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Standing in rare company, Regal Boats is one of only two among the 63 recognized boat and engine manufacturers to earn honors in four categories at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
1. Fiberglass Outboard Boats
2. Ski/Wake/Surf Boats
3. Sterndrive Bowrider Boats
4. Sterndrive Cuddy & Express Boats
Presented by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), these prestigious awards highlight Regal’s continuous commitment to providing exceptional experiences—an ethos directly guided by the company’s mission statement:
«With God’s help, we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.»
To earn a Marine Industry CSI Award, manufacturers must achieve a 90% or higher satisfaction rating—based on independent surveys from over 275,000 customers evaluating product quality, sales experience, delivery, and service. This process has resulted in Regal receiving a total of 62 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards since 2001.
«We’re deeply honored by this recognition across multiple categories,» said Duane Kuck, President & CEO of Regal Boats. «At Regal, our purpose is to ‘Honor God & Enrich Lives,’ and this achievement is a testament to the passion and dedication of our entire Regal team and our exceptional network of dealerships. Their unwavering commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience—on and off the water—truly enriches lives and reflects the core values that drive everything we do.»
For more information about Regal Boats please visit www.regalboats.com.
]]>FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is teaming up with the reigning World Champions, the Texas Rangers. The multiyear deal taps American as the Official and Exclusive Airline and Airline Rewards Program of the Texas Rangers and includes additional marketing and sponsorship benefits that will engage fans in the community and beyond.
«This partnership is a home run for both American and baseball fans,» said Ron DeFeo, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at American. «Just as our airline connects people and places, we look forward to connecting fans with the excitement of baseball and unforgettable moments, especially for our AAdvantage members. It’s a celebration of teamwork, passion and the thrill of the game.»
The collaboration will extend beyond the diamond, offering fans unique opportunities to travel to the games and enjoy exclusive perks. From throwing out the first pitch at a game and suite seats to once-in-a-lifetime meet-and-greets with popular players, American is set to enhance the fan experience and bring them closer to the action.
The only way to unlock access to these experiences is by becoming an AAdvantage® member. Fans who are U.S. residents, ages 18 and over, can sign up once daily at aa.com/RangersPerks for a chance to win that specific prize. Not an AAdvantage® member? Sign up.

American’s activation of the sponsorship will also include an American Airlines-branded field-level First Base Lounge at Globe Life Field. This partnership isn’t the first time American has teamed up with the Rangers. In recent years, the airline and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation have partnered in community efforts for Make-A-Wish, Medal of Honor Museum, Stand Up to Cancer, Seats for Heroes, Faces of Freedom and other organizations.
«American has been a great partner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation since 2022, working closely with our team to provide meaningful opportunities to deserving recipients,” said Jim Cochrane, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer of the Texas Rangers. “With our new multiyear agreement, American will be known as the Rangers’ Official and Exclusive Airline and Airline Rewards Program, allowing our organizations to partner on more fan-oriented initiatives like an exclusive rewards program that will give AAdvantage members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences and the American Lounge, which offers an unmatched viewing experience at Globe Life Field.”
American is Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest carrier and the largest airline in Texas. The airline connects customers to more than 230 destinations from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the most destinations from a single hub in Texas. In fact, American flies nonstop from DFW to all major cities where the Rangers play.About American Airlines Group
To Care for People on Life’s Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About Texas Rangers Baseball Club
The Texas Rangers are the reigning World Series Champions after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 Fall Classic. It is the franchise’s first World Series title. In 2022, the Rangers celebrated their 50th anniversary since the franchise moved from Washington, D.C. to Arlington, Texas for the 1972 season. The Rangers have advanced to post-season play nine times since 1996, winning seven American League West Division titles and advancing to the World Series 2010, 2011, and 2023. In 2020, the Rangers opened beautiful Globe Life Field, which is not only the team’s home, but also a multipurpose sports and entertainment venue that includes capabilities for hosting numerous local, regional, and national events. The $1.25 billon facility includes a 5.5-acre retractable roof, which provides for maximum comfort of guests throughout the year. The Rangers organization has also been instrumental in partnering with the City of Arlington, The Cordish Companies, and Loews Hotels & Co. on the development of the Arlington Entertainment District into a world-class sports and entertainment destination. Rangers Baseball Express LLC became the sixth owner in Rangers history when it completed purchase of the club on August 12, 2010. https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news
Here’s an overview of the festive fall offerings guests can enjoy at Walt Disney World:
Eerie Halloween festivities kick off with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off a fun-filled fall at Walt Disney World Resort. The specially ticketed event is offered at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from August 12 to October 31 after normal park hours of 7 pm to midnight.
