BWI: Haier India Teams Up With North East United Football Club (NEUFC) For Indian Super League 2014

Source : Haier India Friday, October 31, 2014 2:30PM IST (9:00AM GMT)   Haier India Teams Up With North East United Football Club (NEUFC) For Indian Super League 2014 Haier partners with John Abraham's team, marking its first sponsorship foray into Football   New Delhi, Delhi, India Haier, one of the largest Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics brands worldwide and world’s No.1* brand in major appliances, today announced a strategic partnership with the North East United Football Club team today for Indian Super League 2014. The announcement comes just days after the team won its first match at the tournament which will see 8 city-based teams playing 61 matches over a period of 70 days and is scheduled to end on the 20th of December, 2014. The NorthEast United FC from Guwahati, which is co-owned by John Abraham, has received tremendous response from the on-ground spectators cheering for the team during the matches. As part of the partnership, the team will be wearing the new jersey which features Haier’s logo on the front in its capacity of being the official sponsor of the team. Haier will also gain significant brand exposure around the grounds in form in-stadium promotional methods such as Perimeter electronic board branding, Stadium Electronic board static branding etc., for visitors to see. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier Appliances (India) said, “We are delighted to be a part of such exciting times where we have an opportunity to be a part of the journey of taking a wonderful sport like football to the masses. This partnership allows Haier to conjoin the synergy of being a young and sporty brand with the aggression of a sport like football.   We are ecstatic that we can now connect with our audience at a more personal level and enjoy the spirit of football together.” John Abraham, Bollywood Actor and co-owner of NorthEast United FC said, “I am very happy with Haier coming on board to support the NEUFC club in our inaugural year. Our team is built on certain elements that are coherent to the brand’s ethos, which makes it a perfect fit. It is good to know that the association with football is strategic; keeping in mind the potential growth of the sport in the country.” Haier has always believed in innovation, teamwork and dedication, values that are the core of a sportsman. This partnership with the North East United Football Club strengthens the perfect synergy of core values of both partner brands which are committed to introducing football to a larger Indian audience. To expand the mutually beneficial contours of this partnership, both partners will shortly launch a series of joint marketing initiatives to engage with their respective fans and consumers across India. In order to celebrate this association, Haier plans a contest on social media where participants stand a chance at winning Haier products personally autographed by the North East United Football Club players. About Haier India Haier India is a 100 percent subsidiary of Haier Group, which is one of the fastest growing consumer durables companies in the world. Haier is world’s no. 1 brand of Major Appliances* for the 5th consecutive year, as per Euromonitor. Haier is also world’s no.1 brand in Refrigeration appliances, Home Laundry appliances, Freezer and Wine Chillers. The company initiated its commercial operations in January 2004. It offers a wide range of products in all of 7 categories like Panels (LED/LCD TV’s), Water Heaters, Refrigerators, Wine Cellars, Washing Machines, Water Heaters and Deep Freezers. Every Haier product stemmed from innovation and technology and has been inspired and designed keeping the day-to-day customer needs in mind. Haier has its manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon in Pune district of Maharashtra, which has capability to manufacture Refrigerators, CTVs and Washing Machines. Haier is upgrading the new facility with state-of-the-art equipment' to create a Research & Development facility for refrigerators. Haier is known for introducing innovative products in the country and is best remembered for its revolutionary Bottom Mount Refrigerators, launched for the first time in India followed by the patented Double Drive technology in Washing Machines. LCDs with motion gaming technology, Washing machines with NZP (Near Zero Pressure) technology, 3 door refrigerators with smart convertible space, Water heaters with music functions are examples of continuous innovation at Haier for the Indian market. About Haier Group The Haier group was set up in 1984 in Qingdao, China. In just over two decades as per Euromonitor Statistics of 2003, Haier was ranked as the 2nd largest Home Appliances brand in the world. According to Euromonitor statistics of 2008, Haier branded Refrigerators have been ranked as number 1 worldwide. The group has emerged as a top multinational, manufacturing a wide range of home appliances and consumer electronics products with 15 Industrial Parks globally including USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia other than its robust presence in China. Haier’s revenues have shot up fourfold since 2000 with an annual Group turnover of 180.3 billion yuan, US $ 29.5 billion. Haier has 24 industrial parks, 5 R&D centers, 66 trading companies, 143330 sales outlets and more than 70,000 employees around the world. The product range comprises of over 15,100 models in 96 categories. Continuous innovation is the soul of Haier’s corporate culture. Haier has been widely recognized as a leader of nine products in terms of domestic market shares and the 3rd player of three products in the world market and world-class company in the fields of home integration, network appliances, digital and large scale integrated circuits and new materials. Haier has long attached significance to innovation in satisfying the demands of worldwide consumers and realizing win-win performance between Haier and clients. Haier has currently obtained more than 7,000 patented technology certificates and 589 software intellectual property rights. Haier has hosted and taken part in modification of about 100 technological standards.    Media Contact Details Ragini Vasishtha, 20:20 MSL, ,+91-9711500173 , ragini.vasishtha@2020msl.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Electronic Appliances & Components, Events & Conferences, Household & Personal Care Products & Services;General:Sports   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

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BWI: Energy Thought Leaders Build Energy Connections at Singapore International Energy Week 2014

Source : Energy Market Authority Friday, October 31, 2014 1:01PM IST (7:31AM GMT)   Energy Thought Leaders Build Energy Connections at Singapore International Energy Week 2014   Singapore More than 10,000 of the energy industry’s top leaders, representing businesses, governments and international organisations, and from over 60 countries, convened at the 7th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Beginning 27 October and concluding today, this year’s theme of “Building Energy Connections” was a reflection of the growing interdependence of energy markets.   Over 20 partner conferences and exhibitions, roundtable discussions, and associated events, saw a vibrant exchange of ideas on key energy challenges and opportunities facing the world today.  This diverse range of events offered opportunities for networking, and provided a platform for deal-making and the showcasing of innovative energy solutions.   Some of the event highlights included:   Mr. S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry kicked off SIEW 2014 with his opening remarks where he said that diversifying energy sources and enhancing access to secure and cost-competitive supplies were key parts of Singapore’s energy strategy The SIEW Opening Keynote, where Dr. Leonhard Birnbaum, Member of the Board of Management – Markets, Services at E.ON explained the need for countries to implement economically sensible energy policies and navigate the “global energy transitions” Masdar CEO Dr. Ahmad Belhoul spoke on the rising importance of renewable energy The Singapore Energy Summit saw 25 high-level speakers, across five sessions, addressing the world’s most pressing energy challenges.  This includes the growing importance of regional connectivity in tackling energy challenges, the strategic importance of the energy mix, the potential of renewables, and the enabling role of technologies The ASEAN-IEA Gas Dialogue, with Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, discussing the IEA’s views of how the gas market in ASEAN would evolve The Youth at SIEW programme, where over 250 students discussed Singapore’s energy future with Mr S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry. The Minister also presented the inaugural Energy-Industry Scholarships to four students, before touring the Youth Energy Showcase of 18 sustainable energy projects SIEW also featured partner events on key energy industry verticals including: the Asian Energy Financial and Investment Conference, Downstream & Petrochemical Asia, the Gas Asia Summit, the Platts Top 250 Asia Awards Dinner, the European Union Business Avenues Clean Technologies Exhibition, the RE@SIEW Exhibition and the Asia Clean Energy Summit   The week also saw several major announcements, including:   The formation of a S$25 million Energy Storage Programme by EMA to support the development and integration of large-scale, cost-effective systems for the Southeast Asian city-state’s power system; A S$20 million Energy Training Fund set up by EMA to support the training needs of Singaporean workers in the power sector; Various joint initiatives by EMA and Singapore Power to promote energy-efficiency and embark on a comprehensive rules review exercise to lower business costs.   SIEW will return from 26 – 30 October 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Adding to the line-up of leading energy events at SIEW 2015 will be Gastech, one of the world’s largest LNG and natural gas conferences and exhibitions. Do save the date, and do visit http://www.siew.sg for updates.   About Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) The 7th annual SIEW 2014 is the foremost platform for top policymakers, energy practitioners and commentators to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. SIEW brings together a robust line-up of world's leading conferences, exhibitions, roundtables and networking events to provide insights and perspectives on the emerging trends and innovations across the energy spectrum of oil & gas, clean and renewable energy, and energy infrastructure financing – in one week, one location. Please visit www.siew.sg for further information.   About the Energy Market Authority The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through our work, we seek to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. Please visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.   Media Contact Details Energy Market Authority, Wendy Lian, ,+65 6376 7651 , wendy_lian@ema.gov.sg Chenny Wulandari, Edelman, ,+65 6494 1563 , chenny.wulandari@edelman.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Business Services, Energy Companies, Events & Conferences, Major diversified industrial groups, Media & Entertainment;General:People   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. 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BWI: Infineon Introduces Revolutionary “Coil on Module” Package Technology for Dual Interface eIDs, eDrivers’ licenses or eHealth Cards

Source : Infineon Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Friday, October 31, 2014 1:14PM IST (7:44AM GMT)   Infineon Introduces Revolutionary "Coil on Module" Package Technology for Dual Interface eIDs, eDrivers' licenses or eHealth Cards   Munich, Germany Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the availability of its “Coil on Module” (CoM) package technology for official documents. The technology simplifies and improves manufacturing of electronic identification cards (eID), electronic drivers’ licenses or health insurance cards with both contact-based as well as contactless interface. Holders of these Dual Interface cards are able to use existing infrastructure as well as new and convenient contactless applications at e.g. government offices or at doctor’s offices.   For the first time worldwide, Infineon successfully introduced the Dual Interface CoM package technology with a wired card antenna. It can be fully integrated in the card material made of robust polycarbonate which is a prerequisite for producing highly secure official documents with particularly long validity.   Dual Interface cards build a bridge between contact-based card applications primarily used today and the mobile solutions of tomorrow. Therefore, demand for Dual Interface solutions is growing faster in the next years than for purely contactless solutions. According to latest estimates of market research firm IHS (July 2014) the number of Dual Interface cards for government and healthcare will grow between 2013 and 2019 by 22 percent per year compared to an increase of only 14.3 percent for purely contactless cards.   “Our ‘Coil on Module’ technology has already been well established in the payment market. We now also simplify and improve the production of long-lasting and highly secure official documents,” says Stefan Hofschen, Head of the Chip Card & Security Division of Infineon Technologies. “We understand our customers’ systems and challenges and contribute to their market success with segment-specific security solutions,” he adds. Like already realized with the award-winning first generation of the CoM technology for Dual Interface payment cards, Infineon uses an RF link rather than the common mechanical-electrical connection between chip module and card antenna. This allows skipping the elaborate process of interconnecting the chip module to the card antenna during card production. But CoM technology also offers many more advantages:   The Dual Interface cards become more robust as there is no connection between the chip module and the card antenna, which might be damaged through mechanical stress, more secure, as the chip module is approximately one-fifth slimmer than common modules, so that additional security features (security layers) can be integrated in the card, highly durable thanks to the use of superior materials.   Card producers and State Printing Offices can quickly and cost-efficiently manufacture Dual Interface cards to better serve the increasing demand. They can use existing production lines for contact-based chip cards to produce Dual Interface cards with no further investments, decrease manufacturing costs by simplifying production processes and increasing the yield, implant the chip module in the card up to five times faster than with conventional Dual Interface production methods.   The development of the CoM technology is based on Infineon’s comprehensive expertise in the field of chip and antenna design, high-frequency technology as well as chip module development. Consequently both chip and module with integrated antenna are perfectly adjusted and do not require additional tuning by the card manufacturer. The ‘CoM’ chip module and the card antenna can be integrated immediately in the card. Tests prove moreover that they are resistant to stress for up to ten years.   