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Acura Speeding Toward the Big Apple with NSX Supercar and ILX Endurance Racer

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Acura Speeding Toward the Big Apple with NSX Supercar and ILX Endurance Racer

– New ILX endurance racer and new NSX supercar will showcase Acura performance at the 2015 New York Auto Show

– Newly redesigned 2016 RDX and 2016 ILX will also be featured


NEW YORK, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fresh from its first victory with the Acura TLX GT in the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge racing series, Acura will showcase an audacious new ILX endurance race car alongside the new Acura NSX supercar in a display of Acura ultra performance on April 1-12 at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.

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Developed to compete head-to-head with other high-performance cars in round-the-clock endurance road racing, the ILX endurance racer features a specially modified engine, chassis, suspension and interior, all wrapped in near stock-appearing bodywork.

“Road racing is an excellent proving ground for our performance cars and the size, weight, performance and durability of the Acura ILX make a great basis for a racer with high ambitions,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura Division senior vice president and general manager. “It also demonstrates the maximum-performance mindset inherent to the Acura brand.”

Making its first appearance in New York, the production version of the new NSX twin-turbo hybrid supercar will grace center stage in Acura’s booth, flanked by the recently-revealed 2016 RDX SUV and the reimagined 2016 ILX sport sedan along with the freshened 2016 MDX SUV and updated 2016 RLX luxury sedan. The 2015 TLX, Acura’s hot-selling luxury sport sedan introduced just last summer and already making major inroads in the smoldering mid-luxury segment, rounds out one of the strongest lineups in Acura history. In fact, every one of these quick, luxurious, precision-crafted performance vehicles is either all new or has been notably refreshed within the last eight months.        

The ILX endurance racer was developed in-house with the primary goal of outright victory in the 25 Hours of Thunder Hill race. This is no small task, as the ILX team will face the likes of Porsche, BMW, and other strong competitors. Key features of the ILX racer include:

Racing Series

NASA Endurance Series

Class

ES

Major powertrain
modifications
  • HPD engine mounts
  • HPD lightened flywheel and racing clutch
  • Forged pistons and connecting rods
  • Racing cams
  • Low restriction intake & exhaust systems
  • Blueprinted fuel injectors

Major chassis
modifications
  • HPD camber plates and rear anti-roll bar
  • Racing suspension kit
  • Racing tires and wheels

Exterior modifications
  • Custom front splitter and rear spoiler
  • Supplemental LED lighting system
  • Low-profile door mirrors

Interior modifications
  • Custom safety cage
  • Racing seats and harnesses
  • Racing steering wheel with quick disconnect
  • Racing gauge package
  • Lightweight battery
  • Fuel cell
  • Air jacks

In another motorsports development, the new NSX has been tapped to be the official pace car for the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Fans of the long-running “race to the clouds” will be among the first to see the next-generation NSX on the road as it streaks up the storied hill to check the course during the June 28 event in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Acura NSX Supercar
Riding a wave of approval and anticipation from its North American International Auto Show debut in January, the production version of the next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will anchor Acura’s New York Auto Show presence. Sporting a bespoke dry-sump, twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission, plus a three-motor Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD) system, the NSX delivers a scintillating “New Sports Experience,” with output exceeding 550 horsepower, coupled with the instant torque of three-motor electric drive delivering zero-delay acceleration and intuitive SH-AWD driving dynamics.

2016 ILX Sport Sedan
Fresh from its official launch in February, the redesigned 2016 ILX sport sedan also joins this performance-focused pair. It brings the super-responsive direct-injected 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (8DCT) with torque converter from the TLX to the party, along with chassis, safety, refinement and design improvements to sharpen its mission. New available features, including the AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, further enhance the ILX for 2016.

2016 RDX SUV
Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in February, the Acura RDX SUV has also received numerous improvements for 2016. The new RDX delivers forceful new front and rear body styling and several interior design updates, plus a new V6 engine with enhanced mid-range torque and body/suspension upgrades to improve ride, handling and noise. Like the new ILX, RDX is available with important new AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technologies. With sales of the 2015 model already outpacing European rivals, the more responsive and luxurious 2016 RDX is slated to go on sale this spring.

2016 MDX 7-Passenger SUV
America’s best-selling 3-row luxury SUV, the Acura MDX has also received a shot of adrenaline for 2016, gaining a sophisticated 9-speed automatic transmission with push-button electronic shift and an even more advanced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system (SH-AWD). The 2016 MDX now offers available AcuraWatch™ features and receives several interior convenience additions designed to make the MDX driving and ownership experience better than ever.

