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January Edition 2021
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Table of Contents
1. Financial M&A Updates......................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................3
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates.....................................................................................................................8
4. Partnership Ecosystem Updates........................................................................................................................10
5. Environmental & Social Updates......................................................................................................................14
6. Miscellaneous Updates........................................................................................................................................15

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Wyndham Destinations (USA) Releases Preliminary Fourth Quarter
Operating Metrics
• Gross vacation ownership interest (VOI) sales of $281 million (1)
• VOI sales were impacted by increased restrictions related to
COVID-19, particularly in Hawaii and California where resorts were
closed in December
• Fourth quarter gross VOI sales were 51.8% lower than the prior year
with tours 63.8% lower year-over-year, partially offset by a 23.8% increase
in VPG
• Excluding Hawaii, and California in December, fourth quarter gross
VOI sales declined 48.5% and tours declined 61.0% year-over-year
The Company is reaffirming the following:
• Expect the loan loss provision associated with fourth quarter gross VOI
sales to remain below 20%
• Continue to expect positive adjusted free cash flow for the full year of
2020
Executive Commentary
“We were pleased to finish the year strong while adhering to important
and necessary safety guidelines for the benefit of our owners, members
and associates,” commented president and CEO of Wyndham
Destinations. “Restrictions in California and certain other markets
curtailed the momentum we had coming out of the summer. However,
the underlying strength at our resorts that remained fully open support
our expectation of a strong return of leisure travel in 2021. Our
bookings for the summer of 2021 and beyond continue to be strong.”
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Wyndham Destinations (USA) Acquires Travel + Leisure Brand from Meredith Corporation
in Strategic Alliance; Wyndham Destinations to Be Renamed Travel + Leisure Co.
Wyndham Destinations and Meredith Corporation announced that Wyndham Destinations has
acquired the Travel + Leisure brand and all related assets from Meredith Corporation, combining
the travel company’s portfolio of resort, membership, and lifestyle travel brands with the world’s
most trusted travel lifestyle content curator and its travel clubs. This acquisition will accelerate
Wyndham Destinations’ strategic plan to build on its leading position as the world’s largest
vacation club and exchange company and expand into new leisure travel and licensing markets.
In early 2021, Wyndham Destinations will change its name to Travel + Leisure Co. and will
expand its portfolio through various branded products and offerings. The new company will
inspire travelers with Travel + Leisure’s expert multi-platform content to grow its membership
travel club businesses, launch new branded travel services, and expand brand licensing
agreements under its Travel + Leisure Group. The new Travel + Leisure Co. stock will begin
trading under the ticker symbol NYSE:TNL in mid-February 2021. Meredith will continue to
operate and monetize Travel + Leisure’s media across multiple channels, including its advertising
and marketing activities, under a 30-year royalty-free, renewable licensing relationship. The
agreement ensures that the brand’s long-standing commitment to high-quality, independent travel
journalism will continue under the leadership of Travel +Leisure Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford
and SVP/Group Publisher, Travel + Leisure Giulio Capua.
Executive Commentary
“We acquired Travel + Leisure, including access to its global audience of 35 million loyal
followers across multiple platforms and nearly 60,000 club members, because it matches our
passion and purpose to put the world on vacation. Over the past 18 months, we have laid the
foundation to expand our footprint beyond our core vacation ownership business, and we add
one of the most trusted and influential brands in travel through the acquisition of Travel +
Leisure,” said president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Destinations. “This iconic
brand, along with its authoritative content and wide audience, will help accelerate and
amplify the growth of new capital-light travel businesses and services, as we take the next
step in expanding our reach within the global leisure travel industry.”
