Hilton and Uber Partner to Create a Seamless Travel Experience

Companies Team Up to Offer Guests Uber ‘Ride Reminders’ and Guide of Trending ‘Local Scene’ Venues Through the HHonors App

MCLEAN, Va - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced a partnership with Uber, the technology platform that is revolutionizing the way people connect with cities, to offer expanded digital features that will further simplify and streamline the travel experience for Hilton guests.

Through the partnership, Hilton guests around the world can set Uber ‘Ride Reminders,’ automated notifications to request Uber rides to and from the hotel. Additionally, the partnership is creating added benefits for Hilton HHonors members. Through the HHonors app, HHonors members can already book a stay, check-in, select their room, pre-order amenities and use their smartphone to enter their hotel room door with Digital Key. Later this month, HHonors members will also be able to explore the ‘Local Scene’ in select U.S. cities through a digital guide of the top trending restaurants and nightlife spots selected for being the most frequented destinations with Uber riders.

“By partnering with Uber, a leading innovator, we’re helping travelers explore destinations like they’re locals,” said Rich DiStefano, senior director of Mobile Products at Hilton Worldwide. “This is the first time any company has leveraged Uber riders’ most frequented destinations to provide local recommendations. We’re excited to offer these unique benefits for our loyal guests.”

The Hilton and Uber partnership is rooted in novel mobile advancements that enhance the travel experience from the start of the journey to departure. These advancements will give Hilton guests the ability to:

    Simplify their stay with the Uber ‘Ride Reminder’: A first for the travel industry, the ‘Ride Reminder’ allows Hilton guests around the globe to set an Uber Ride Reminder with a single tap. Say goodbye to long taxi lines – when it's time to head to the hotel, the ‘Ride Reminder’ will send a push notification or text, and the hotel’s address is automatically set in the Uber app, so guests can simply be on their way. Additionally, all Hilton guests who sign up for Uber will receive $20 off their first ride.
    Discover the most popular restaurants and nightlife spots with ‘Local Scene’: Later this month in 20 major U.S. cities, Hilton and Uber will launch a feature within the Hilton HHonors mobile app that provides members with a list detailing the ‘Local Scene’, top venues most frequented by Uber riders in each city. With these guides, HHonors members will be able to use the app to gain exclusive insights from other Uber riders on where to go or what to explore in the city they’re visiting.

“Hilton is a leader in digital innovation and has a unique mobile-first approach that makes them a natural partner for Uber,” said Jonathan DiOrio, head of Travel Partnerships at Uber. “We are always looking for new ways to make the Uber experience even better for our millions of riders worldwide and are excited to offer these new features for the first time exclusively to Hilton guests and HHonors members.”

Hilton HHonors is free to enroll and available to all guests. For more information and to join, visit the HHonors site here. To learn more about Uber and sign up, visit get.uber.com/go/HHonors.

HHonors members always get Hilton’s lowest price with its Best Price Guarantee, as well as HHonors Points, free Wi-Fi, access to digital check-in and Digital Key, access to Uber features and no booking fees, only when they book directly through Hilton.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

About Hilton HHonors

Hilton HHonors is the award-recognized guest-loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 12 distinct hotel brands, spanning more than 4,440 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties across 97 countries and territories. This year, J.D. Power awarded Hilton HHonors as “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Hotel Loyalty/Rewards Programs in a Tie.” Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors mobile app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. With 46 million members, HHonors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise, charitable contributions, or unique events through the HHonors auction platform (hhonors.com/auctions), such as exclusive artist experiences and hotel concert events with Live Nation® or a race experience with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team. There is no cost to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.HiltonHHonors.com or connect with Hilton HHonors at news.hiltonhhonors.com.

About Uber

Uber is a technology platform that is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 300 cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. Follow us on Twitter: @Uber and find us on Facebook: Uber.

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Contacts

Blake Rouhani

Hilton Worldwide

+1 703 883 6615

Blake.Rouhani@hilton.com

news.hiltonworldwide.com

 

DMS partners with Wamda Mix N’ Mentor Beirut

Participating as “Marketplace Partner” to further its support and mentorship of Lebanese entrepreneurs.

Beirut - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

DMS, which serves as the official digital arm of Choueiri Group, announced it has partnered with Wamda to sponsor the upcoming Mix N’ Mentor Beirut – Marketplace Edition event, due to take place on September 5, 2015. DMS will serve as one of the event’s “Marketplace Partner” held at the Beirut Digital District.