Availability Samples and starter kits of the ‘Coil on Module’ chip modules for official documents are available as of November 2014.   Visit us at Cartes Secure Connexions 2014 Infineon will exhibit its security solutions for the connected world at Cartes Secure Connexions Event 2014 in Paris (November 4-6, 2014) at booth 3 E004 in hall 3. Further information is available at: www.infineon.com/cartes   About Infineon Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany, offers semiconductor and system solutions addressing three central challenges to modern society: energy efficiency, mobility, and security. In the 2013 fiscal year (ending September 30), the company reported sales of Euro 3.84 billion with close to 26,700 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY).   Further information is available at www.infineon.com This press release and press pictures are available online at www.infineon.com/press   Media Contact Details Karin Braeckle, Worldwide Headquarters Infineon Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., ,+49 89 234 23424 , karin.braeckle@infineon.com Chi Kang David Ong, Asia Infineon Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., ,+65 6876 3070 , david.ong@infineon.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Business Services, Electronic Appliances & Components, Energy Companies, Information Technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Technology   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. 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BWI: SQS Q2 FY15 Total Revenue up by 10% QoQ to Rs 57 crore

Source : SQS India BFSI Limited Friday, October 31, 2014 10:51AM IST (5:21AM GMT)   SQS Q2 FY15 Total Revenue up by 10% QoQ to Rs 57 crore   Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India SQS India BFSI Ltd. formerly known as “Thinksoft Global Services Ltd” (BSE: 533121) (NSE: SQSBFSI), announced its second quarter results ended on 30th September’ 2014. SQS India BFSI is a specialist in financial and banking software testing services, and is the only independent testing service provider listed in India. The results are available on the company’s website, http://www.sqs-bfsi.com   PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS   Consolidated QoQ Review   Q2 FY15 Operating revenue was Rs 56.4 crore compared to Rs 51.3 crore during the previous quarter. Total income was Rs 56.8 crore compared to Rs 51.8 crore during the previous quarter - an increase of 10%. The Company reported EBITDA of Rs 12.2 crore compared to Rs 10.1 crore during the previous quarter. EBITDA Margin stood at 21.6% for Q2 FY15 compared to 19.7% in Q1 FY15, up 189 bps. Net profit stood at Rs 7.1 crore during the quarter under review compared to Rs 6.3 crore during the previous quarter. Basic EPS stood at Rs 6.90 compared to Rs 6.09 for Q1 FY15.   Consolidated H1 FY15 Review   Operating revenue was Rs 107.8 crore during the half year under review as compared to Rs 100.9 crore during the previous half year reflecting an increase of 7 % in rupee terms and in USD by 9 % to $ 17.87 Mn. Total income was Rs 108.6 crore for the H1 FY15 as compared to Rs 103.2 crore in the previous half year. EBITDA stood at Rs 22.3 crore for H1 FY15 as compared to Rs 17.0 crore during the previous half year. EBITDA Margin at 20.7% during the period under review as against 16.8% in H2 FY14, up 386 bps. Net profit stood at Rs 13.4 crore 6m ended September 30, 2014 as compared to Rs 9.2 crore in the  previous half year an increase of 45% over the previous half year. Basic EPS stood at Rs 12.99. Increase of 44 % over the previous half year.   Commenting on the results, Dr. Martin Müller, Managing Director & CEO, SQS India BFSI, said “The growth during the quarter was driven by healthy demand in North America and Europe where we will continue to focus our sales efforts for the medium term. I am pleased to report that after two quarters with SQS and further investment in billable resources, the company is now well positioned for further growth.”   About SQS India BFSI SQS India BFSI is a specialist in financial software testing with over 14-million person hour track records for Global 500 financial and insurance organisations in USA, UK, Europe, India and Asia-Pacific. Through its domain focus, structured testing methodologies, offshore delivery, and test automation expertise, SQS India BFSI helps clients realise 'business ready software', compress timelines, and reduce software product life cycle costs. In the last 16 years, SQS India BFSI has established a successful track record of handling large independent functional testing assignments. SQS India BFSI has established a global presence/ footprint in New York, London, Frankfurt, Singapore, Bangalore and Chennai. SQS India BFSI is the Winner of the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 India and Tech Fast 500 AsiaPac – 2006, 2007 and 2008.  