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InterContinental Hotels (UK): Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Announces
the Completion of a $20M Renovation – Hotel Now Open
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Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned and operated by Manga Hotels, opens its doors after completing a $20 million renovation. The transformation marks a new beginning for the hotel as staff recommits to delivering warm hospitality,
memorable events and delightful dinning. The 528-room hotel is in a prime location for all travellers visiting the Toronto region and flying through the Toronto Pearson Airport. The hotel is close to Highway 401 and 427, making it an ideal
venue for conferences, meetings and layover travel when the need resumes. The inspiration for The Cannery Kitchen & Social is influenced by Canada's vibrant history and East Coast roots. The menu features local favourites combined with
international flavours to represent the best of Canada. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy a great meal, and drinks. IHG understands that cleanliness is top of mind for today’s traveler. The company’s
longstanding commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures includes the IHG Way of Clean program developed with Ecolab and Diversey, both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies. The program, launched in 2015, features deep
cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants as well as new COVID-19 protocols and best practices, developed with experts from the Cleveland Clinic. As a part of the IHG family of brands, Crowne Plaza properties offer guests additional peace
of mind with the IHG Clean Promise – guests can be reassured that their room will meet IHG’s high standards of cleanliness. If not, the hotel will make it right. Manga Hotels is a Toronto-based, privately held hospitality and real estate company,
Manga Hotels acquires, develops and manages high quality hotels affiliated with a range of prestigious brands, including IHG. Manga Hotels currently operates 18 hotels in the Greater Toronto Area, Halifax, St. John’s and Buffalo, NY as well
as 12 affiliated restaurants including Starbucks and a Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill.
Manga Hotels has invested in the following renovations to the 12-story property, improving the hotel’s offering with a modern design:
• Design and structural enhancements to the external façade, a rebuild of the lobby with dramatic grey and gold lighting fixtures, a grab and go marketplace, modern fireplace, and a new business centre - all designed to provide a one-stop
solution for busy travellers.
• All 528 guest rooms and bathrooms were redesigned for functionality with a chic contemporary palette. The rooms feature warm, welcoming colors of gold, grey and whites. Half of the hotel’s room inventory offer king-sized beds with
walk-in showers.
• The hotel has an executive floor on the upper levels of the hotel for added privacy.
• Award-winning Chef Tony Fernandes’ vision of The Cannery Kitchen & Social outlet in the hotel includes an updated dining, bar, and social area with seating for 200-guests. The menu will be updated to reflect a fresh and healthy take on
Canadian food favourites.
• The 1,000 square foot gym features modern workout equipment from Life Fitness brand, including Bluetooth™ speakers. The hotel’s indoor pool was also renovated.
• The 4,500-square feet Algonquin Ballroom and meeting spaces now feature state of the art audio-visual equipment such as digital screens, surround sound audio, web camera for virtual calls and theatrical lighting – making it ideal for
weddings, conferences and trade shows. The total function meeting space is 12,000-square feet.

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Chicken Fans, Mark Your Calendars: New Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Arrives at McDonald’s (USA) Next Month
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2021 is about to get a lot more delicious with McDonald’s new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining our roster of long-time favorites like
the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, starting February 24. The new sandwich features a brand new crispy,
juicy, tender fillet made with all-white meat chicken that’s sure to capture the hearts and tastebuds of chicken enthusiasts across America when it
debuts at participating restaurants nationwide. We’re serving it up three ways – Crispy, Spicy and Deluxe:
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich: For those who want to keep things simple – topped with our crinkle cut pickles and served on a new toasted, buttered
potato roll.
• Spicy Chicken Sandwich: For those craving some heat – served with a Spicy Pepper Sauce and crinkle cut pickles on a toasted potato roll.
• Deluxe Chicken Sandwich: For those looking for a little extra somethin’ in the toppings department– served with shredded lettuce, Roma
tomatoes and mayo.
This new lineup builds upon McDonald’s mouth-watering chicken classics – like Chicken McNuggets and the McChicken sandwich – and popular
limited-time offerings like Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Chicken McGriddles and the McChicken Biscuit sandwich.

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BetMGM (USA) Launches Sports Betting And Igaming Mobile App In
Michigan
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BetMGM launched its market leading sports betting and iGaming app in Michigan, giving customers access to a wide variety of betting options,
as well as access to benefits tied to MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Resorts’ iconic casino-resorts nationwide. The BetMGM app offers a
user-friendly mobile gaming experience, giving sports fans in Michigan the opportunity to customize pre-game, live in-play, futures and parlay
wagers. App users can access an expansive array of casino games including slot tournaments, progressive jackpots exclusive to Michigan,
Blackjack, roulette and video poker. Integration with MGM Resorts’ M life Rewards program allows BetMGM users in Michigan the opportunity
to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at MGM Resorts properties nationwide, including MGM Grand Detroit, as well as MGM
Grand, Bellagio and ARIA in Las Vegas, Borgata in New Jersey, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi. The news follows recent announcements of
BetMGM partnerships with the Detroit Lions and Detroit Red Wings, both of whom have named BetMGM as an Official Sports Betting Partner.
