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Atlas Ocean Voyages hosted guest experiences for a rate solar eclipse on three of its yachts, the company said on August 14.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller, World Navigator and World Voyager yachts were sailing in the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic, and near Iceland during the celestial event, taking the opportunity to create a unique experience for guests “through expert enrichment, thoughtful onboard programming and the freedom of viewing from the open sea,” Voyages said.
“Experiences like this are at the very heart of what we do at Atlas,” said James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “This was not an experience we created overnight. The planning began more than two years ago, when we first envisioned how we could bring our guests to the right place at the right time for this remarkable event. To see that planning come together across three of our yachts, with our guests gathered on deck sharing this once-in-a-lifetime moment, is incredibly rewarding.”
Bunkhouse Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels Corporation brand, launched a civic engagement campaign called Vote Y’all. The campaign encourages Texas residents to register to vote ahead of the October voter registration deadline. As part of the campaign, Bunkhouse Hotels is released a social media campaign and limited edition “Vote Y’all” merchandise to benefit MOVE Texas, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to encouraging Texans to register to vote and to exercise their civic liberties.
As part of the partnership, two Bunkhouse hotels—the Austin Motel and the Carpenter Hotel—will host voter registration events throughout August and September.
“We’ve loved collaborating with MOVE at events over the years, most recently at our 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off, so teaming up again this fall felt like an easy yes,” said Erin Lindsey, Regional Vice President of Brand & Marketing, Bunkhouse Hotels & JdV by Hyatt.
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Choice Hotels International celebrated National Waffle Day on August 24 by teaming up comedian, producer and writer Keegan-Michael Key and Choice’s Comfort brand of hotels, which is known for its delicious waffles. The event also celebrates Route 66’s centennial anniversary.
As part of the event, Choice held a pop-up celebration on the Santa Monica Pier featuring fresh waffles, interactive experiences, surprised giveaways, commemorative keepsakes, an appearance by Key and other road trip-inspired experiences.
“I’ve always loved road trips because they give you a chance to explore new places, and make memories with the people who matter most,” Key said. “When I was a kid and we were on the road, my stepmother used to make us waffles. And I love that waffles are still part of the experience, and it reminds me of those moments with family that stay with you long after the trip is over. That’s why I’m thrilled to celebrate National Waffle Day with Comfort, and bring together two great American traditions: getting out on the open road and enjoying a delicious waffle.”
Team members from Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, board members from Street Love Foundation and local community partners spent July 28 packaging 60,500 meals for local food banks and charitable institutions in New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. The meals were prepped in about 2.5 hours.
“Giving back is part of who we are at Harrah’s Resort. Seeing our Team Members and community partners come together to pack more than 60,000 meals alongside Street Love Foundation is truly inspiring. We’re grateful to play a role in helping fight food insecurity and supporting our neighbors across New Jersey and Philadelphia,” said Joseph Giunta, SVP and General Manager of Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City.
The volunteer event is part of Caesars Entertainment’s “commitment to responsible hospitality and meaningful community impact,” Harrah’s said.