2016 RLX Flagship Sedan
Finally, Acura’s RLX flagship luxury sedan benefits from several important suspension refinements to improve ride comfort, handling and noise, as well as a comprehensive suite of AcuraWatch™ technologies for 2016, including the first U.S. application of Acura’s new Surround View Camera system. Despite the upgrades and enhanced feature content, RLX prices remain unchanged from 2015.   

All of the Acura products will be on display at the New York International Auto Show media days April 1-2 in the Jacob Javitz Center, as well as the public days through April 12. Additional information about Acura products plus high-resolution images can be found at www.acuranews.com.

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of performance luxury vehicles sold through a network of approximately 270 U.S. Acura dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX gateway luxury sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the 7-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV.

Acura’s product lineup was recently recognized by Edmunds.com for the third consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership. More than 90 percent of the Acura vehicles sold in America are produced at the company’s manufacturing facilities in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Councilman Roberto Trevino, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and The Coca-Cola Company Unveil Renovations at Labor Street Park: Families come out to celebrate long awaited park

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Councilman Roberto Trevino cuts the ribbon on the new Labor Street Park. The park, which includes a reseeded kickball field, refurbished basketball courts and outdoor fitness equipment, was made possible by a grant from The Coca-Cola Company through the National Recreation and Park Association. Pictured from left: Xavier Urrutia, Director, San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department; Councilman Roberto Trevino, District 1; David Salazar, The Coca-Cola Company; Photo Credit: Johnathan Alonzo for The Coca-Cola Company.





Councilman Roberto Trevino, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and The Coca-Cola Company Unveil Renovations at Labor Street Park: Families come out to celebrate long awaited park


SAN ANTONIO, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — San Antonio City Councilman, Roberto Trevino served the ceremonial first pitch on Saturday, March 28, to officially unveil a renewed kickball field at Labor Street Park. The City Councilmember was joined by local residents, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and The Coca-Cola Company to celebrate park renovations, which include new outdoor fitness equipment, a revitalized basketball court and refurbished field.

“We’re thankful to our partners like The Coca Cola Company who understand the important role parks play in bringing people together,” said City Councilman Trevino. “From the new fitness stations and kickball field, to a RoTenGo league, these provide a positive and welcoming place for neighbors to come together and strengthen community bonds at Labor Street Park.”

In addition to the renovations, community members will be able to enjoy outdoor activity programs this Spring such as Fitness in the Park, a new kickball league and RoTenGo, through a partnership with the United States Road Tennis Association (USRTA). The renovations and programs are made possible thanks to a grant through the National Recreation and Park Association by The Coca-Cola Company.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with the City of San Antonio. Together, we have launched health and fitness programs such as Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness and the Mobile Fit Unit to inspire neighbors to come together and get moving,” said David Salazar, Vice-President, Coca-Cola Refreshments. “Now with this collaboration, Labor Street Park is a community space for neighbors to enjoy and thrive together.

Neighbors and community members came together to celebrate the park enhancements at the Coca-Cola Family Field Day, a free event featuring field day challenges, Zumba, RoTenGo, games, music and dancing.

About the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department operates the City’s recreational and cultural programs and maintains 244 City-owned parks including swimming pools, gymnasiums, historic cemeteries, sports facilities, recreation centers and the Botanical Garden and Conservatory. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 14,833 acres of park land, including more than 147 miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails.

About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands including, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, POWERADE, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia, Dasani, FUZE TEA and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of more than 47,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.

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New Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ In-Wash Scent Boosters Delivers Longer Lasting Fragrance The Entire Familia Will Love

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New Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ In-Wash Scent Boosters Delivers Longer Lasting Fragrance The Entire Familia Will Love

Leading Latina Bloggers Join Suavitel® Brand to Share Household Tips with Fellow Mamas


NEW YORK, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters with micro-encapsulated technology, provide 5X longer lasting fragrance1 to your clothes, helping families extend the feeling of comfort and exquisite aromas synonymous with a fresh load of laundry. Add a little or a lot of Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters into the washing machine before each laundry cycle to enhance fragrance – leaving clothes smelling fresh for weeks. Safe for all fabrics and washer settings, Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters are the perfect addition to every mother’s existing laundry routine.

As a household staple for many Latinos, the Suavitel® brand has become synonymous with a feeling of comfort and its unique scent often serves as a reminder of the soft nature of the amor de mama (a mother’s love). Now, the beloved brand’s new Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters can help extend that feeling and fragrance. Available in two irresistible scents, the Fabulous Field Flowers® and Soothing Lavender® variants of Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash-scent boosters deliver longer lasting freshness to your family’s laundry.