Mix N’ Mentoris designed to empower entrepreneurs in the MENA region and features a casual setup and free flow, with roundtable discussions and workshop sessions to engage with the attendees. Topics of interest to entrepreneurs such as monetization, engagement and tactics will be discussed, in addition to other key issues. The event in its marketplace edition also aims to help startups understand how large corporates think and how to land deals with them.

With a host of confirmed high-profile attendees from the region’s corporate circles, senior management from DMS are also envisioned to be on-hand. Their attendance will be aimed at discussing business development opportunities with startups during the marketplace. DMS sponsorship is aligned with the Company’s goal of positioning itself as sought–after mentors and promoters of innovation, in support of upcoming Lebanese entrepreneurs.

Commenting on the scope of the partnership, DMS’ Chief Operating Officer, Michel Malkoun stated that “Wamda is undoubtedly a premier platform for entrepreneurs in the MENA region, and our sponsorship is aligned with DMS’ goal of supporting innovative thinkers and doers out of the Lebanese market. We’re very excited to be a part of Mix N’ Mentor and look forward to making the best of it”.

Contacts

DMS

Assad Jamil, +971 4-454-5454 

ajamil.mr@choueirigroup.com









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MoI Launches “Our Students are a Responsibility” Campaign

In Cooperation with Khalifa Student Empowerment Program

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, August 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by Traffic Coordination Directorate General, is launching a traffic awareness campaign under the slogan “Our Students are a Responsibility” prior to the start of the new academic year.

This campaign comes as a part of the traffic sector’s initiative in line with the MoI’s strategy aimed at controlling roads, promoting traffic safety and reducing run-over accidents. It also aims to raise the awareness of students in all educational stages; especially children, about traffic accidents, the need to adhere to traffic laws, and to preserve the safety of students from potential road dangers.

Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General, Traffic Coordination Directorate General, Ministry of Interior congratulated the UAE school boards and parents alike on the occasion of the new academic year, and wished the best of luck and success to students in their academic attainment journey. He also called upon motorists, parents and other road users to cooperate with the traffic police, as well as to adhere to traffic laws and instructions established on roads. These measures aim to ensure the safety of students at the beginning of the new academic year, and to reduce accidents, traffic congestion and the resulting negative effects.

He said: “Students of all ages are a major component of human development that needs to be preserved. Despite all the preventive measures taken to protect them from various dangers, there is a need to increase awareness and guidance for parents and caregivers to protect children against potential dangers of the road.”

Adding further, he noted that the Traffic Coordination Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, is carrying out this campaign in cooperation and coordination with the Traffic and Patrols Departments across the UAE, along with the Kahlifa Student Empowerment Program;the Ministry of Education; Dubai’s RTA; and other entities concerned with traffic safety in both public and private sectors, with the aim of providing a safe environment, and accident-free roads.” Brigadier Al Zaabi also stressed the need for further awareness and guidance to promote traffic safety among students, bus drivers and student transport vehicles.

Brigadier Al Zaabi explained that the campaign will include activities and lectures within the Kahlifa Student Empowerment Program, with the aim of raising awareness of entities in charge of student transport. It will also promote awareness of families to urge them to inculcate traffic culture in their children. In conclusion, he pointed that the campaign will include numerous awareness tips and messages via the different media outlets, such as radio, newspapers, magazines, and TV channels. The campaign’s theme will also be posted on websites, Facebook, Twitter, Intsagram, and online discussion forums such as blogs.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

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Al Muhairi: Eager to Achieve a Corporate Culture that Supports Excellence

While Inspecting Al Hili Police Station

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

According to Major General Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) is keen to achieve a corporate culture that supports excellence and to improve their services for all segments of society as per the highest standards of quality and excellence. This is to be accomplished through improving the work environment of the comprehensive police stations in order to reinforce the ongoing development of the Abu Dhabi Police facilities.

During a field inspection visit to the Al Hili police station in Al Ain, Major General Al Muhairi emphasized the need to promote the culture of institutional excellence amongst the staff members of the various police stations. He also called on implementing Abu Dhabi Police’s strategic initiatives aimed at achieving the safety and security for all members of the community, which would realize the vision and goals of the Ministry of Interior.

Additionally, he urged staff members to do everything they can in order to develop the work and earn customer satisfaction through the provision of integrated services. Furthermore, the Director General of Police Operations directed them to take care of and to prioritize customers by providing convenient access to excellent police services. Moreover, Major General Al Muhairi encouraged them to leverage the training programs offered by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to promote their intellectual expertise. 