Michigan marks the ninth state in which BetMGM’s mobile sports betting is available statewide, and the fourth state for its online casino. As
BetMGM continues to expand its platforms to new states, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide
resources to help customers play responsibly.

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Yum China adds two shared service sub-centers in Suzhou and Wuxi
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Yum China Holdings Limited, YUMC and Stock Exchange stock code: 9987, announced its Centralized shares service center, Wuxi branch The Suzhou
branch center has been officially opened recently. Up to now, the company has three CSSCs in China, which effectively guarantees the company's long-term
development and business continuity in the face of sudden crises such as the epidemic. Yum China currently has more than 400,000 employees and operates
more than 10,000 restaurants in more than 1,400 cities and towns across the country. In order to optimize and standardize the company’s financial and
personnel processes, improve operational efficiency and save costs, in 2015, Yum China established the first CSSC in Wuhan to provide centralized
processing of human resources and finance regarding administrative, repetitive and transactional processes. Service. At the beginning of this year, the
outbreak of the new crown epidemic led to the closure of Wuhan, and the CSSC in Wuhan, the forefront of the epidemic, was also greatly affected. However,
Wuhan CSSC quickly launched BCP (business continuity plan) and coordinated the use of RPA (robotic process automation), AI, cloud phone and remote
office, which greatly reduced the impact of the epidemic on operations and ensured timely and accurate payment of 400,000 employees’ wages , Support the
recruitment of MT (management trainee) for 10,000 restaurants. The newly added CSSC Suzhou and Wuxi branch centers will mainly support the company's
operations in East China and further enhance the company's crisis management capabilities. In the future, Yum China will continue to promote digital
transformation and continuously improve organizational effectiveness in the entire business chain.

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Royal Caribbean (USA) Launches New Adventures From Barbados
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Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados “home” next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to experience the
southern Caribbean on Grandeur of the Seas. Three distinct 7- and 14-night itineraries will each feature a unique lineup of bucket-list
destinations – including three new ports of call in the islands of Tobago, Trinidad and St. Vincent. Showcasing the natural beauty and
cultures of the region, weeklong sailings will island hop to a different destination every day or offer late-night stays in the famed ABC
islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Grandeur’s longer escapes will tout an overnight stay in Aruba coupled with visits to Cartagena,
Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, among others. Barbados is known for its rich history and celebrated for its kind
and hospitable people – a defining Bajan trait passed on for almost 400 years and still strong. Adventure-seekers looking to discover the
Bajan island vibe will have diverse experiences to choose from across the country’s 11 parishes – a mix of coastal, rural and urban
neighborhoods, some sophisticated and luxurious, others immersive and based in nature. Spanning 166 square miles between the Atlantic
Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the island affectionately known as “Little England” is chock-full of natural and cultural heritage to satisfy
wanderlust of all types.

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GEG (Hong Kong) Holds “Best Safety Award 2020” Presentation Ceremony
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Galaxy Entertainment Group actively supports the occupational safety and health policies of the Macau SAR Government and promotes OSH at its properties and construction sites
through a wide range of activities and training. Earlier, GEG’s Project Development organized the “Best Safety Award 2020” presentation ceremony to recognize the outstanding OSH
performance of the supervisors, contractors and subcontractors of its new development sites in Cotai, during which GEG had thanked them for their contribution and encouraged them
to continue to work together to uphold the good safety record and build a safer workplace for its team members. Attended by representatives from GEG’s contractors and
subcontractors, awards were presented to contractors with the best safety record, contractors with the best housekeeping enhancement, contractors with the best safety enhancement
program, subcontractors with the best safety, and supervisors with outstanding OSH. Aiming to raise the OSH awareness of its construction site personnel, GEG launched the “GEG
Cotai New Development Occupational Health & Safety Promotion Series” with training and activities including a wellness workshop where a professional fitness trainer from Sheng
Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office was invited to carry out stretching and yoga exercise with more than 100 construction workers to enhance their physical and
mental health. GEG also held an OSH training technique course for local safety supervisors where a trainer from the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center reinforced
the participants’ OSH knowledge and improved their skills as trainers. Through the event, GEG hoped to cultivate additional OSH training talents and to get the participants to help
deliver key OSH messages to fellow construction workers so that they build a safe and healthy workplace together. GEG has always made it a priority to promote OSH awareness. The
Occupational Safety and Health Committee of GEG has implemented a long list of safety and health measures. Last year, GEG signed a Safety Charter with the Shanghai Construction
Group (Macau) Limited to define shared OSH practices and values in hopes of enhancing their close communications and formalize their commitment to work together to create a
safer working environment. In the future, GEG will continue to actively promote OSH.
