If you were free to settle in any location and were looking for financial advantage plus a great lifestyle, where would you go? What location has the ideal combination of high salaries, low taxes, low hardship and high social benefits?

To answer these questions AIRINC has created the Talent Attractiveness Index (working title) to evaluate and compare the attractiveness of 150 global locations according to weighted combination of financial and lifestyle metrics. This ranking evaluates how attractive a location is to potential employees, and employers. The financial metrics are based on salary levels, tax rates and costs using AIRINC tools and tax models. The lifestyle metrics are based on an 'ideal' hardship score.    While there are many rankings out there on the best place to live this ranking is different in that it: Has a global scope A city level granularity A combination of financial and lifestyle factors Not based on survey respondents but instead utilizes AIRINC research  If you are interested in publishing this ranking/story or would like to learn more, please let me know. Thank you, Michelle Curran Americas Marketing Manager AIRINC 617-250-6662

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Another animal inspired innovation

Dear Master Wanted to let you know we are back on Kickstarter with yet another animal inspired creation, OWLBAG!!!  Hope this is of interest to your audience. Have a wonderful day please do let me know should you require anything.   OWLBAG one bag, many bags by STUDIO BANANA THiNGS     STUDIO BANANA THiNGS, creators of OSTRICH PILLOW, KANGAROO LIGHT and BATBAND, return to Kickstarter with yet another animal inspired creation which will revolutionise our day to day.  OWLBAG is a bag with multiple personalities, it's sleek and functional design enables you to personalise your bag to your daily needs, easily compartmentalising your belongings and choosing your own unique style.  OWLBAG is one bag, with 7 ways of using it doing away with all the other bags in your life.  OWLBAG comes with an ingenious hidden technology layer making it super smart, integrated battery pack provides you with extra juice when you need it most and proximity beacon alerts you via a nifty app when you are out of security zone of your bag, giving you 270 vision, just like an owl!!! OWLBAG premiered at Maison & Objet Singapore 2016 four weeks prior to launching on Kickstarter, the crowd welcomed its ingenious design, meticulous transformability, durable materials and smart technology layer. STUDIO BANANA THINGS' latest dream OWLBAG will feature on Kickstarter until the 2nd of May 2016 aiming to raise $100,000 to make production roll-out possible.     Contact      e: press@studiobanana.com                     m: +44 (0)7970 649 779                    w: www.studiobananathings.com     Notes to Editor   OWLBAG will feature on Kickstarter for 40 days. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/owlbag Press Kit www.dropbox.com/sh/niwqdyrekj5fayp/AABqAbS_xGn4MIPALHFu2DBGa?dl=0  STUDIO BANANA THINGS is internationally recognised as designers of fun and functional products for people on the go.   Previous Successful Kickstarter Projects   OSTRICH PILLOW - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow OSTRICH PILLOW LIGHT - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow-light OSTRICH PILLOW MINI - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow-mini KANGAROO LIGHT - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/kangaroo-light BATBAND - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/batband

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Serviced Apartment Summit Americas strengthens cast of industry leading speakers