Immersive Fall Festive Décor at Magic Kingdom Park
What’s Halloween without a little Disney magic? Summer turns into a spooky season with festive fall décor at Magic Kingdom Park. Visitors can stroll down Main Street, USA, where pumpkins and scarecrows seem to be everywhere and where Disney characters dress in their best Halloween finery. Shops are decked out in fall foliage and garland, and there are plenty of pumpkin spice tricks and treats to make the season feel even more magical at this Walt Disney World theme park. Guests can enjoy festive fall décor from August 9 through October 31 and other fall-themed offerings at select locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Enjoy Global Flavors at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE From
now through November 19, guests can sip, savor and repeat on six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. The festival offers new experiences for foodies and families as part of the “World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary.
Race into Fall with Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
The 2022-23 Disney racing season kicks off November 3-6 with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by Shokz. The popular race weekend features 5K, 10K and a half marathon, as well as the Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and a half marathon) and post-race party.
In a business climate defined by inflationary pressures, supply chain issues, and talent shortages, IMEX America has been designed to guide attendees to the people, products, and learnings that best fit their specific needs. .
Just two months after registration opened, more than 3,000 global buyers have so far confirmed their participation.
There has also been strong demand from suppliers from an early stage, with international exhibitors making a strong return to the show. This includes all major hotel groups such as Associated Luxury Hotels International, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International.
They are joined by a host of major global destinations from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, including: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahamas, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Switzerland, Turkey and New Zealand . Ras Al Khaimah is one of the destinations exhibiting at the fair for the first time.
North and South America are also heavily represented and many are investing in their presence at the show with increased booth space, including: Atlantic City, Los Cabos, Mexico, Miami, Milwaukee, Orlando and The Palm Beaches. These destinations will sit alongside new and returning exhibitors such as Ecuador, Experience Columbus, Lexington, Napa Valley, Park City, Pasadena, Salt Lake, Uruguay, and Wisconsin.
The free learning program has been streamlined to allow attendees to immediately identify the sessions that best fit their current needs. Under the slogan ‘Paths to Clarity’, the IMEX team has simplified the number of educational tracks from 10 to four: Respect for people and the planet; future self; Innovation and creativity; Toolkit for the event planner. A global lineup of speakers will offer honest conversation and new insights on today’s challenges, as well as provide the tools to improve meetings on the show floor and ultimately drive business recovery.
Show floor education takes place in the expanded Inspiration Hub with sessions addressing topics such as managing supply chains, volunteer burnout, and venue contracts. Digital dragons, cryptocurrencies and the metaverse will be explained and explored, while sessions on divergent thinking and the language of diversity acknowledge new demands in the workplace.
There are personalized opportunities for corporate and association planners to meet, connect and learn throughout the show, beginning with Smart Monday on October 10, powered by MPI. There are also IAEE, EIC and MPI sessions, as well as Ella She Ella Means Business, a joint event of IMEX and tw magazine, supported by MPI.
“We know that face-to-face events are where the best and most nuanced conversations take place, and IMEX America has been designed to facilitate and support these meetings,” explains Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. “We have ensured that the show offers buyers the opportunity to customize their experience to meet their current needs and achieve multiple goals. The wide range of international suppliers, redesigned apprenticeship program and extensive opportunities to connect are set to support buyers’ business requirements now and in the year to come.”