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Wyndham Worldwide (USA) RCI Unveils 2021 Resort Recognition Program
Honorees
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RCI, the world’s premier vacation exchange company under the Panorama portfolio of leading travel membership brands, unveiled the network’s best
resorts of 2020 as part of the company’s prestigious Resort Recognition Program. The RCI® Resort Recognition Program, now in its 29th year,
highlights affiliated resorts that meet or exceed the program’s high standards by providing exceptional vacation experiences to both timeshare owners
and guests. RCI has established three distinguished rankings, RCI Gold Crown®, RCI Silver Crown®, or RCI Hospitality® which are determined
annually using the rigorous criteria established by the company. These select resorts have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality and
consumer satisfaction through superior performance as measured by customer feedback. This year, nearly half of all RCI affiliated resorts have been
recognized for quality and service by travelers, and 25 percent achieved RCI Gold Crown status – RCI’s highest level of achievement, for providing
exceptional levels of resort accommodations, hospitality, and member experiences. RCI subscribing members looking to stay at RCI Gold Crown, RCI
Silver Crown, or RCI Hospitality ranked resorts can find these properties highlighted online in the resort listing. Most resorts proudly display a RCI
recognition plaque at their properties. Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Bluegreen Vacations are among the companies whose
resorts have achieved this prestigious honor. RCI, which pioneered the timeshare exchange concept more than 45 years ago, is reinventing how
timeshare owners vacation for the new shape of today’s travel with enhanced product offerings for its nearly 4 million members around the world.
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InterContinental Hotels (UK) IHG expands Crowne Plaza brand in Central
Vietnam
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InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement with Minh Dong Travel Service and Trading Company Limited – a member of PGT
Group – to open the second Crowne Plaza in Danang. The 300-room Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront will welcome guests in 2023. With unobstructed
views of the ocean, the 38-storey hotel will be highly sought-after by business and leisure travellers seeking a single destination for work, meetings and
relaxation. Ideally located next to the beachfront on the city’s main thoroughfare Vo Nguyen Giap street, and only a five-minute drive to central Danang,
it will perfectly complement the existing low-rise Crowne Plaza Danang, situated further south along the beachfront and linked to the popular,
integrated resort. This expansion of Crowne Plaza is part of the rejuvenation of the brand in Vietnam and designed to fulfil the needs of the modern
business traveller. The hotel features the brand’s signature Social Workspace lobby concept that affords guests a seamless transition from work to that
all-important downtime. With 1,500 square metres of dedicated space, there will be a strong focus on meetings and events, ranging from corporate
functions to weddings for up to 400 people. Backed by the IHG Clean Promise and enhanced Meet with Confidence programme, Crowne Plaza
prioritises guest safety and wellbeing, while providing flexible, creative solutions for all meeting and event needs. When it’s time to unwind, guests may
relax in their Crowne Plaza’s WorkLife concept room or take a dip in the rooftop infinity pool, complete with ocean views. A wide range of facilities at
the hotel will also include three restaurants, a gym and spa.
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Marriott International (USA) Signs Agreement With Mario Julen To Bring The
Ritz-Carlton Brand To The Swiss Alps
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Marriott International announced it has signed an agreement with Mario Julen to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Zermatt, debuting the first
Ritz-Carlton ski resort in Europe. Expected to open in 2026, the 69-guest room property will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant design to
the world-famous Swiss resort destination. Once open, the property will serve as the second Ritz-Carlton hotel in Switzerland, joining The Ritz-Carlton
Hotel de la Paix, Geneva. The Ritz-Carlton, Zermatt will be designed by award-winning Paris-based firm AW² led by partner architects Reda Amalou
and Stéphanie Ledoux, with the architectural and interior design expected to offer a refined take on the classic mountain chalet. The property will offer
unobstructed views of Matterhorn from both guestrooms and dining establishments. Design plans are slated to feature two restaurants and two bars, an
outdoor terrace for alfresco dining, and a private dining room for intimate gatherings. An array of recreational activities such as ‘ski-in ski-out’ access
to the slopes, a tranquil spa with a gym and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools are part of the vision for guests to enjoy. The resort is also expected
to offer meeting and event facilities. Zermatt affords unrivalled skiing for all levels, climbing across the Matterhorn peak as well as easy access to
Cervinia in Italy for off-piste, heli-skiing and glacier skiing in the summer months. The town is well renowned for its après-ski activities offering
outstanding restaurants and luxurious retail. Visitors can travel to Zermatt from Geneva and Zurich international airports in under four hours by train
through enchanting Alpine scenery, or via private helicopter.
