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APEX Announces Groundbreaking Program to Help Airlines ‎Make the Passenger Experience Greener
05 Jun

APEX Announces Groundbreaking Program to Help Airlines ‎Make the Passenger Experience Greener

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APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying Evaluates and Rates Airline Products on ‎Sustainability, Provides Airlines with a Database of Certified Products ‎and Promotes Eco-friendly Airline Products APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has partnered with SimpliFlying to launch a new program for global airlines called APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying. The program aims to reduce aviation industry's carbon footprint and alleviate the impact of air travel on the environment, while helping airlines choose greener products without adding costs. This program is offered by APEX for free to both APEX and IFSA (International Flight…
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Visit Detroit Sets Industry Standard for Destination Organizations With New Website
05 Jun

Visit Detroit Sets Industry Standard for Destination Organizations With New Website

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VisitDetroit.com Image courtesy of Tempest DETROIT, June 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Developed in partnership with Tempest — a leading website, CRM and digital solutions provider for the Destination Marketing industry — Visit Detroit has officially launched a bold new vision for VisitDetroit.com that channels the essence of Detroit's personality and signature experiences to travelers and event planners with captivating new visuals and improved functionality. The new VisitDetroit.com features modern, experiential design elements that pay tribute to Detroit's rich cultural heritage, including iconic line art, halftone imagery and typography that draws parallels to Motown albums and music-themed brands. High-resolution imagery remains a primary…
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Plum Market Announces Airport Expansion
05 Jun

Plum Market Announces Airport Expansion

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Company solidifies expansion with new top hire joining ranks in June of 2023. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Plum Market, the service-forward company promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, is soaring to new heights. Already an accomplished Airport Vendor, the Plum Market Airport Division will elevate the traveler's experience. The Plum Market Airport Division will be a Prime Vendor in pursuing exciting opportunities with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("ACDBE"). This partnership ensures our commitment to best serve all travelers that "will enable us to create a positive impact," said Matt Jonna, CEO of Plum…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.
05 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.

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President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes the first-ever dedicated grant program to help communities eliminate points where railroad tracks intersect with roads, which have blocked vehicle and pedestrian traffic, led to deadly vehicle-rail collisions, and prevented first responders from reaching emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced it has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program funding to projects in 32 states. This inaugural round of funding will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, improve safety, and make it easier to get around railroad tracks…
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Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations
02 Jun

Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations

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Exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces the launch of BEYOND by Classic Vacations, a multi-destination hotel booking platform exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices. BEYOND by Classic Vacations also opens the door to hotel and vacation rental inventory around the world with real-time, reliable rates and availability. Whether clients are looking for multi-destination trips, all-inclusive getaways, or vacation rentals, BEYOND has something for everyone. …
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New Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, is Making a Splash This Summer
02 Jun

New Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, is Making a Splash This Summer

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Enjoy summer fun at the Jersey Shore, surrounded by good times and great friends at the grand opening of this new go-to destination offering a vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and welcoming spirit. Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, Opens Aerial view of new Pool Bar in prominent Spring Lake, New Jersey SPRING LAKE, N.J., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Pool Bar at The Shore Club is proud to announce the grand opening of their new Pool Bar, just in time for guests to experience the epitome of summer fun, starting Friday, June 2 at 3 PM. Located in Spring…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.
01 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Motor Carrier Safety Awards Funding to 56 States, Territories for Safer Roads

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a 61% increase in funding for states and territories to support roadway safety Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded more than $471 million in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grants to help fund initiatives aimed at preventing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV). “Commercial vehicles are an essential part of our supply chains, our economy, and our way of life—and we must ensure that they are as safe as possible,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This funding will help save lives by making…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.
31 May

Federal Transit Administration Asks for Comment on Proposed Updates to National Public Transportation Safety Plan

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WASHINGTON – As part of continuing efforts to strengthen safety for both frontline transit workers and riders across the country, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today proposed an updated version of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan. Reauthorized under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the plan creates a blueprint for transit agencies to adopt stronger safety measures. The draft of the updated safety plan was published today in the Federal Register for a 60-day comment period. FTA encourages the public to submit comments on the proposed changes. “Safety remains our top priority, and this updated National…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.
31 May

NHTSA Proposes Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements for New Vehicles

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Technology would significantly reduce fatalities and injuries WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks. The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes.    NHTSA projects that this proposed rule, if finalized, would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually. In addition, these AEB systems would result in significant reductions in property damage caused by rear-end crashes. Many…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.
30 May

Joint Communiqué by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean on transatlantic cooperation

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Secretary of Transportation of the United States of America, Pete Buttigieg and European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, met on May 22, 2023, to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues of common interest in transportation, such as international collaboration to fight climate change and decarbonize transport. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said: “From supply chain disruptions caused by Putin’s war in Ukraine, to the impacts of global climate change, to the challenges our vital transportation workforce members face on a daily basis, the transportation systems on which the…
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