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Study reveals $418 million invested in carbon management software sector but companies need greater evolution Around 49,000 EU companies have to disclose carbon emissions from next year under new directive Verdantix report finds no single software provider currently has a complete portfolio offering Investment in new solutions points to rapid innovation as software firms fight for burgeoning corporate spend     Leading independent research and advisory firm Verdantix estimates $418 million has been invested in the carbon management software sector in the last 12 months, but it says companies in the sector need faster evolution as new regulations drive demand...

The Ultimate Indian Ocean Surf Break With Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort ​   Greetings from Anantara,  When anyone thinks of the Maldives the first thing that comes to mind is the stunning calm azure waters, yet a little known secret (until now) is that Anantara Dhigu has some of the best surfable waves just beyond its house reef: and for the more adventurous wave riders further tubular sites can be reached within 30 minutes by speedboat.  From introductory surf lessons for beginners to the most seasoned pros, the resort has now put together the Ultimate Surf Break package which includes...

Horizon Aircraft Successfully Completes Construction of a 50%-Scale Prototype VTOL Aircraft Toronto, Ontario –  August 2022 – Horizon Aircraft Inc. (“Company” or “Horizon”), an innovative leader in hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, today announced that it has successfully completed the construction of its innovative 50%-scale “Cavorite X5” prototype. Horizon’s innovative approach and technology allows the aircraft to fly 98% of its mission in a very low-drag configuration like a traditional aircraft. Flying most of the time as a normal aircraft is also safer and should make the aircraft easier to certify than radical new eVTOL designs....

Kempinski Hotels Extends its footprint in North American Market through Takeover of Luxurious Beach Hotel in Cancun, Mexico   Geneva, 10 August, 2022 – White sandy beaches and a crystal-clear ocean await guests in the newest five-star addition to the Kempinski Hotels portfolio: Starting from September 2022, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over a luxurious beach hotel in the attractive Mexican tourist destination of Cancun on the Riviera Maya. With no closure of operations, this well-known property will undergo various improvements and adjustments to the Kempinski brand standards in the coming months and will be named Grand Hotel...

FARFETCH AND SALVATORE FERRAGAMO ANNOUNCE GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP   Partnership will leverage the FARFETCH platform to further accelerate Salvatore Ferragamo’s digital capabilities and create new engaging shopping experiences in conversation with a global Millennial and Gen Z luxury audience Ferragamo will strengthen its presence on the FARFETCH marketplace, leveraging FARFETCH’s global audience Ferragamo will reinforce its omnichannel retail strategy through the integration of it’s e-commerce using FARFETCH Platform Solutions, while also exploring Farfetch Future Retail innovations   LONDON, U.K. AND FLORENCE IT, August 11, 2022: FARFETCH (NYSE: FTCH), the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, and Salvatore Ferragamo...