Club Med appoints Olivier Monceau as its new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the appointment of Olivier Monceau as the new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia effective from October 2022.Olivier Monceau appointed General Manager, Singapore and MalaysiaWith his strong business acumen and deep brand knowledge, Olivier is poised to deliver success while demonstrating an inspiring, creative and fresh approach to leadership. Under his leadership, Olivier's priorities will be to guide the team through the next phase of strategic brand growth within the region, drive a purposeful brand building through exceptional travel destinations, and to solidify the brand as the leader for all-inclusive ski and mountain holidays. Olivier will also lead his team to deliver effective and targeted end-to-end omni-channel experience to clients that synchronises consideration and conversion to grow top line and client acquisition. Club Med will continue its journey to being the #1 brand choice for vacations and business trips preferred by families, active couples and business-leisure clients."Olivier brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role and I am delighted to have him on the team as he leads the execution of our aggressive plans to grow the Club Med brand within the region," says Rachael Harding, Chief Executive Officer of East, South Asia and Pacific (ESAP). "Moreover, Olivier has produced exceptional results in his previous appointment within Club Med, and I am confident that he will accelerate the strategic growth in both Singapore and Malaysia markets. His appointment is also perfectly timed to succeed our new capacity in Kiroro, Hokkaido in 2023 and Borneo, Kota Kinabalu in 2024."Originally from Paris, France, Olivier embarked on his Club Med journey in 2016, where he was appointed General Manager of Russia. Olivier was responsible for building brand awareness and positioning Club Med as a premium holiday brand in the market. Together with his team, Olivier turned unprecedented challenges into opportunities during the global pandemic as he tapped on an unrealised potential for long-haul and upscale travel within the region and delivered an effective marketing campaign that led to +400% market growth in 2021 compared to 2019 in an exceedingly challenging time, through the successful recruitment of a new Premium clientele and achieved more than 45% of the total sales for the Exclusive Collection resorts. The market has also been a key contributor to the reopening of Club Med in Seychelles and Maldives, both of which became crucial resorts in the group's rebound once travel bans were lifted."I am excited to be joining such a dynamic team and even happier to lead the brand through its next phase of growth," shares Olivier. "I look forward to cementing Club Med as the preferred holiday brand for families while building on our shared vision to further enhance the value of our brand towards achieving a long-term strategic growth within the region."Now in the heart of a city pulsating with boundless energy, Olivier together with his wife and lovely daughters are embracing their new home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with open arms and heart. Since his arrival, Olivier can be found busy exploring the city's neighbourhoods, discovering new cultures and the vibrant street hawker culinary scene.About Club MedClub Med, founded in 1950 by Gerard Blitz, invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding in activities especially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites. Today, Club Med is the world's leading provider of upscale, all-inclusive holiday packages with a French touch for families and working couples. Club Med operates nearly 70 resorts, of which 85% are rated Premium & Exclusive Collection. Present in 30 countries around the world, the Group employs more than 23,000 Gentils Organisateurs (GOs) and Gentils Employes (GEs), representing 110 nationalities. http://www.clubmed.asia/Press Contacts for Club MedPRecious Communications for Club Medclubmed@preciouscomms.com+65 6303 0567 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Aniverse Introduces New Characters & Launches Web 3.0 Metaverse Service

SEOUL, KOREA,November30, 2022- (SEAPRWire) – Aniverse announced on the 30th that it will officially launch its Web 3.0 Metaverse. Services currently provided within the Aniverse Web 3.0 Metaverse include Larva NFT Staking, Larva Kids NFT Breeding, NFT Marketplace, Media, and Swap. Aniverse’s Web 3.0 Metaverse, which is scheduled to be launched as a web service, has been designed to look like a movie set. Animations that fit the concept of various services provided by Aniverse have been formed within the Metaverse. In July, Aniverse introduced five new characters called ‘ANIVERSE TOWN’, the mascot characters of the Aniverse Metaverse. The names of each character were decided by holding a vote for users within the community and names chosen were; Elin, Marvin, Bran, Balboa, and Annie. Aniverse also seeks to continuously expand the ecosystem by adding partner company’s IP characters to the Aniverse Metaverse. After selling all 10,000 Larva PFP NFTs on OpenSea in March, Aniverse is expanding its services by launching staking, swap, and breeding services in quick succession. Currently, one of the benefits of the breeding service is the launch of the Larva NFT staking boosting service. Social Links ANIVERSE NFT Discord: https://discord.gg/larvanft Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANIVERSE17 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aniversefoundation YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VAzaWe Telegram Official Group: https://t.me/aniverse_official_worldwide Media Contact Brand: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD Contact: Media team Email: ysc@aniverse.io Telephone: +82 070-4609-6487 Website: https://aniverse.io/ SOURCE: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