SQS India BFSI is ISO 9001:2000 certified for 'Providing offshore testing and documentation services for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance verticals.   For more information, see www.sqs-bfsi.com         About SQS Software Quality Systems SQS is the world's leading specialist in software quality. This position stems from over 30 years of successful consultancy operations. SQS consultants provide solutions for all aspects of quality throughout the whole software product lifecycle driven by a standardised methodology, offshore automation processes and deep domain knowledge in various industries. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company now employs approximately 3,800 staff (incl. SQS India BFSI). SQS (incl. SQS India BFSI) has offices in Germany, the UK, Australia, Egypt, Finland, France, India, Ireland, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, UAE and the US. In addition, SQS maintains a minority stake in a company in Portugal. In 2013, SQS generated revenues of 225.8 million Euros. SQS is the first German company to have a primary listing on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) in London. In addition, SQS shares are also traded on the German Stock Exchange in Frankfurt am Main.  With over 7,000 completed projects under its belt, SQS has a strong client base, including half of the DAX 30, nearly a third of the STOXX 50 and 20 per cent of the FTSE 100 companies. These include, among others, Allianz, Beazley, BP, Centrica, Commerzbank, Daimler, Deutsche Post, Generali, JP Morgan, Meteor, Reuters, UBS and Volkswagen as well as other companies from the six key industries of SQS. For more information, see www.sqs.com.   Media Contact Details Vaidyanathan N, SQS India BFSI Limited, ,+91 (44) 43923200 , vaidyanathan.n@sqs.com Diwakar Pingle, Christensen Investor Relations, ,+91 (22) 42150210 , dpingle@christensenir.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & Financial services, Business Services, Financial Analyst & Investors, Stock Exchanges, Technology;General:Economy   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. 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BWI: Mumbai International Airport Bags the Prestigious Golden Peacock Award 2014 for Sustainability

Source : GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:37PM IST (12:07PM GMT)   Mumbai International Airport Bags the Prestigious Golden Peacock Award 2014 for Sustainability   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India GVK Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL) has bagged the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability’ for the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA). The award was presented at a specially organized “Golden Peacock Awards Ceremony”, on Wednesday, October 29 2014 at House of Lords- UK Parliament, Westminster in London.   Considered the greatest recognition of corporate excellence in areas of innovation, quality, sustainability, training, governance, environment management and corporate social responsibility the Golden Peacock Awards assessed the applicants on the basis of an exhaustive set of parameters covering a wide range of issues  and programs concerned with the Triple Bottom Line of the Business, also called the ‘TBL’ or ‘3BL’. Key to Sustainability the concept of ‘TBL’ means that the business success is defined not only by monetary gains but also by its environmental and social performances. In the current scenario, transparency about sustainability of organizational activities is of prime interest to a diverse range of stakeholders that include business, labor, non-governmental organizations, investors, accountants, and others. The idea of “Award for Sustainability” encourages initiatives in promoting sustainable development amongst organizations and rapidly accelerates the pace of stakeholder oriented improvement process. Receiving the award establishes the inspiration and alignment in the entire work force and also creates the organization’s brand equity on “SUSTAINABILITY” that reflects the extent of:   Responsiveness of organizational strategy to the needs of different stakeholders Integration of Sustainable Development issues with corporate functioning Development of innovative partnership models to fulfill social responsibility   Continuing its foray in Sustainable Development and promoting Sustainability across the value chain, MIAL had launched its second Sustainability Report in August 2014, a first in Asian and fifth in Global Aviation sector to follow the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 guidelines communicating about the Sustainable practices adopted in the operations relating to economic, environmental, and social performances.   The report is based on highest assurance level “In Accordance – Comprehensive” as per the GRI G4 guidelines. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a global non-profit organization in the sustainability domain. GRI promotes the use of sustainability reporting as a method for organizations to become more sustainably efficient and contribute to sustainable development. A sustainability report is a report published by a company or organization about the economic, environmental and social impacts caused by its everyday activities. A sustainability report also presents the organization's values and governance model, and demonstrates the link between its strategy and its commitment to a sustainable global economy.   GRI's mission is to make sustainability reporting standard practice for all companies and organizations. Its Framework is a reporting system that provides metrics and methods for measuring and reporting sustainability-related impacts and performance. The Framework – which includes the Reporting Guidelines, Sector Guidance and other resources – enables greater organizational transparency and accountability. This will build stakeholders’ trust in organizations, and lead to numerous additional benefits. Thousands of organizations, of different sizes and sectors, use GRI’s Framework to understand and communicate their sustainability performance.   About GVK MIAL: GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) is a Public Private Partnership joint venture between GVK-led consortium and Airports Authority of India (AAI). GVK MIAL was awarded the mandate for operating and modernizing Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (CSIA). Through this transformational initiative, GVK MIAL aims to make CSIA one of the world’s best airports that consistently delight customers besides being the pride of Mumbai. The new integrated Terminal 2 at CSIA enhances the airport’s capacity to service 40 million passengers per annum and one million tons of cargo annually. The new ‘Terminal 2’resonates cultural richness and legacy of India through a seamless amalgamation of architecture, design and the largest programme for art in public space spanning across the terminal. It also represents the new, contemporary andmodern India through its enabling business ecosystem as well as efficient functioning made possible by state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technological systems adopted. ‘Jaya He’, India’s largest art program for public display at T2 which has nearly 7,000 exclusively sourced exquisite ethnographic objects is conceived as two distinct sections - ‘Layered Narratives’ at the arrivals corridor that explores aspects of Mumbai’s changing landscapes and ‘Thresholds of India’, a scenography wall spanning a total of 3.3 km leading to the different boarding lounges captures the expanse and beauty of Indian art is the transformation of this vision of GVK. The installations at ‘Jaya He’ are made from various mediums ranging from canvas, fibre, terracotta, paper, stone and metal. The mediums have been innovatively used to portray India’s rich art heritage and cultural traditions. Photo Caption: Mr Prasad Nair and Mr Narendra Hosabettu receiving the Golden Peacock Award on behalf of MIAL     Media Contact Details Vaibhav Tiwari, General Manager - Corporate Communications Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd, ,+91-9820097475 ,+91 (22) 66850805 , vaibhav.tiwari@gvk.com Vikram Shirur, IPAN Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Mumbai, ,+91-9987635255 ,+91 (22) 40661755 , Vikram.shirur@hkstrategies.com Aditya Shukla, IPAN Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Mumbai, ,+91-9960537579 ,+91 (22) 40661755 , Aditya.shukla@hkstrategies.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Aerospace & Aviation, Energy Companies, Hospitality;General:Consumer interest, Travel & Tourism   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. 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BWI: Mumbai International Airport Bags the Prestigious Golden Peacock Award 2014 for Sustainability

Source : GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:37PM IST (12:07PM GMT)   Mumbai International Airport Bags the Prestigious Golden Peacock Award 2014 for Sustainability   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India GVK Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL) has bagged the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability’ for the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA). The award was presented at a specially organized “Golden Peacock Awards Ceremony”, on Wednesday, October 29 2014 at House of Lords- UK Parliament, Westminster in London.   Considered the greatest recognition of corporate excellence in areas of innovation, quality, sustainability, training, governance, environment management and corporate social responsibility the Golden Peacock Awards assessed the applicants on the basis of an exhaustive set of parameters covering a wide range of issues  and programs concerned with the Triple Bottom Line of the Business, also called the ‘TBL’ or ‘3BL’. Key to Sustainability the concept of ‘TBL’ means that the business success is defined not only by monetary gains but also by its environmental and social performances. In the current scenario, transparency about sustainability of organizational activities is of prime interest to a diverse range of stakeholders that include business, labor, non-governmental organizations, investors, accountants, and