“At its core, the Suavitel® brand reflects a mother’s love for her children. With a familiar fragrance and gentle softness that is warm like her embrace, our brand helps remind families how much she cares,” said Derek Gordon, vice president/general manager U.S. Home Care, Colgate-Palmolive. “Mamas often go above and beyond to make their families feel loved and our Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters are a simple way to personalize an everyday chore into something special while helping make their families feel cared for through a fragrance that will last 5X longer.”

Knowing that moms are busier than ever, the Suavitel® brand has partnered with Marines Duarte (@En_TusZapatos), creator and blogger of En tus Zapatos, to provide special tips on how to better manage household chores including how to extend your laundry’s fragrance for your entire family.

“Whenever a fresh load of laundry comes out of the dryer and the Suavitel® fragrance hits me, I’m immediately brought back to my childhood, when I would fold towels alongside my mother.  I’m so excited that I can make that feeling last even longer with the new Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters,” said Duarte. “Using Suavitel® products is just one of my little tricks to make my family feel cared for and loved, and I’m excited to share other ideas to make a mom’s presence felt even when we’re running around!”

Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ also partnered with the inaugural #WeAllGrow Summit by Latina Bloggers Connect and some of the nation’s top bloggers to share how they keep freshness alive in their homes with Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters. Bloggers include:

Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™ in-wash scent boosters are now available at retailers nationwide in 21.5 oz., 14.7 oz. and 6oz. bottles. To learn more, please visit http://www.colgate.com/app/PDP/Suavitel/US/EN/FragrancePearls.cwsp and share your experience with us on social media using the hashtag #Suavitel.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world, under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive’s global business, visit the Company’s website at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate’s global oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

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Aeromexico Offers Direct Nonstop Flights from Mexico City to Ontario and Sacramento, CA

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Aeromexico Offers Direct Nonstop Flights from Mexico City to Ontario and Sacramento, CA

— The carrier will begin operating flights from Mexico City to Sacramento and Ontario beginning April 5th and 6th, 2015, respectively

— Our four weekly flights to Ontario and three weekly flights to Sacramento, both in the State of California, will be operated with Boeing 737 airplanes


ONTARIO, Calif. and SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announces the beginning of its new service from Mexico City to the cities of Ontario and Sacramento, California in the United States, starting April 5th and 6th of this year, respectively.

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Following are the schedules for our four weekly flights to Ontario and three weekly flights to Sacramento, operated with Boeing 737 jet airliners with 124 passenger seats — 12 in Clase Premier, the Aeromexico Business Class Cabin:

Ontario – Mexico City*

Mexico City – Ontario*

AM 0793

1:05 a.m.

7:40 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays and Sunday

AM 0792

9:10 p.m.

11:25 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Sacramento – Mexico City*

Mexico City – Sacramento*

AM 0791

1:10 a.m.

7:35 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

AM 0790

8:35 p.m.

11:40 p.m.

Tuesday, Fridays and Sunday

*Schedules are published in local times and are subject to change without notice.

“The addition of this new service represents the 29 routes we serve between Mexico and the United States, as the airline with the best range of options to fly to North America,” said Anko Van der Werff, Aeromexico’s Chief Revenue Officer.

These flights are in addition to the five weekly flights to Sacramento and four weekly flights to Ontario that we currently offer from Guadalajara.

Aeromexico upholds its commitment to offering more and better domestic and international connectivity options from its main hub at Mexico City International Airport to meet the demand of travelers flying to new destinations for business or pleasure. Aeromexico currently operates 10 different routes serving five destinations in California alone.

About Grupo Aeromexico 

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. 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 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, and 15 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and two in Canada.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru.www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com/


(Español) Seaborne Airlines anuncia ampliación del código compartido con American Airlines a las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos

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(Español) Marco Borges lanzará su libro “LA REVOLUCION DE 22 DIAS”

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Recording Artist and “Princess of Bachata” Leslie Grace Adds Star Power to 2015 AHAA Annual Conference

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Recording Artist and “Princess of Bachata” Leslie Grace Adds Star Power to 2015 AHAA Annual Conference


FAIRFAX, Va., March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing announced that Dominican-American Latin GRAMMY® nominee Leslie Grace will join a distinguished roster of newsmakers at the 2015 AHAA Annual Conference, taking place at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel in Miami from April 27 to 29. Hosted by Ruben Leyva, senior vice president, Business Development, Latin Region, Spain & Portugal at Sony Music, this insightful session will explore themes of artistry, music-driven pop culture, and strategies designed to grow and connect with fan bases in this digital age.