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Washington Nationals And Betmgm (USA) Announce Exclusive Multi-Year
Partnership
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The Washington Nationals announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. Key
details of the partnership include the opening of a BetMGM Sportsbook connected to Nationals Park and the launch of a mobile app within the permitted
area around the Park, as well as fan-focused campaigns and co-branding opportunities. The BetMGM Sportsbook will provide a luxury viewing and
sports betting experience that complements the existing experience at the MGM National Harbor Dugout Club, an eight-seat premier luxury sports box
located on the field adjacent to the team dugout. The newly created Sportsbook will be located in the space currently serving as Center Field Social,
across Center Field Plaza from the Nationals Team Store. It will not be accessible by fans while they are in attendance at a Nationals game, but fans will
be able to place bets via BetMGM’s mobile app. Additionally, as the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Washington Nationals, BetMGM branding
will be featured inside Nationals Park as well as on the team’s social media and digital platforms. BetMGM and the Nationals will also create exclusive
benefits for members of each partner’s loyalty program: MGM Resorts’ M life Rewards and Red Carpet Rewards. BetMGM is live in 11 states and is
hopeful to launch its industry leading mobile sportsbook in Virginia in the near future, pending regulatory approval. As BetMGM continues to expand
its sports betting platforms, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play
responsibly. MGM Resorts is the Official Gaming Partner of Major League Baseball.
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First Hotels Partners with RateGain for AI-enabled Competitive Intelligence
and Rate Parity
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RateGain Technologies, the leading SaaS Company for travel and hospitality, announced a global strategic partnership with First Hotels, a
leading hotel chain in Scandinavia, for providing AI-driven competitive pricing insights and helping maintain price parity across various
OTAs and third-party booking platforms. First Hotels required a comprehensive solution that makes it easy for its revenue management team
to not only make daily pricing decisions but also monitor the market effectively. RateGain’s rate intelligence suite powered by Parity+ and
OPTIMA will allow First Hotels to configure smart rate shopping leveraging an AI-powered data platform while tracking real-time parity with
features such as advanced KPI dashboards coupled with automated alerts that help in closing the loops with violators, checking revenue
leakage, saving time and driving costs down. Together with MarketDRONE that leverages AI to track intra-day rate changes as well as the
AI-driven dataSURE, First Hotels would get >99% data sufficiency and accuracy to adjust prices in real-time based on competitive insights
than can be refreshed in less than 60 seconds. All this served through an easy to use interface, the revenue team at First Hotels would be able
to get a consolidated view of properties to track the market positioning of the subscriber easily as well as see what their customers are viewing
irrespective of the geography from which the OTA or Meta is accessed.
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KFC and Pizza Hut launch new plastic reduction initiatives in China
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Yum China strengthens sustainable packaging initiatives; it is expected to reduce the use of non-degradable plastics by 30% by the end of 2025, Yum China Holdings Limited announced that its brands
have launched a series of plastic reduction and environmentally friendly packaging actions, including Existing plastic packaging was replaced with paper straws, paper bags instead of plastic and
biodegradable plastic bags, etc., in response to national initiatives. After the promotion of plastic reduction actions, Yum China expects to reduce the use of nearly 8,000 tons of non-degradable plastics
every year from 2021. KFC China recently released the "Nature Free" sustainable development declaration, aimed at enhancing consumers' environmental awareness and advocating sustainable
lifestyles such as reducing plastic consumption and garbage sorting. From January 2021, all KFC restaurants in mainland China will completely stop using plastic straws; more than 90% of restaurants
will replace disposable plastic tableware with wooden tableware in dine-in and take-out. In addition, more than 50% of the plastic bags used in take-out and take-out KFC restaurants will also be
completely replaced with paper bags or biodegradable plastic bags. By the end of 2025, all KFC restaurants in Mainland China will no longer use disposable plastic tableware and plastic bags. At the
end of 2020, all Pizza Hut restaurants in Mainland China have stopped using plastic straws. Over the same period, more than 70% of Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide have replaced their existing
plastic bags with paper bags or biodegradable plastic bags. By the end of 2022, Pizza Hut China will stop using non-degradable plastic bags. These latest measures are not only a response to regulatory
requirements, but also a manifestation of Yum China's packaging strategy. Yum China is committed to reducing packaging usage at the source by adopting new packaging methods, raw materials and
innovative technologies. According to this strategy, all consumer-oriented plastic packaging can be recycled; Yum China refuses to purchase paper products from suppliers that are at risk of damaging
the rainforest; by 2025, the company will reduce the use of non-degradable plastics by 30%.In 2020, Yum China was named the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) catering and leisure
industry leader by virtue of its outstanding performance in economic, environmental and social sustainable development, and was officially included in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Development
World Index (DJSI World) and 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets). By incorporating sustainable development into an indispensable part of business
operations, the company will continue to co-create, share, and win-win with stakeholders to enhance the company's long-term value.