Serviced Apartment Summit Americas strengthens cast of industry leading speakers   London-based events organiser and online publisher International Hospitality Media is delighted to confirm the latest wave of speakers and sponsors for its inaugural Serviced Apartment Summit Americas.     The first Serviced Apartment Summit Americas takes place at the Westin Times Square, New York City, on April 13 and 14 2016. The conference and exhibition features a tour of Manhattan corporate housing and extended stay real estate with numerous networking opportunities, and a full conference agenda with a top quality cast of industry expert speakers covering extended stay hotels, branded residences, aparthotels, corporate housing and short-term rentals.   Event host Piers Brown said: "The buzz surrounding the serviced apartment sector is a global phenomenon, and we are very much looking forward to bringing the Summit to the American market, where the industry, particularly the extended stay and corporate housing sectors are relatively mature but still growing strongly, with CHPA's Corporate Housing Industry Report highlighting a 4%  increase over 2013 to $2.73 billion. Like our European and MEA events, Serviced Apartment Summit Americas promises to have a high quality attendance of operators, real estate developers and financial institutions to map the future and drive the sector forward together. We offer sponsors, exhibitors and delegates the opportunity to make valuable new business contacts and gain knowledge."   Sean Worker, CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, the event's Patron sponsor, said: "We are delighted to be supporting the first Serviced Apartment Summit Americas. Having been involved with the London Summit from its foundation, BridgeStreet has seen at first hand the benefits an event such as this has for broadening the appeal of our whole industry. Having a forum to  bring together multi-discipline expertise such as advisory, investment, legal services and technology is invaluable, and I look forward to welcoming Piers and his team to the US, and a successful event."   Anthony Balestrieri, director, real estate investors, Metlife, said: "I have been delighted to participate in the Serviced Apartment Summit Americas advisory committee meeting, and it's pleasing to see an investment focus on the corporate housing, extended stay and short term rental sectors."   Speakers at Serviced Apartment Summit Americas include: • Abi Adisa, CEO of Amara Suites • Mohammed Al Marzooqi, managing director of Cheval Residences • Vail R. Brown, SVP of global business development and marketing for STR • Paul Constantinou, chairman of Quest Apartment Hotels • Lee Curtis, president of global housing management, ABODA • Jack DeBoer, founder WaterWalk Hotel Apartments • Piers Brown, CEO, International Hospitality Media • Kenneth Flornes, CEO, Nectar Furnished Apartments • Evan Frank, co-founder, onefinestay • Roger Furey, managing partner, Katten Law • Ricky Kapoor, director, The Edinburgh Collection • Sameer Kazi, head of real estate, SEDCO • Andrew McConnell, CEO, Rented.com • Jen O'Neal, founder and CEO, Tripping.com • Charlie Osmond, chief tease, Triptease • Jon Pertchik, CEO, InTown Suites • David Redfern, president, WaterWalk Hotel Apartments • Bruce Rohr, senior director, TownePlace Suites by Marriott • Mark Skinner, CEO, The Highland Group • Parker Stanberry, CEO, Oasis Collections • Sean Worker, CEO, BridgeStreet Global Hospitality   Sponsors for the conference include BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Cheval Residences, WaterWalk Hotel Apartments, Nectar Furnished Apartments, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Aboda, InTown Suites and The Highland Group.   The Serviced Apartment Summit brand was launched with a London event in 2013, and has grown rapidly each year. In 2015 the London conference attracted 300 delegates from more than 20 countries.   For more information and for speaker and sponsorship enquiries, contact Piers Brown: piers@servicedapartmentsummit.com +44 (0)20 8340 7989.   www.servicedapartmentsummitamericas.com   Who should attend? • Serviced apartment, extended stay, branded residence and corporate housing operators • Serviced apartment, extended stay, branded residence and corporate housing developers • Short-term rental platforms • Bankers, lenders and investors • Advisory and consultancy specialists • Real estate brokers • Real estate support services • Corporate travel buyers • Lawyers • Travel management companies • Suppliers / Service providers   Delegate feedback from Serviced Apartment Summit (London)   "I see so much potential in this segment of the hospitality industry and events like the Serviced Apartment Summit help to further innovate and unlock the potential value." Marc Jongerious, co-founder and managing director, Zoku   "The Serviced Apartment Summit has once again proven that there is still a great deal to learn and a huge amount of potential to unlock. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to sit down next to some of the industry's most important players, to offer insight on the African marketplace, and to apply lessons learned by our colleagues in larger markets that we seek to emulate." Abi Adisa, CEO, Amara Suites   "The 2015 Serviced Apartment Summit was considerably bigger than I had anticipated, with a high profile attendance and great networking opportunities. For Invesco Real Estate, the event represented a platform to connect with key players in the sector from an operating, lending and development angle, to explore investment opportunities in the sector together." Lisa Neubueser, director, Invesco Real Estate   "I enjoyed discussing travel buyers' accommodation requirements in an open format and the event gave me an updated knowledge on the sector." Jan Jacobsen, global projects manager, global travel, meetings and events, AIG   "I thought the Summit was excellent and certainly confirmed in my mind that this is a sector that our client funds should be looking at very seriously." Shailendra Shah, associate director, investment, M & G Real Estate   About International Hospitality Media International Hospitality Media is the premier specialist in online publishing; conference, exhibition and event organisation, and advisory services for niche growth sectors of the hospitality industry. The company publishes two industry-leading b2b websites - BoutiqueHotelNews.com and ServicedApartmentNews.com, which keep their respective sectors up to speed with news, comment and opinion. Our conference experience spans three continents and covers burgeoning segments including serviced apartments/extended stay, boutique and lifestyle hotels, hostels, budget travel and short term rental. Our events are renowned for their intense focus and attract quality industry leaders and brands, providing unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. We also organise bespoke educational events and investor breakfasts to bring operators and investors together. www.internationalhospitality.media   ENDS