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As an emerging role model, Leslie Grace captures a new generation of Hispanic consumers with a fresh, vibrant and youthful approach. In 2014, she demonstrated her “commercial” appeal as an up and coming multi-media superstar after being selected as an ambassador for Colgate® Optic White® Whiten & Protect. Fresh from completing production of her second commercial for the brand, Grace can be seen on national Spanish television networks in the U.S., as well as on in-store displays in over 500 Walmart stores across the nation.

At only 17, Grace became the youngest female artist to reach #1 on Billboard Magazine’s “Latin Airplay” chart with her debut single “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” a song that remained on top radio and popularity charts for over a year. Since then, the now 20 year old has established herself as one of the most successful female recording artists in Latin music with three #1 hit singles and several award nominations, which include the Latin GRAMMY for her self-titled debut album, three Premio Lo Nuestro, and two Billboard Latin Music Awards. Her most memorable moments on stage include her national television debut on Premios Juventud 2012 and her performance at the 2013 Latin GRAMMY alongside Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana. Currently, the artist is working on her sophomore album, scheduled to be released early this summer. 

Grace joins a powerful roster of C-Suite leaders and notable trendsetters of the industry: Brian Terkelsen, CEO of MediaVest USA; Rick Gomez, SVP, Marketing, Target; Peter Hall, SVP, Marketing, Heineken Americas; Jim McNamara, Chairman of Panamax Films and Pantelion Films; Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc.; Emmy®-nominated host of National Geographic Channel’s hit TV series Brain Games and creator of viral short film series Shots of Awe, Jason Silva; Ravi Rajcoomar, CMO of Six-Speed; Jonathan Stern, VP/head of business development for Fusion TV; Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois, principal, Ti22 Marketing; and Joe Jarvis, freelance writer and consultant; Valeria Piaggio, Vice President, Head of Multicultural Insights, The Futures Company; Monique Manso, Publisher, PEOPLE en Espanol; Juan Ruiz, Sr. Multicultural Analyst, Mintel.

To register for the conference, please visit http://ahaa.org . Follow all conference chatter on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using the hashtag #thinkahaa.

About AHAA:
Founded in 1996, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.


Barry Sternlicht Presents Hospitality With A Purpose; Launches 1 Hotels Brand

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an industry game changer, Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht today announced the launch of the new mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand 1 Hotels. The first property debuts in South Beach today, followed by Central Park in late spring and Brooklyn Bridge Park at the end of 2015. 1 Hotels aims to change industry standards—more than a hospitality brand, from no paper or plastic in the guest rooms to nature as art and lobby farmstands, 1 Hotels is a movement with a mindful purpose.

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1 Hotels celebrates nature while encouraging sophisticated travelers to live well, do better, and connect with the world around them. Each hotel in the portfolio is consciously designed in collaboration with eco-friendly architects and craftsmen, and each property features high-design with low-impact, reclaimed and natural materials wherever possible. The architecture, landscaping and decor all showcase the art in nature, creating thriving spaces and inspiring rooms that bring the beauty of the outdoors in.

“It’s simple. We have an impact on nature and nature has an impact on us. I decided that if I was ever going to create another hotel, I wanted it to be more than a brand; I wanted it to be a cause. People are already living like this and are now looking for ways to travel in the same fashion,” said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, the parent of SH Group, a lifestyle hotel brand management company who will manage the hotels.  “At first, our guests may simply notice the graceful twist of driftwood in the furnishings. However, what we are really offering is an evolution of the entire hotel experience, one that is more natural in regards to the way we arrive, sleep, eat, relax and do. By focusing on simple changes that make life better, we will encourage guests to stop, recalibrate and hopefully gain some inspiration from the small steps we have taken to protect nature at each property.”

LIVING GREENS
In a celebration of nature and the locales surrounding the properties, 1 Hotels brings the outside in with living greenery throughout the guest experience, from the instant they approach a 1 Hotel until the moment they enter their room.   At 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, guests will be welcomed with 3,000 feet of living wall wrapped-around its exterior with 11,000 local tropical plant varieties and playful art as nature pieces such as interactive hanging terrariums, a plant laboratory from local Miami artisans Plant the Future.  At Central Park, guests will see a three-story living wall of English Ivy on the building’s exterior and be greeted by hanging kokedamas in the lobby with terrariums and indoor window planters in guestrooms from Brooklyn-based Sprout Home.