Aniverse Introduces New Characters and Launches Web 3.0 Metaverse Service

SEOUL, KOREA,November30, 2022- (SEAPRWire) – Aniverse announced on the 30th that it will officially launch its Web 3.0 Metaverse. Services currently provided within the Aniverse Web 3.0 Metaverse include Larva NFT Staking, Larva Kids NFT Breeding, NFT Marketplace, Media, and Swap. Aniverse’s Web 3.0 Metaverse, which is scheduled to be launched as a web service, has been designed to look like a movie set. Animations that fit the concept of various services provided by Aniverse have been formed within the Metaverse. In July, Aniverse introduced five new characters called ‘ANIVERSE TOWN’, the mascot characters of the Aniverse Metaverse. The names of each character were decided by holding a vote for users within the community and names chosen were; Elin, Marvin, Bran, Balboa, and Annie. Aniverse also seeks to continuously expand the ecosystem by adding partner company’s IP characters to the Aniverse Metaverse. After selling all 10,000 Larva PFP NFTs on OpenSea in March, Aniverse is expanding its services by launching staking, swap, and breeding services in quick succession. Currently, one of the benefits of the breeding service is the launch of the Larva NFT staking boosting service. Social Links ANIVERSE NFT Discord: https://discord.gg/larvanft Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANIVERSE17 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aniversefoundation YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VAzaWe Telegram Official Group: https://t.me/aniverse_official_worldwide Media Contact Brand: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD Contact: Media team Email: ysc@aniverse.io Telephone: +82 070-4609-6487 Website: https://aniverse.io/ SOURCE: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

Straits receives approval from Marine Department to commence operation for Asia’s Largest STS Energy Transhipment Hub in Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Straits Inter Logistics Berhad ("Straits" or "Company"), a Bursa Malaysia Listed Company, announced today that Victoria STS (Labuan) Sdn Bhd ("Victoria STS") had received approval from Marine Department Malaysia on 30 July 2021 to commence operations to develop an integrated offshore Ship-to-Ship Transhipment Hub. The Company has mobilized its resources and infrastructure in preparation to commence operation of the STS Transhipment Hub in the coming fourth quarter 2021.Victoria STS is a 70% owned subsidiary of Fajar Maritime and Logistics Sdn Bhd, which in turn is a 60% owned subsidiary of Straits.Concurrently, Victoria STS has also on 30 July 2021 received approval from Marine Department Malaysia on the Marine Risk Assessment ("MRA") in accordance with the terms of reference of MRA. The assessment was done as part of the requirements to be complied before 8 January 2022 to develop an integrated offshore Ship-to-Ship ("STS") Energy Transhipment Hub within the port limits of Victoria Bay.The Company expects to commence and complete the development of the STS Energy Transhipment Hub which includes setting up the key facilities and equipment such as tugboats, pneumatic fenders, LNG cryogenic equipment and single point mooring system by the fourth quarter of 2021.Marine Department Malaysia had on 12 July 2021 granted the approval for the Company to develop the STS as announced to Bursa Malaysia.The STS hub will be Straits' flagship energy project which will be located within the port limits of Victoria Bay deep water area spanning a vast 3309 hectares supporting an initial six (6) STS berths with safe water depths of up to 30 meters. The development will advance the introduction of state-of-the-art multi-functional energy transhipment facilities that will be able to accommodate LNG carriers up to the size of a Q-Max and Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC).Victoria Bay is strategically located along international shipping and energy trade routes. Straits' plan to develop the STS Hub is set to be one of the largest offshore LNG and LPG energy transhipment hubs in Asia. The STS hub is also strategically located within the vicinity of Labuan Liberty Port which is managed and operated by Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd ("MPM'), a 51% owned subsidiary of Straits.Commenting on the latest development, Straits Group Managing Director Dato Sri Ron Ho Kam Choy said, "Since our announcement on 12 July 2021 on the STS Transhipment Hub, we have received numerous enquiries from both notable international and local entities that are interested in partnering us to develop this into Asia's largest STS Transhipment Hub. We are engaged in discussion with many parties in preparation for this project and Straits is gearing to kickstart this within the next few months. The other entities within the Straits Group will also stand to benefit from the business spin-offs of this project." Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Football: Manchester United announce coronavirus all clear

LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United announced on Friday (July 30) they had no positive coronavirus cases within their first-team squad and could resume training. Thursday saw United cancel their pre-season friendly at Preston on Saturday after a number of suspected Covid-19 cases within the camp of the English football giants. United were due to make the short trip to Deepdale, fellow northwest club Preston's home ground, at the weekend as part of their build-up to the new Premier League season. But routine lateral flow testing on Thursday saw some possible positive cases returned, with all those concerned isolating ahead of further PCR tests. Nevertheless, a statement issued by United on Friday said: "After further testing yesterday (Thursday) and today (Friday), we can confirm that there are no positive cases within the first-team group. "Following consultation with the Premier League, they are satisfied that all Covid protocols have been followed correctly and the squad can return to training immediately." United are due to finish their pre-season programme with a game against top-flight rivals Everton at Old Trafford on Aug 7. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, runners-up in last season's table to local rivals Manchester City, then begin the new Premier League campaign at home to Leeds the following week. More on this topic   Related Story Football: Man United friendly called off after Covid-19 cases   Related Story Coronavirus microsite: Get latest updates, videos and graphics   Related Stories:  Related Story US plays catch-up with Covid-19 vaccine donations in South-east Asia, but vast needs remain unmet Related Story Jokowi says Indonesians are 'screaming' for Covid-19 curbs to be gone Related Story Most Home Team officers vaccinated against Covid-19; over 100 receive National Day awards Related Story More severe cases of Covid-19 likely as numbers triple in 2 weeks: Experts Related Story 10 new Covid-19 clusters including Zuellig Pharma; 7 cases in ICU Related Story Village Hotel Sentosa becomes 6th Covid-19 community care facility Related Story Mandatory Covid-19 testing for residents of 2 HDB blocks in Choa Chu Kang and Jurong West