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SE. In der chinesischen Stadt Quanzhou boomt der kulturelle Wohlstand inmitten eines wachsenden kulturellen Selbstverständnisses

PEKING, 5. September 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Als eine der bekanntesten historischen und kulturellen Städte Chinas hat Quanzhou in der südostchinesischen Provinz Fujian einen Aufschwung des kulturellen Wohlstands erlebt, der durch das wachsende kulturelle Vertrauen beflügelt wurde.

Der kulturelle Reichtum der Stadt wurde in vielen historischen Dokumenten und in „Die Reisen des Marco Polo“, die von der Reise des italienischen Entdeckers in den Osten berichten, anschaulich dargestellt.

Photo shows a villager pins a flowery headwear for a tourist at Xunpu Village of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. — Photo shows a villager pins a flowery headwear for a tourist at Xunpu Village of Quanzhou City, southeast China’s Fujian Province.

Als Chinas maritimes Handelszentrum während der Song- (960–1279) und Yuan-Dynastie (1271–1368) verschmolzen in Quanzhou die landwirtschaftliche und die maritime Zivilisation zu einer Stadtlandschaft, in der östliche und westliche Kulturen harmonisch nebeneinander existierten.

Heute beherbergt die Stadt eine Weltkulturerbe-Stätte und 44 wichtige historische und kulturelle Stätten, die auf nationaler Ebene geschützt sind.

Außerdem gibt es in Quanzhou sechs immaterielle Kulturerbe-Projekte von Weltrang und 36 immaterielle Kulturerbe-Projekte auf nationaler Ebene.

2021 nahm die UNESCO „Quanzhou: Emporium der Welt in der chinesischen Song- und Yuan-Dynastie” als Kulturgut in die Welterbeliste auf.

Seitdem ist der alte Charme von Quanzhou weithin bekannt geworden. 2023 empfing Quanzhou insgesamt 86,5297 Mio. in- und ausländische Touristen, wobei die Gesamteinnahmen aus dem Tourismus 100 Mrd. Yuan (etwa 14,06 Mrd. US-Dollar) überstiegen.

Quanzhou ist zwar eine antike Stadt, doch sie präsentiert sich auch modern und dynamisch.

Gegenwärtig gibt es in Quanzhou neun Industriecluster mit einem Volumen von hundert Milliarden Euro. Nicht weniger als 115 börsennotierte Unternehmen aus dem In- und Ausland und mehr als 1,52 Mio. marktwirtschaftliche Unternehmen haben sich in der Stadt niedergelassen. 2023 erreichte die Gesamtwirtschaftsleistung der Stadt 1,22 Bio. Yuan und machte sie zur berühmten „Hauptstadt der Marken” in China.

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SE. La ville chinoise de Quanzhou connaît un boom de la prospérité culturelle dans un contexte de confiance culturelle croissante

PÉKIN, 5 septembre 2024 /PRNewswire/ — En tant que l’une des villes historiques et culturelles les plus renommées de Chine, la ville de Quanzhou, dans la province de Fujian, au sud-est de la Chine, a connu un boom de la prospérité culturelle inspiré par une confiance culturelle croissante.

La prospérité culturelle de la ville a été relatée dans de nombreux documents historiques et dans « Les voyages de Marco Polo », qui retrace le périple de l’explorateur italien vers l’Orient.

Centre de commerce maritime de la Chine pendant les dynasties Song (960-1279) et Yuan (1271-1368), Quanzhou a vu la civilisation agricole et la civilisation maritime fusionner ici, créant un paysage urbain où les cultures orientales et occidentales coexistent harmonieusement.

Aujourd’hui, la ville abrite un site classé au patrimoine mondial et 44 sites historiques et culturels clés bénéficiant d’une protection au niveau national.

En outre, Quanzhou s’enorgueillit de six projets de patrimoine culturel immatériel de classe mondiale et de 36 projets de patrimoine culturel immatériel de niveau national.

En 2021, l’UNESCO a accepté le projet « Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China » en tant que bien culturel sur la liste du patrimoine mondial.

Depuis lors, le charme ancestral de Quanzhou a acquis une véritable renommée. En 2023, Quanzhou a accueilli un total de 86 5297 millions de touristes nationaux et étrangers, avec un revenu touristique total dépassant les 100 milliards de yuans (environ 14,06 milliards USD).

Bien que Quanzhou soit manifestement ancienne, la ville est également moderne et énergique.

À l’heure actuelle, Quanzhou compte neuf pôles industriels d’une valeur de cent milliards de dollars. Pas moins de 115 sociétés cotées en bourse, nationales et étrangères, et plus de 1,52 million d’entreprises commerciales se sont installées dans la ville. En 2023, la production économique totale de la ville a atteint 1,22 trillion de yuans, devenant une « capitale des marques » incontournable en Chine.

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TDFO Hospitality Welcomes Shiah Goldberg to Executive Leadership Team

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TDFO Hospitality, operating as Blend and Barrel, a Community Champion Company and subsidiary of TDFO Holdings, is thrilled to announce the addition of Shiah Goldberg to its Executive Leadership team. Mr. Goldberg joins TDFO Hospitality as a new partner and will assume the role of Director of Operations.

In his new role, Mr. Goldberg will oversee the rebranding of the flagship retail location, Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge, situated on the picturesque Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL, to the new Blend and Barrel brand. Additionally, he will spearhead brand and product development in coordination with Blend’s second location in Cocoa Beach, FL, known as “The Office,” managed by partner Micah Rose. “The Office” recently celebrated a successful grand opening on August 17th, and the executive team is enthusiastic about its new beachside location.

