Une collection haut de gamme d'hôtels indépendants offrant aux voyageurs une expérience unique associée à la qualité et la fiabilité du groupe MCLEAN, Virginie-Mercredi 25 Janvier 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'une nouvelle marque dynamique proposant un choix inédit de séjours en hôtel indépendant: Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Tapestry Collection by Hilton est la 14ème marque et deuxième collection du groupe Hilton, le leader de l'hôtellerie connaissant la plus rapide croissance au monde, sur base du pourcentage de croissance organique unitaire. Tapestry Collection by Hilton a vu le jour pour répondre à la demande des clients et des propriétaires en matière d'hôtels indépendants haut de gamme à la recherche de fiabilité et de qualité. Chaque hôtel conservera son âme pour offrir à ses invités une expérience accueillante, chaleureuse et différente de celle des autres établissements. En outre, chaque séjour est garanti pa ... Read more »

Ascom, a leading provider of wireless Healthcare ICT solutions, will introduce a new version of its widely installed ‘Telligence’ nurse call solution at the 2017 Arab Health Congress. GOTHENBURG, Sweden -Tuesday, January 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- “The Ascom Telligence system has already transformed people’s ideas of what a nurse call system can deliver,” says David Foth, Ascom’s Global Product Manager for Patient Systems. “The latest version adds even more enhancements to improve workflow efficiency and streamline communication and collaboration between care teams and patients. For example, the new Telligence makes it easier for the care team to communicate about patient service requests, which means response times to patients can be improved. The new capabilities provide much more visibility to the most common types of requests that are received from patients. These can be utilized to aid the hospital in making workflow improvements and coordinating the proper s ... Read more »

A gathering of original, upscale hotels, offering travelers independent hotel experiences combined with value and reliability MCLEAN, Va.-Tuesday, January 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of a vibrant new brand that offers guests a refreshing choice for an independent hotel stay: Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Tapestry Collection by Hilton marks the 14th brand and second collection brand for Hilton, the world’s fastest-growing hospitality company on an organic net unit growth percentage basis. Tapestry Collection by Hilton was curated due to customer and owner demand for original upscale hotels that cater to guests seeking reliability and value in their independent hotel choices. Each hotel will maintain its individual spirit, offering guests an experience that is approachable and familiar as well as different from other hotels. In addition, each stay is backed by the reassurance of the Hilton name as well as its unmatched com ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -Friday, January 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) (“Takeda”) today announced the commencement of the cash tender offer by its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Kiku Merger Co., Inc., for all outstanding shares of the common stock of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) (“ARIAD”) at $24.00 per share. The tender offer is being made in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger which Takeda and ARIAD announced on January 9, 2017. Upon successful closing of the tender offer, stockholders of ARIAD will receive $24.00 in cash, net of applicable withholding taxes and without interest, for each share of ARIAD stock. Following the purchase of shares in the tender offer, ARIAD will become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda. On January 19, 2017 (Eastern Time), Takeda filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, which provid ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, January 25th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC) latest development, Mirdif Hills, is set to become one of the most popular residential communities in Dubai. The freehold mixed-use residential, commercial and retail development promises home owners a wide range of residential, shopping and services options upon completion. In recent years, reasonable rents and a growing volume of lifestyle amenities, such as supermarkets, schools, malls, healthcare facilities, parks and entertainment options have increased Mirdif’s popularity among Dubai’s diverse population. Its strategic location, proximity to the Dubai International Airport and easy access to the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Khawaneej Road and Al Awir Road have added to its appeal. Mirdif Hills, currently the only freehold project in Mirdif, is a mixed-use residential, commercial and retail development. The development includes 1,054 apartments, a 116-roo ... Read more »