PARTNERS WITH A SHARED VISION
For interiors and landscaping, 1 Hotels has collaborated with architects and designers who share the brand’s vision on sustainability. At 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, boutique design Meyer Davis Studio transforms a iconic Miami building on 600 feet of pristine oceanfront into a visionary statement of design inspired by nature and Nikola Gradisinki of NGNY revamped the property’s celebrated rooftop. AvroKO and landscape designer Harrison Green bring 1 Hotel Central Park to life through the raw beauty and imperfections of natural materials. The architectural firm Incorporated is working together with landscape designer Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates to realize 1 Hotels goals from the ground up at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park site.

IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Considering guests’ wellbeing in everything it does, 1 Hotels mindfully creates a healthy, service-focused environment. The daily operation of the hotels has been carefully orchestrated to minimize its footprint by leveraging local resources, conserving non-renewable resources, mitigating paper consumption and reducing landfill waste.

Materials for construction and furnishings are regional, reclaimed, or repurposed, whenever possible. This includes saving Colorado beetle kill pine to create headboards at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach and Ipe wood from the property’s original boardwalk to cover the redesigned pool deck; redwood staves from NYC water tanks used on the facade of 1 Hotel Central Park and hewn beams and timbers from local New York barns and factories in guestrooms.

Both the South Beach and Central Park properties were designed from existing buildings that were overhauled to adhere to the brand’s standards for less consumption and more conservation. Every aspect of the properties have been updated, such as: installing state-of-the-art, energy efficient heating and cooling systems; installing motion sensors; using LED illumination to reduce electrical demands and heat build-up from lighting; using low V.O.C paints, adhesives, sealants and finishes; installing Triple Clear Water filters in all taps, sinks, and showers; using low-flow plumbing fixtures to conserve water; and using eco-friendly Ipura dry cleaning machine and detergent-free Zum Clean aromatherapy eucalyptus laundry soap.

ROOM TO RETREAT
Guestrooms and suites at every 1 Hotel feature custom hemp-blend Keetsa mattresses topped with soft, fluffy, hypoallergenic 100% organic linens; custom-created 1 Hotels bath and body products with crisp, fresh scents of nature; soft socks in lieu of slippers to provide a touch of home; hangers made from recycled paper; yoga mats for guests to achieve zen at their own leisure; and natural stones engraved ‘not now’ to place outside the door to replace the traditional ‘do not disturb’ door hanger.

At 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, where the 426 rooms average 700 square feet—the largest on South Beach—King sized beds built on reclaimed white oak platforms will be the norm with wrap-around daybed couches, bedside chalkboards for notes, and complimentary reusable recycled water glasses to use with the Triple Clear Water in-room water tap.  

Signature brand amenities available at each property include: Tesla premium electric car service for guest transportation within a pre-set radius, complimentary bicycle valet, complimentary parking for guests who bring their own electric vehicles, complimentary wi-fi, and digital newspapers on an in-room device.

INGREDIENTS FIRST
1 Hotels’ approach to food is ingredients first, from the full dining experience at on-site signature restaurants and in-room dining to freshly sourced snacks created daily for guests. The brand has partnered with celebrated chefs united by a common focus on ingredients, seasonality and responsible sourcing from local purveyors. Each chef will showcase his signature culinary sensibilities in individual, distinct spaces. 

Chef Tom Colicchio will oversee three food and beverage programs and in-room dining at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, including Beachcraft, which will highlight Florida’s best fisherman and farmers; the lobby bar playfully called Tom on Collins and the poolside restaurant and bar The Sand Box. In May 2015, the property will introduce 1 Kitchen: Organic Food And Juice Bar by Spring Cafe. The restaurant will promote health, wellness and sustainability through inventive delicious plant-based cuisine, inspired by the vision of Aspen’s 100% organic Spring Cafe. 1 Kitchen will offer seasonal and locally sourced dishes cooked with organic cold pressed oils, sea salt and fresh herbs; fresh and cold pressed juices; and sweets using only spelt, almond and oat flours.

At 1 Hotel Central Park Chef Jonathan Waxman will bring his lauded JAMS restaurant back to life, highlighting the California cuisine movement he launched in New York with the best purveyors from and around the city.  Later in 2015, Chef Seamus Mullen will open his first Brooklyn restaurant at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park.

DAYLIFE & RITUALS
1 Hotels aims to fill guests’ waking hours with happy, healthy and more meaningful experiences. The brand has curated “Daylife” activities and a collection of rituals designed to cultivate positive connections with nature, the community, and the local environment. Furthermore, each property will arrange activities that will afford guests the opportunity to fully embrace the location. For example, at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, guests will be able to kayak through the mangroves in Oleta State Park, learn paddleboard yoga, or be provided with suggested bicycle routes around historic Art Deco South Beach. Coming in late 2015, South Beach guests will enjoy a state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot fitness center and spa.

