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Travefy ranked among America's fastest-growing private companies

NEW YORK, August 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Inc. revealed today that Travefy - the leading itinerary, proposal and client management tool for travel advisors - ranks No 4,742 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. 

"It is a true honor to be named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies," says Travefy CEO David Chait. "Achieving a spot on this prestigious ranking - especially for the years that cover the pandemic, which were devastating to the travel industry - is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the Travefy team as well as the resiliency of the incredible travel professionals our products serve."

To date, Travefy's all-in-one platform for travel advisors, agencies and tourism companies powers more than 20,000 travel brands globally. Travefy proudly serves the entire travel industry spectrum from independent home-based travel advisors to some of the largest travel brands including CTM, Destination Canada, Inspirato, Internova Travel Group, Gifted Travel Network, TripADeal, World Travel Holdings, Virtuoso, and 360 Private Travel among others.

In the post-pandemic landscape Travefy has seen a meteoric rise in adoption as travel agencies and host agencies realign their technology stacks to provide maximum value and efficiency to help propel their sales force—the travel advisor. With groundbreaking new enhancements including workflow management, integrated payment processing and integrations, Travefy continues to see market-leading growth.

The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. 

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. 2023 marks the first time Travefy submitted information to the Inc. 5000 and its first placement on the list.

 "Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future."

ABOUT TRAVEFY

Travefy's mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, marketing, form, and client management tools help Travel Advisors and professionals save time, impress clients, and sell more.

Travefy powers thousands of travel businesses across the globe ranging from small, independent travel advisors to the largest travel agencies, consortia, and organizations. Travefy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among other publications, and has won numerous industry honors including the ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Travefy has offices in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and Pennington, New Jersey. 

Find more information at https://travefy.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology 
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.'s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

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Celebrity Flora, an expedition cruise ship, will be equipped with Sonihull ultrasonic controls to protect the vessel.

MIAMI, August 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Across Oceans Group, Inc. announced a partnership with UK-based Sonihull. The partnership brings Sonihull's range of Eco-Friendly Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Technology to the Global Cruise industry, Commercial Shipping and Offshore. AOG's collaboration with Sonihull provides biologically safe and cost-effective environmental solutions to the Cruise Industry. Sonihull's eco-friendly technology can sharply reduce and even eliminate the negative impact of harsh chemicals currently used for anti-fouling purposes.

Vlasis Arapoglou, Fleet Technical Operations, Celebrity Cruises, said, "Celebrity Flora will be equipped with a Sonihull ultrasonic control box that will serve and protect the box coolers system. After verification of the satisfactory operation and positive results, we can expand to other areas of the vessel. Other areas to protect are HVAC, Bow Thrusters, Propulsion, Hull, and Plate Coolers."

Across Oceans Group was established in Florida in 2007, and is globally recognized as a leading provider of Products and Services to the Global Marine, Offshore and Cruise Ship Industry. AOG's comprehensive portfolio, and expertise in cruise industry, maritime industry supplier, and strong business partnerships accelerate Sonihull's reach. Douglas Diggle, founder, said, "Our partnership with Sonihull builds on AOG's existing capabilities as one of the leading suppliers to Global Cruise. Through our existing network, we are well positioned to providing environmentally conscious clients and businesses access to revolutionary technologies and advance sustainable anti-fouling solutions supplied by Sonihull." www.acrossoceansgroup.com

Sonihull: UK-based company that produces Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Systems. Sonihull provides environmentally friendly solutions to all Marine-Based Industries. Its products protect all machine structures that are exposed to seawater without the use of harsh chemicals that could be harmful to machinery and marine life. Marcel Botha, Director, said, "The new alliance is an exciting opportunity for the company to grow its international footprint. Sonihull's eco-friendly anti-fouling solutions have the potential to be a game changer. With zero environmental impact, Sonihull can help protect marine life by providing long-term sustainable solutions to unwanted marine biofouling." www.sonihull.com

• Fouling organisms on the hull create drag, leading to increased fuel consumption and reduced speed. By preventing the growth of these organisms, Sonihull helps maintain the hull's cleanliness, resulting in improved hydrodynamics and increased vessel efficiency. This leads to fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions.
• As Sonihull promotes better vessel efficiency, it indirectly contributes to reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By minimizing fuel consumption, ships equipped with Sonihull can help mitigate their environmental impact by emitting fewer pollutants.
• Marine biofouling is a major vector for the transportation of invasive species across oceans. These species can have detrimental effects on local ecosystems and biodiversity.

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Company also introduces a revamped identity that reflects the company's continued commitment to transforming how destination marketers source, share, and scale authentic content.

TORONTO, August 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, CrowdRiff, the all-in-one visual marketing platform for DMOs, unveils its brand refresh and accompanying campaign, "Showcase it." This non-scripted campaign explores how four destinations use CrowdRiff's visual content solutions to scale their marketing efforts. 

"Our brand campaign encapsulates a new vision for CrowdRiff. We're now enabling destination marketers to source, share, and scale authentic visuals that power their strategies and attract audiences on a global scale with multiple solutions," said Dan Holowack, CrowdRiff's CEO and co-founder. "Our Creators and UGC solutions, in harmony with DAM and Studio, provide an all-in-one visual marketing platform for destination marketers. It offers the power to showcase their destinations in a truly compelling and authentic way," emphasized the CEO.

CrowdRiff's newest solution, CrowdRiff Creators, connects DMOs to local creators in their destination, fostering a community of content producers who provide unique, location-specific content. This offers destination marketers an endless supply of original short-form videos and photos that showcase their destinations from an authentic point of view.

