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  • Norse Atlantic - NY to Paris this Spring....

    Party in Paris this Spring

      
    Fly to Paris this spring with Norse Atlantic Airways
    FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA -Paris – the city of love and excitement and if it’s good enough for Emily – it’s good enough for us. You can now fly to the French capital (CDG) from New York (JFK) with Norse Atlantic Airways from March 26, 2023.  With flights going from just $159 one-way, a gift of a trip to Paris is the perfect Valentine’s Day present for your one true love.
     
    Bård Nordhagen, Commercial Director, Norse Atlantic Airways, says: “Paris is the ultimate city of love, the perfect getaway for couples in need of some private time, or perhaps destined for a proposal. Just over a seven-hour flight from New York, it offers culture, adventure, amazing cuisine, the very best hotels and unrivaled  history and art that will educate and entertain.  We are thrilled to offer an affordable travel option for our American travelers who want to experience French glamour first-hand this spring.”
     
    Norse provides their top five reasons why Paris should be on your must-see list in 2023:
     
    • It’s the city of love – As you walk the beautiful cobbles of Paris and view the amazing Eiffel Tower hand in hand with your one true love, it is bound to give you that warm, fuzzy feeling. The countless charming bars and restaurants give the perfect setting for a couple’s love to blossom.
      
    • The Art – The Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa, is the world’s most visited art museum in the world for a reason. And you’ve got the Musee d’Orsay, housing impressionist and post-impressionist art from the likes of Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh, as well as The Centre Pompidou, Paris Museum of Modern Art and the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin to choose from.
     
    • The Food – The French are, of course, famous for their food and drink, with new and unique restaurants popping up all the time, while traditional greats have remained for decades, stalwarts of French society. These include Bouillon Chartie, Café de la Paix and Le Train Bleu.
     
    • The History - The Palace of Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montremarte and the Sainte-Chapelle are just five of the architectural beauties that you must see when arriving in Paris.
     
    • The River Seine – The stunning river flows through the heart of the city and provides a picturesque walkway or a wonderful river cruise, particularly by night.
     
    Providing  comfort and affordability all in one airline, there is no better option than to fly to Paris with Norse Atlantic.  
     
    The airline launched in March 2021 and is a new long-haul, low-cost airline that offers transatlantic routes. Gone are the days of low comfort and high prices. With Norse Atlantic, travelers can experience affordable fares to destinations and great service on board modern and more fuel-efficient Dreamliners.
    You can fly to Paris from New York on the following routes:
     
    JFK – CDG $159 (oneway)
     
    Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option, while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services, an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility. 
     
    The large and spacious Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience, with each seat including a personal state of the art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline, allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore.  
      
    To book and for more information on Norse Atlantic please visit www.flynorse.com 
     
     
     
    About Norse Atlantic Airways 
     
    Norse Atlantic Airways is a new airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. The company was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin and Paris. The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022. 
     
     
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  • ISPA Release Big Five Statistics

                                                  Spa Industry Revenues Rebound from 2020 Lows

     

    LEXINGTON, Kentucky. (May 3, 2022) – The International SPA Association (ISPA) released the findings of the 2022 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study, which indicate a return to near pre-pandemic industry revenue levels even as staffing challenges persist. In addition, ISPA released a new consumer snapshot report detailing the evolving habits of contemporary spa-goers.

    The ISPA Foundation commissioned PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct both studies. The U.S. Industry Study presents the “Big Five” spa industry statistics: total revenue, total spa visits, spa locations, revenue per visit and total number of U.S. spa industry employees. The consumer snapshot report captured the spending and spa-going habits of U.S. consumers, which indicate strong demand for spa services and an increased focus on personal well-being and at-home care.

    “ We are thrilled to report strong signs of recovery for our industry, including a six billion dollar increase in total revenue,” said ISPA President Lynne McNees. “We are confident that this positive trend will continue, and we look forward to seeing how members use this new industry and consumer data to further elevate the industry.”

