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The 100 years presence of the Fiat in Argentina

22. Mai 2019
von Jan-Christopher Sierks

For immediate release | Source: LaPresse Germany

The 100 years presence of the Fiat in Argentina was celebrated last night, in Buenos Aires, with a big event, with over 400 guests attending, held in the La Rural trade fair complex. The President of the Republic of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, took part to celebration: he was welcomed by the Chairman of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, John Elkann, and the CEO, Mike Manley.

Elkann, in particular, reaffirmed FCA’s commitment „to continue writing the future history together with Argentina“. „Thanks to its people and its potential – the President of FCA added – this country holds trump cards to overcome the problems of the current situation. The bond we feel with Argentina is undoubtedly special. We live together challenges and successes, flourishing periods and difficult ones, and also those of change. The legacy we are witnessing – he specified – does not refer only to investments, staff training or to the contribution we have made to the industrial and technological development of the country. It is also, and above all, a human history of tens of thousands of Argentines, many of whom are descendants of the Italians, who have shared dreams and challenges and it is thanks to them that the great Fiat family was built in Argentina”.

On the occasion of the event, which was attended, among others, by Juan Schiaretti, Governor of the Province of Cordoba, where the FCA production plant is located, Giuseppe Manzo, Ambassador of Italy in Argentina, Richard Palmer, Chief Financial Officer of FCA and Antonio Filosa, Chief Operating Officer of the LATAM Region of FCA, it was shown, with various historical and current models, the evolution of the presence of Fiat in Argentina (first commercial only and then also industrial) and was unveiled in preview the special limited edition of the Fiat Cronos Centenario that will be produced in Cordoba in 100 exclusive units. The concept of the Fiat Fastback SUV was also shown during the event.

The first car built in Argentina, in 1960, was the Fiat 600D, which symbolized the mass motorization of the Argentines with almost 300 thousand cars produced, but among the main models to be also reported the Fiat 128 (255.110) and the various versions of the Fiat 125 and Fiat 147 with over 400 thousand vehicles produced in total. However, the Siena family produced more than 550,000 cars, and the Fiat Uno and the Palio family also played a leading role. Now the torch has passed to the Cronos with about 70 thousand vehicles produced in almost two years.

Photos: FCA Group

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US Major League Soccer to be in line with…

19. März 2019
von Jan-Christopher Sierks

US Major League Soccer is requested to introduce promotions and relegations. This is the proposal of over 100 clubs currently outside the MLL expressed in a letter to the president of Fifa Gianni Infantino and to the number one of the American football association Carlos Cordeiro.

The US clubs are calling for an open system, in line with Fifa requirements, rejecting the idea that the prospect of a downgrade is a disincentive for investors.

„Dozens of owners have seen their investments fall apart and hundreds, if not thousands, of players have realized their unrealized potential“, wrote Chris Kessell, president of the West Side Soccer Club. „This situation is unique in the global context of football and, as some evidence suggests, it is determined by the exceptional nature of US closed model.“

The proposal of the US companies to the federation plans to establish a dialogue aimed at favoring „an open system“ that can „unlock the potential of a beautiful game in the US“. The letter also refers to the appeal presented by Miami Fc and Kingston Stockade FC at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.

„We understand their efforts in bringing the issue of Article 9 and the promotions and relegations to the attention of Fifa and the US Football Association – it is the position of the clubs outside the Mls expressed by Kessell. We want to let you know that they are not the only companies that they want that to happen. An open system is what the clubs, players and supporters of all the United States want to see in American football.“

Source: LaPresse

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Associated Press and LaPresse to work together beginning Jan.…

18. Februar 2019
von Jan-Christopher Sierks

The President and CEO of The Associated Press Gary Pruitt and the President of LaPresse Marco Durante are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement effective Jan. 1, 2020 for the mutual distribution of content.

The details of the agreement will be revealed at a gala to be held in Milan on May 9, 2019.

The Associated Press, Lauren Easton, Media Relations Director, leaston@ap.org, Tel.: +001 212 621 7005
LaPresse Spa, Lara Cecere, Communication Director, lara.cecere@lapresse.it, Tel.: +39 02 26305578

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„The Leading Hotels of the World“ überreichen „Happy Guest…

26. November 2016
von Sven Müller

Einer der weltweit prestigeträchtigsten Preise der Hotellerie wurde jetzt einem historischen Hotel übergeben, das zur „Roberto Naldi Collection“ gehört: Der „Happy Guest Award 2016“ von „The Leading Hotels of the World“ (LHW) ging an das „Splendide Royal Hotel“ in Lugano, Schweiz.

Die Preisverleihung fand in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, während der jährlichen Tagung der „The Leading Hotels of the World“ statt. Dort waren die besten 400 Hotels der Welt versammelt. Die prestigeträchtige Auszeichnung wurde persönlich vom LHW-Präsidenten Ted Teng an den Besitzer des Hotels Dr. Roberto Naldi sowie seinen Geschäftsführer Giuseppe Rossi überreicht.

„Es gibt keine glücklichen Gäste ohne glückliche Mitarbeiter“, sagte Giuseppe Rossi auf dem Podium. „Lassen Sie mich Ihnen sagen, wie glücklich und stolz ich auf alle meine Mitarbeiter bin und wie sehr ich sie alle schätze. Sie sind einfach wunderbar und einzigartig in allem, was sie tun. Besonders danke ich unserem Besitzer, Dr. Roberto Naldi, der es mit seinem Weitblick, seiner Leidenschaft und seinem Engagement über all die Jahre ermöglichte, Innovationen und Hotelstrukturen zu schaffen, die auf internationaler Ebene mit den besten Hotels der Welt konkurrieren. Es ist ein Privileg für mich, der Manager eines seiner Hotels zu sein, an einem der schönsten Orte auf dieser Welt“, fügte Rossi hinzu.

Roberto Naldi Collection
Gastfreundschaft war schon immer das Markenzeichen der „Roberto Naldi Collection“ (robertonaldicollection.com) und ihren sechs Luxushotels, die durch starke italienische Eigenschaften und internationalen Geist geprägt sind. Das „Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa“, das „Splendide Royal“ sowie das Boutique-Hotel „Mancino 12“ in Rom, das „Grand Hotel Eden“ und das „Splendide Royal“ in Lugano – zusammen mit der jüngsten Einweihung der Gruppe, dem „Splendide Royal“ in Paris – sind ein authentisches Zeugnis von diskretem Luxus und großer Faszination.

Die zentrale Lage, die exklusive Aussicht und das exzellente kulinarische Angebot der Restaurants sind markante Elemente aller Hotels, die Tradition und Innovation verbinden, um den Gästen das unvergessliche Erlebnis einer individuellen Gastfreundschaft in eleganten Residenzen und alten Gebäuden zu liefern. Die „Roberto Naldi Collektion“ bietet den Gästen jährlich 174.000 Zimmer, zusammen mit 30 eleganten und vielseitigen Konferenzsälen, ausgestattet mit modernster Technik, und hat Platz für 3.800 Personen auf einer Fläche von über 4.700 Quadratmetern.

Die Gruppe beschäftigt 500 Mitarbeiter. Im Jahr 2013 beherbergten die Hotels 200.000 Gäste – mit einer durchschnittlichen Belegung von 70% und einen Umsatz von 49 Millionen Euro.