Offerings available at each 1 Hotels include:

  • Lobby Farmstand: Guests will enjoy a daily offering of freshly sourced items from the hotel’s signature restaurant and once a month a farmstand in the lobby will feature local farmers and purveyors presenting their goods for purchase by guests and the community.
  • Dark Sky: Each month the lights will dim for a candlelit evening in public spaces, with specially crafted cocktails and a series of activities, allowing guests to unplug for a few hours.
  • Star Gazing: Either on property or with local partners, guests will be treated to stargazing opportunities with telescopes or sky maps. At times, guests may also learn their horoscopes from notable astrologers.
  • Well Seasoned: As the seasons change, 1 Hotels’ rituals will follow suit with lobby events to mark the present moment, such as gatherings to usher in the new moon or solstice.
  • Do-Gooder: Local non-profit partners will offer volunteer experiences for guests to contribute to sustaining the environment, from planting a tree to cleaning a beach.

CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION
Through a variety of digital resources, 1 Hotels seeks to maximize technology to help guests simplify, streamline, personalize and control their stay, while at the same time using less paper and energy. 1 Hotels developed industry-first technology that encourages constant, real-time communication–that means no more phones in rooms, no more remote controls, no more reams of paper, just a simple, instant, brand-new way to connect. Before arrival, an intuitive shopping experience will enable guests to curate all aspects of their visit. And during their stay, whatever they desire will be only a click away.

The guest journey begins virtually on the brand website, 1Hotels.com. Designed with an editorial look and feel, the highly-visual, tablet-friendly site offers an interactive tile layout that defies traditional hotel booking channels by offering the first uniquely designed e-commerce-style website. The brand developed its own booking engine that allows guests to browse locations, offers and services; book guestrooms and add exclusive location-specific experiences to their shopping cart to build their perfect stay.

As part of the brand’s commitment to rethinking the traditional hotel model, 1 Hotels has developed a groundbreaking mobile app that will serve as equal parts reservation system, service platform and in-hotel guest communication tool. The app will be the hub for pre-arrival experiences, permitting guests to seamlessly integrate their hotel stay and personalize preferences prior to checking-in while also being able to request services on-site through their in-room Nexus device. Guests may set room preferences remotely; the app remembers guests’ settings from one stay to the next.  Climate control, housekeeping, restaurant reservations, every comfort and more are within easy reach.

SENSE OF PLACE
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, 25°47’59” N 80°7’37” W
Occupying an entire city blocks on Collins Avenue from 23rd to 24th streets, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach sits directly on 600 feet of pristine beachfront [2341 Collins Avenue]. The property offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami’s nature paradise Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami’s ever-expanding skyline. Throughout the 426-room hotel, which was designed by the renowned Meyer Davis Studio, the celebration of nature is evident, from the graceful twist of driftwood furnishings to the ever-present sounds of the ocean and abundance of living, natural material. The property features four swimming pools, including a 112-foot long rooftop pool as part of the 26,000-square-foot rooftop ultra-lounge; three outlets from James Beard Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio making his Miami debut, including the signature Beachcraft that will offer a menu that showcases South Florida’s local farms and fishermen; 57 cabanas and daybeds; an 18,000-square-foot spa, wellness and fitness center, set to open late 2015; over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space; and 155 branded residences in collaboration with LeFrak.

1 Hotel Central Park, 40°45’53” N, 73°58’35” W
A natural sanctuary in the middle of Manhattan, 1 Hotel Central Park [1414 Avenue of the Americas] stands one block south of Central Park at the corner of 58th Street and Sixth Avenue. Set in an 18-story building, the hotel offers 229 guest rooms and suites; JAMS, a 116-seat restaurant and bar from Chef Jonathan Waxman; communal work/meeting/private dining space; a 24-hour fitness center; and a three-story exterior living green wall, among additional features.  With interior designs by AvroKO, 1 Hotel Central Park brings the outside in with source origin materials including woods, bricks, marble, stone and glass from local building-material suppliers while highlighting the building’s existing architecture when possible, such as through its riveted steel beams or concrete ceilings. Window seats in guestrooms have been created to allow guests to perch above Manhattan streets, creating cozy corners for reading and daydreaming. Landscape design by Damien Harrison’s Harrison Green creates a lush living wall along the building’s exterior as well as thoughtfully placed planters before each guestroom entrance.