CrowdRiff's "Showcase it" campaign will be strategically placed across various social media platforms and a series of engaging short-form video ad spots. By spotlighting four unique DMOs, the campaign takes viewers behind the scenes of each destination's visual marketing strategy, illustrating how other destination marketers can scale their marketing operations with CrowdRiff solutions. 

CrowdRiff is also embracing a new look in its brand refresh. While preserving the core of the original CrowdRiff brand, the revamped identity reflects the company's continued commitment to transforming how destination marketers source, share, and scale authentic content. The updated visual elements encompass a wider range of colors, an innovative typographic system, and a focus on motion graphics. This new visual identity proudly honors the creative spirit of the destination marketing community. 

The brand refresh underscores CrowdRiff's dedication to making destination marketing more effective, user-friendly, and visually stunning than ever before. To learn more about CrowdRiff's "Showcase it" campaign and brand evolution, click here.

About CrowdRiff

CrowdRiff is an all-in-one visual marketing platform that empowers destination marketers to source, share, and scale original content that connects with today's travelers. With tools for original short-form video, user-generated content discovery, digital asset management, and more, CrowdRiff is how busy DMOs showcase their destinations to stand out across channels. For more information, visit www.crowdriff.com.

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Original Source: CrowdRiff Unveils New Brand Campaign 'Showcase it,' Spotlights Four Destinations Scaling Their Digital Marketing Efforts

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Introducing Havanero Espresso: Stone Street Coffee's Homage to the Cuban Coffee Tradition

NEW YORK, August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Stone Street Coffee Company, the esteemed artisan coffee roaster renowned for its globally-sourced coffees, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its latest innovation in premium coffee: the Havanero Espresso.

Cuba, a country synonymous with its delectably sweet sugar cane rum, world-class cigars, vibrant salsa rhythms, and legendary figures like Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, now serves as the inspiration for Stone Street Coffee's newest espresso blend. Stone Street proudly presents the "Havanero Espresso," a robust and dark roast inspired by the rich Latino culture.

Packaged in a convenient 10-oz. can, this extraordinary dark roast is composed of the finest Latino coffees, blending both Robusta and Arabica beans for a truly unique experience. Designed for the bold-minded coffee enthusiast, the Havanero Espresso pushes the boundaries of flavor, inviting drinkers on an exciting coffee journey.

"We're beyond excited to introduce the Havanero Espresso to our esteemed product line," said Stone Street's CEO, Johan Pesenti. "This new blend encapsulates our ongoing commitment to deliver unparalleled coffee experiences. The Havanero Espresso invites our customers to taste a piece of Cuba's vibrant culture in every cup."

Every sip of the Havanero Espresso unfolds a complex flavor profile. It melds the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel, along with exotic spices that perfectly encapsulate the Cuban spirit.

The Havanero Espresso will be available for purchase this Fall, from select retailers, online via the Stone Street Coffee Company website and app, and at Stone Street Coffee's flagship store in New York City. It is an invitation to coffee lovers seeking a bold brew that doesn't compromise on quality or flavor.

About Stone Street Coffee Company:

Established in 2009, Stone Street Coffee Company is a New York-based artisan coffee roaster devoted to producing the finest quality coffee while championing sustainability and fair trade practices. With an extensive selection of single-origin and blended coffees, as well as exclusive seasonal offerings, Stone Street Coffee caters to the refined tastes of coffee connoisseurs worldwide. To discover more, visit StoneStreetCoffee.com or follow them on Instagram @stonecoffeecompany.

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Benjamin Elmalek
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Original Source: Stone Street Coffee Debuts Havanero Espresso: A Dark Roast for the Bold-Minded

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Willie's Kyle Soft Opening Raises Over $6K for First Responders and Nursing Staff

KYLE, Texas, August 3, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Willie's Grill & Icehouse officially opened its doors in Kyle, Texas, on Monday, July 17. In a big-hearted move that underscores the definitively Texas brand's commitment to its communities, Willie's Kyle turned days one and two of its soft opening into two local fundraisers: On July 14, proceeds went to the Kyle Fire Department and on July 15, cash raised went to Seton Foundations. Both organizations received checks for $3,300 each. 

The highly anticipated Kyle outpost is the 20^th in the state for the Texas-based, Texas-grown Willie's, as well as the eighth location to feature an expansive full bar—the largest of the franchise's bars. The addition underscores Willie's reign as the region's top family-friendly haven, where a renowned scratch Texas kitchen and casual icehouse vibes offer wholesome fun for parents and kids.

At the Willie's Kyle ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 20, members of the Kyle Chamber joined the celebration. Willie's community outreach assumes a variety of forms. In addition to ongoing philanthropic efforts, Willie's presence in Kyle has also created more than 100 quality, local jobs. A job at Willie's offers a bright future: Willie's actively promotes and hires from within, believing every position has the potential for long-term career growth.  

"If our time here thus far is any indication, the future for Willie's Kyle is bright," said Greg Lippert, CEO of Willie's Restaurants. "We've loved getting to connect with the community and are thrilled to offer families a laid-back, delicious place to come and gather over delicious food and drink." 

Located at 19200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Kyle, TX, 78640, Willie's Kyle is defined by the same mouthwatering menus, sprawling open-air patio spaces, and genuine friendliness that have endeared the brand to families for almost three decades. Retractable glass garage doors facilitate easy movement between outdoors and Willie's colorfully decorated interior, rooted in vintage-inspired nods to the Texas icehouse tradition. Outside games, 18 massive flat-screen TVs, and ample seating beckon, providing plenty of room for relaxing, watching a game, and reconnecting with family over classic dishes always made from scratch, served with inspired craft cocktails, local brews, and more.

Willie's Kyle is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to Midnight; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Original Source: Willie's Grill & Icehouse Donates Thousands Amidst Kyle Grand Opening