.marriott.com/hotels/ac-hotel-guadalajara-mexico

To learn more about AC Hotel Queretaro Antea, please visit: http://achotels.marriott.com/hotels/ac-hotel-queretaro-antea

AC Hotels by Marriott
AC Hotels by Marriott is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio of 19 brands. The brand currently offers a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, France and the United States. Growth plans include more than 60 hotels set to open within the next three years throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa. AC Hotels by Marriott debuted its first U.S. location in November 2014 in the iconic Cotton Exchange Building in New Orleans, followed by AC Kansas City in March 2015, AC Hotel Washington D.C. at National Harbor in April 2015, AC Chicago in May 2015, and AC Hotel Miami Beach in June 2015. For more information, visit http://achotels.marriott.com.

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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 4,500 properties in 87 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

FibraHotel: is a Mexican trust created primarily to acquire, develop and operate business-class hotels in the limited service, selected service, full service and extended-stay segments. Its objective is to provide attractive returns to its CBFI holders, through stable cash distributions and the appreciation of its real estate assets. FibraHotel has a high quality hotel portfolio with the affiliation to different hotel brands and renowned operators, as well as geographic and segment diversification across Mexico. These characteristics as well as a seasoned management team with experience in Mexico´s lodging and real estate market make FibraHotel an attractive investment vehicle. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.fibrahotel.com

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