Mr. Goldberg’s extensive background in hospitality encompasses every position within the service industry. His journey began with a passion for service, hospitality, and the culinary arts, leading him to culinary school post-university. “An early mentor of mine ingrained in me the importance of proficiency and respect for each role within the industry. It was this philosophy that helped to shape my parallel paths through the luxury hospitality and premium cigar arenas,” Shiah explains. His evolution has taken him through various roles in both front and back-of-house to General Manager. At an early age, he became an operating partner in his first upscale cigar retail operation, where he also served as General Manager and Business Development Lead for a sister speakeasy-themed lounge. This experience solidified his lifelong connection to the cigar industry.

Leveraging his comprehensive hospitality experience, Mr. Goldberg transitioned to roles such as Sales Director and VP of Sales for two emerging cigar manufacturers, significantly growing their core accounts and customer development. In September 2016, he joined Prime Cigar in Boca Raton, FL, as a manager, evolving to General Manager of the Brickell location in downtown Miami. This Casa De Montecristo co-branded entity became one of the most sought-after cigar lounges in the country during this period and the flagship for Prime Cigar’s brand evolution into Empire Social.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Davidoff of Geneva recruited Mr. Goldberg for the US Brand Ambassador position. During his tenure, he led Brand Activation, Training, and Education initiatives both internally and within their Appointed Merchant Network, while also managing internal and external communications. Reflecting on his time with Davidoff, Mr. Goldberg states, “My tenure at Davidoff was as educational towards the marketplace and business of premium cigars as my previous 12 years combined.” He adds, “It feels like my entire working life has been leading me to this point. From the desire to anticipate and exceed customer expectations, to the operations of acclaimed companies such as Hillstone and Davidoff of Geneva, as well as the experiential emphasis from Empire Social, I am thrilled and honored to be able to bring this to TDFO Hospitality and Blend and Barrel. From the very first time we met, Tom Darnell and I aligned personally and professionally. Our appreciation for the finer things and the entities who excel at delivering exceptional products and experiences had us talking, brainstorming, and building excitement from the starting line. With each step closer to this partnership, our excitement and passion for the present and what we will bring in the future reinforced our collective drive. I look forward to working with the incredible team already in place and propelling us to the pinnacle of this beloved industry. Customer experience is the single most important aspect, and we will always keep this focused in the crosshairs.”

Contact:
Thomas Darnell
1321-508-0992
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IGT Launches its Second Omnichannel Wide Area Progressive Game in Canada, Money Mania Slots

IGT builds on success of Powerbucks™ with new omnichannel wide area progressive game for Canada, further differentiates Company as omnichannel innovation leader

LONDON, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it recently launched its second omnichannel Wide Area Progressive (“WAP”) game for Canada, Money Mania slots. The game is currently available on British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (“BCLC”) PlayNow.com site and at 22 BCLC-governed casinos throughout British Columbia. IGT is the only supplier in the world to offer omnichannel jackpot games with shared jackpot liquidity across the land-based, online and mobile versions of the games.

“We know our players love the excitement that the Powerbucks games offer, so BCLC is thrilled to launch IGT’s Money Mania – another title that draws upon the same opportunity for cross-channel jackpots,” said Dan Beebe, BCLC Chief Operating Officer. “Both BCLC and IGT are passionate about bringing innovative games to players and fueling responsible growth in the industry. We also recognize that BCLC is in a unique position with our ability to offer cross-channel experiences for players. Whether players choose to play Money Mania at the casino or online, we’re confident this is another game they’ll love.”

IGT’s Money Mania is a proven multi-level progressive (“MLP”) game that features player-favorite game mechanics and multiple base-game themes. The game includes a $100,000 top-level “Money Jackpot” and a fast-growing, fast-hitting second-level WAP jackpot – “Mania Jackpot”. With a jackpot-reset value of $4,000, the game’s “Mania Jackpot” is designed to hit frequently, especially with land-based, online and mobile gameplay all simultaneously feeding the jackpot meter.

“IGT’s Money Mania omnichannel WAP game is designed to frequently deliver mid-to-large-size jackpots, drive cross-channel gameplay and engage BCLC players online and in casinos,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Sales, Canada, South and Central America. “Like Powerbucks, IGT’s Money Mania is at the forefront of jackpot innovation and supports IGT’s commitment to and leadership in omnichannel content and innovation.”

BCLC was the first gaming operator in the world to offer an omnichannel jackpot game when it partnered with IGT for the 2016 launch of Powerbucks slots. Since then, IGT’s Powerbucks has remained one of the top-performing games in Canada and has minted more than 50 millionaires across the country.

For more information, visit IGT.com or go to Facebook, follow us on X, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

About British Columbia Lottery Corporation
BCLC is a social purpose company based in British Columbia, Canada that is committed to delivering win-wins for the greater good while providing lottery, casino and sports gambling entertainment in a way that serves the best interests of its players, the province and society. Last year, BCLC generated more than $1.6 billion in net income to benefit provincial and community programs, including healthcare, education and charities across British Columbia, Canada.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, products and services, customer relationships, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “shall,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 and other documents led from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contact:
Phil O’Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, Italian media inquiries, +39 06 5189 9184
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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U.S.-Based 10 Ten Gaming Launches SmilesCasino.com

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 10 Ten Gaming has announced the launch of SmilesCasino.com, a new social casino poised to transform social casino gaming.

Smiles Casino aims to offer an unparalleled free-to-play social gaming experience to users across the United States via innovative technology, exceptional customer service, and exciting promotional offerings.