others. The idea of “Award for Sustainability” encourages initiatives in promoting sustainable development amongst organizations and rapidly accelerates the pace of stakeholder oriented improvement process. Receiving the award establishes the inspiration and alignment in the entire work force and also creates the organization’s brand equity on “SUSTAINABILITY” that reflects the extent of:   Responsiveness of organizational strategy to the needs of different stakeholders Integration of Sustainable Development issues with corporate functioning Development of innovative partnership models to fulfill social responsibility   Continuing its foray in Sustainable Development and promoting Sustainability across the value chain, MIAL had launched its second Sustainability Report in August 2014, a first in Asian and fifth in Global Aviation sector to follow the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 guidelines communicating about the Sustainable practices adopted in the operations relating to economic, environmental, and social performances.   The report is based on highest assurance level “In Accordance – Comprehensive” as per the GRI G4 guidelines. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a global non-profit organization in the sustainability domain. GRI promotes the use of sustainability reporting as a method for organizations to become more sustainably efficient and contribute to sustainable development. A sustainability report is a report published by a company or organization about the economic, environmental and social impacts caused by its everyday activities. A sustainability report also presents the organization's values and governance model, and demonstrates the link between its strategy and its commitment to a sustainable global economy.   GRI's mission is to make sustainability reporting standard practice for all companies and organizations. Its Framework is a reporting system that provides metrics and methods for measuring and reporting sustainability-related impacts and performance. The Framework – which includes the Reporting Guidelines, Sector Guidance and other resources – enables greater organizational transparency and accountability. This will build stakeholders’ trust in organizations, and lead to numerous additional benefits. Thousands of organizations, of different sizes and sectors, use GRI’s Framework to understand and communicate their sustainability performance.   About GVK MIAL: GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) is a Public Private Partnership joint venture between GVK-led consortium and Airports Authority of India (AAI). GVK MIAL was awarded the mandate for operating and modernizing Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (CSIA). Through this transformational initiative, GVK MIAL aims to make CSIA one of the world’s best airports that consistently delight customers besides being the pride of Mumbai. The new integrated Terminal 2 at CSIA enhances the airport’s capacity to service 40 million passengers per annum and one million tons of cargo annually. The new ‘Terminal 2’resonates cultural richness and legacy of India through a seamless amalgamation of architecture, design and the largest programme for art in public space spanning across the terminal. It also represents the new, contemporary andmodern India through its enabling business ecosystem as well as efficient functioning made possible by state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technological systems adopted. ‘Jaya He’, India’s largest art program for public display at T2 which has nearly 7,000 exclusively sourced exquisite ethnographic objects is conceived as two distinct sections - ‘Layered Narratives’ at the arrivals corridor that explores aspects of Mumbai’s changing landscapes and ‘Thresholds of India’, a scenography wall spanning a total of 3.3 km leading to the different boarding lounges captures the expanse and beauty of Indian art is the transformation of this vision of GVK. The installations at ‘Jaya He’ are made from various mediums ranging from canvas, fibre, terracotta, paper, stone and metal. The mediums have been innovatively used to portray India’s rich art heritage and cultural traditions. Photo Caption: Mr Prasad Nair and Mr Narendra Hosabettu receiving the Golden Peacock Award on behalf of MIAL     Media Contact Details Vaibhav Tiwari, General Manager - Corporate Communications Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd, ,+91-9820097475 ,+91 (22) 66850805 , vaibhav.tiwari@gvk.com Vikram Shirur, IPAN Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Mumbai, ,+91-9987635255 ,+91 (22) 40661755 , Vikram.shirur@hkstrategies.com Aditya Shukla, IPAN Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Mumbai, ,+91-9960537579 ,+91 (22) 40661755 , Aditya.shukla@hkstrategies.com   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Aerospace & Aviation, Energy Companies, Hospitality;General:Consumer interest, Travel & Tourism   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. 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BWI: WIT Votes Kathleen Tan One of Top 10 Influencers in Online Travel in APAC