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Caesars Entertainment (USA): Silver Legacy Resort Casino at THE ROW Reno
Unveils Plans for Its Over $47 Million Room Remodel
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The ROW Reno's luxury Caesars Entertainment property, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, is in the process of undergoing a more than $47 million renovation to its
resort rooms and suites, projected to be completed by summer 2021. This comes after an investment of over $100 million for a master renovation project at THE
ROW, which was completed in mid-2019. The current project will include renovations to the hotel's fifth through 25th floors, with a total of 1,199 redesigned
rooms. In collaboration with local Reno-based design firm, MBA Architecture and Design and St. Louis-based architect KdG, the rooms will undergo a full
transformation, including new furnishings, updated window treatments and drapery, bathroom renovation, replacement of carpeting and flooring, addition of art
and decor pieces, and more. The renovations will create a modern, sophisticated look, while maintaining the resort's lively and entertaining atmosphere. New
upgrades, such as amethyst purple headboards and drapes with wall art to match, will provide a sense of luxury, peacefulness and comfort that complement the
views of Reno's mountain landscape and vanilla skies. Premium grade kiln dried hardwood furnishings, accented with white marble tops, will add an elevated
touch. Updated wallpaper with abstract lines will brighten up the room and create a more stylish look. The renovated bathroom will feature walk-in showers with
mosaic tile and elegant, pearl white floor tile. Additional highlights will include new, self-serve coffee makers, updated lounge seating and flat-screen,
high-definition televisions. The room renovations, which began in 2019, are expected to be completed in June 2021. The new rooms will complement the recent
$100 million plus master renovation project, which included the additional of Top Golf Swing Suite and The Spa at Silver Legacy, redesigned hotel rooms at all
three Reno resorts, improvements to The Carnival Midway at Circus Circus, addition of new dining options and more.
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Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants to debut in France this spring with new Paris
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Kimpton St Honoré Paris will breathe new life into a heritage building which once housed the much-loved luxury department store “Samaritaine de Luxe”.
Located on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris’Opéra district, the hotel will infuse true Kimpton style, harmoniously blending luxury and creativity across
149 stylish guest rooms (including 24 suites), an indoor swimming pool, gym and a Spa with luxury treatment rooms. Its landmark original 1917 Art Nouveau
façade, distinctive staircase and unique elevator will all be thoughtfully restored and celebrated French interior designer Charles Zana is transforming the
spaces to bring Kimpton’s elegant and playful design to life within. Hotel interiors will be inspired by 1930’s Art Deco and each guest room will have the
feel of a chic, modern, design-centric Parisian apartment, with balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and thoughtfully-selected works of art. Culinary and
cocktail experiences at Kimpton St Honoré Paris will bring a refreshing light-heartedness and authenticity in its service to the neighbourhood, with exciting
outlets and Kimpton’s famed daily Social Hour offering the opportunity for guests to enjoy interesting, locally inspired drinks and swap stories. The
light-filled ground-floor will see a Californian-inspired restaurant and bar designed by Humbert & Poyet set to combine light, seaside-inspired recipes
infused with American generosity. On the tenth-floor rooftop, a terrace bar with 360-degree views of the city will welcome guests for unique cocktails and
bites cleverly paired with social moments in mind, set to become as popular with locals as with visitors to Paris. Founded in 1981 in San Francisco by Bill
Kimpton, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ heartfelt approach to hospitality has translated to unique, design-led hotels across city centres, beachside resorts,
and mountain getaways around the world.
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