SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 14, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 14, 2025 – Cendyn and Amadeus have announced the results of their Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index for Q4 2024. The index reveals a significant milestone, achieving the highest overall health metric in four quarters, reaching 108.2 percent year-over-year. This positive trend underscores the continued recovery and growth within the hospitality sector.

Top Performing Markets

Several key markets demonstrated exceptional performance in Q4 2024, contributing significantly to the overall positive index. The top-performing markets for overall health include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 14, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 14, 2025 – A tremendous surge in the U.S. hotel development pipeline marked the final quarter of 2024, with the pipeline hitting unprecedented levels across the country. Recent analysis and reports from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals the total hotel construction pipeline has swelled to 6,378 projects encompassing 746,986 rooms, marking year-over-year (YOY) increases of 7% and 8% respectively. This continues an upward trajectory that began in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Vigorous Activity Across All Project Stages

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – Nestlé S.A. today announced its full-year 2024 results, highlighting solid performance amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment and soft consumer demand. The company reported organic growth of 2.2%, a return to positive real internal growth (RIG) of 0.8%, and free cash flow of CHF 10.7 billion. The Board of Directors proposed an increase in the dividend per share to CHF 3.05.

Solid 2024 Performance

Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe commented, “In a challenging macroeconomic context and soft consumer environment, we achieved a solid performance in 2024 in line with our latest guidance. Organic growth was 2.2%, with a return to positive real internal growth of 0.8%, and both strengthened in the second half. Free cash flow improved to CHF 10.7 billion, and the Board proposes an increase in the dividend per share to CHF 3.05.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – #WorldNutellaDay returns with the unmissable brand’s celebration – bringing fans together in sharing their passion for the Nutella® family of products.

Joining the global celebration of its iconic brand, innovative products and the fans at its heart, Nutella® today reveals exciting new cultural experiences, events and activities worldwide.

Highlights for 2025 include the unveiling of its new sonic identity, a special exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome, and a new book on Nutella’s rich history and evolution - immortalising the spread as a cultural icon.

A Global Celebration of Nutella®

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – The Ferrero Group, a global confectionery leader, has announced strong financial results for the 2023/2024 financial year, demonstrating continued growth and innovation. Despite a challenging economic climate, the company reported an 8.9% increase in turnover, reaching EUR18.4 billion.

Financial Performance and Strategic Growth

The Ferrero Group's success is attributed to its robust business model, beloved brands, and dedicated workforce. The company, with 37 manufacturing plants worldwide and a global workforce of 47,517, navigated volatile commodity prices and inflationary pressures to deliver impressive results.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – The global travel industry is back in full force, and ITB Berlin 2025 is a testament to its resurgence. With record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded floor space, and a renewed focus on innovation, the world's leading travel trade show is set to be the industry event of the year.

Positive Industry Sentiment Reflected at ITB Berlin

The show, which runs from March 4-6 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, has already reached 95% capacity with exhibitors from 165 countries. This strong showing reflects the industry's optimism and its eagerness to connect and do business.

"ITB Berlin is the place to be for anyone in the travel industry," says David Ruetz, Head of ITB Berlin. "This year's show is particularly exciting because it reflects the positive momentum we're seeing across all sectors."

Key Trends and Highlights

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – The Ahrtal region is gearing up to host a one-of-a-kind event for wine enthusiasts and professionals alike: the Frühburgunder Forum. This exclusive gathering will showcase the exceptional qualities of this rare grape variety, highlighting its unique flavors and cultural significance.

A Celebration of Flavor and Heritage

"Brombeere, Kirsche und schwarze Johannisbeere – das sind die Aromen, die den fruchtigen, aber sehr seltenen Frühburgunder am besten beschreiben." With its distinct notes of blackberry, cherry, and black currant, the Frühburgunder offers a sensory experience unlike any other. This delicate red wine, prized for its rarity and complex flavors, has earned a special place in the hearts of wine connoisseurs.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – Tired of that afternoon slump? Dragging yourself through meetings and struggling to stay focused? The secret to sustained energy and peak performance might be closer than you think – it's in your DNA! LYKON, a leading provider of personalized nutrition solutions, offers the innovative DNA SLIM TEST, a groundbreaking tool that unlocks your body's unique metabolic needs.

Why "One Size Fits All" Doesn't Work in Nutrition

From digestion and sleep quality to energy levels and skin health, nutrition has a holistic impact on our bodies and minds. However, every individual is unique, and our genetic makeup significantly influences how we absorb and metabolize nutrients. LYKON recognizes this fundamental truth and has developed the DNA SLIM TEST to provide personalized insights and recommendations tailored to your specific metabolic type.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Sanlorenzo S.p.A. today announced preliminary consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2024, reporting strong growth in net revenues and profitability. The company successfully met its 2024 guidance at all levels.

Financial Highlights

• Net Revenues New Yachts: €930.4 million, a 10.7% increase year-over-year.
• EBITDA: €176.4 million, a 12.0% increase year-over-year, with a 19.0% margin on revenues.
• EBIT: €139.3 million, a 10.6% increase year-over-year, with a 15.0% margin on revenues.
• Net Cash Position: €112.8 million (gross of acquisitions and extraordinary buy-back).
• Backlog: Exceeds €1 billion, with 88% covered by final clients.

Key Performance Drivers

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 13, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 13, 2025 – With approximately 120 participants, the second virtual Telemedicine Congress North took place on February 5, 2025. The congress was organized by the German Society for Telemedicine (DGTelemed) and the ZTG Center for Telematics and Telemedicine GmbH. The recording is now available on the YouTube channel of ZTG GmbH.

Focus on Regional Solutions in Northern Germany

Federal states such as Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Lower Saxony share the desire for comprehensive and high-quality medical care. What contribution can digitalization and telemedicine make to security and equality of care? This was discussed by representatives of the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Lower Saxony, moderated by Prof. Dr. Neeltje van den Berg (University Medicine Greifswald) and Dr. Franz Bartmann (member of the board of DGTelemed).