Over 6,700 of the most influential people in the duty free & travel retail community converged on Cannes on the French Cote d’Azur last month for the annual TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
This global trade summit is a not-to-be-missed event in the industry’s calendar and even severe flooding in the city just prior to the event could not deter the 3,000 companies from sending their representatives to the event.
Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA President. “The fact that TFWA World Exhibition & Conference opened on schedule just two weeks after the appalling flooding in the city, with virtually all facilities laid on as planned, is thanks to the energy and commitment of our partners in the city.”
However, the fact that the overall attendance was actually two per cent lower than in 2014 is testament to the difficult trading conditions which prevail this year with various geopolitical and economic challenges impacting global travel, tourism and retail.
Fortunately for the 482 exhibiting companies which were showcasing their products on the 21,500m2 trade floor, the number of key buyer companies - duty free & travel retail operators and landlords of airports, airlines, ferry, cruise, border and downtown concerns – was actually four per cent above last year’s figure.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7628051-the-duty-free-travel-retail-global-summit/
Attention moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and everyone in between: Toys“R”Us® today unveiled its 2017 Holiday Hot Toy List. As the leading expert on all things toy, the Toys“R”Us team has traveled the world over the past two decades to uncover hot trends and toy phenomena like Tickle Me™ Elmo, Zhu Zhu Pets®, Hatchimals™ and more, so they can provide parents and gift-givers with the inside scoop on kids’ most-wanted playthings. This year’s list is no exception, featuring items from Hatchimals Surprise™ to PAW Patrol Sea Patroller™ and more than 20 items available exclusively at Toys“R”Us (cue Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder™). Eager holiday shoppers can rest easy knowing they can get the comprehensive list of this year’s 50 hottest toys at Toysrus.com/HotToys.
“At Toys“R”Us, it’s serious business deciding which toys make the cut and end up on our Holiday Hot Toy List, ” said Ariana Gentry, Toys“R”Us President of Play. “Not only is this year’s list filled with ultra-hot and kid-approved gifts – but I can personally say that each of these toys are super FUN to play with!”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8039752-toys-r-us-2017-holiday-hot-toy-list/
History was made today in Mississippi, as two Magnolia State resorts, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, held simultaneous events to usher in the era of legal sports wagering.
The resorts, part of the MGM Resorts International portfolio (NYSE: MGM), both accepted their first sports wagers at 12:00 p.m. CT and now share in the distinction of taking the first sports wagers in Mississippi under newly created state regulations permitting licensed casino operators to establish legal sports books.
“MGM Resorts is proud to once again assume the leadership position in the hospitality industry,” said Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive officer of MGM Resorts International. “Sports wagering is a rapidly growing, exciting new entertainment opportunity for our company. We were proud to take the first sports wager in Atlantic City in June and today the first legal sports wager in two locations in Mississippi.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8372951-mgm-beau-rivage-sports-book-and-bar-mississippi-first-bet/
Millions of Christmas presents are transported in containers around the world. At MCI we build containers and test them to the limit. In fact, MCI engineers occasionally devise some unconventionally tough tests.
Only after these tests do we know for sure our containers can be entrusted with your holiday food and gifts. Our mission is to build the sturdiest gift wrap around.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7402151-maersk-testing-strongest-gift-wrap/
The Energy Globe World Award goes to Nicaragua! With a happy “Muchas Gracias”, Martha Veronica Rocha received the 13 kg bronze statue for her organization FUPROSOMUNIC in the studio of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Salzburg. Salzburg Governor Wilfried Haslauer, Mayor Heinz Schaden, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Peter Turkson and Energy Globe Founder Wolfgang Neumann presented the award. Austria also excelled as a category winner in “Fire.” Wolfgang Neumann: “These projects are a strong signal – they show the world that our environmental problems can be solved.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64995-energy-globe-world-award-solar-women
http://www.greatsouthernoutdoors.com/book_a_hunt/quail_hunting/ Sweet Home Alabama Quail Hunting Great Southern Outdoors prides itself being located in the region known as the Field Trial Capital of the World. Quail hunting in this area has been a gentlman's sport since the 1800′s when plantation owners would get involved in friendly competition. Now it has become a well liked sport by both outdoors-men and women. Great Southern Outdoors quail staff, Josh, Mark, Freeman, and Hunter enjoy the sport as much as our hunters and a little friendly competition only makes it more exciting.You are sure to have an experience of a lifetime just watching the dogs work and being in the Great Southern Outdoors.
Bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente (The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making etc) returns to adult fiction with an eagerly awaited new novel: RADIANCE. She applies the phenomenal talent that made the Fairyland series so popular to give readers what she describes as a decopunk pulp science fiction alt-history space opera mystery set in a Hollywood—and solar system—very different from our own. http://www.catherynnemvalente.com YA, Fantasy, SciFi
This Father’s Day, help Dad take his kitchen skills to the next level with top-of-the-line gear from KitchenAid. Whether entertaining guests or cooking for the family, the new KitchenAid Pro Line Blender, Professional Grade Cutlery and Precision Press Coffee maker are gifts that will keep him at the top of his game all year long.
“Even the most skilled home cooks can benefit from extra power and precision,” says Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid. “The sleek design and high performance features of our countertop appliances and cutlery make them go-to gifts for dads looking to expand their toolkit and elevate their techniques.”
Pro Line Series Blender
What better way to celebrate dad than with a tool that boasts the most power? The new KitchenAid Pro Line Series Blender, most powerful home blender on the market, is available in two models exclusively at Williams-Sonoma. Both models feature a powerful 3.5 Peak HP motor, a self-cleaning cycle and 10-year limited warranty. The upgraded models provide the added convenience of dual-wall Thermal Control jar that allows the blender to heat blended ingredients in as little as five minutes while staying cool to the touch and retaining the temperature of hot soups and sauces. The upgraded model also comes with three pre-set Adapti-Blend™ programs for Soups, Smoothies and Juice. As an added bonus, these new additions are a perfect way to help and inspire Dads to prepare healthier, more nutritious meals.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7766756-kitchenaid-fathers-day-2016/
Plantscape Inc.was one of the main participant of IAAPA Trade Event which was held in November. We showcased our PermaLeaf UV technology outdoor artificial plants in the event which caught many eyeballs there.
This month, haircare and skincare brand Carol’s Daughter introduces the #BornandMade campaign, a new movement that encourages every girl to be who they were truly born and made to be. It celebrates the brand’s authentic story “Born in Brooklyn. Made With Love” as it honors the diverse community of strong women who have been a part of our family for more than 22 years. Now all women will have a powerful platform to showcase their individuality while inspiring others to be who they are—when there are so many voices telling them who they’re “supposed” to be.
“It’s important for girls to understand and recognize their power and the right way to use it. It’s imperative to remind them of who they are, and what they are…in the world. If I can help with that, then I’m getting up for a good reason every day,” said Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7599051-carol-s-daughter-bornandmade-campaign/
Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading financial services firm, today announced that Cantor Fitzgerald, together with its affiliate BGC Partners, Inc., raised approximately $12 million for dozens of charities around the world, at the companies’ annual Charity Day on September 11, 2015. Each year, Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners donate 100% of the global revenues generated on Charity Day to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, and to date has raised approximately $125 million globally since its inception.
“We will never forget all of our friends and colleagues who perished on 9/11. Charity Day represents our company’s fundamental commitment to helping others, and allows us to commemorate the events of that day. Giving back is our way of remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11, turning a day of tragedy into a positive and uplifting day for our employees and friends,” said Howard W. Lutnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and BGC Partners.
Charity Day is held in commemoration of the 658 Cantor employees and 61 Eurobrokers employees lost in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7620751-cantor-bgc-partners-charity-day-2015/
