The latest edition of Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) indicates that North America saw the second fastest rise in average hotel prices in the first half of 2012, with a growth of 5 percent, putting the Index at 109. The good news for travelers is that prices stayed 10 Index points behind their peak in 2007 and were still cheaper than in 2006.
The HPI tracks real prices paid per room by Hotels.com customers at approximately 140,000 properties within the Hotels.com network in major destinations around the world. This edition of the report, which compares the first six months of 2012 with the same period in 2011, shows an upward trend in hotel prices across all global regions, resulting in an average global increase of 4 percent. This is the first time in five years that Hotels.com has seen an increase across the globe.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52878-hotels-com-hotel-price-index-north-american-hotel-prices-up-5-percent
Summer is here, and TruGreen is releasing results to a national survey that reveals a few of America’s favorite outdoor pastimes as well as tips for creating easy activities for the whole neighborhood. In a short video, TruGreen Spokesperson Jason Cameron provides suggestions for how Americans can create fun yard games and “gamify” their lawn this summer.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7549551-trugreen-livelifeoutside-backyard-ideas/
No doubt about it, frozen foods are hot! Americans spend more than $49 billion on frozen foods annually. Last year, 26% of all U.S. grocery shoppers shopped the frozen food aisle more frequently, and 43% of millennials bought more frozen items*.
What’s Turning Up the Heat?
Today’s innovative frozen products offer something for everyone:
Brands and product lines are aligned with new health trends, changing dining habits, and dietary requirements – whether you are looking for vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy, ethnic, organic…the frozen food aisle has it all.
You don’t have to sacrifice delicious dishes and trendy flavors just because you’re in a hurry. The freezer aisle offers quality, ready-to-eat full meal, single serve and small plate options – high proteins, low carbs, indulgent flavors, healthy veggies, fruits and more.
If you’re a foodie, you can “up your game” and elevate the food experience with versatile high-end frozen products, savory ingredients and entertaining-quality appetizers and desserts, sure to impress family and guests.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8465651-nfra-march-2019-national-frozen-food-month/
Match.com, the world’s largest online dating site, today released findings from its third annual ‘Singles in America’ study – the largest and most comprehensive national study of singles’ romantic dating habits, sexual practices, and lifestyles in history. Prior to the first study in 2010, little thorough research had been conducted or shared on singles, a population that reflects one-third of the U.S. population (107 million singles, according to the most recent U.S. census). The 2012 study debuts the inclusion of married individuals in order to gain a greater understanding of sex and love and to compare the lifestyles, attitudes and trends of singles versus married men and women.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60229-match-com-third-annual-comprehensive-study-on-the-single-population
Sephora, the leader in global prestige beauty retail, announced the launch of new exclusive features on its Sephora Virtual Artist application, adding a new false lash virtual try on to its immensely popular lip function, as well as a new way to teach beauty with step-by-step virtual tutorials using augmented reality technology. Available today for download on the Sephora App, it is the latest in a series of digital enhancements powered by the Sephora Innovation Lab to customize the retailer’s expanding beauty experiences.
“Sephora Virtual Artist has been an unprecedented success, with Sephora clients trying on over 70 million lip shades digitally since launching earlier this year,” said Bridget Dolan, VP of Innovation. “Live Tutorials are a revolutionary new way to learn new application techniques and trends, on your own face, one step at a time. The ability to leverage this exclusive augmented reality technology to mirror our Sephora store makeover experience on your own device is a game changer for our users.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7749652-sephora-virtual-artist-lip-lash/
MadamefashionTV takes you live to the streets to showcase Fall/Winter 2012/2013 and the sophisticated elegance of shows. The event was attended by the designers and merchants of Madame India, KSA, Spain and Bhutan. Also present at the event were all the Store Managers who enthralled the forecast.Madame Models walk the ramp to showcase the Latest Fashion Trends Autumn Winter 2012 Collection. Inspired from the fashion streets of Milano, Paris and European Fashion Destinations - the themes are inspired to give a look of sophistication.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xia9acGrUQ&feature=plcp
Do you have a gadget lover on your holiday list and not sure what to get them? In the midst of the holiday hustle, it's all too easy to end up with an outdated gadget or obsolete gizmo. And with this economy, gadget gift mistakes can be costly.