Rates for 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach begin at $699 and 1 Hotel Central Park at $525.  Reservations may be made by visiting www.1Hotels.com or by calling 1.866.615.1111.

Media Contact:
Brand: Lisa Bytner, Lisa Bytner PR, [email protected], 917.951.8940
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach: David Semanoff, ZMPR, [email protected], 215.450.2302

ABOUT STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP
Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with more than 500 employees, with a core focus on global real estate and energy infrastructure. Headquartered in Greenwich, CT, the Firm maintains twelve offices in six countries around the world. Starwood Capital Group has raised more than $30 billion of equity capital since its inception in 1991, and currently manages over $42 billion in assets. The Firm has invested in virtually every class of real estate on a global basis, opportunistically shifting asset classes, geographies and positions in the capital stack as it perceives risk-reward dynamics evolve. For more than two decades, Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that involves building enterprises around real estate portfolios in both the private and public markets. Starwood may perhaps be best known, for founding, creating and building Starwood Hotels and Resorts beginning in 1995. Additional information can be found at www.starwoodcapital.com.

ABOUT SH GROUP
SH Group, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is a hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, a nature-inspired lifestyle brand that will launch in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami’s South Beach, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The group also operates Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand set to debut in March 2015 with the opening of its flagship property in New York, followed by projects under development in Morocco, Dubai and Doha. Leveraging its marketing, design, operational and technological expertise, SH Group is the force behind some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic hotel brands in the world. Additional information can be found at 1Hotels.com and baccarathotels.com.

ABOUT 1 HOTELS
As a luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of eco-conscious design and sustainable architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivalled level of service. 1 Hotels, which will launch in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami’s South Beach, Manhattan and Brooklyn, was developed with the simple idea that a hotel can be more than a brand, it can be a cause. Each 1 Hotel upholds this vision by channeling nature through design, culinary partnerships, connecting with the local community and taking small steps to make a big difference. Additional information can be found at www.1Hotels.com.


Seaborne Airlines Announces Expansion of the American Airlines Codeshare Agreement to the United States Virgin Islands

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Seaborne Airlines Announces Expansion of the American Airlines Codeshare Agreement to the United States Virgin Islands


Has Also Upgraded Other Service Offerings  


SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Seaborne Airlines is pleased to announce exciting news for customers traveling to or from the United States Virgin Islands.  Effective immediately, Seaborne’s codeshare partnership with American Airlines has been expanded to include both St. Thomas and St. Croix. Customers booking Seaborne travel on the American Airlines website or through a travel agent, can now accrue AAdvantage miles flying between the St. Thomas and St. Croix airports or to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico from both islands.  Seaborne Airlines operates San Juan to St. Thomas, San Juan to St. Croix, and between St. Thomas and St. Croix with three well-timed roundtrips. A fourth flight from San Juan to St. Croix will be added seasonally, effective June 7. 

Aside from American Airlines, Seaborne offers interline connections from the United States Virgin Islands with JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and European air carrier Air Europa at San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.      

Seaborne Airlines has made several other material improvements to air lift in the U.S. Virgin Islands.   The carrier has introduced a new seaplane to operate between the St. Croix and St. Thomas seaplane bases.  The new seaplane has already begun operating on the popular seaplane route St. Croix to St. Thomas.  Seaborne operates this service up to 12 times per day, making it one of the Caribbean’s most traveled routes.  A second new plane is slated to come online later this summer.  In addition to the new planes, Seaborne has invested over $300,000 introducing new tents, docks, benches, and other improvements to both the St. Thomas and St. Croix Seaplane bases.    

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the Caribbean for over 20 years, carrying more than 2.5 million customers safely.  With over 1,500 monthly departures to 15 airports, Seaborne serves San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, St. Thomas airport and seaplane base, St. Croix airport and seaplane base, Tortola, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Maarten, St. Kitts, Nevis, La Romana, Punta Cana, and Santo Domingo.  The 16th airport, Anguilla, will launch April 30, 2015.  

All flights operate with two pilots and two engines under Federal Air Regulation Part 121, the strictest code of the US Federal Air Regulation governing air travel.


National Park Service And National Park Foundation Launch #FindYourPark, Encouraging People To Connect With And Celebrate Our National Parks And Public Lands

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National Park Service And National Park Foundation Launch #FindYourPark, Encouraging People To Connect With And Celebrate Our National Parks And Public Lands

Michelle Obama and Laura Bush to Serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of Cause to Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial in 2016


Bill Nye, Bella Thorne, Roselyn Sanchez, Terrence J. and Mary Lambert Share Their National Park Stories at FindYourPark.com and on Social Media and Encourage Others to do the Same


WASHINGTON, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation today announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years. First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Laura Bush will serve as honorary co-chairs to promote the celebration of the 2016 centennial and to encourage people to connect with their favorite parks and public lands. First Lady Michelle Obama recently filmed her Find Your Park story, highlighting President’s Park, home to the White House, and her family’s connection to one of the newest national parks, Pullman National Monument in Chicago.