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PRESS RELEASE: Iran hosts first International Travel and Hospitality Conference as government seeks to boost investment in infrastructure for tourism

PRESS RELEASE: Iran hosts first International Travel and Hospitality Conference as government seeks to boost investment in infrastructure for tourism   ISFAHAN, 24 February 2016 - More than 200 Iranian government officials gathered in Isfahan between 20-22 February for the country's first international conference aiming at public-private exchange to boost investment in transport and hospitality to satisfy an expected massive rise in tourism over the coming years.   "As Iran seeks to lower its economic dependence on oil, exploiting the incredible potential of tourism becomes a must," said Ahmad Reza Nikkar Esfahani, CEO of Atiyeh Saba Investment Company, a subsidiary of the Civil Servants Pension Fund (CSPF), organizer of the conference. "This conference is a new chapter in training and upgrading the tourism, transportation and hospitality industries," he added.   Atiyeh Saba owns the third largest Iranian airline, Iran Aseman Airlines and, among other business interests, has a controlling stake in the country's largest hotel chain as well as the National Iranian Tanker Company, one of the largest petroleum companies in the world. Deals announced at the conference included a memorandum of understanding between the renowned Swiss hospitality school Ecole hotelière de Lausanne and Atiyeh Saba to open a campus affiliated to the famous Swiss school in Isfahan.   Mahmoud Eslamiyan, Managing Director of the CSPF said that: "Opening what we aim to be a center of excellence demonstrates our commitment to provide a first-class academic education and open a new chapter in the hospitality industry not only in Iran but also in the region."   Rotana Hotel group's President Omer Z. Kaddouri presented further development plans in Iran. The UAE-based company is set to open four hotels in Iran within next two years.   Opportunities to develop sustainable inner-city and outer-city transports were also discussed at the conference, including plans for hybrid car systems. Isfahan's Governor General Rasoul Zargarpour noted that an anticipated high-speed rail link between Tehran and Isfahan would cut travel time between the cities to less than two hours.   With the thaw in relations, the number of European tourists to Iran increased 240 percent in 2015 and with the country's inclusion on recent "must visit" shortlists (coming in 16th on the CNN's top tourism destinations for 2016 for instance) the trend is set to continue. Host to 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Iran aims to quadruple the number of foreign tourists visiting the country to 20 million a year by 2025, bringing the value of the industry to £21 billion. For this though, significant investments are needed in infrastructure, notably hotels and transport. Currently, Iran has only 1100 hotels and guest houses – of which 130 are 4 or 5 star hotels. Iran seeks to increase the number of four and five star hotels from 130 to 400 in 10 years, and has announced plans to build 7 new international airports over the next decade.   Over the last month, Iran has signed major deals for foreign investment in hotels, airports, aircraft and rail – notably with companies in France, Italy and China. The government has also unveiled an internal investment package of 1300 projects and low-interest loans to finance the building of hotels. For more information, please visit the website of the Conference: http://ithconference.com/en/   -/-   For more information please contact: Sana Nikkar Assistant to Mr. Ahmad Reza Nikkar Esfahani, CEO of Atiyeh Saba Investment Company and organizer of the conference Sana.nikkar@gmail.com +98 912 534 3585

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Lightweight Containers launches 10-liter one-way keg

