November 2023 - Page 12 of 14

06 Nov

Air Travel Consumer Report: August 2023 Numbers

Travel

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of August 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first eight months of 2023, 1.7% of flights have been canceled, far below the 3.0% cancellation rate for the first eight months of last year and the 2.3% cancellation…

05 Nov

Remarks by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Assessing the U.S. Recovery at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

Politics

AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY It is good to join you for this discussion on the U.S. recovery. Given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic downturn, policymakers and experts are actively assessing the state of our recovery and the contribution of policy. That is especially true here at the Peterson Institute, which has made important contributions to the debate. The pandemic years brought hardship for many Americans who endured a truly unprecedented combination of negative shocks. But today our recovery is strong, and the disinflation process is well underway—a testament to the resilience of American workers, consumers, and small businesses, and…

05 Nov

U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Uganda

Politics

The Departments of State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, today issued a Business Advisory on Uganda. The Advisory informs U.S. businesses, individuals, and other U.S. persons, including health services providers, members of academic institutions, and investors, of potential risks they may face if they are conducting, or contemplating to conduct, business in Uganda. Businesses, organizations, and individuals should be aware of potential financial and reputational risks resulting from endemic corruption, described in more detail in the 2023 Investment Climate Statement, as well as violence against human rights activists, media members, health workers,…

LETA Capital’s Latest Report Forecasts a 6 Trillion TAM by 2030

05 Nov

LETA Capital’s Latest Report Forecasts a $216 Trillion TAM by 2030

Business

Phygital Market Map 2023 by LETA Capital LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 13, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In an era where the boundaries between physical and digital experiences continue to blur, LETA Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has released a profound State of Phygital report. The research is dedicated to the trend of the fusion of physical and digital worlds and explores how this phenomenon is reshaping industries and changing the way we live, work, and interact with each other. Phygital is not just a trendy term, it’s the dynamic force framing our world by seamlessly merging the realms of the…

05 Nov

Survey Reveals That American Women Are Aging Beautifully, Good Hair Days Boost Confidence

Celebrity Gossip

Almost half of women over the age of 35 believe they’re only just entering their “confidence era.” DARIEN, Conn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than three in five women (64%) admit that when compared to their younger years, they feel they’re a more confident version of themselves now. According to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Zotos Professional’s leading brand, AGEbeautiful, results revealed that three in five (61%) women surveyed say that they currently have a positive view of aging. The survey focused on attitudes and perceptions of aging, aiming to shed light on the empowerment of…

USDOT Opens Million Grant Opportunity for Connected Vehicle Technologies That Will Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways

04 Nov

USDOT Opens $40 Million Grant Opportunity for Connected Vehicle Technologies That Will Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways

Travel

Thursday, October 26, 2023 Funding to accelerate and spur new deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is accepting applications under the $40 million Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment grant opportunity to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The initiative is focused on road safety, mobility, and efficiency through technology that enables vehicles and wireless devices to communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure and provide warnings. V2X can contribute to the Safe System Approach adopted by the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, a comprehensive approach…

04 Nov

Marketers Look to Generative AI, Increased Personalization and User-Generated Content to Drive Sales: Bombora Study

Business

Bombora Q4 Bombora Marketing Pulse also finds advertisers focused on optimization If you want to understand marketers’ priorities, just look at the topics they are researching more than usual.” — Bombora CMO Jeff Marcoux NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is reshaping the content-marketing landscape. And generic marketing strategies are giving way to individualized approaches, enabling businesses to build deeper connections with their customers. Those are just two of the main findings of this quarter’s Bombora Marketing Pulse, which became available today. This report’s “snapshot industry” — the…

03 Nov

THE RITZ-CARLTON, DALLAS DEBUTS EXPANSIVE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION

Celebrity Gossip

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Discover an unparalleled experience of iconic splendor as The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas proudly announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Masterfully crafted by Texas-based design firm, Rottet Studio, every detail exudes luxury, warmth, tradition, and monumental grandeur. Poised to redefine the standards of opulence, the hotel’s reimagination includes enhanced comforts to all 218 guest rooms and suites, refinements to the lobby, public areas, and corridors as well as to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Drawing inspiration from Dallas’ storied past, the Forbes Five-Star hotel aims to create a captivating sense of place, inviting guests and locals…

03 Nov

First Lady Jill Biden Announces New Virtual White House Tour

Politics

Virtual Tour Available on WhiteHouse.gov/VirtualTour WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on National Civics Day, First Lady Jill Biden is launching a new virtual tour of the White House. The White House, Google Maps, and Google Arts & Culture have collaborated to create a new virtual tour of the White House using Google Street View technology. It will live on WhiteHouse.gov/VirtualTour, as well as on both Google Maps and the Google Arts & Culture page. “Since day one of this Administration, the First Lady has worked to open the doors of the White House wider and wider, using technology and digital platforms to…

03 Nov

Assistant Secretary Toloui and Special Envoy Fowler Travel to Iowa

Politics

Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui and Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel October 24-26 to Des Moines, Iowa, and will participate in the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation. The World Food Prize Foundation and the Department of State have a long history of collaboration and a shared goal of ensuring food security for all, dating back to 2004. The officials will discuss how the Department of State is working to strengthen global food security amid the challenges of rising conflict and…