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Find Your Park invites the public to see that a national park is more than just a place — it can be a feeling, a state of mind, or a sense of American pride. Beyond vast landscapes, the campaign highlights historical, urban, and cultural parks, as well as National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share nature, culture, and history in communities nationwide. Further, Find Your Park encourages people to find their own personal connections within the network of national parks and public lands.

“I am thrilled to be serving as the honorary co-chair of the National Parks Centennial Celebration with First Lady Laura Bush.  Since the launch of Let’s Move! Outside in 2010, the National Park Foundation has been encouraging kids and families to get active, get outside, and take advantage of America’s great outdoors,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “I look forward to celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary and encouraging people across the country to ‘Find Your Park,’ whether it’s in your backyard, in your hometown, or in one of our beautiful national parks.”

“From Acadia National Park on the East Coast, to Yosemite on the West; from Glacier National Park in the North, to Big Bend in the South; I’ve collected national parks like stamps. I’ve even lived in a national park, the White House,” said Mrs. Laura Bush. “Our national parks are the treasures of our country. I am happy to celebrate 100 years of America’s best idea, our national parks. I invite all Americans to join me in Find Your Park.”

As co-chairs, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush will engage young Americans, connecting them with parks and National Park Service programs, and encouraging them to share Find Your Park stories and experiences.

The campaign to connect national parks with the next generation comes at a critical time. According to a study conducted by Hall & Partners on behalf of the National Park Foundation, while approximately 80% of Americans have heard of the National Park Service, only 38% are at all familiar with the organization and all that they do.

“There is something for everyone in our 407 national parks, whether it is the breathtaking landscapes or the historical and cultural sites that tell the story of our country,” said Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. “As we approach the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, this is a perfect time for all Americans – especially young people – to Find Your Park, from neighborhood parks to national parks and all public lands in between.”

“The centennial is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the National Park Service to reflect on our accomplishments and to use all of our parks and programs to connect all Americans and visitors from around the world with the natural, cultural and historic treasures in our care,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, “As a new generation responds to Find Your Park, I am confident that this campaign will have a powerful impact that will last through our next 100 years.”

“We believe that Find Your Park will inspire people everywhere to engage more deeply and more often with the National Park Service and its transformative work in communities across the country,” said National Park Foundation Interim President Dan Wenk. “By connecting the next generation with our national parks in meaningful ways, we are building a movement that will help ensure that these special places are protected well beyond the next 100 years.”

Centennial Ambassadors Bill Nye (scientist), Bella Thorne (TV and film actress), Roselyn Sanchez (TV and film actress), Terrence J. (TV personality) and Mary Lambert (singer/songwriter and LGBT advocate) are helping to reach the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. To inspire participation in the Find Your Park movement, each of them has filmed and shared their own personal national park story at different places across the country:

  • Bill Nye at Statue of Liberty National Monument, General Grant National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument
  • Bella Thorne at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • Roselyn Sanchez at Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Terrence J. at Yosemite National Park
  • Mary Lambert at Boston National Historical Park

You can read quotes from each of them and find out how they found their park on the National Park Foundation’s blog today.

At the heart of this engagement effort is the public invitation to share park experiences and memories at FindYourPark.com, which will feature an interactive gallery of inspirational stories from the general public, National Park Service employees, and celebrities. Content will be socialized with #FindYourPark. Also on FindYourPark.com is a searchable list of ideas for ways to find your park, including in-park and digital activities.

Some of the most admired companies in the world are supporting the National Park Foundation’s efforts for Find Your Park, including American Express, Budweiser, Subaru, REI, Humana and Disney. Additional partners include Coleman, Coca-Cola and Accenture.

The National Park Foundation is working with GREY NY, one of the world’s leading advertising and communications agencies, to develop and implement the integrated campaign. Find Your Park will include a stream of programs, exhibits, events and public activities throughout 2015 and 2016 that will encourage everyone to find their park.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 407 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at: www.nps.gov.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

CONTACT:

Alanna Sobel

April Slayton

Meg Martin

National Park Foundation

National Park Service

GREY

(202) 796-2538 office

(202) 208-6843 office

(212) 546-2451 office

[email protected]

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