It is noteworthy that Major General Al Muhairi held an extensive meeting at the beginning of the visit with Colonel Mohammed Suhail Al Rashidi, Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate. The attendees of the meeting included various directors of the comprehensive police stations, directors of police stations, and heads of sections and officers of the Directorate. During the meeting, Colonel Al Rashidi presented a detailed explanation regarding the police stations’ organizational structure and administrative units, the performance indicators for the second quarter of the year, and the operational plans and services offered to the public. Colonel Al Rashidi also highlighted the vital role of the police station and discussed the preventive measures that had been adopted to reduce crime as well as the results of measuring the satisfaction of staff members and customers with the police station.

Following the meeting, the Director General of Police Operations toured the police station, inspecting the facilities and workflow of the various sections and branches. Moreover he reviewed the progress of work and the extent to which the improvement opportunities have been applied in order to ensure the quality of work in accordance with the corporate culture that supports the achievement of excellence.

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Contacts



The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com

ADP Gear up for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition ADIHEX

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police is stepping up its preparations ahead of the 13th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, ADIHEX 2015. The event, which is organized by the Emirates Falconers' Club (EFC), will be hosted by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, (ADNEC) from 9th to 12th September.

Brigadier Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, reiterated the keenness of the higher leadership to provide the necessary resources needed to ensure the success of this global event. Moreover, Brigadier Al Nahyan called upon members of the Security Committee to intensify efforts to enhance awareness amongst the exhibition visitors. He also urged them to further endeavor to highlight this event, which has grown its reputation year after year, becoming the preferred destination for all hunting and equestrian equipment manufacturers, competing with similar international exhibitions.

Adding further, he pointed out that through its participation in this year’s edition of the exhibition, Abu Dhabi Police will focus on providing high-quality services in a way that befits the UAE’s prestigious international stature and honorable reputation, particularly in the field of organizing specialized exhibitions.

For his part, Colonel Homaid Al Afrit, Head of the Weapons and Explosives Department at the Directorate General of the Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, Chairman of the Exhibition’s Security Committee, indicated that the Committee is in the final preparation stages of the procedures established to receive the exhibition visitors and ensure their security.  He noted that entrance gates will be open to all segments of society. “A customer service center will be established and will refer all inquiries concerning licensing procedures and relevant technical matters to the Security Committee,” explained Colonel Al Afrit. He added that leaflets and brochures will be distributed to the exhibition visitors; this information includes insurance procedures, safety instructions and guidance.  He also stressed the Committee’s commitment to complete all transactions and provide an outstanding service in responding to the queries of buyers or to direct them properly to achieve their goals.

“Coordination meetings will be held to discuss all the preparations for the Exhibition, which has gained international fame and attention,” noted Colonel Al Afrit. In conclusion, he stressed the commitment of the police leadership to provide the necessary facilities to participants and visitors of the exhibition alike. “The necessary conditions and requirements for buying and licensing weapons will be determined and announced later. They will be determined according to a deliberate mechanism that ensures easy and speedy procedures, in addition to raising awareness of buyers about weapons and their risks,” he concluded.

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The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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Nordson EFD Introduces the Latest Innovations in Jet Dispensing Technology

The PICO Pµlse non-contact jet valve and PICO Toµch controller with intuitive touch screen interface offer greater dispensing capabilities for superior process control

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I - Tuesday, August 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces innovative piezoelectric jetting technology that removes the barrier between speed and accuracy. EFD’s new PICO® Pµlse™ valve and PICO Toµch™ controller make it possible to dispense very exact, repeatable micro-deposits as small as 0.5 nL at up to 500Hz continuous, with 1500Hz maximum bursts – an industry best.

The PICO Pµlse non-contact jet valve’s modular design makes it possible to jet low- to high-viscosity fluids onto any surface, including uneven and tough-to-reach substrates. Exchangeable parts provide versatility, making the valve adaptable to a wider range of applications, so it can meet changing production demands. Its innovative tool-free latch mechanism allows for easy removal of the fluid body for faster serviceability and maintenance – reducing downtime and increasing productivity. Variable stroke, improved close time, and faster full stroke open time makes Pµlse one of the most robust jet dispensing valves on the market.

The PICO Toµch controller features an easy-to-use intuitive touch screen interface for precise control of the PICO Pµlse valve. Users can set extremely precise operating parameters, such as ramp open and close and stroke control, to fine-tune dispensing performance. Pulse time can be adjusted in increments as small as .01 ms. Better slope control delivers more repeatable deposits while preventing turbulence and air bubbles from entering the fluid – preventing deposit variation.