    The study reveals that U.S. Spa Industry revenues grew from $12.1 billion in 2020 to $18.1 billion, an increase of more than 49 percent and just below the industry’s all-time high of $19.1 billion in 2019. The number of spa visits grew from 124 million in 2020 to 173 million, while the total number of U.S. spas fell only slightly from 21,560 in 2020 to 21,510 in 2021. A notable increase in revenue per spa visit—up from $97.5 in 2020 to $104.5 last year—played a crucial role in elevating industry revenues. The number of industry employees also rose in 2021, increasing to 345,000 from 304,800 in 2020.

    “This year’s U.S. Spa Industry Study indicates a significant bounce back from the depths of the pandemic in 2020,” said Colin McIlheney, Global Research Leader, PwC. “The overall revenue growth, substantial increase in visits and sharp rise in revenue per visit are particularly encouraging as the industry continues its recovery.”

    The complete study will be released later this year.

     

    About the ISPA Foundation:

    The ISPA Foundation is the 501(c)3 arm of ISPA and was created in 1999 to serve the educational and research needs of the industry. The ISPA Foundation’s mission is to improve and enhance the value of the spa experience; their vision is to advance spa culture to sustain health and well-being.

     

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  • USNS Comfort Personnel Treat Patients at Land-based Medical Sites, in Honduras

    Photo by Seaman Patrick Morrisse
    Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

     

    TRUJILLO, Honduras (Dec. 10, 2018) - Lt. Eileen Maher, a dietician from Oceanside, N.Y., consults with a patient about food options at one of two medical sites. The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is on an 11-week medical support mission to Central and South America as part of U.S. Southern Command’s Enduring Promise initiative. Working with health and government partners in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras, the embarked medical team will provide care on board and at land-based medical sites, helping to relieve pressure on national medical systems caused partly by an increase in cross-border migrants. The deployment reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership and solidarity with the Americas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pat Morrissey/Released)

    USNS Comfort Personnel Treat Patients at Land-based Medical Sites, in Honduras

     

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  • EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY: MONDO.NYC 2017

     
    EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY:
    MONDO.NYC 2017
    ANNOUNCES FULL AGENDA &
    ARTIST SHOWCASE SCHEDULE
    FOR OCTOBER 4 - 8, 2017 EVENT IN NEW YORK
     
    EMERGING ARTISTS, INNOVATORS, TASTEMAKERS FROM ACROSS THE
    GLOBE UNITE FOR MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY, RADIO PANELS AND MORE
     
    THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE COLLABORATIONS WITH RIAA, SPOTIFY, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AND MORE
     
     
     
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (September 14, 2017) – Mondo.NYC, a Global Business Summit and Music Festival has announced its full agenda and artist showcase schedule for its second annual five-day event. By day, Mondo.NYC is an incubator for the music and tech industries and by night, is a platform for emerging artists from around the globe to perform at Manhattan’s key independent venues. Join us on October 4-8, 2017 where we aim to connect fans and creators in a shared mission of empowering artists and advancing ideas in an ever-changing music business.
     
    This year Mondo.NYC partners with The New York City Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), New York University (NYU), Spotify, international export agencies, and multiple additional partners to present a comprehensive program for industry, artists, media, and fans. New York University will host the daytime business summit, with nightly showcases and after hour meetups headquartered around the legendary Rockwood Music Hall. Artists will perform across Rockwood Music Hall’s three stages, in addition to a host of other iconic Manhattan and Brooklyn independent music venues including Bowery Electric, Pianos, The Delancey, DROM, Berlin and Brooklyn Bowl.
     
    Highlights among the expected 150+ Mondo official showcasing artists include: Harrison Storm (Australia), Laura Sauvage (Canada), Brass Phantoms (Ireland), The Skins (USA), Eli Tyler (USA), MANU LANVIN (France), RIVAH (Australia), In Hoodies (Turkey), Alpines (UK), Stealth (UK), Tusks (UK), Christopher The Conquered (USA), Carnival Youth (Latvia), Birthday Club (USA), Austerity (UK), Jeremy And The Harlequins (USA), DillanPonders (Canada), Supercel (USA), William Crighton (Australia), BARQ (Ireland), Talos (Ireland), The Gold Magnolias (USA), Angel Snow (USA), Frank Bell (USA), Luke Yeoward (Australia), Shy Kids (Canada), Mt.Wolf (UK), Tokyo Taboo (UK), Girl Skin (USA), Merci Raines (USA), Climbing Trees (Wales) and many more.
     