PRESS RELEASE New KeyKeg Slimline ready for new markets Lightweight Containers launches 10-liter one-way keg Den Helder/ Nurnberg, November 12, 2015. Lightweight Containers has launched its newest KeyKeg. This latest addition to the family, the KeyKeg 10 Slimline, holds 10 liters, thereby helping to meet the growing demand for smaller-volume kegs. Lightweight Containers expects that the keg’s 10-liter size will make it well suited for premium wines, beers, and specialty drinks. The KeyKeg 10 Slimline also has just what it takes to be attractive in the catering market.   The latest addition to the Slimline family offers the full range of KeyKeg technologies. The Bag-in-Ball™ technology keeps beverages good for weeks after tapping. The Double-Wall™ technology keeps the KeyKeg even safer; it can withstand higher pressures than most kegs and is highly stable in storage and transport. If desired, the KeyKeg can be delivered with either a newly designed carrier handle, or the familiar grip. Lightweight Containers has managed to limit the keg’s weight to just 0.82 kg. Its diameter is 240 mm and its height is 330 mm.   Total supply chain “Our new KeyKeg was developed entirely in line with the latest demands from the market”, says Jan Veenendaal, CEO of Lightweight Containers: “We have thousands of customers in the beverage industry worldwide. Every day we talk with other parties in the supply chain as well, from beverage distributors to bars and restaurants. We want to know what is going on with them too. KeyKeg is important for their success, and our success is only guaranteed if all these parties are satisfied. Their feedback told us that the time is ripe for a 10-liter KeyKeg. This KeyKeg will also give our customers more growth opportunities.”   New markets Its smaller volume combined with the Bag-in-Ball™ technology also makes the KeyKeg 10 Slimline extremely well suited to the catering market. Chief Commercial Officer Anita Veenendaal says, “We’re expecting that the new KeyKeg will be a popular choice for premium beers and wines, as well as specialty beverages, and RTD beverages.”     The small 10-liter KeyKeg is also attractive for consumers. It is very simple to tap using a hand pump or portable dispensing installation. Another unique advantage of the KeyKeg is that it can be dispensed using air so there is no need for a complicated installation of CO2 bottles or cylinders. Beverages stay good for weeks after tapping so there’s no need to throw away what’s left after the party is over. The beverage in a KeyKeg can also be cooled – a normal refrigerator and a hand pump are all that’s needed. This new KeyKeg will help our customers continue to conquer the premium-beverage and catering markets.   Production The new KeyKeg can be produced on any Slimline production line. Lightweight Containers will start production in Q1 2016. The first KeyKeg 10 Slimlines will be made in the Netherlands. Lightweight Containers will build a new Slimline production facility in France in 2016.   Contact: Lightweight Containers Robbert-Jan Knoppers Koperslagersweg 4 1786RA Den Helder 0031 223 66 1088 press@lightweight-containers.com Website: www.keykeg.com   Press contact: Barbara Hott Communication Harmonists Poststraße 48 69115 Heidelberg Tel 0049 6221 5860912 barbara.hott@commha.de www.commha.de   About Lightweight Containers Lightweight Containers is well known for the one-way 20- and 30-liter KeyKeg® (www.keykeg.com). The family-owned company, market leader in high-quality one-way kegs, develops, produces and sells the KeyKeg® and guarantees the continuity and quality of the KeyKeg® concept. This revolutionary and successful one-way keg develops and leads the market for one-way kegs and comes in 10, 20- and 30-liter versions. Breweries, wineries and other beverage companies prefer and use KeyKegs all over the world, as it is especially suited for carbonated and still beverages. KeyKegs are currently sold to clients in more than 70 countries and are in use in nearly 180 countries. KeyKegs are produced in Germany, The Netherlands and the US. Lightweight Containers plans to build a new production line in France in 2016.

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Brightlands challenge at the World Expo Milan