Maintains Position as World’s Fastest-Growing Hospitality Company MCLEAN, Va.-Tuesday, January 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Creates Nearly 20,000 New Hotel Jobs Worldwide in 2016, Projected to Add 25,000 more in 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- 2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE:HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and maintained its position as the fastest-growing hospitality company. It also completed the spin-offs of Park Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations, creating three pure-play businesses that will lead their respective segments with tremendous growth potential. “For nearly 100 years, one name has stood for hospitality: Hilton. And it’s for this reason that we continue to build on our success and expand at a rapid rate,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president & CEO, Hilton. “As the result of our spin-offs, Hilton is a more simplified, focused and resilient business, ... Read more »

Le groupe maintient sa position de leader mondial de l'hôtelière avec la plus rapide croissance MCLEAN, Virginie -Mercredi 25 Janvier 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Création de pratiquement 20 000 nouveaux emplois dans le monde en 2016, et 25 000 emplois supplémentaires prévus pour 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE)--2016 a été une année véritablement exceptionnelle pour Hilton (NYSE:HLT), qui a battu ses records en terme de portefeuille de projets et de croissance unitaire nette, a connu le plus grand succès avec le lancement de la marque Tru by Hilton et a conservé sa position de leader de l'hôtelière à la plus rapide croissance. Le groupe a également finalisé les scissions de Park Hotels & Resorts et Hilton Grand Vacations, créant ainsi trois sociétés tout en ligne qui évolueront dans leurs segments respectifs avec un énorme potentiel de croissance. « Le nom Hilton incarne l'hôtelière depuis près de 100 ans. C'est pour cette raison que nous continuons à consolider notre succès et à nous développer à ... Read more »

DULUTH, Ga. -Tuesday, January 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today held its sixth annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin, Germany. A joint initiative of AGCO, Bayer CropScience, Rabobank, De Lage Landen, Trelleborg and Fuse Connected Services, this year’s Summit focused on ‘Organizing Farmers of the Future.’ “Co-operation among farmers has proven advantages in the advancement of agriculture,” says Gary Collar, AGCO Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Africa. “As well as giving farmers a voice and pushing for beneficial policies from the grassroots, collaboration can help achieve economies of scale and facilitate access to inputs, credit and markets. Today, technology, particularly through the proliferation of mobile phones and social media in Africa, is providing one of the greatest-ever opportunities for groups to organize themselves into powerful, influentia ... Read more »

Beyrouth, Liban : 24 - Janvier 2017- (ME NewsWire) “Agrytech” est un Hub d’innovation Agro-Alimentaire High-Tech, un programme conjointement financé par l’ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas et Berytech. Ce programme a été lancé le 19 Janvier 2017 à l’hôtel Four Seasons à Beyrouth, avec des interventions de la part de M. Maroun N. Chammas, Directeur exécutif de Berytech, de S.E.M. Han-Maurits Schaapveld a.i., Chargé d’Affaires de l’Ambassade des Pays-Bas et de S.E.M. Raed Khoury, Ministre de l’Economie et du Commerce. Le programme vise à fournir les ressources aux Startups en matière d’innovations révolutionnaires dans le secteur de l’Agro-Alimentaire, à leur offrir assistance technique et commerciale adéquates et tout soutien nécessaire en conséquence. Les Startups et les PME proposant des solutions dans une chaîne Agro-Alimentaire de qualité, sont invitées à présenter leur candidature. Le programme Agrytech repose sur trois piliers : - L’Accélérateur, qui a promeut les idées à carac ... Read more »

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland-Friday, January 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The company Swiss Advanced Vision (SAV-IOL SA - www.sav-iol.com) continues to expand its portfolio of intraocular lenses (IOLs) announcing the launch of a new product range based on the first InFo series released in January 2016. InFo lenses are designed to replace the crystalline after the cataract surgery providing patients a vision free of glasses, avoiding unwanted visual adverse effects, and preserving the resolution. The IOL InFo 124M is designed with an overall diameter of 12.4 mm to accommodate with large capsular bags. “With InFo 124M, we consolidate our current product range allowing more patients to benefit from our technology” says Max Boysset, CEO of Swiss Advanced Vision. “We are now working to enlarge our portfolio still using the Instant Focus® technology with more affordable solutions on one hand and very high-end products on the other hand to consolidate our offer with regards to cata ... Read more »