]]>At SeaWorld, the world’s most recognized marine park, visitors contribute to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protection and ocean health initiatives, in addition to numerous attractions, the newest being Ice Breaker, Orlando’s first launch roller coaster. Aquatica, awarded as the best water park in Orlando, has a variety of slides and pools for all preferences. Riptide Race its newest attraction is a double competition slide and Busch Gardens, is the perfect combination between nature and adrenaline, it has the best roller coasters in Florida, the newest being Iron Gwazi, considered the most hybrid roller coaster high and steep of the world, with a 91 degree drop from a 61 meter high peak at a speed of 122 km per hour. All these in addition to its wonderful zoo and habitat of more than 12,000 animals and 200 species that visitors can observe throughout its plains. Additional benefits offered by these parks include the All Day Dining Deal program, where visitors can eat every 90 minutes at participating restaurants in all three parks.
Diana Sosa, Sales Representative for Latin America has emphasized the importance for the parks, the sale of attractions in Colombia based on the high flow of travelers to Miami and Orlando. “The great challenge for everyone is to make the parks a mandatory purchase for family groups that visit our destinations and increase sales by 20% throughout the Colombian territory. This can definitely come true thanks to the excellent product and very competitive rates that we offer in the Colombian market.”
“For Bestravel it is very important to have the distribution of the parks belonging to SeaWorld Parks and it will direct its strengths to become the commercial leader of the company in the medium term, contributing with a wide promotion of the destinations where the parks are located. ” emphasizes Víctor Orduz, president of the company.
Important to highlight SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, which identify ways the company is building a purpose-driven business to create experiences that matter and inspire people to protect animals and wild wonders of the world. world. The programs showcase the actions SeaWorld is taking to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in its care, rescue and protect animals in the wild, minimize the environmental impact of its operations, and create a strong culture in which employees are committed and connected to the company’s mission. Management of renewable energies, reduction of waste and GHG emissions and responsible food supply are its main activities.
]]>In 2020, the Meetings Industry estimated the growth of 25 billion USD and generated about 1 million jobs. Today they are equivalent to 27.03 percent of the total of the 3.7 million jobs generated by the Tourism Industry in Mexico. In addition, 46 percent below this amount was expected, which reached 1.6 of the country’s GDP in pre-pandemic times.
According to data from the Strategic Information Portal of the Meetings Industry in Latin America (Peiir LATAM), it was estimated that these economic volumes could return until 2023-2024; however, during the March-April 2022 period, Mexico reported a growth of 10.7% compared to the same period last year and this year growth is expected to be 18% compared to 2021. Even the hoteliers of Cancun and Los Cabos They estimate that they are at the highest occupancy levels of the last 10 years.
According to the Mexican Council of Meeting Tourism (COMIR) and some other specialists in the sector, they perceive that the industry has reached 100 percent the levels of 2019.
In Latin America, in the period March-April of this year, 68% of the participants were face-to-face events, an amount that continues to grow over time. Even the trend of virtual events represented only 19%.
Inflation reported an increase in prices of 9.3% in the organization of events.
Regarding the workforce, companies have hired less than 30% of employees prior to the pandemic (37%). 22% have between 30% and 60% of what they had before. Currently, 30% of companies have between 60% and 100% of the employees they had before and only 11% report that they have more employees now than before the pandemic.
According to David Hidalgo, Director of IBTM Americas, the panorama of change is a reminder at the table of decision makers about the power that Mexico has to contribute to the recovery of Meeting Tourism, generate jobs and exceed 25 billion of USD of economic benefit, through the creation of more meeting spaces, business generation and training of the industry in Latin America for the reactivation of this sector with events such as IBTM Americas 2022, which will take place on the 24th and 25th August 2022 at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City.
]]>This Administration has made the climate crisis a foreign policy priority by working to scale up global ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, infusing the climate dimension into our broader policy, and significantly increasing investments in climate adaptation and resilience. Thanks to U.S. leadership at COP26 in Glasgow, the world is much closer to keeping a 1.5 degrees Celsius limit on global temperature rise within reach. We also released the United States Long-Term Strategy under the Paris Agreement, which outlines how we will achieve a net-zero economy by 2050, and, in partnership with the EU, we enlisted more than a hundred countries in the fight to reduce methane emissions — regarded as the single most effective near-term strategy to limit warming. In addition, President Biden committed the United States to the ambitious goal of conserving at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, and we hope other countries around the world will adopt similarly ambitious conservation efforts.