PRESS RELEASE   16 September 2015   Brightlands Challenge at World Expo Milan   The internationally focused Province of Limburg will be represented at World Expo Milan 2015 as a participant in the Dutch pavilion. Here it will promote the Brightlands campuses as European economic hotspots in the field of materials, food, health and smart services. This is the first time the four campuses have been represented together at an international event. A Brightlands Challenge will take place on 23 September.   The 34th World Expo exhibition, which runs from 1 May until 31 October 2015, is expected to attract 30 million visitors to Milan. More than 140 countries, including the Netherlands, are taking part. The Province of Limburg has been given the opportunity to participate in the Dutch pavilion. The World Expo is a unique opportunity to introduce an international audience to the Brightlands campuses in Sittard-Geleen, Maastricht, Venlo and Heerlen. And, at the same time, Limburg's unique location, sharing borders with Germany and Belgium, will be highlighted. Their location makes Limburgers effective partners in cross-border collaborations.   Twan Beurskens, Regional Minister of Economic Affairs for the Province of Limburg: 'We are taking the opportunity to present Limburg at this World Expo. It's important for the world to know what we have to offer. In the field of knowledge and manufacturing we are one of the most innovative regions in western Europe. Businessmen, academics and investors all over the world must know what's happening in Limburg.'   International reputation Bert Kip, CEO of Brightlands Chemelot Campus: 'We've being working together under the name Brightlands for a year now, and the name is already well known in the region. But as campuses we've taken this name in order to promote ourselves internationally. The World Expo gives us an excellent opportunity to position Brightlands internationally as the place for knowledge and business when it comes to materials, health, food and smart services.'   Jan Kees Dunning, CEO of Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus: 'We present Brightlands to World Expo visitors in a number of different ways. Our stand symbolises our motto, "Knowledge Crossing Borders’", through a school bus, which was converted in no time at all into an attractive information point and place to meet.'   Frans van Leijden, CEO of Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo: 'We also offer a programme which focuses on a number of Brightlands' areas of expertise. And we show Limburgers how they can use the Expo as a platform for their activities. The Expo also offers a good opportunity to talk to new target groups and to tell them directly what's happening on the Brightlands campuses.'   Peter Verkoulen, CEO of Brightlands Smart Services Campus: 'We are the newest Brightlands campus. Our aim is to develop smart services which allow companies to use ground-breaking innovative techniques to respond the challenges facing our planet. During the Brightlands Challenge at the World Expo in Milan we're keen to explore further how we can use the knowledge we have on our campus in the field of sustainability and health, in conjunction with specialists in the field of materials, health and food.'   Brightlands Challenge on 23 September In Milan, the province and the campuses will arrange meetings between international academics and businesses around a wide range of subjects related to the theme of the World Expo, Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.   On 23 September a special Brightlands Challenge will take place. The programme for this can be found at www.brightlands.com/milano. The press are welcome to attend this meeting. You can find more details and contact information at the end of this press release.   The driving forces behind the Limburg stand are the Province of Limburg, Connect Limburg, the Brightlands campuses and NV Industriebank LIOF.   The Minister of Economic Affairs of the German state of North Rhine Westphalia (NRW) has invited a delegation from Limburg, led by regional minister Twan Beurskens, to take part in a programme organised by NRW on 24 September. This will be followed by a reception in German pavilion at the Expo.     Brightlands Brightlands is the brand name of Limburg's knowledge economy. It is a partnership between Chemelot Campus, Maastricht Health Campus, Campus Greenport Venlo and Smart Services Campus Heerlen. The four campuses are located in Limburg. Brightlands is also involved in the research programme of Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and the Province of Limburg. Chemelot Campus specialises in materials and chemistry, Maastricht Health Campus in health, Campus Greenport Venlo in food and smart services and Campus Heerlen in smart services. On the Limburg campuses, businesses, education and knowledge institutions and the government work closely together on grand challenges, taking full advantage of the unique international location. For more information, go to: www.brightlands.com.   Connect Limburg Connect Limburg is the branding organisation of the province of Limburg. More information about Limburg is available at: www.limburgcrossborders.com.             Note for editors (not for publication)   For more information please contact: Marcel Abrahams, strategic communications adviser, Connect Limburg, m.abrahams@connectlimburg.eu, +31 6 11873046

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Hear through your skull with BATBAND

Hi guys, Hope this mail finds you well, we wanted to share with your our latest creation, ear-free headphones BATBAND, we think your audience will love it!   BATBAND™ first high fidelity ear-free headphones Fully funded in 7 days!! by STUDIO BANANA THINGS   STUDIO BANANA THiNGS, creators of OSTRICH PILLOW and KANGAROO LIGHT, return to Kickstarter with yet another inspirational creation which is set to revolutionise our daily lives.  BATBAND™ is a sleek ear-free headphone, an elegant piece of sound technology allowing you to listen to your private soundscape, as well as the world that surrounds you. BATBAND™ operates via a high fidelity bone conduction system, your ears remain free at all times; therefore you are hearing duo channel with all the benefits that come along with it. STUDIO BANANA THINGS' latest dream BATBAND™ has received full funding within 7 days and will remain on Kickstarter until the 28th of October.  This acoustic dream is set to go very far! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/batband   Contact      e: press@studiobanana.com                     m: +44 (0)7970 649 779                     w: www.studiobananathings.com   Notes to Editor BATBAND™ will feature on Kickstarter.com until the 28th of October. High resolution images are available to download via www.studiobananathings.com/pages/press STUDIO BANANA THINGS is internationally recognised as designers of fun and functional products for people on the go, thanks to Kickstarter   Previous Successful Kickstarter Projects OSTRICH PILLOW - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow OSTRICH PILLOW LIGHT - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow-light OSTRICH PILLOW MINI - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/ostrich-pillow-mini KANAGROO LIGHT - www.kickstarter.com/projects/ostrich-pillow/kangaroo-light

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