“The PICO Toµch controller’s intuitive touch screen interface allows precise programming of the PICO Pµlse valve setup parameters to give customers a vastly improved jetting solution,” said Claude Bergeron, global product manager, Nordson EFD. “As a leader in innovative jet dispensing systems, EFD is dedicated to working closely with manufacturers to provide the best process control possible.”

“Our goal is to provide equipment that dispenses the most accurate deposits at faster cycle rates, with less fluid waste and easier maintenance, to increase bottom-line profitability and help our customers stay ahead of changing market demands,” Bergeron said. “Our new PICO line does exactly that and more.”

For more information visit Nordson EFD on the web at www.nordsonefd.com/PICO, www.facebook.com/NordsonEFD, or www.linkedin.com/company/nordson-efd, emailinfo@nordsonefd.com, or call +1-401-431-7000 or 800-556-3484. For Nordson EFD LLC sales and service in over 40 countries, contact Nordson EFD or go to www.nordsonefd.com.

Nordson EFD’s PICO Pµlse valve and PICO Toµch controller will be featured at the following global trade shows and other regional shows around the world:
                                                                                                           

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Region
                                                   

Dates

NEPCON South China (stand A-1H20)
                                                   

China – Shenzhen
                                                   

Aug. 25–27

The Assembly Show
                                                   

USA – Rosemont, IL
                                                   

Oct. 27–29

Productronica
                                                   

Europe – Munich
                                                   

Nov. 10-13
                                                                                                           

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing systems for benchtop assembly processes and automated assembly lines. By enabling manufacturers to apply the same amount of adhesive, lubricant, or other assembly fluid to every part, every time, EFD dispensing systems are helping companies in a wide variety of industries increase throughput, improve quality, and lower their production costs. Other fluid management capabilities include high-quality syringe barrels and cartridges for packaging one- and two-component materials, along with a wide variety of fittings, couplers, and connectors for controlling fluid flow in medical, biopharmaceutical, and industrial environments. The company is also a leading formulator of specialty solder pastes for dispensing and printing applications in the electronics industry.

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About Nordson Corporation

Nordson engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems used for dispensing and processing adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, and biomaterials; and for managing fluids, testing and inspecting for quality, treating surfaces, and curing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service. We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable, and technology end markets, including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com, www.twitter.com/Nordson_Corp, or www.facebook.com/nordson.

Contacts

A R Marketing, Inc.

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Nordson EFD

Global

Natalie Tomasso, +1-401-431-7173

Natalie.Tomasso@nordsonefd.com



Europe

+44 (0) 1582 666334

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China

+86 (21) 3866 9006

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or

Japan

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Apollo Tyres Expands Manchester United Partnership to 129 Countries

Expands association to the whole of Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei

GURGAON, India - Thursday, August 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Taking forward its very fruitful association with Manchester United Football Club, leading tyre maker, Apollo Tyres today announced the extension of this association to the whole of Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei. This is in addition to the existing association spanning 67 countries in Asia, Europe and few countries of Africa.

Marco Paracciani, Chief Marketing Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, commenting on the extension of territories, said, “The last two years of our association with Manchester United Football Club has helped increase the awareness for the ‘Apollo’ brand across select markets. This expansion will help us in our brand building journey in the African and South East Asia regions and support our growth initiatives in various countries in the regions.”

The association between the two organisations has resulted in the introduction of Apollo and Manchester United branded tyres in India, Thailand and the UK. Last year, a ‘Go The Distance’ football pitch, made using recycled rubber, was also inaugurated at Old Trafford in the UK. Similarly, carrying forward the association, the two organisations came together to nurture young football talent from India.

Manchester United’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold commented, “Since becoming a partner of Manchester United in 2013, Apollo Tyres have demonstrated their commitment not only to the partnership, but also to our fans. They have introduced some amazing initiatives, including the installation of its community ‘Go The Distance’ pitch at Old Trafford, and more recently, its week long football camp held in India in conjunction with the Manchester United Soccer School, aimed at inspiring India’s next generation of sporting stars. Apollo Tyres have shown how through our partnership they can create programmes like this that not only give something back to the community but also increases the company’s brand awareness in key markets. With the expansion of its rights into these new territories, we hope to bring many more exciting enterprises to our fans.”

About Apollo Tyres Ltd

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has a total of 7 manufacturing units in India, Southern Africa and The Netherlands. It is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Hungary, with a planned investment of €475 million. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

www.apollotyres.com | https://www.facebook.com/ApolloTyresLtd | www.linkedin.com/company/apollo-tyres-ltd

Contacts

Apollo Tyres Ltd

ROHIT SHARAN, +91 124 2721000

rohit.sharan@apollotyres.com









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