     
     
    2017 Mondo.NYC HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
     
    “New York City - The Opportunities & Challenges,” in partnership with The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME), Wednesday, October 4th at 2pm, addresses navigating New York’s music ecosystem, providing resources and recommendations for approaching NYC’s vast yet overwhelming infrastructure.
     
    RIAA Programming Partnership & Spotify-Hosted Reception: The RIAA will discuss its mid-year industry revenue numbers during a special presentation on Thursday, October 5th as part of a discussion titled “Streaming Revenue & Policy in One Hour,” featuring Cary Sherman, RIAA CEO, Mitch Glazier, RIAA President, and Joshua Friedlander, RIAA SVP Strategic Data Analysis along with key industry representatives, to be immediately followed by a reception at NYU co-hosted by Mondo, the RIAA and Spotify.
     
    The Music & Technology Law Symposium, a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program (MCLE), in partnership with the RIAA, Michelman & Robinson LLP, and Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, is a day-long seminar of panel content specifically geared towards content producers, right’s owners and providers. MCLE will be held Friday, October 6, and includes the following panels:
    Can Washington Help The Music Industry Move Forward?
    Who Are the DMCA Safe Harbors Saving?
    Streamripping – The New Threat?
    Fee Awards in Copyright Litigation
    Cutting Edge Creator Deals
    Alternative Music Financing
     
    MUSIC / TECHNOLOGY CONVERGENCE PANELS:
    How Streaming Playlists Work and How to Get on Them
    It’s Time to Pay Attention to VR
    Digital Marketers Compare Notes
    Armchair Quarterbacks: Startup Edition – Startups Pitch, Audience Reacts
    Music AI: Learning to Groove with our Robot Overlords
    With a Little Help from my Fans:  How Fans Grow Fanbases
    Bitcoin and Blockchain Deep Dive – What You Need to Know
    Streaming Services: How the Music Industry Changed in 2017
     
    INDIE / DIY / COLLEGE / RADIO PANELS:
    NYC Radio Welcome Party
    College & Emerging Radio Ideas Summit
    Better Radio Through Big Info
    Career Intensive 101: Exploring the Industry 2017
    Internet Radio Roundtable
    Mondo.NYC Music Meeting
    Musician’s Arsenal
     
     
    Please note all Mondo.NYC 2017 events are subject to change.
    Stay on our socials for constant updates and additions or connect with us on our app (iOS / Android)!
     
    Pre-Registration Discount badges: Tickets are on sale now through Mondo’s exclusive ticket partner Eventbrite. Click HERE to take advantage of Mondo’s early and student discounts at pre-registration prices.
     
     
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    NYU Partnership:  New for 2017 is The Mondo Sessions @ NYU, a groundbreaking multimedia music discovery and marketing partnership with NYU Steinhardt. NYU music business students and faculty team up with Mondo for a semester-long program integrated with the Village Records course to identify, support, and help advance the careers of two emerging artists chosen from among Mondo performing acts and artists submitted by Steinhardt students. The Mondo Sessions will be highlighted with a panel and live music showcase from the selected artists as well as a recording session at NYU.
     
    DIY, London based music discovery media platform: Over the past decade DIY has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing acts from all over the globe through partnering with showcase festivals, creating an international media brand to support emerging artists providing access to its increasingly global audience.
     
    The Marauder Radio Room @ Mondo: is a chance for college students from attending radio stations to be involved in the hands on experience of running, organizing, and recording of interviews and exclusive live sets from showcasing artists for their stations during Mondo.NYC 2017, at the Rockwood Music Hall.
     
    Mondo Hotel HQ: Mondo has partnered with Ian Schrager’s brand new Lower East Side Public Hotel, an extraordinary new landmark in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side, located at 215 Chrystie Street. ClickHERE for reservations.
     
