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UN Tourism Champions Accessibility and Investment at FITUR 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 26, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING Jan. 26, 2025 –  The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) marked a significant presence at the FITUR international trade fair in Madrid, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and investment in driving the tourism sector forward.1 The event, which ran from January 22-26, 2025, saw UNWTO celebrate its 50th anniversary and reaffirm its commitment to making tourism a catalyst for peace and understanding.2

FITUR 2025: A Platform for Collaboration and Innovation

2023 Boot Düsseldorf: Innovation and Sustainability in the Diving Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 26, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 26, 2025 The 3rd boot dive awards sponsored by BAUER KOMPRESSOREN in Hall 12 featured an exciting ceremony, numerous guests, the who's who of the diving industry, and beaming faces among the winners.

The announcement of the winners was eagerly awaited, as high-class players and innovative companies, as well as regions of the diving scene, competed against each other in each category. The evening was expertly hosted by experienced presenters Anna von Boetticher and Jan Schulte.

Award Winners A renowned expert jury, consisting of the editors-in-chief of the diving media divemaster (Dr. Friedrich Naglschmid), PLONGEZ! (Dr. Nicolas Barraque), TAUCHEN (Alexander Kassler), taucher.net (Armin Süß und Tina Gfrörer), VDSTsporttaucher (Dietmar Fuchs), and WETNOTES (Nina Zschiesche), and by public voting determined the winners:

Audi Tradition Gears Up for a Year of Anniversaries and Exciting Events

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 24, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 24, 2025 – Audi Tradition is set to embark on another thrilling year, packed with appearances at renowned events and celebrations of significant milestones. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Audi brand's revival, a pivotal moment in automotive history.

A Legacy of Innovation: Celebrating 60 Years of Audi

In 1965, Auto Union GmbH, the forerunner to AUDI AG, ushered in a new era by discontinuing its two-stroke engine production and introducing a groundbreaking model featuring a four-cylinder four-stroke engine. This marked the birth of the first post-World War II Audi. Enthusiasts can admire this iconic vehicle and other treasures from the historical AUDI AG collection at the International Museum Day event in Ingolstadt on May 18th. Adding to the excitement, the Audi museum mobile will be commemorating its own 25th anniversary on the same day.

Data-Driven NPS Management: A New Era for Telecom Customer Experience

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 24, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – In an era where telecom operators face slowing growth and increasing product homogeneity, a new white paper by Omdia and Huawei highlights the critical role of data-driven Net Promoter Score (NPS) management in enhancing customer experience and securing pricing power.

The Limitations of Traditional NPS Management

Traditional methods of measuring customer satisfaction and NPS, primarily through surveys, have inherent limitations. "However, traditional survey-based methods for measuring CSAT and NPS have certain limitations, such as small sample size, long periods between measurements, and unclear what action to take," says James Crawshaw, practice leader in Service Provider Transformation at Omdia and author of the white paper. These limitations hinder operators' ability to gain a comprehensive and real-time understanding of customer experience.

Playdigious Brings Indie Gems to Epic Games Store on Mobile

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 24, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 24, 2025 – Playdigious, a leading publisher of high-quality indie games on mobile, today announced its partnership with Epic Games Store on Mobile, bringing four of its popular titles to the new platform.

Playdigious Games Now Available on Epic Games Store on Mobile

Gamers can now enjoy the following Playdigious titles on their mobile devices via the Epic Games Store:

ITB Berlin 2025: "Home of Luxury" Moves to Palais am Funkturm

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The luxury travel sector will once again be at home at ITB Berlin in March in the "Home of Luxury", which for the first time offers an exclusive platform for networking, events and meetings in the Palais am Funkturm. Exhibitors include Abercrombie & Kent, Hi DMC, Koh Jum Beach Villas, Grupo Vidanta and Lobster Experience.

Home of Luxury Relocates to Palais am Funkturm

From March 4th to 6th, 2025, ITB Berlin will once again present the entire spectrum of the tourism industry - including the world of luxury travel. The separate exhibition area "Home of Luxury" is moving to the Palais am Funkturm for the first time, one of Berlin's most impressive locations, thus offering an even more exclusive stage for the luxury travel segment.

UN Tourism and CAF Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Tourism and Regional Branding in Latin America and the Caribbean

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – UN Tourism and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have formalized a partnership to bolster sustainable tourism and enhance the visibility of the region's unique brand.

A Shared Vision for Sustainable Tourism Growth

This collaboration, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and CAF Executive President Sergio Díaz-Granados, aims to leverage the Regional Brand of Latin American and the Caribbean to attract investment, foster partnerships, and drive sustainable tourism development.

Alpine ELF Rally Trophy Revs Up for 2025 with New Features and Exciting Challenges

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The Alpine ELF Rally Trophy is gearing up for its fifth thrilling season in 2025, bringing new challenges and exciting opportunities for competitors. Organized within the FFSA French Rally Championship, this year's competition will feature a unique format, welcoming both the A110 Rally and the A110 Rallye GT+. The battle to succeed past champions Julien Saunier, Grégory Fontalba, and Pierre Roché will commence at the Rallye Rhône Charbonnières from April 24-26.

Ambiente Europeo's SeaLabs Project Wins Ocean Tribute Award 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 22, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 22, 2025 – Ambiente Europeo has been awarded the prestigious "ocean tribute" Award 2025 for its innovative SeaLabs project. This citizen science program empowers sailors to contribute to marine research by collecting valuable data in remote areas.

A Collaborative Effort for Ocean Conservation

The "ocean tribute" award, established in 2017, is a joint initiative by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the German Ocean Foundation, and boot Düsseldorf. It aims to recognize and support individuals, projects, and initiatives dedicated to protecting our oceans. The award ceremony took place during the blue motion night at boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest yacht and water sports trade fair.

Axopar 29 Range Redefines the Adventure Boat: More Features, More Functionality, More Adventure

 SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 22, 2025 – Axopar, the renowned boat manufacturer, has launched its all-new Axopar 29 range, setting a new standard for adventure boats. This redesigned series embodies the brand's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, offering enhanced features, improved functionality, and a fresh visual identity.

A Customer-Centric Approach to Design

The Axopar 29 range is the result of extensive customer feedback and Axopar's dedication to creating the ultimate adventure boat. Every detail, from the helm to the seating arrangements, has been meticulously refined to enhance the user experience. This customer-centric approach has resulted in a boat that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly practical and user-friendly.