Well, you're in luck! Consumer technology trends expert Drew Krasny will show you some of the coolest gifts for all the
Triax Technologies Inc and Washington Youth Soccer have announced a long-term partnership to track and assess head impacts among top level youth players. Findings from the large scale collection of data will be used to identify trends and potential risks to inform training protocols which will be publically shared to encourage best practices.
Players from the Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development (EPD) program (U12-U18) will wear the Triax Technologies Smart Impact Monitors (SIM™) as they compete in the prestigious US Youth Soccer Region IV Olympic Development Program (ODP) Championships January 8–11 in Phoenix, AZ, and will continue throughout their careers with Washington Youth Soccer.
Triax SIM™ devices are worn in comfortable, unobtrusive headbands to record head impacts, and transmit data in real time from the field to a smart phone or tablet on the sideline. This cutting edge technology allows players to track up to 180 individual head impacts measuring the G–force of direct hits and jarring through linear and rotational measures.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7416151-triax-technologies-impact-monitoring/
Jewelry Television® (JTV), the only shopping network focused exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones, announced the launch of its national Let It Glow holiday campaign. The promotion features JTV's 2015 holiday collection, gift giving ideas and the chance to win a romantic Alaskan cruise getaway for two.
JTV's Let It Glow campaign runs now through Dec. 25, with special event pricing on some of the season's hottest jewelry trends including negative space rings, gemstone brooches, statement necklaces and more. Check out more details in the gift guide.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7372631-jewelry-television/
The season blooms with PANDORA Jewelry as the affordable luxury brand celebrates new beginnings and the magic of nature with this year’s spring collection. Mirroring the latest trends seen on the runways, the new collection incorporates the purity of spring with delicate designs and white floras.
Capture the spirit of the season with the symbol of new beginnings: the butterfly. Abstract butterflies set in glittering cubic zirconia come in a statement ring and pendant necklace. Tiny, delicate butterfly studs in sterling silver or 14K gold add a touch of simple elegance to any occasion.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7441031-pandora-spring-launch-2015/
Attention moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and everyone in between: Toys“R”Us® today unveiled its 2017 Holiday Hot Toy List. As the leading expert on all things toy, the Toys“R”Us team has traveled the world over the past two decades to uncover hot trends and toy phenomena like Tickle Me™ Elmo, Zhu Zhu Pets®, Hatchimals™ and more, so they can provide parents and gift-givers with the inside scoop on kids’ most-wanted playthings. This year’s list is no exception, featuring items from Hatchimals Surprise™ to PAW Patrol Sea Patroller™ and more than 20 items available exclusively at Toys“R”Us (cue Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder™). Eager holiday shoppers can rest easy knowing they can get the comprehensive list of this year’s 50 hottest toys at Toysrus.com/HotToys.
“At Toys“R”Us, it’s serious business deciding which toys make the cut and end up on our Holiday Hot Toy List, ” said Ariana Gentry, Toys“R”Us President of Play. “Not only is this year’s list filled with ultra-hot and kid-approved gifts – but I can personally say that each of these toys are super FUN to play with!”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8039752-toys-r-us-2017-holiday-hot-toy-list/
Despite spring’s warmer weather, longer days and greener lawns, a new survey from TruGreen indicates that the majority of Americans may not be living life outside as much as they’d like.
TruGreen believes more life should be lived outside, where we are happier, more active and more connected with ourselves, with loved ones and with nature. To better understand the trends, sentiments and aspirations that Americans associate with being outside, TruGreen conducted a national survey. The results provide insight into not only how we spend our time outside, but also how we think about our outside life. TruGreen Spokesperson Jason Cameron provides a review of the survey results in a new video.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7460651-trugreen-live-life-outside-study/