The United States is also proud to have played a significant role in reaching consensus at the UN Environment Assembly this year to launch an international negotiating process on a global agreement to end plastic pollution. This effort underscores the importance of addressing pollution while we tackle climate change and other environmental challenges. The Department is also working to support the Administration’s vision for sustainability in Federal Government operations, which puts agencies on the road to net-zero emissions.
As we take stock of our efforts, we remain clear-eyed about the reality that communities across the world are currently suffering due to environmental destruction and damage, including those in Ukraine who have experienced devastating loss of life due to Russia’s invasion. On this anniversary of Earth Day, we continue working towards environmental and diplomatic solutions that foster a healthier planet for all.
]]>Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International Chairman and CEO Michael Bayley, and Laurent Castaing, CEO of Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint- Nazaire, France, welcomed the Wonder to the Royal Caribbean family.
“Wonder of the Seas will energize cruising in a bigger, bolder way. The addition of this ship to our fleet elevates the company to continue leading the industry with new features and innovation,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “This is yet another way to responsibly deliver world-class, memorable vacations to guests around the world.”
“The delivery of Wonder of the Seas is the culmination of 30 months of ingenuity and collaboration with more than 2,000 dedicated crew members and workers who are among the best at what they do,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean. International. “In addition to taking the revolutionary Oasis Class ships to a new level of wonder, innovation and adventure, Wonder sets the stage for the spring and summer breaks that families and all travelers look forward to in the new year. The combination of features brand new and favorites spanning thrills, entertainment, dining and nightlife is second to none, and it’s what will make our latest and most innovative ship the new wonder of the world and the ultimate in Caribbean vacations and Europe.”
“Wonder of the Seas represents a new step forward for the Oasis Class ships. Our teams have worked under difficult conditions, but in a very united way, to finally make important changes that have improved the ship’s performance,” said Laurent Castaing, Managing Director of Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “The Wonder is truly an exceptional new ship.”
Highlights to discover on the Wonder
The fifth ship in Royal Caribbean’s revolutionary Oasis Class, Wonder has adventures in eight unique neighborhoods – a Royal Caribbean first – for vacationers of all ages. The young and young at heart can discover, wonder and make memories in a variety of ways and places designed for family togetherness and “me” time, including:
Other favorites aboard Wonder are Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, Royal Caribbean’s latest twist on the Italian trattoria; the highest slide in the sea, The Ultimate Abyss; the newly designed kid and teen spaces at Adventure Ocean, Social100 and The Patio; the FlowRider surf simulator, the twin climbing walls, the Central Park neighborhood lined with more than 20,000 real plants; and much more.
Upcoming US and European Cruises
For more details on Wonder, including itineraries that can be booked now, visit Royal Caribbean ‘s website.
]]>MSC Seascape will offer two different 7-night itineraries from PortMiami:
The sale of the other two MSC Cruises ships that will leave the United States in the Caribbean next summer is also open. MSC Divina will homeport in Miami with a new Friday or Monday mixed sailing schedule that includes:
Sailings of 10 nights to Jamaica, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica
Mini-cruises of 3 or 4 nights to the Bahamas with a call in Nassau and one night in the OceanCay MSC Marine Reserve
7-night cruises visiting Belize, Honduras, Mexico and Ocean Cay
The MSC Meraviglia will be based in Port Canaveral. This new port near Orlando, Florida, is part of the expansion plans of MSC Cruises in this region. Starting in October 2022, MSC Meraviglia will offer:
Mini-cruises to the Bahamas including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on all departures
7-night sailings including Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Belize and Ocean Cay
All Voyagers Club members who book on MSC Seascape before 31 January 2022 will benefit from their usual 5% discount plus 5% early booking discount and enjoy double Voyagers Club points. Silver to Diamond members also get a €50 per person onboard credit.
Flexibility in reservations at no cost
All guests who book before March 31, 2022 will have the peace of mind knowing that their reservation is flexible, with the possibility of rescheduling their cruise for free up to 15 days before departure.