    Music Glue: Our exclusive Apply to Play partner for Mondo.NYC 2017 is Music Glue. Music Glue is a specialist e-commerce platform for the music business that makes it easy for fans to buy music, merchandise, tickets and experiences directly from the artists they love, in one simple transaction. Artists, managers, labels, merchandisers and promoters use Music Glue to control their online presence and e-commerce with ease, owning their data and selling anything, to anyone, anywhere, via any device, in over 25 languages and currencies. Music Glue was founded in 2007 and is global, with offices in London (HQ), New York and Sydney.
     
     
     
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  • 10th Annual Taste of the Upper West Side

    Features Over 85 Restaurants and Star-Studded Celebrity Talent

     

    Two Nights of Celebrations: Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th

    Friday, May 19th – Summer in the City: Surf & Turf hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and Adam Richman with a signing by The New York Times’ Frank Bruni for his new book, “A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's” and a book signing from Alex Guarnaschelli for her book “Old-School Comfort Food”

    Saturday,May 20th Best of the West hosted by Jesse Palmer and featuring honorees April Bloomfield

    and Ken Friedman with a book signing from April Bloomfield

     

    NEWYORK(2017) – The 2017 Taste of the Upper West Side will once again bring one of the city’s most exciting culinary celebrations to the UWS this May. Local restaurants, both classic and brand new, will delight guests with signature dishes, and renowned chefs will mingle throughout the tent during this much anticipated two-night tasting event. At the helm of Taste of the Upper West Side is the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (“BID”), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit which created the event and donates all net proceeds to the local community for neighborhood improvement and beautification. In nine years, Taste of the Upper West Side has raised more than $500,000 for organizations improving the UWS.

     

    “A decade later, Taste of the Upper West Side continues to be dynamic and fresh, with new restaurants showcasing their finest fare, alongside long-time favorites,” says Barbara Adler, Executive Director of the BID. “It is a truly fun and delicious fundraiser that has brought many benefits to this community, including Columbus Avenue’s beloved sustainable streetscape, operational funds for Wellness in the Schools annually, donations to Citymeals-on-Wheels, 19 solar-operated trash baskets for Theodore Roosevelt Park, and other significant contributions.”

     

    Friday, May 19th at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Summer in the City: Surf & Turf

    GrandTent,O’SheaComplexSchoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

     

    Alex Guarnaschelli, chef/owner of Butter, judge on Food Network’s Chopped & author of “Old-School Comfort Food” and television’s intrepid food and travel explorer Adam Richman are thrilled to co-host the city’s most rocking, star-studded summer event. Alex is excited to sign copies of her cookbook, “Old-School Comfort Food.” Alex and Adam will be joined this year by special guest Frank Bruni, revered New York Times Op-Ed writer and its former restaurant critic, who will also sign copies of his tome to comfort food classics, “A Meatloaf in Every

     

    Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's.” Summer in the City: Surf & Turf, is the first night of a grand food festival and fundraiser, serving up a super-cool evening of innovative twists on seasonal favorites. Among the nearly 40 participating restaurants are neighborhood newcomers Maison Pickle (of Jacob’s Pickles fame), The Fat Monk, Kirsh Bakery and Sugar Factory American Brasserie, a top 10 Instagram go-to and opening spring 2017 on the UWS! Other scrumptious destinations joining the party will be Levain Bakery, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Momofuku Milk Bar, Shake Shack, Playa Betty’s, The Meatball Shop, Han Dynasty and many more favorites! Step into summer with  gusto  with  great  eats, unlimited wines, signature cocktails and sensational sounds by DJ El Media. Don’t wait too long! The first 200 ticket purchasers will receive a copy of Alex Guarnaschelli’s “Old-School Comfort Food” or Frank Bruni’s “A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's.” Cost: $105 per person or 2 for $185

     

     

    Participating restaurants include:

    5 Napkin Burger AG Kitchen

    Artie's Delicatessen Bettola

    Birdbath Bakery

    Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Bodega 88

    Bodrum Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant

    Buceo95

    Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table The Fat Monk

    Fishtag

    Gabriela's Restaurant & Tequila Bar


     

    Gastronomie 491 Good Enough To Eat

    Greenmarket/  GROWNYC Han Dynasty

    Insomnia Cookies Isabella's

    Kirsh Bakery and Kitchen Jacob's Pickles

    Lala Sahab Levain Bakery Maison Pickle Milk Bar Osteria Cotta Ousia Pappardella Playa Betty's