Source : AAE Travel Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:21PM IST (11:51AM GMT)   WIT Votes Kathleen Tan One of Top 10 Influencers in Online Travel in APAC   New Delhi, Delhi, India AirAsiaExpedia Travel’s Chief Executive Officer, Kathleen Tan was today recognised as one of the Top 10 Influencers in online travel in the Asia Pacific region. The “WIT Warriors: Top Influencer in Online Travel in APAC” Award, recognized for shaping the aviation, travel and hospitality sectors, was presented to Ms Tan at the 10th Web in Travel Conference, held in Singapore. Ms. Tan was conferred the honor at a ceremony witnessed by 500 industry experts and representatives from global organizations. The conference focused on emerging trends, developments and changes taking place in the online travel world. Receiving the award, Ms. Tan said: “I am truly humbled and honored by this award, which would not be possible without inspiration & support from my ex AirAsia AllStars through my nine years of journey with them and my Expedia team and global colleagues. And special thanks to Tony Fernandes, a friend and mentor for believing in me and constantly giving me new challenges. “Coming from non – travel background, my experience with AirAsia has helped me develop a strong understanding of travel and aviation and gained strong insights to Asia. My journey has taught me many things and allowed me to explore further new dimensions of the online travel industry, with Expedia. My focus has always been to drive the industry to new heights and make Expedia the top online travel agency and a strong brand in Asia.” Ms. Tan is among the few Asian women to achieve a strong leadership stand at the global travel market and has brought Expedia to the forefront in the travel industry.  Known for her straight talking, drive and go-getter attitude, she has been a consistent/regular eminent speaker/participant at various Government symposiums, trade conventions and marketing conferences, and has been a key factor in propelling the Asian Travel market. While at Air Asia, she was responsible for building the China market and making AirAsia the biggest foreign airline in the country. She conceptualized the signature AirAsia Free Seat campaigns that are now being adopted by all airlines, including Indian LCCs. Ms. Tan has been credited with bringing the Red to AirAsia, associated with sports events, crafting exciting plane livery and bringing the AA planes to life. During her decade-long tenure at AirAsia, she was credited with driving the low cost carrier to its current success in the global market. Ms Tan was appointed CEO of AAE Travel, a joint-venture between AirAsia and Expedia, one of the world’s leading online travel company, in 2013. She oversees the Expedia and AirAsiaGo businesses in Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Her forte has been brand building, marketing and social media. Her active interest has also been in empowering and mentoring women through talks across the region at travel and non-travel forums. During her participation at the WIT conference, she also shared new and changing trends of the online travel world at the panel on ‘OTAs: The Coming Wave’.   About AirAsiaExpedia AirAsiaExpedia is the joint venture company between one of the world's leading online travel company, Expedia Inc. and the world's best low cost airline, AirAsia. Headquartered in Singapore, AirAsiaExpedia operates Expedia’s businesses in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, and Southeast Asia markets and the AirAsiaGo.com business across Asia. Its comprehensive inventory features more than 325,000 hotels, 400 airlines and over 7000 holiday activities and attractions from across the world. About WIT WIT is a community for anyone passionate about travel technology, distribution and marketing. This basically means if you love travel, and if you are a bit of a technology freak in terms of wanting to understand how technology is changing travel, you are one of us. We provide news through our website and social feeds, and run events that are strong in content and different in style and delivery. We launched our first event in 2005 and have been spreading learning through events in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Our events include the flagship WIT Conference, WIT Japan, WIT Indonesia, WIT Middle East, WITX – Women Redefining Travel, WIT Bootcamp for start-ups and investors and WIT Summercamp, our coaching event for young professionals and entrepreneurs. Photo caption: AirAsiaExpedia Chief Executive Officer, Kathleen Tan receiving WIT award for being one of the Top 10 Influencers in online travel in the Asia Pacific region   Media Contact Details Swati Guwalani , Text 100 , ,+91-9873220117 Aekta Vijay , Text 100 , ,+91-8130241977   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Advertising, PR & marketing, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Tourism;General:Consumer interest, Internet, Lifestyle, Travel & Tourism   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. 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