     

    PROHIBITION

    Sarabeth's

    Serafina Upper West Shake Shack

    Sugar Factory American Brasserie

    The Meatball Shop Tiny Treats Cafe Virgil's Real BBQ

    Zucker's Bagels and Smoked Fish

    West Side Campaign Against Hunger

     

     

    Saturday, May 20th at 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

    Best of the West VIPReceptionPresented by 21 West End

    GrandTent,O’SheaComplexSchoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

     

    An exceptional prelude to an incredible evening, Best of the West VIP Reception Presented by 21 West End is a delicious opportunity to meet-and-greet celebrity chefs and restaurateurs for an entire hour prior to general admission. The evening will be hosted by Jesse Palmer, Renown Analyst and Host of DISNEY's ESPN and ABC Networks featured on College Football and Good Morning America. Starting with a Champagne toast in a private lounge open throughout Saturday’s event, VIP ticket holders will be treated to chef-worthy gift bags and invited to a book signing by one of the evening’s honorees, Chef April Bloomfield, recipient of two Michelin Stars – one of only 10 women recipients to receive even one – and a James Beard Award-winner for Best Chef. The author of “A Girl and Her Pig” and “A Girl and her Greens” opened her first Upper West Side restaurant, White Gold Butchers, in October 2016 with long-time partner and winner of the James Beard Award for Best Restaurateur in the United States in 2016, Ken Friedman. An Extra Plus: the first 100 VIP Ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary, signed copy of April Bloomfield’s new book (one per order, only).

    Cost: $225 per person

     

    Saturday,May 20th at 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

    Best of the West Presented by Park West Village

    GrandTent,O’SheaComplexSchoolyard, Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets

     

    Celebrating a decade of divine dining, Best of the West Presented by Park West Village reaches to the stars as the haute highlight of a weekend homage to the Upper West Side’s most illustrious chefs and restaurants and hosted by Jesse Palmer, Renown Analyst and Host of DISNEY's ESPN and ABC Networks featured on College Football and Good Morning America. It’s an extraordinary night of epicurean excellence against an urbane backdrop of high spirits and sophisticated sounds from a live DJ. The evening’s hosts will be joined by honorees April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman, along with such other award-winning chefs as Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud and

    John Fraser. Among the 40 bastions of fine cuisine participating in these 10th  Anniversary festivities are Jean-

    Georges, Boulud Sud, Dovetail, Rosa Mexicano, The Leopard at des Artistes, and Jacques Torres Chocolate. For culinary connoisseurs, it is the ultimate dream-come-true event under a grand tent with cuisine, fine wines and spirits, and so much more!

    Cost: $135 per person or 2 for $250

     

     

    Participating restaurants include:

    AG Kitchen Alice's Tea Cup Awadh

    Bar Boulud Bareburger Boulud Sud Burke & Wills BUSTAN NYC

    Cafe Luxembourg Cafe Tallulah

    Calle Ocho Restaurant Candle Cafe West Carmine's

    Cesca Enoteca & Trattoria


     

    Crave Fishbar Dovetail

    Gabriel's Bar & Restaurant HENRY's

    Jacques Torres Chocolate Jean-Georges

    Kefi

    Lincoln Center Kitchen Lincoln Square Steak Magnolia Bakery

    Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe Nice Matin

    Orwashers Bakery RedFarm


     

    Rosa Mexicano Salumeria Rosi Shake Shack Storico

    Tavern On The Green The Loeb Boathouse TESSA

    THE LEOPARD at des Artistes The Mermaid Inn

    The Milling Room The Ribbon

    The Smith Treathouse NY White Gold Butchers

     

     

    Aboutthe Columbus Avenue BID: The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, representing merchants and property owners along Columbus Avenue from West 67th Street to West 82nd Street. Formed in 1999 in a landmark district, its membership includes a diverse range of retailers, restaurateurs and commercial and mixed-use property owners, comprising all of the commercial establishments. In addition, the Columbus Avenue BID’s district includes the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore Roosevelt Park, The New-York Historical Society and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

     

    For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit  (http://www.tasteuws.com )

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